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Nyheter våren 2016
Nyheter våren 2016
By RydénsBy Rydéns
Design ideas for a small scandinavian conservatory in Gothenburg with no fireplace.
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Design ideas for a medium sized conservatory in Minneapolis with carpet, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
Old Mission Modern #1
Old Mission Modern #1
Environment ArchitectsEnvironment Architects
Medium sized modern conservatory in Other with porcelain flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
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Solarium and Front Porch Addition
Solarium and Front Porch Addition
Imery GroupImery Group
Design ideas for a medium sized classic conservatory in Atlanta with ceramic flooring, a wood burning stove and a skylight.
Craftmade Ceiling Fan Gallery
Craftmade Ceiling Fan Gallery
Light Systems IncLight Systems Inc
Craftmade
Medium sized rural conservatory in Houston with ceramic flooring, no fireplace and a skylight.
Hilltop Residence
Hilltop Residence
Phoebe HowardPhoebe Howard
Photo of a large classic conservatory in Atlanta with brick flooring, a standard ceiling and red floors.
VICTORIAN COLLECTION
VICTORIAN COLLECTION
MarvinMarvin
This grand Victorian residence features elaborately detailed masonry, spice elements, and timber-framed features characteristic of the late 19th century. This house is located in a community with rigid architectural standards and guidelines, and the homeowners desired a space where they could host local philanthropic events, and remain comfortable during day-to-day living. Unique spaces were built around their numerous hobbies as well, including display areas for collectibles, a sewing room, a wine cellar, and a conservatory. Marvin aluminum-clad windows and doors were used throughout the home as much for their look as their low maintenance requirements.
Kemble
Kemble
Cunningham | Quill ArchitectsCunningham | Quill Architects
Photo by Anice Hoachlander
Medium sized modern conservatory in DC Metro with slate flooring and a standard ceiling.
Brick House Screen Porch
Brick House Screen Porch
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
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Conservatory Lounge
Conservatory Lounge
Town and Country ConservatoriesTown and Country Conservatories
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Chicago with a glass ceiling.
Trails End
Trails End
Compass HomesCompass Homes
Great space with loads of windows overlooking the patio and yard
This is an example of a medium sized rustic conservatory in Columbus with concrete flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
4 season porch
4 season porch
Buccellato Design LLCBuccellato Design LLC
Inspiration for a farmhouse conservatory in Chicago with a standard ceiling.
Sunroom
Sunroom
Garrety Glass / Betterliving SunroomsGarrety Glass / Betterliving Sunrooms
This is an example of a medium sized classic conservatory in Philadelphia with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Spanish Modern Lakehouse
Spanish Modern Lakehouse
CIRCLE Design StudioCIRCLE Design Studio
Kip Dawkins
Photo of a large modern conservatory in Richmond with porcelain flooring and a skylight.
Wine Country Getaway - Sonoma, CA
Wine Country Getaway - Sonoma, CA
BK Interior DesignBK Interior Design
A young family of five seeks to create a family compound constructed by a series of smaller dwellings. Each building is characterized by its own style that reinforces its function. But together they work in harmony to create a fun and playful weekend getaway.
HS
HS
www.tvhinteriors.comwww.tvhinteriors.com
Verne Photography
Small world-inspired conservatory in London with ceramic flooring, a skylight and no fireplace.
My Houzz: Stately Southern Charm in a Federalist-Style Home
My Houzz: Stately Southern Charm in a Federalist-Style Home
Kayla StarkKayla Stark
Photo: Kayla Stark © 2016 Houzz
Design ideas for a small traditional conservatory in New Orleans with brick flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
Hardwood Orangery
Hardwood Orangery
Norman Pratt ConservatoriesNorman Pratt Conservatories
Derek Pratt
Inspiration for a beach style conservatory in Other.
Hereford Road, London
Hereford Road, London
AmberthAmberth
Inspiration for a scandinavian conservatory in London with a skylight.

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 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.
3815 Avenue P
3815 Avenue P
Chuck Morris Coastal HomesChuck Morris Coastal Homes
Photos by Bruce Glass
Design ideas for a victorian conservatory in Houston.
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