Large conservatory designed for dining and relaxing. Glazed inset roof with decorative timber mouldings. Folding doors open to the pool area.

This bespoke orangery has created the ideal link between this Tudor style property in Berkshire and the stunning surrounding gardens. Expertly designed by Eddie Spillane, one of David Salisbury’s most experienced designers, this project was typical of the many benefits that an orangery or garden room can bring to a new home extension. Extending off from the existing kitchen, a spacious, luxury living room has been created, adding natural light into this period home. The existing house featured a patio from where the owners enjoyed sitting and enjoying the views of their garden, when the weather allowed. Although a perimeter hedge offered some protection from the elements, it obscured some of the views. The new orangery was designed to ensure this space can be enjoyed all year round, whilst the removal of the hedges enhanced these views of these amazing grounds. The ‘before and after’ photos shown below perhaps best illustrate this transformation. Measuring approximately 7.1m by 6.4 m, this generously proportioned orangery provided space within each of the three elevations for three sets of French doors, which can be easily opened to provide convenient access to the patio and garden. Cruciform bar fenestration on the windows and doors offers a nice design detail, whilst retaining a degree of simplicity. For the painted timber joinery, the subtle off white shade of Eagle Sight was chosen from our own unique colour palette, which continues to feature in our Top 10 colours for orangeries. In order to provide a lovely uniform temperature during the colder months, wet underfloor heating was specified, which also avoids the need for cumbersome radiators. Finally, immediately outside the orangery, curved steps and a new path helps to soften the impact of the raised patio area. The new orangery has created space for a collection of contemporary furniture, including a pair of sofas and a small table and chairs to enjoy breakfast or an informal meal. With the daffodils in full bloom, we could not have chosen a more picturesque day to photograph this bespoke orangery. Whatever the weather brings, a David Salisbury orangery is designed to be enjoyed all year round – to become the favourite room at home.

Every now and again we have the good fortune to provide our services in a location with stunningly gorgeous scenery. This Cape Neddick, Maine project represents one of those occasions. Nestled in the client’s backyard, the custom glass conservatory we designed and built offers breathtaking views of the Cape Neddick River flowing nearby. The picturesque result is a great example of how our custom glass enclosures can enhance your daily experience of the natural beauty that already surrounds your home. This conservatory is iconic in its form, designed and styled to match the existing look of the client’s residence, and built to withstand the full brunt of a New England winter. Positioned to maximize views of the river, the glass addition is completed by an adjacent outdoor patio area which provides additional seating and room to entertain. The new space is annexed directly to the home via a steel-reinforced opening into the kitchen in order to provide a convenient access path between the home’s interior and exterior. The mahogany glass roof frame was engineered in our workshop and then transported to the job site and positioned via crane in order to speed construction time without sacrificing quality. The conservatory’s exterior has been painted white to match the home. The floor frame sits atop helical piers and we used wide pine boards for the interior floor. As always, we selected some of the best US-made insulated glass on the market to complete the project. Low-e and argon gas-filled, these panes will provide the R values that make this a true four-season structure.

The glass enclosed room is 500 sq.ft., and is immediately above the owner’s indoor swimming pool. The tall side walls float the lantern roof like a halo. The conservatory climbs to a whole new height, literally, 45′ from the ground. The conservatory is designed to compliment the architecture of the home's dramatic height, and is situated to overlook the homeowners in-ground pool, which is accessed by an elevator. Photos by Robert Socha

4 Season Sunroom with heated floors, standing seam metal roof and stamped concrete patio and walkway. Photographer: BrandonCPhoto

Orangery with full-length panels, clerestory, and sash window design. The side kitchen area extension incorporates solid walls and a roof lantern with a lead roof. A fully glazed room with classical columns was designed to be used as a sitting room and it features bi-fold doors to the garden area. Generous living space has been created with this unusual design of magnificent proportions. Vale Paint Colour- Exterior Wild Mink, Interior Wild Mink Size- 17.3M X 6.5M (Overall)

Photography by Michael J. Lee

Victorian style, all glass roof, ceiling fan, hardwood flooring, white trim, aluminum frame

The interior finishes were purposely designed to match and blend with the home’s other rooms, utilizing luxury vinyl plank (LVP) waterproof flooring in gray with anti-microbial coating, neutral paint colors, matching baseboards, crown molding, interior doors, and millwork.

This was a really interesting project on behalf of our client in Sevenoaks, Kent. The new oak orangery combined with renovating an adjoining room into a new kitchen created a 25 sq.m. open plan living space. www.fitzgeraldphotographic.co.uk

The breakfast area located just off the kitchen is open to a sunroom area and has double door access to the second story deck.