Even on cloudy days this conservatory
requires no artificial light, though at twilight, antique
sconces make it glow like golden amber.
A
subtle two-tone color scheme, custom-
designed eave brackets, large, intricately pat-
terned windows, and a rustic field stone patio
distinguish the exterior of this hilltop conser-
vatory. Wrought iron chairs, a stone bench, and
yellow and purple blossoms complete the
enchanting setting.
The anxious owners of this stone cottage
perched high atop the foothills, had already
constructed the foundation and the stone base
for their new conservatory before contacting
us. Not only was the size and shape of the new
room "pre-determined", the exact sizes and
locations of the doors was literally cast in
stone!
The challenging design solution was accom-
plished by using panes of glass each slightly
differing in width.
This allowed us to subtlety adjust the conservatory dimensions
so that the overall effect is unnoticeable yet the conservatory fits
flawlessly on its foundation and the owner's stonework was not
wasted.
The oversized, top-hung awing windows are
ideal for capturing and controlling the mountain (or seaside, if that be the case)
breezes. The sash are held firmly in place with our exclusive solid brass push
bar and lock-
ing mechanism and the insect screens are always included.
A well-dressed but comfortable lounge, the conser-
vatory's refined interior is made of warmly stained
mahogany - a perfect
place for sipping cappuccino and gazing through the telescope to the valley below.
A heated stone floor which matches the rustic patio outside, is covered with nothing
more than elegant oriental carpets.
At the owner's request, the conservatory's roof and roof
ornaments are completely copper clad to match the metalwork on their cottage.
The ornamental brackets at the conservatory's eaves
support an unusually substantial overhang and together with the articulated
corner posts and stone base, are designed to visually "hold" the room
in place on its high mountain perch.
Now, with the "perfect place" complete and satisfied
owners to enjoy the daily panorama and year round sunsets, we might easily
forget the difficult challenge that led us to this uncommonly elegant conservatory
design.
