In this book, Peter Marston, a designer and builder of glasshouses all over the world, shows the enormous diversity of conservatory styles, sharing knowledge gained over 20 years of creating customized conservatories. Marston explains how the conservatory has evolved and explores the many different styles to suit houses of all kinds. Both the text and accompanying photographs offer 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.