Conservatory with a Tiled Fireplace Surround and a Concrete Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

An orangery addition and space that creates the feel of continental living

Our designer chose to work with softer faceted shapes for the garden room to create a contrast with the squares and angles of the existing building. To the left of the garden room, a porch provides a link to the house separated from the living space by internal doors. The window detail reflects that on the house with the exception of two windows to the rear wall of the orangery, which have rounded tops. Two sets of doors open onto two elevations - designed to provide maximum appreciation of the outside.

Verte

Unique Homestays

Custom Built Home 9

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

The spacious sunroom is a serene retreat with its panoramic views of the rural landscape through walls of Marvin windows. A striking brick herringbone pattern floor adds timeless charm, while a see-through gas fireplace creates a cozy focal point, perfect for all seasons. Above the mantel, a black-painted beadboard feature wall adds depth and character, enhancing the room's inviting ambiance. With its seamless blend of rustic and contemporary elements, this sunroom is a tranquil haven for relaxation and contemplation. Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc., General Contractor; Helman Sechrist Architecture, Architect; JJ Osterloo Design, Designer; Photography by Marie Kinney.

Sunroom

BCN Homes

2012 HGTV Green Home

J Steven Kemp Architect

Private Residence, Steep Rocks, Jerusalem Road, Cohasset MA

Walker Babka Architecture

Belvedere Lake House

RDM Architecture

Matt Kocourek

Broadbeach Waters Lux Town Houses

Groove Tiles & Stone

Cemento Grigio Cassero 600x1200 porcelain floor tile.

Contemporary Kitchen & Screened Porch Addition / Renovation

Dawn Christine, Architect PLLC

The warmth of this fireplace makes this sunroom a four season space. Photos by: Snapshots of Grace

Family Room, Sun Room

Jill Buckner Photography

An eclectic Sunroom/Family Room with European design. Photography by Jill Buckner Photo

William Morris Daisy Fireplace, New Preston Sunroom

William Morris Tile

William Morris Evolution of Daisies Tiles. Photo credit, Christine Grey, Churchill Building Company, Lakeview, CT

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Burge Builders, Inc

Hedley Way Custom Home - Sunroom

OakWood Designers & Builders

札幌氏のN邸　玄関ホール

金田博道建築研究所

スキップフロアの家

Private Residence. Blackrock / Dundalk

National Tile Ltd

Wall: Dwell Brown 45x90 Floor: Chambord Beige Lappato 60x90. Semi-polished porcelain tile. Photo by National Tile Ltd

Sun room and kitchen renovation

TBS Construction, LLC

Alexander Rose Photography

Additions

Hinman Construction

This Beautiful Sunroom Addition was a gorgeous asset to this Clifton Park home. Made with PVC and Trex and new windows that can open all the way up.

Modern Transitional Barn

the grey designer

Custom Home

King's Court Builders, Inc.

Sunroom has a vaulted ceiling with dark wood beams, skylights and a chandelier. Large windows and opens up to the backyard.

6309 Driftwood

JLRussell

AEV

Conservatory with a Tiled Fireplace Surround and a Concrete Fireplace Surround 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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