A practical guide for all owners and would-be owners to planning, designing, creating, furnishing and enjoying a conservatory. Peter Marston describes how the conservatory evolved, and explores the many different architectural styles to suit houses of all periods, from the pavillion adjoining the country house to the garden room for the suburban villa. Both text and illustrations offer a wealth of ideas for furnishing, lighting, flooring, glazing, heating, and ventilation revealing the conservatory to be one of the most versatile and desirable rooms in the house. The book also highlights various styles of conservatory gardening, identifies suitable plants, and provides listings of sources for conservatory supplies.