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World-Inspired Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Proyecto, dirección y ejecución de decoración de terraza con pérgola de cristal, por Sube Interiorismo, Bilbao. Pérgola de cristal realizada con puertas correderas, perfilería en blanco, según diseño de Sube Interiorismo. Zona de estar con sofás y butacas de ratán. Mesa de centro con tapa y patas de roble, modelo LTS System, de Enea Design. Mesas auxiliares con patas de roble y tapa de mármol. Alfombra de exterior con motivo tropical en verdes. Cojines en colores rosas, verdes y motivos tropicales de la firma Armura. Lámpara de sobre mesa, portátil, para exterior, en blanco, modelo Koord, de El Torrent, en Susaeta Iluminación. Decoración de zona de comedor con mesa de roble modelo Iru, de Ondarreta, y sillas de ratán natural con patas negras. Accesorios decorativos de Zara Home. Estilismo: Sube Interiorismo, Bilbao. www.subeinteriorismo.com Fotografía: Erlantz Biderbost
Verrière au style ethnique
Verrière au style ethnique
PictHousePictHouse
Loft esprit colonial
Loft esprit colonial
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Studio Sunroom - Bethesda
Studio Sunroom - Bethesda
Maryland SunroomsMaryland Sunrooms
Florida Catio renovation
Florida Catio renovation
Square PawsSquare Paws
Mario Arbore
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.
New zealand
New zealand
Michael freeman karl Professional InteriorsMichael freeman karl Professional Interiors
Shoji screens lead to kitchen
Shoji screens lead to kitchen
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This asian-inspired addition is located off of the kitchen, features include ceramic tile, shoji screen entry, koi pond, insulated glass, and separate HVAC system
ECO 53 FIRE PIT
ECO 53 FIRE PIT
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Floor Ecofireplace Fire Pit with ECO 20 burner, weathering Corten steel base and rustic demolition railway sleeper wood* encasing. Thermal insulation made of fire-retardant treatment and refractory tape applied to the burner.
Robertson Yurt
Robertson Yurt
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This beautiful yurt in Robertson, NSW's Southern Highlands is an amazing creation. Read more about it on oskiandfig.com
Custom Shades
Custom Shades
The Blind & Shutter Gallery, Inc.The Blind & Shutter Gallery, Inc.
These Hunter Douglas​ Architella Shades are functional and can even fit the most uniquely shaped windows in your home.
光と景色を楽しむいえ
光と景色を楽しむいえ
有限会社　あつみ建築有限会社　あつみ建築
Berryville Va Cathedral Sunrooms
Berryville Va Cathedral Sunrooms
Stoneridge Outdoor LivingStoneridge Outdoor Living
Cathedral style wood frame style , all glass roof, light wood flooring, built off the kitchen,wood trim
薪ストーブのある土間でだんらんできる家
薪ストーブのある土間でだんらんできる家
株式会社 木の家専門店 谷口工務店株式会社 木の家専門店 谷口工務店
Sunroom with Asian influences
Sunroom with Asian influences
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This asian-inspired sunroom addition features all glass walls and ceiling for unbeatable views, indoor water feature, eating area, and ceramic tile floor
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Se mettre au vert - Camon
L'Effet DécoL'Effet Déco
L'Effet Déco
Edmonds Home
Edmonds Home
Atwil Design Staging & PhotographyAtwil Design Staging & Photography
Atwil Design, in-house photographer
Verrière au style ethnique
Verrière au style ethnique
PictHousePictHouse
Bethesda - Cathedral Sunroom
Bethesda - Cathedral Sunroom
Maryland SunroomsMaryland Sunrooms
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
I have installed several glass walls in pools and water features… they aren't that complicated and the end results are fantastic when installed. This 12' curved window was a work of art when finished as people could walk up to the water's edge and be surrounded by water.

World-Inspired Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling 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.
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