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Conservatory with Slate Flooring and a Standard Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Nautical Cottage
Nautical Cottage
Alexander Design Group, Inc.Alexander Design Group, Inc.
Spacecrafting
Transitional Redeux
Transitional Redeux
UserUser
Fox Mill Four Seasons Addition
Fox Mill Four Seasons Addition
Matthew James Carpentry & Design Inc.Matthew James Carpentry & Design Inc.
Screen porch features a knotty pine ceiling, cedar shake accents and slate Floor
Screen porch features a knotty pine ceiling, cedar shake accents and slate Floor
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Cedar shake screen porch with knotty pine ship lap ceiling and a slate tile floor. Photo by Paul Schlismann.
Cross Pond Farm
Cross Pond Farm
WESKetch Architecture, Inc.WESKetch Architecture, Inc.
New Sun Porch
New Sun Porch
marshall sabatini | architecture+marshall sabatini | architecture+
Photo: Tom Crane
Connecticut Sunroom
Connecticut Sunroom
Camden Grace LLCCamden Grace LLC
Photo: Wiley Aiken
East Mullet Lake Cottage
East Mullet Lake Cottage
Edgewater Design GroupEdgewater Design Group
This home started out as a remodel of a family’s beloved summer cottage. A fire started on the work site which caused irreparable damage. Needless to say, a remodel turned into a brand-new home. We were brought on board to help our clients re-imagine their summer haven. Windows were important to maximize the gorgeous lake view. Access to the lake was also very important, so an outdoor shower off the mudroom/laundry area with its own side entrance provided a nice beach entry for the kids. A large kitchen island open to dining and living was imperative for the family and the time they like to spend together. The master suite is on the main floor and three bedrooms upstairs, one of which has built-in bunks allows the kids to have their own area. While the original family cottage is no more, we were able to successfully help our clients begin again so they can start new memories. - Jacqueline Southby Photography
New Classic
New Classic
Whitlock BuildersWhitlock Builders
Chevy Chase Renovation, Sunroom and Patio Addition
Chevy Chase Renovation, Sunroom and Patio Addition
Howard Katz Architects LLCHoward Katz Architects LLC
Sunroom addition leads off the family room which is adjacent to the kitchen as viewed through the french doors. On entering the house one can see all the way back through these doors to the garden beyond. The existing recessed porch was enclosed and walls removed to form the family room space.
Mountain View House - Ligoneer, PA
Mountain View House - Ligoneer, PA
Gaskill ArchitectureGaskill Architecture
Darby
Darby
SketchPad House PlansSketchPad House Plans
Modern Farmhouse in Downtown Naperville
Modern Farmhouse in Downtown Naperville
Hellyer Custom BuildersHellyer Custom Builders
North Caldwell
North Caldwell
Stonewater Architecture & Interior DesignStonewater Architecture & Interior Design
Greenway St
Greenway St
Plattner Custom Builders, LLCPlattner Custom Builders, LLC
Okauchee Lake
Okauchee Lake
Groskopf Construction, IncGroskopf Construction, Inc
Photography by Rathbun Photography LLC
Kemble
Kemble
Cunningham | Quill ArchitectsCunningham | Quill Architects
Photo by Anice Hoachlander
All Season Sunroom
All Season Sunroom
Air Vent ExteriorsAir Vent Exteriors
4 Seasons Room
4 Seasons Room
Midlake BuildersMidlake Builders
Interior - Residential Window Tint
Interior - Residential Window Tint
Turkey Creek TintingTurkey Creek Tinting
Photo Courtesy of Eastman

Conservatory with Slate Flooring and a Standard Ceiling 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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