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Rustic Screen Porch with Cathedral Beadboard Ceiling and Reclaimed Collar Ties
Rustic Screen Porch with Cathedral Beadboard Ceiling and Reclaimed Collar Ties
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Screen Porch features cathedral ceiling with beadboard and reclaimed collar ties, Wilsey Bay Stone Fireplace Surround with reclaimed mantle and reclaimed beams, and slate time floor.
Endless Summer
Endless Summer
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
Photo of an expansive traditional conservatory in Boston with concrete flooring.
Nature Inspired Ranch Remodel- Kitchen Bathrooms Mudroom Basement Home Office
Nature Inspired Ranch Remodel- Kitchen Bathrooms Mudroom Basement Home Office
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Design ideas for an expansive classic conservatory in Columbus with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, a wood burning stove and a standard ceiling.
Kitchen & Sunroom Remodel- Colorado Springs, CO
Kitchen & Sunroom Remodel- Colorado Springs, CO
Christie's Design Build RemodelingChristie's Design Build Remodeling
With such a large family and such a broken-up kitchen/ entertainment space failed to meet this client's needs to successfully entertain for the holidays. She felt bad there was no place for people to sit and felt left out when she was stuck cooking in the kitchen. Blowing out the kitchen and completely opening the three seasons patio to make it into a heated/ cooled entertainment space is exactly what the client needs. Now they can enjoy the space year-round without any stress about fitting everyone in their home.
Traditional Sunroom
Traditional Sunroom
Paragon Construction Company LLCParagon Construction Company LLC
Gorgeous traditional sunroom that was built onto the exterior of the customers home. This adds a spacious feel to the entire house and is a great place to relax or to entertain friends and family!
Brimfield Home
Brimfield Home
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
View of hearth room out to covered patio
Design ideas for an expansive rustic conservatory in Other with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Cranbrook
Cranbrook
La Marco HomesLa Marco Homes
Traditional sunroom by La Marco Homes.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional conservatory in Detroit.
Studs Out Remodel - Eastpoint Country Club
Studs Out Remodel - Eastpoint Country Club
Big Bear Developers LLCBig Bear Developers LLC
Customized to perfection, a remarkable work of art at the Eastpoint Country Club combines superior craftsmanship that reflects the impeccable taste and sophisticated details. An impressive entrance to the open concept living room, dining room, sunroom, and a chef’s dream kitchen boasts top-of-the-line appliances and finishes. The breathtaking LED backlit quartz island and bar are the perfect accents that steal the show.
Mountain Top in Idaho
Mountain Top in Idaho
EdgewoodEdgewood
This homes reading nook looks out over the homeowners 100 acres in Idaho's panhandle.
This is an example of an expansive classic conservatory in Other.
Study
Study
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Expansive traditional conservatory in Miami with feature lighting, limestone flooring and beige floors.
The Cove- Water View Delpino Custom Luxury Coastal Dutch West Indies Style Home
The Cove- Water View Delpino Custom Luxury Coastal Dutch West Indies Style Home
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Library tower equipped with a rolling ladder.
Design ideas for an expansive beach style conservatory in Charleston with light hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Endless Summer
Endless Summer
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive classic conservatory in Boston with concrete flooring.
Interior Modifications to a Mid-Century Ranch on a Golf Course
Interior Modifications to a Mid-Century Ranch on a Golf Course
Berneche2 Architecture PCBerneche2 Architecture PC
The four seasons room mostly got new finishes, we had sleepers added to bring the floor level up to match the kitchen and rest of the house. This also required replacement of an exterior door to accommodate the need for a higher threshold.
5th Avenue Estate Home Boca Raton
5th Avenue Estate Home Boca Raton
Interiors by Steven GInteriors by Steven G
Custom Italian Furniture from the showroom of Interiors by Steven G, wood ceilings, wood feature wall, Italian porcelain tile, custom lighting, unobstructed views, doors/windows fully open to connect the master bedroom
Bratenahl Custom Built Modern Home
Bratenahl Custom Built Modern Home
Payne & Payne BuildersPayne & Payne Builders
It’s Walkthrough Wednesday! Enjoy an inside view of this impeccable custom built home, recently completed in Bratenahl, Ohio. More photos coming soon to the gallery on payne-payne.com! . . . #payneandpaynebuilders #payneandpayne #familyowned #customhomebuilders #nahb #customhomes #dreamhome #soakertub #beachhome #rooftopviews #homedesign #AtHomeCLE #openfloorplan #buildersofinsta #clevelandbuilders #ohiohomes #clevelandhomes #homesweethome #bratenahl #modernhomedesign #lakehome #walkthroughwednesday ? @paulceroky
Sunroom
Sunroom
DUCE CONSTRUCTION CORPDUCE CONSTRUCTION CORP
Photo of an expansive contemporary conservatory in New York with concrete flooring, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Andersen - Weiland Big doors
Andersen - Weiland Big doors
Page Lumber, Millwork, & Building SuppliesPage Lumber, Millwork, & Building Supplies
Liftslide Door Our premier moving glass wall door, designed with precision engineering for near effortless operation. Corner or curved designs and custom configurations Straight stacking or pocketing for a perfectly unobstructed view Door panels lift onto rollers for nearly effortless motion Monumental panels up to 16' tall and door systems up to 60' wide Folding Door Folding Glass Walls A different approach to removing the lines between indoors and out. When open, these moving glass walls fold up to beautifully frame your view. When closed, they create a stately wall of light. Up to 10' tall and 48' wide Top hung system allows for easy operation Doors can open from left, right or center Contemporary panel widths up to 48” wide MultiGlide™ Door Sliding Glass Door Systems Engineered for smooth and easy operation, giving you design freedom with the performance and innovation you expect from Andersen. Straight stacking or pocketing for a perfectly unobstructed view Contemporary and traditional design Sized for openings up to 25' wide and 10' tall with sliding glass panels up to 60" wide
English Tudor Gated Estate
English Tudor Gated Estate
Rick Cooper PhotographyRick Cooper Photography
The ship's room is finished with 1x6 ash planks with nautical rope imbedded. © 2018 Rick Cooper Photography
Photo of an expansive mediterranean conservatory in Miami with ceramic flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Executive Rambler
Executive Rambler
Norton HomesNorton Homes
Executive Style Rambler With Private Water Views Upscale, luxurious living awaits you in this custom built Norton Home. Set on a large rural lot with a beautiful lake view this is truly a private oasis.
Standing Tall in South Highlands
Standing Tall in South Highlands
WoodshapersWoodshapers
Design ideas for an expansive classic conservatory in New Orleans with brick flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.

Expansive 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.
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