The Conservatory Book (Hardcover)

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The introduction of double-glazed windows transformed chilly greenhouses into elegant year-round living spaces that function equally well as a cozy sitting room, spacious contemporary kitchen, or similarly attractive living space. Gracious, often grandly designed, the conservatories included in this sourcebook illustrate a range of possibilities from small additions to lavish pool houses. Marston provides guidance on construction considerations, the architectural relationship of the conservatory to the home, and how to go about selecting materials to achieve the desired look for both the exterior and the interior. These beautifully built structures are the specialty of Marston's business, and his savvy advice covers every step in the process of planning, from learning how to site one of the light-filled rooms on your property to achieving impact by decorating the room with fine fabrics and a sophisticated color scheme. Alice Joyce
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Traditional conservatories extend the home, offering both an easy way to protect tender plants from harsh climates and a comfortable room for year-round enjoyment. With recent advances in glass, a conservatory can be secure, warm in winter, and pleasantly cool in summer. Best of all, it can even function as a dining room, studio, or kitchen! Take a contemporary look at conservatory design, and at fresh ways of construction, styling the interior, linking indoor and outdoor space, and adding plants. The beautiful buildings on display include a graceful octagonal structure connected to the home by a glazed corridor and featuring a towering palm tree, a charming wooded retreat that can only be reached by a ladder; a tiny city conservatory, and pool houses. A treat and inspiration for the eye, the imagination, and the eventual occupants!

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Cassell (December 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0304356387
• ISBN-13: 978-0304356386
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
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