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Conservatory with Concrete Flooring and a Stone Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

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Nexgen Contractors LLCNexgen Contractors LLC
Stained tongue and groove ceiling and stamped concrete flooring in wood plank
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Porte-Cochere
Custom CADD IncCustom CADD Inc
Low Country Farm - Main House
Low Country Farm - Main House
Jason Todd Bailey, LLC.Jason Todd Bailey, LLC.
Design Team: Karen Everhart Design Studio jason todd bailey llc. Molten Lamar Architects Charles Thompson Lighting Design Contractor: Howell Builders Inc.
Garden Room Addition
Garden Room Addition
Green Point Design Pty LtdGreen Point Design Pty Ltd
Light bright garden room addition.
Bilik
Bilik
PHANTOM RETRACTABLE SCREENSPHANTOM RETRACTABLE SCREENS
Stoneridge Estates Contemporary
Stoneridge Estates Contemporary
Sofie B DesignSofie B Design
Priddis Cabin
Priddis Cabin
Marre Design GroupMarre Design Group
Priddis Cabin
Priddis Cabin
Marre Design GroupMarre Design Group
Oohla Bean Modern B&B
Oohla Bean Modern B&B
Foursquare BuildersFoursquare Builders
Net Zero Retreat
Net Zero Retreat
Barley|Pfeiffer ArchitectureBarley|Pfeiffer Architecture
Photo by Alan Barley
Sandy Sanctuary
Sandy Sanctuary
Oke Woodsmith Building Systems Inc.Oke Woodsmith Building Systems Inc.
Kelsey Oke Photography
Bilik
Bilik
PHANTOM RETRACTABLE SCREENSPHANTOM RETRACTABLE SCREENS
Outdoor Stone Fireplace
Outdoor Stone Fireplace
Daco StoneDaco Stone
Greer, Sunroom Addition
Greer, Sunroom Addition
Nexgen Contractors LLCNexgen Contractors LLC
Pella 4 Panel Sliding Glass Door in closed position. Stained tongue and groove ceiling and stamped concrete flooring in wood plank.
Garden Room Addition
Garden Room Addition
Green Point Design Pty LtdGreen Point Design Pty Ltd
Light bright garden room addition.
Hawks Bluff
Hawks Bluff
Millhouse & Co.Millhouse & Co.
Cabinets by the Millhouse & Co., Home Built by Burg Homes & Design Inc., Interior Design by Ann Braaten. Photos by Nicole Casper
Interiors
Interiors
ADHADH
Choptank River Estate
Choptank River Estate
Becker Morgan Group, Inc.Becker Morgan Group, Inc.
Ronal Fenstermacher Interiors
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Genesis Group LLCGenesis Group LLC
Transitional Lake Michigan Home
Transitional Lake Michigan Home
Etched In StoneEtched In Stone
Stacked Beijing Green Quartzite stone makes for a striking fireplace in the Four-Seasons Room!

Conservatory with Concrete Flooring and a Stone 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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