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Seabrook Island
William Quarles PhotographyWilliam Quarles Photography
Photography by William Quarles. Architect- Architrave LLC.
Indoor Koi Pond
Indoor Koi Pond
Barlo & Associates, Architects, LLC.Barlo & Associates, Architects, LLC.
Paul Barlo
Lanai Bifolding Doors in Santa Rosa, CA
Lanai Bifolding Doors in Santa Rosa, CA
Lanai DoorsLanai Doors
Bifolding Doors, stacking to each side letting our customer open their entire wall. Lanai doors give a comfortable sunroom a sense of high end luxury.
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Conservatory renewal
Conservatory renewal
La Bella Casa Interior DesignsLa Bella Casa Interior Designs
Randl Bye
California in Your Backyard - Glass Sunroom
California in Your Backyard - Glass Sunroom
LumonLumon
The wood beams add a West Coast flair to this rainforest-themed sunroom.
Leesburg Pool enclosure project
Leesburg Pool enclosure project
Stoneridge Outdoor LivingStoneridge Outdoor Living
Pool enclosure project.
古城ヶ丘の家
古城ヶ丘の家
HEARTH ARCHITECTSHEARTH ARCHITECTS
古城が丘の家　HEARTH　ARCHITECTS 本計画は、クライアントの「ひとつ屋根の下」というキーワードからスタートした計画です。敷地は間口が広く南西角地で敷地の広さにも余裕のある好立地な条件。 そこでその立地条件をいかし南北に大きな屋根をかけ、外部から内縁側、内部、そして二階へとその大きな屋根がひと続きで繋がり、仕切りを最小限にすることで「ひとつ屋根の下」で「家族がひとつになれる」住まいを目指した。将来性を考え子供室以外を一階に配置した、開放的な外構と軒の深いどっしりとした平屋のような佇まいは、この地域でのひとつの象徴となる建物となった。
квартира в японском стиле
квартира в японском стиле
Владимир МельниченкоВладимир Мельниченко
Sunroom Addition
Sunroom Addition
HomeMasons, IncHomeMasons, Inc
Lanai Bifolding Doors in Santa Rosa, CA
Lanai Bifolding Doors in Santa Rosa, CA
Lanai DoorsLanai Doors
Bifolding Doors, stacking to each side letting our customer open their entire wall. Lanai doors give a comfortable living space a sense of high end luxury.
Bethesda - Cathedral Sunroom
Bethesda - Cathedral Sunroom
Maryland SunroomsMaryland Sunrooms
Терраса с фреской La Stanza из коллекции «Шинуазри»
Терраса с фреской La Stanza из коллекции «Шинуазри»
Студия фрески La StanzaСтудия фрески La Stanza
Артикул 980075. Фрески La Stanza из коллекции «Шинуазри».
Кальянная на балконе
Кальянная на балконе
Студия Архитектуры и Дизайна Марии ТупикинойСтудия Архитектуры и Дизайна Марии Тупикиной
2022 Southeastern Showhouse
2022 Southeastern Showhouse
Murray KhouriMurray Khouri
Exuma House
Exuma House
Pillar & PeacockPillar & Peacock
光渓の家
光渓の家
西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning
Bedrooms
Bedrooms
Tranquil Spaces DesignTranquil Spaces Design
Photography by Viva Van Assen
Sun Room
Sun Room
Deborah Gordon DesignsDeborah Gordon Designs
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
The original conservatory was built back in the 1880's, this reconstruction project had to try and use the same craftsmanship that was used back in that time so the new conservatory had the look of old but the structure of new engineering…. this was a great project to be involved in.

World-Inspired Conservatory Ideas and Designs

A conservatory, garden room or orangery is a decidedly British and Irish home extension: a room that allows us to enjoy our outdoor space without having to brave the unpredictable weather. Originally a type of glass house or greenhouse where plants could be grown in sheltered conditions, the modern conservatory now offers flexible entertainment space. Your world-inspired conservatory can serve as an additional living area, a garden room, a spacious dining room or an open-plan kitchen; all flooded with the extra light that a glass extension will give you.

What conservatory style should I choose?

A lean to conservatory is the most straight-forward garden room structure with a slanted roof that appears to lean on the original house wall. If you’re looking for a small conservatory then the simple rectangular design of lean to conservatories makes them ideal for bungalows and properties with small gardens. The Victorian conservatory is the most common style, with an elegant shape which features a rounded end wall. An Edwardian conservatory is built similarly, but with a rectangular shape that is perhaps more space-efficient. L or P-shaped conservatories combine the styles of both Victorian and Edwardian garden rooms, and offer a versatile space that can be split into separate areas. Contemporary garden rooms with large glass walls are fantastic additions to modern homes or extensions and can create stunning exteriors. However, designs like these do use a lot of space and could require special planning permission. If you don’t have space for a large, contemporary garden room and you aren’t a fan of the uPVC conservatory, orangeries or sunrooms may appeal more; the structure is sympathetically designed to appear consistent with the style of the house.

What is an orangery?

They are both glass-walled and -roofed structures, but what is the difference between a conservatory and an orangery? The traditional orangery has a longer history ‐ it became popular in the 17th Century when homeowners wanted a place to grow citrus plants (e.g. orange trees, hence ‘orangery’) and so built structures, either stand alone or incorporated into their homes, with glass walls and roofs, similar to greenhouses. The conservatory is actually believed to have developed from the orangery after the fashion for growing citrus plants died down. However, homeowners still wanted a place to grow other tropical, herb or shrub plants that would allow sun and warmth into the house in summer and allow the plants to survive in winter. Today, the real difference is in the construction. Orangeries are considered traditional extensions with masonry walls and more standard Victorian structures, whereas modern conservatories can be more varied and made of a range of materials, including timber, uPVC or aluminium.

What type of conservatory furniture do I need?

Chances are your conservatory furniture will see a high amount of direct sunlight. Keep this in mind when choosing pieces, since some fabrics and materials can quickly fade or become uncomfortably hot. Outdoor furniture will generally stand up well to the heat and light exposure of sunrooms and orangeries, but don’t be afraid to mix and match with indoor pieces as well. Wicker, seagrass and rattan furniture items are good options, while you might want to steer away from metal and leather pieces which will get hot in the sunlight. Installing conservatory blinds or shades that can be drawn when the room isn't in use is a smart way to prolong the life of your sunroom furniture when the space is not in use.
The Island - Public Areas
The Island - Public Areas
Jumble & StackJumble & Stack
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