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Grey Conservatory with a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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Etched mirror privacy window
Etched mirror privacy window
Antonia Macgregor Designs in GlassAntonia Macgregor Designs in Glass
The purpose of this wndow was to create total privacy from both sides as it overlooks the neighbour's garden but allow for diffused light. The client wanted something alot more interesting then plain opaque glazing. Having previously commissioned etched mirror wall panels, he chose to have this rather experimental multi layered window. Two layers of mirror have been sandblasted to reveal a clematis design. The leaves and stems remain as mirror. The design on the top layer has been repeated on the second layer as though mimicing a shadow of the first, but it is the leaves that are sandblasted. Two tonal light diffuses through the layers creating quite a dramatic effect. The mirror overlays opaqued double glazing with optically clear safety film over the top. Over all height 160cm x 105 cm
Sun Room 1
Sun Room 1
Lisa OBrien Interior DesignsLisa OBrien Interior Designs
Design ideas for a small coastal conservatory in Other with carpet, a skylight and beige floors.
Sunspace/Sunrooms
Sunspace/Sunrooms
Gateway Sunrooms and ShadesGateway Sunrooms and Shades
Design ideas for a small contemporary conservatory in Calgary with a skylight.
Larimer Sunroom
Larimer Sunroom
Rylie Larimer - RJL DesignsRylie Larimer - RJL Designs
Photo of a medium sized eclectic conservatory in Denver with porcelain flooring, a skylight and beige floors.
rénovation véranda
rénovation véranda
LONGUETEAU FrançoisLONGUETEAU François
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal conservatory in Other with ceramic flooring, a skylight and beige floors.
Sunroom with Natural Light
Sunroom with Natural Light
Riverfront BuildersRiverfront Builders
Sunroom with vaulted high ceilings, fireplace and lots of windows and natural light.
Inspiration for a conservatory in Raleigh with porcelain flooring and a skylight.
Novara Haus L
Novara Haus L
UserUser
Design ideas for a large contemporary conservatory in Other with a skylight.
replacement conservatory roof
replacement conservatory roof
WABS Ltd.WABS Ltd.
Replacement conservatory roof with an insulated Guardian roof
Inspiration for a medium sized modern conservatory in Sussex with ceramic flooring, a skylight and beige floors.
宝塚のライトコートハウス　vol.2
宝塚のライトコートハウス　vol.2
一級建築士事務所シンクスタジオ一級建築士事務所シンクスタジオ
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Osaka with porcelain flooring, a skylight and grey floors.
Charlton Avenue
Charlton Avenue
Katherine Jane Design StudioKatherine Jane Design Studio
Open plan living space with the kitchen, dining and living room in one space for the whole family to enjoy together.
This is an example of a nautical conservatory in Surrey with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a skylight, grey floors and feature lighting.
Perry Cabin Townhouse Remodel
Perry Cabin Townhouse Remodel
Peake Green DesignPeake Green Design
Originally the Sun Room was a porch structure with no foundation or insulation, and was separated from the house with low opening adorned with a dated set of columns and a narrow view of the water from the main living spaces. We raised the opening to be flush with the interior ceiling, and completely reconstructed the sun room over a conditioned crawl space, and used larger, more efficient windows to make the Sun Room an integral part of the new floor plan.
Spacious Backyard Sunroom
Spacious Backyard Sunroom
THE Remodel GroupTHE Remodel Group
This is a wonderful Sunroom with great light for plants, with a passthrough to the kitchen it makes entertaining easy and even its on heating and cooling system to keep it comfortable.
EGR - Interior Renovation
EGR - Interior Renovation
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
Photos by Kaity
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional conservatory in Grand Rapids with dark hardwood flooring and a skylight.
Création d'une véranda
Création d'une véranda
LN ArchitectureLN Architecture
H. Lemaitre
Design ideas for a medium sized modern conservatory in Angers with medium hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a skylight and brown floors.
3D View - Rear
3D View - Rear
JPF ArchitectsJPF Architects
3D View showing the rec room addition in the foreground.
Photo of a large classic conservatory in Philadelphia with no fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a skylight.
駅前通りの家
駅前通りの家
川久保智康建築設計事務所川久保智康建築設計事務所
光を取り込む温室。 撮影：淺川敏
Inspiration for a large modern conservatory in Tokyo with a skylight and brown floors.
Bright Addition in Media
Bright Addition in Media
Baxter BuildersBaxter Builders
A sliding door was added to the rear facing wall, along with a very large window for letting in plenty of light.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic conservatory in Philadelphia with medium hardwood flooring and a skylight.
LLH Home Renovation
LLH Home Renovation
Birch & Beam Custom HomesBirch & Beam Custom Homes
Updated this formerly 1 season to room to be a heated/cooled year round sunroom, with new tile flooring, cathedral ceiling, recessed lighting, custom cabinetry for a bench as well as custom trim around the windows.
Novara Haus L
Novara Haus L
UserUser
This is an example of a large contemporary conservatory in Other with medium hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround, a skylight and brown floors.
Sun Room 1
Sun Room 1
Lisa OBrien Interior DesignsLisa OBrien Interior Designs
Inspiration for a small nautical conservatory in Other with carpet, a skylight and beige floors.

Grey Conservatory with a Skylight 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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