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Conservatories A Special Collection of Dramatic Conservatories‌Built to Inspire
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Conservatories A Special Collection of Dramatic Conservatories‌Built to Inspire
Warminster, Pennsylvania
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Copyright 2012 Manor House Publishing Co., Inc Warminster, Pennsylvania All Rights Reserved First Edition 2012 Printed in the United States of America
Publisher’s Cataloging-in-Publication (Provided by Quality Books, Inc.) Conservatories. —— 1st ed. p. cm. —— (Inspiration series) ISBN 978-0-9796239-1-2 ISBN 978-0-9858774-1-5 1. Garden rooms. 2. Garden rooms——Pictorial works. I. Series: Inspiration series (Warminster, Pa.) TH3000.S85C66 2012
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ISBN: 978-0-9858774-1-5
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Acknowledgements Harkening back to a time when elegance and sophistication were the bywords of the day, luxury conservatories are still the preeminent home accessory for those appreciating the finer things in life. We thank the world’s top conservatory designers and builders for allowing us to showcase their work. If you are ready to add a conservatory to your property, then this book will prove to be an excellent muse for your imagination——you will discover page after page of magnificent structures that are full of romance and functionality…just perfect for your home.
On the Cover: This sophisticated room’s classic beauty can be found in every corner of the elegant structure. Defined by its refined tones and textures, the conservatory is an extra room that easily transitioned into the family’s favorite—many a cozy evening is spent happily here. Renaissance Conservatories, Leola, Pa.
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here is something decidedly poetic about a conservatory. Inspired by the crystal beauty found in glass, these structures provide an
enchanting allure to all types of architecture. Viewed from the outside, they evoke an appreciation for the finer things in life‌ from the inside, you feel as though you journeyed back to an era when afternoon tea was
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Oak Leaf Conservatories, Atlanta, Ga.
a not-to-miss event. No matter the
family get-togethers, a home
final design, however, these romantic
office, or a secret retreat from
structures are actually ideal solutions
everyday hassles and stress.
for many modern architectural
Truly, the reasons for selecting a
challenges. Seemingly open to the
conservatory are boundless.
world around them, they are in
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The conservatory as we
fact quite intimate. Many architects
understand it today evolved from
recommend them to homeowners
humble roots. Once known simply
seeking extra recreational space for
as orangeries (the name is still used
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Oak Leaf Conservatories, Atlanta, Ga.