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Conservatory with a Skylight and Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

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Rear Sunroom Addition in Arlington, VA
Rear Sunroom Addition in Arlington, VA
Ideal Construction & RemodelingIdeal Construction & Remodeling
Susie Soleimani Photography
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House
Complex Conservatory on Victorian Rectory
Complex Conservatory on Victorian Rectory
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
The height and the complex roof structure of this conservatory gives the feeling of both light and space resulting in a wonderful atmosphere for dining and relaxing. Vale’s adaptable and unique roof system combines a fine structural metal core with decorative timber mouldings and trims to create fine glazing rafters and an elegant internal appearance. The design features Gothic arched clerestory windows and a gable with vertical glaze bars and decorative barge board. Vale Paint Colour- Mud Pie Size- 7.9M X 5.5M
Sunroom
Sunroom
BCN HomesBCN Homes
Hall's Cabins
Hall's Cabins
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Scott Amundson Photography
Concord Twp Custom Home
Concord Twp Custom Home
ProBuilt Homes IncProBuilt Homes Inc
The Oaks, Mokena
The Oaks, Mokena
Rigsby Builders Inc.Rigsby Builders Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Bloomfield Hills Custom Home
Bloomfield Hills Custom Home
Woodcraft Customs, LLCWoodcraft Customs, LLC
This is an elegant four season room/specialty room designed and built for entertaining. Photo Credit: Beth Singer Photography
Studs Out Remodel - Eastpoint Country Club
Studs Out Remodel - Eastpoint Country Club
Big Bear Developers LLCBig Bear Developers LLC
Customized to perfection, a remarkable work of art at the Eastpoint Country Club combines superior craftsmanship that reflects the impeccable taste and sophisticated details. An impressive entrance to the open concept living room, dining room, sunroom, and a chef’s dream kitchen boasts top-of-the-line appliances and finishes. The breathtaking LED backlit quartz island and bar are the perfect accents that steal the show.
Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon
Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC
Justin Krug Photography
Outdoor Space by Patrick Prudhomme at Sheffield Furniture & Interiors
Outdoor Space by Patrick Prudhomme at Sheffield Furniture & Interiors
UserUser
Potomac Screen Porch Addition
Potomac Screen Porch Addition
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Hoachlander Davis Photography
Winnetka Remodel
Winnetka Remodel
Highgate BuildersHighgate Builders
Transitional Elegance in Crestmoor
Transitional Elegance in Crestmoor
HQ ArchitectsHQ Architects
Jenn Cohen
"Pond of You"
"Pond of You"
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Paul Burk
Our Work
Our Work
Palm Beach EnclosuresPalm Beach Enclosures
Orangery Extension with Bi-folding Doors
Orangery Extension with Bi-folding Doors
Prime OakPrime Oak
Lakeshore House
Lakeshore House
Oliver Construction LLCOliver Construction LLC
Photos by John and Kari Firak - Lomastudios.com
Transitional Elegance in Crestmoor
Transitional Elegance in Crestmoor
HQ ArchitectsHQ Architects
Jenn Cohen
LLH Home Renovation
LLH Home Renovation
Birch & Beam Custom HomesBirch & Beam Custom Homes
Updated this formerly 1 season to room to be a heated/cooled year round sunroom, with new tile flooring, cathedral ceiling, recessed lighting, custom cabinetry for a bench as well as custom trim around the windows.

Conservatory with a Skylight and Grey Floors 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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