![The conservatory has before only been used for smoking at parties and the good old german *Pfand*.](/_next/image?url=%2Fcontent%2Fprojects%2Fwinter-garden%2Fbefore.jpeg&w=3840&q=100)
The conservatory has before only been used for smoking at parties and the good old german Pfand.
![We started by removing all the garbage and painting the walls.](/_next/image?url=%2Fcontent%2Fprojects%2Fwinter-garden%2Fbetween-01.jpeg&w=3840&q=100)
We started by removing all the garbage and painting the walls.
![The intermediate result already looked much better.](/_next/image?url=%2Fcontent%2Fprojects%2Fwinter-garden%2Fbetween-02.jpeg&w=3840&q=100)
The intermediate result already looked much better.
![In order to house one or two of our frequent guests. We wanted to be able to supply a 140cm mattress. I developed a model in Fusion 360 that was about 80cm deep when contracted.](/_next/image?url=%2Fcontent%2Fprojects%2Fwinter-garden%2Fentwurf.png&w=3840&q=100)
In order to house one or two of our frequent guests. We wanted to be able to supply a 140cm mattress. I developed a model in Fusion 360 that was about 80cm deep when contracted.
![When expanded the model had a depth of around 140cm.](/_next/image?url=%2Fcontent%2Fprojects%2Fwinter-garden%2Fentwurf-exp.png&w=3840&q=100)
When expanded the model had a depth of around 140cm.
![We calculated the right amount of wooden components we needed and bought them at the next DIY market. We then cut the wood to the correct sizes and polished the wood.](/_next/image?url=%2Fcontent%2Fprojects%2Fwinter-garden%2Fdiy-01.jpeg&w=3840&q=100)
We calculated the right amount of wooden components we needed and bought them at the next DIY market. We then cut the wood to the correct sizes and polished the wood.
![The assembly process was not easy without the IKEA manual.](/_next/image?url=%2Fcontent%2Fprojects%2Fwinter-garden%2Fdiy-02.jpeg&w=3840&q=100)
The assembly process was not easy without the IKEA manual.
![The final assembled part.](/_next/image?url=%2Fcontent%2Fprojects%2Fwinter-garden%2Fdiy-03.jpeg&w=3840&q=100)
The final assembled part.
![We also sewed curtains for the large glass windows](/_next/image?url=%2Fcontent%2Fprojects%2Fwinter-garden%2Fdiy-04.jpeg&w=3840&q=100)
We also sewed curtains for the large glass windows
![In order to prevent smudges along the walls we decided to paint the walls matching the sofa cushins.](/_next/image?url=%2Fcontent%2Fprojects%2Fwinter-garden%2Fpainting-01.jpeg&w=3840&q=100)
In order to prevent smudges along the walls we decided to paint the walls matching the sofa cushins.
![The final prepared room.](/_next/image?url=%2Fcontent%2Fprojects%2Fwinter-garden%2Fpainting-02.jpeg&w=3840&q=100)
The final prepared room.
![The construction in the room.](/_next/image?url=%2Fcontent%2Fprojects%2Fwinter-garden%2Ffinished-01.jpeg&w=3840&q=100)
The construction in the room.
![The expanded structure.](/_next/image?url=%2Fcontent%2Fprojects%2Fwinter-garden%2Fwintergarten-01.jpeg&w=3840&q=100)
The expanded structure.
![The cozy new space that can be transformed into a guest room.](/_next/image?url=%2Fcontent%2Fprojects%2Fwinter-garden%2Ffinished-final.jpeg&w=3840&q=100)
The cozy new space that can be transformed into a guest room.