Conservatory Style Garden Rooms, Glasshouses, and Sunrooms

The conservatory adds a treasured space to any home and makes a strong statement of individual style. The conservatories surveyed here play a rich architectural role through the use of classic detailing or sophisticated modern materials. Some are based on graceful Victorian antecedents while others are modernist sculptures of glass and steel. The evocative photographs in the book survey the spectrum of styles and interior design-everything from a Zen-inspired glass perch where the landscape outside becomes the room to a casual lounging area enclosed by a virtual jungle canopy. Specific chapters focus on decorating and accessorizing and demystify difficult decisions (color schemes, floor materials, and controlling natural light). Recent advances in weatherproofing, glass engineering, flooring, lighting, and zoned heating and cooling are covered. Also included is an A-to-Z glossary of recommended plants plus a directory of manufacturers and suppliers."In Conservatory Style Jackum Brown offers practical and informative advice on every aspect of traditional or modern conservatories, as well as glasshouses - freestanding outdoor retreats that can be situated in any part of the garden. The book covers choosing the right style and placement of a new conservatory, selecting the most appropriate decorating colors, materials, lighting, flooring, heating, furnishings, and finishing touches, as well as choosing and caring for suitable plants." "With photographs of conservatories and glasshouses from around the world and an A-Z plant directory and a guide to manufacturers and suppliers, Conservatory Style provides a fund of ideas on how to create a unique environment where indoor and outdoor living combine."--BOOK JACKET.