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Antique Woods
Antique Woods
Terry Architecture, LLCTerry Architecture, LLC
The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain 85
The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain 85
Dove Mountain HomesDove Mountain Homes
Robin Stancliff
Conservatory Addition
Conservatory Addition
GREAT FALLS ConstructionGREAT FALLS Construction
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Kaupulehu Residence
Kaupulehu Residence
de Reus Architectsde Reus Architects
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Sunroom
Sunroom
Doreen Schweitzer Interiors, Ltd.Doreen Schweitzer Interiors, Ltd.
A soft shade of lime green makes this sunroom feel bright and emphasizes the white woodwork. Shades of red,yellow and green on the upholstery add a vibrant accent and the texture of the rattan furniture complements the tropial theme. This is a cozy place to read the morning paper or settle into a good book. Photo by Herb Shenkin
Window Coverings | Drapes
Window Coverings | Drapes
Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED APLori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP
Low Country Charm
Low Country Charm
William Quarles PhotographyWilliam Quarles Photography
Photography by William Quarles. Architrave LLC
Stuart Inlet
Stuart Inlet
Rob Downey PhotographyRob Downey Photography
Rob Downey
Serangoon North
Serangoon North
StudioMyteStudioMyte
The homeowners of this HDB maisonette flat in Serangoon are an outgoing couple who wanted a home designed to be able to host large gatherings and cell groups comfortably. Hu Wen and Mei Ying designed an open plan combining the living, balcony, dining and open kitchen into a single contiguous space. A small yard was created at where the back of the wet kitchen used to be and, cleverly located behind the new open kitchen, it is where the couple is able to keep their unsightly laundry hidden away while entertaining guests. In this way, the social and service areas on the first storey are kept neatly separated, making it always ready for hosting! The homeowners are also passionate foodies! They love exploring new cafes and restaurants around our island, so the designers transformed their balcony into their very own "cafe"! A glass canopy, wooden trellis and fairy lights transform the space into a great spot for brunch during the day or romantic candlelight dinner at night. This project was done in collaboration with Bezelel's Craftsmen.
Vintage Beach Chic
Vintage Beach Chic
Fine Design Interiors, Inc.Fine Design Interiors, Inc.
Pooja Room
Pooja Room
Space AlgorithmSpace Algorithm
Folding Doors
Folding Doors
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Conservatory Craftsmen offers Folding Doors!
Estate with a View
Estate with a View
RCL DevelopmentRCL Development
Farmville Residence
Farmville Residence
ADDA ARCHITECTS & URBAN DESIGNERSADDA ARCHITECTS & URBAN DESIGNERS
Home Addition/Renovation in Winston-Salem, NC
Home Addition/Renovation in Winston-Salem, NC
Rothrock Renovation & RemodelingRothrock Renovation & Remodeling
Four Seasons Room
Four Seasons Room
Benvenuti and SteinBenvenuti and Stein
This Chicago Four Seasons room adjoins the terrace with same floor tile & radiant heat installed underneath, creating a natural extension to the outdoors. The cathedral ceiling with large skylights and the large windows illuminate the entire space. Norman Sizemore-Photographer
Delray Beach, Florida | Biophilic Design & Living Walls | TruVine Design
Delray Beach, Florida | Biophilic Design & Living Walls | TruVine Design
Chibi Moku - Architectural Cinema - Photo - 360Chibi Moku - Architectural Cinema - Photo - 360
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The Wickery - Porches & Sunroom
The Wickery - Porches & Sunroom
The WickeryThe Wickery
Chapala Street Condo- Santa Barbara
Chapala Street Condo- Santa Barbara
Projects General Construction, IncProjects General Construction, Inc
This Sitting Room lets you know you’re entering a special space with the fabulous and newly found ancient door surround and Asian door above. The dyed wood floors add a layer of warmth and are a perfect foil for the fabulous, rich paint colors. You are in the heart of a city but this fantasy room can make you believe you are walking into Shangri-La.

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.
Asian Inspired Media/Sunroom, Ashland
Asian Inspired Media/Sunroom, Ashland
Kathy Corbet InteriorsKathy Corbet Interiors
My clients had an antique Asian door complete with jamb and casings that I reworked to create a mantle and a back drop for a Hindu statue. We used a linear electric fireplace to balance the large tv over the mantle. The walls are covered with a pale gold textured wall covering, the ceiling coffers are painted a creamy white. The hem shape of the shades matches the hem shape on the valences on the slider and side windows.
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