We live in the conservatory. We eat all our meals in the conservatory. I can't imagine ever living in a house without one.
Burt, Minnetonka, MN

Types of Conservatories

We custom design our conservatories and greenhouses to match your use requirements and architecture. Your conservatory or greenhouse can be free-standing or attached to the house. Scroll down to view the different shapes and types of conservatories there are to choose from. Click on a photograph (not the illustrations) for a popup enlargement.

3 Bay Conservatory

This beautiful, powder-coated aluminum conservatory features custom stained glass on high side (clerestoryalso clearstory (pronounced CLEAR story) rows of windows above eye level that allow light into a space transoma window over a door or another window that may be fixed or capable of being opened for ventilation) windows, over arched muntins(pronounced MUHN tin) A strip of wood or metal separating and holding panes of glass in a window. The inset on the large picture shows the home before the conservatory was added.

 

Truly an indoor garden paradise, this Hardwood Conservatory graces arch muntins(pronounced MUHN tin) A strip of wood or metal separating and holding panes of glass in a window, and dentil moldinga small tooth-shaped block used as a repeating ornament  over the high side, transom windowsa window over a door or another window that may be fixed or capable of being opened for ventilation. Careful attention to matching the brick knee wallshort wall, usually three to five feet in height to the house makes the structure fit, like original construction.

 

A beautiful aluminum 3 Bay Conservatory is the center of life in this suburban home. Morning coffee to evening relaxation all take place here.

Lean-To Conservatory

Notice how well this simple aluminum Lean-To Conservatory fits this lovely home, by merely matching the color scheme of the house trim. Now a year-round room to enjoy the garden has become itself a part of the garden. Want to change the shape of the Lean-To? By simply cutting off the corners, we create a "Double Edwardian."

Gable Conservatory

This lovely Hardwood Conservatory displays a radius Sunburst on the gable, and dentil moldinga small tooth-shaped block used as a repeating ornament  on the eave. Note the careful designing that brings the ridge just below the upstairs window. Careful design is no accident!

 

This bright and sunny Aluminum Gable Conservatory displays a sunburst muntin(pronounced MUHN tin) a strip of wood or metal separating and holding panes of glass in a window gable and leaded roses on the transom windowsa window over a door or another window that may be fixed or capable of being opened for ventilation. What a great place to relax at the end of the day!

 

A gable conservatory that blends in with the house and garden. This conservatory features arched muntins, french doors, and a sunburst muntin in the transom windows that matches one in the house itself. Beautiful touches!

P-Shape Conservatory

Combination of shapes and styles create design intrigue and allows the designer to span larger areas cost-effectively. This design is called a 'P' shape Conservatory because the 3 Bay portion of the room is attached to the Lean To and the resulting shape resembles a P. This particular conservatory is constructed of aluminum.

Lantern Conservatory

A great look for historic buildings, the lantern roof allows wider spans, and incorporates operating windows to allow the hot air to escape.

 

Here's a lantern conservatory in the final stage of installation.



Other types of conservatories include:
Five Bay Victorian Conservatory
Five Bay Victorian Conservatory
Hip Roof Conservatory
Hip Roof Conservatory
B Shape Conservatory
B Shape Conservatory
T Shape Conservatory
T Shape Conservatory
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