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Affordable Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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facing the entry foyer from sunroom
facing the entry foyer from sunroom
Marguerite SirrineMarguerite Sirrine
We just got the chairs and are still unpacking books for the bookcases. Rug's not an exact match but it is really comfy - got that from Houzz. Chairs from Haverty's. Bookcases from Target.
Cape Shores Residence
Cape Shores Residence
Archology, LLCArchology, LLC
The two story sunroom on the front of the house. This helps with communication between the floors as well as providing a space that is drenched with sunlight throughout the day with giant windows on 3 sides.
Matthews Outdoor Living
Matthews Outdoor Living
Paragon Construction Company LLCParagon Construction Company LLC
Our customer's objective with this design-build outdoor living project was to create a year-round outdoor living space for their family to enjoy. Our project consisted of a Betterliving Sunroom with GAF shingles to match their home, a large KDAT landing with Betterliving powder-coated railings and an Eagle Bay Patio. Jeremy Shank
Indooroopilly 57 House
Indooroopilly 57 House
Gowdie Management GroupGowdie Management Group
Internally, exposing of the original ceiling joists and adding a skylight allowing the centre of the house to be flooded by light, while the 1950’s fireplace was retained, creating a comfortable sitting room. Following completion of the project, the home was featured by Michelle Bailey in Brisbane News.
Furniture Gallery
Furniture Gallery
The WickeryThe Wickery
Reforma Eixample
Reforma Eixample
espairoux arquitecturaespairoux arquitectura
West Seattle WaterFront
West Seattle WaterFront
Pro-Tection SeattlePro-Tection Seattle
West Seattle offers great views to Puget Sound and this house is no exception. It almost felt like we were in the water from the second and third floor. The bamboo floors were getting a tremendous amount of fading and the air conditioning was having a difficult time keeping up with the heat. We installed 3M Prestige 50 to keep the view and solve the problems from the sun.
Drake Street Project
Drake Street Project
AAA FlooringAAA Flooring
View of yaletown and false creek from the Solarium
Contemporary Cedar Porch
Contemporary Cedar Porch
Earth Sky BuildersEarth Sky Builders
Paul Sibley, Sparrow Photography
Franklin,WI
Franklin,WI
Ruebl Builders LLCRuebl Builders LLC
Brain Radway
0047 Addition/Remodel
0047 Addition/Remodel
Bouril Design Studio, LLCBouril Design Studio, LLC
Concord Porch
Concord Porch
Penncraft ContractingPenncraft Contracting
We built a three seasonal porch off the back of this property in Concord.
Car Crash Sunroom Restoration
Car Crash Sunroom Restoration
Home Restoration Services, Inc.Home Restoration Services, Inc.
One night just before Christmas, the driver of a car going One night just before Christmas, the driver of a car going 80 miles per hour, jumped the curb, destroyed a chainlink fence, shrubs, and slammed into a pair of cement paver planter beds. The pavers were launched with so much force that two vintage double-hung windows were destroyed along with two glass block basement windows. Still moving, the car rolled on its side and crashed into the North side of the Sunroom. All ten windows were replaced along with the glass block units, water-damaged framing under the stucco was rebuilt, and the landscape was restored.
Verrière d'atelier et porte en acier
Verrière d'atelier et porte en acier
CA2M - Conception de Mobilier MétalliqueCA2M - Conception de Mobilier Métallique
無垢の杉と漆喰と暮らす家
無垢の杉と漆喰と暮らす家
建築工房 和建築工房 和
リビングを見上げるとそこには大きな吹抜が 南面のFIX窓から降り注ぐ光により漆喰で塗られた壁が一層明るく輝きます。 吹き抜けに面した子供室には小窓がありそこから家族の会話も弾みます。
Westchester Sunroom
Westchester Sunroom
Mass Architect, LLCMass Architect, LLC
Sunroom addition with covered patio below
Plan-F
Plan-F
P_kan庄司洋建築設計事務所P_kan庄司洋建築設計事務所
Moseley Victorian semi-detached house, Birmingham
Moseley Victorian semi-detached house, Birmingham
Rumi Bunya Design LtdRumi Bunya Design Ltd
Vestavia Residence
Vestavia Residence
Fifth Dimension | Architecture & Interiors, llcFifth Dimension | Architecture & Interiors, llc
Création véranda ouverte sur terrasse bois et relooking du pignon de la maison
Création véranda ouverte sur terrasse bois et relooking du pignon de la maison
ArchitecteursArchitecteurs

Affordable Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

A conservatory, garden room or orangery is a decidedly British and Irish home extension: a room that allows us to enjoy our outdoor space without having to brave the unpredictable weather. Originally a type of glass house or greenhouse where plants could be grown in sheltered conditions, the modern conservatory now offers flexible entertainment space. Your conservatory can serve as an additional living area, a garden room, a spacious dining room or an open-plan kitchen; all flooded with the extra light that a glass extension will give you.

What conservatory style should I choose?

A lean to conservatory is the most straight-forward garden room structure with a slanted roof that appears to lean on the original house wall. If you’re looking for a small conservatory then the simple rectangular design of lean to conservatories makes them ideal for bungalows and properties with small gardens. The Victorian conservatory is the most common style, with an elegant shape which features a rounded end wall. An Edwardian conservatory is built similarly, but with a rectangular shape that is perhaps more space-efficient. L or P-shaped conservatories combine the styles of both Victorian and Edwardian garden rooms, and offer a versatile space that can be split into separate areas. Contemporary garden rooms with large glass walls are fantastic additions to modern homes or extensions and can create stunning exteriors. However, designs like these do use a lot of space and could require special planning permission. If you don’t have space for a large, contemporary garden room and you aren’t a fan of the uPVC conservatory, orangeries or sunrooms may appeal more; the structure is sympathetically designed to appear consistent with the style of the house.

What is an orangery?

They are both glass-walled and -roofed structures, but what is the difference between a conservatory and an orangery? The traditional orangery has a longer history ‐ it became popular in the 17th Century when homeowners wanted a place to grow citrus plants (e.g. orange trees, hence ‘orangery’) and so built structures, either stand alone or incorporated into their homes, with glass walls and roofs, similar to greenhouses. The conservatory is actually believed to have developed from the orangery after the fashion for growing citrus plants died down. However, homeowners still wanted a place to grow other tropical, herb or shrub plants that would allow sun and warmth into the house in summer and allow the plants to survive in winter. Today, the real difference is in the construction. Orangeries are considered traditional extensions with masonry walls and more standard Victorian structures, whereas modern conservatories can be more varied and made of a range of materials, including timber, uPVC or aluminium.

What type of conservatory furniture do I need?

Chances are your conservatory furniture will see a high amount of direct sunlight. Keep this in mind when choosing pieces, since some fabrics and materials can quickly fade or become uncomfortably hot. Outdoor furniture will generally stand up well to the heat and light exposure of sunrooms and orangeries, but don’t be afraid to mix and match with indoor pieces as well. Wicker, seagrass and rattan furniture items are good options, while you might want to steer away from metal and leather pieces which will get hot in the sunlight. Installing conservatory blinds or shades that can be drawn when the room isn't in use is a smart way to prolong the life of your sunroom furniture when the space is not in use.
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