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Conservatory with Concrete Flooring and a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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Art Studio Greenhouse Addition
Art Studio Greenhouse Addition
Advantage ContractingAdvantage Contracting
Here are some images of a post and beam art studio with white washed pine ceiling which is connected to a mahogany trimmed greenhouse. The art studio roof opens up to a gorgeous cupola and the greenhous rooflines are covered in standing seam copper roofing.
Engadine - insulated roof panel, skylight and ventilation
Engadine - insulated roof panel, skylight and ventilation
Enhance BuildingEnhance Building
Alameda Revival
Alameda Revival
Canyon Design BuildCanyon Design Build
Treve Johnson Photography
Exterior Sunrooms
Exterior Sunrooms
Major League Aluminum, Inc.Major League Aluminum, Inc.
Extension d'une maison
Extension d'une maison
Atelier mepAtelier mep
Fabienne Delafraye
Solarium addition
Solarium addition
Adrian S. Cutchshaw Architectural Design+BuildAdrian S. Cutchshaw Architectural Design+Build
The sun is always shining in this "get away" remodel
The sun is always shining in this "get away" remodel
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Susan Teare
Modern Mediterranean
Modern Mediterranean
TEA2 ArchitectsTEA2 Architects
The sun-room addition brings light deep into the house through floor to ceiling windows and a skylight. Polished concrete floors and clean lines make the room distinctly modern, while divided light windows and base molding details tie the space to the home's historical character.
Milltrail Sunroom Remodel
Milltrail Sunroom Remodel
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
新森の住宅
新森の住宅
村上康史建築設計事務所村上康史建築設計事務所
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
EbuildEbuild
Open2View
Budget Blinds Gallery
Budget Blinds Gallery
Budget Blinds of SE CalgaryBudget Blinds of SE Calgary
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Seymour
Seymour
DSdezines InteriorsDSdezines Interiors
2014-2015 Porch Remodel - IN PROGRESS
2014-2015 Porch Remodel - IN PROGRESS
Oliver Construction LLCOliver Construction LLC
Photos by Jennifer Oliver
Engadine - insulated roof panel, skylight and ventilation
Engadine - insulated roof panel, skylight and ventilation
Enhance BuildingEnhance Building
Oohla Bean Modern B&B
Oohla Bean Modern B&B
Foursquare BuildersFoursquare Builders
Milltrail Sunroom Remodel
Milltrail Sunroom Remodel
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
EXTENSION_P
EXTENSION_P
Florent PasquierFlorent Pasquier
Escalier intégré dans l'Espace
Escalier intégré dans l'Espace
Alias ArchitectureAlias Architecture
L'escalier en deux volée permet de faire entrer la lumière au sous-sol. Photo: André Bazinet

Conservatory with Concrete Flooring and a Skylight 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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