Alan Stein and his team at Tanglewood Conservatories of Denton, Maryland are no strangers to award-winning design. In 2004 a conservatory addition they built won BEST of SHOW award and graced the cover of this magazine. This year's winning entry in the conservatory sunroom category is equally strong.

The clients wanted a retreat away from the main house that could be used for many different functions. Inside, they sought a well-appointed sitting area and a spa to serve as a magical getaway. The resulting conservatory adds less than 300 square feet but evokes a rich, mature and timeless feeling that marries well with the existing home.