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Conservatory with a Standard Ceiling and Blue Floors Ideas and Designs

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Sunroom Addition in York
Sunroom Addition in York
Lucy Gorham/ Residential DesignLucy Gorham/ Residential Design
2009 Southern Accents Showhome
2009 Southern Accents Showhome
Period Homes, Inc.Period Homes, Inc.
Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
Fabrics by Schumacher
Fabrics by Schumacher
Alcher InteriorsAlcher Interiors
Eclectic Sunroom
Eclectic Sunroom
Ponder Point
Ponder Point
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design
Sandy House- Porch Detail
Sandy House- Porch Detail
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography
Pacific Palisades Residence
Pacific Palisades Residence
Bungalow Ltd.Bungalow Ltd.
All-Weather Screen Porch & Basement Remodel
All-Weather Screen Porch & Basement Remodel
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Connecticut Sunroom
Connecticut Sunroom
Camden Grace LLCCamden Grace LLC
Photo: Wiley Aiken
New Old World
New Old World
Colossus Mfg.Colossus Mfg.
This sunroom boasts blues in all ways; through the wall color, the patterned cement tile, the cozy bean bag, and accent pillows on the day bed.
Mullett Lake Cottage
Mullett Lake Cottage
ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.
Mom + Dad's Retreat
Mom + Dad's Retreat
Design HarmonyDesign Harmony
This formal living room is located directly off of the main entry of a traditional style located just outside of Seattle on Mercer Island. Our clients wanted a space where they could entertain, relax and have a space just for mom and dad. The center focus of this space is a custom built table made of reclaimed maple from a bowling lane and reclaimed corbels, both from a local architectural salvage shop. We then worked with a local craftsman to construct the final piece.
Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence
Duffy Design GroupDuffy Design Group
Nantucket Residence Duffy Design Group, Inc. Sam Gray Photography
Additions
Additions
Hinman ConstructionHinman 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.
Taylor Home
Taylor Home
Saratoga Signature InteriorsSaratoga Signature Interiors
Stunning Sunroom and Grill Porch
Stunning Sunroom and Grill Porch
Hebert Design BuildHebert Design Build
Chestnut Hill Renovation & Addition
Chestnut Hill Renovation & Addition
Pauli & Uribe ArchitectsPauli & Uribe Architects
Greg Premru
93m2 Paris 9ème
93m2 Paris 9ème
Agence Crea3Agence Crea3
Carpet One Inspiration Gallery
Carpet One Inspiration Gallery
Greenville Carpet One Floor & HomeGreenville Carpet One Floor & Home
Ponder Point
Ponder Point
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design

Conservatory with a Standard Ceiling and Blue 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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