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Conservatory with Dark Hardwood Flooring and Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

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A countryside orangery extension full of character
A countryside orangery extension full of character
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Set comfortably in the Northamptonshire countryside, this family home oozes character with the addition of a Westbury Orangery. Transforming the southwest aspect of the building with its two sides of joinery, the orangery has been finished externally in the shade ‘Westbury Grey’. Perfectly complementing the existing window frames and rich Grey colour from the roof tiles. Internally the doors and windows have been painted in the shade ‘Wash White’ to reflect the homeowners light and airy interior style.
Coastal Lake Home Remodel
Coastal Lake Home Remodel
Bartelt. The Remodeling ResourceBartelt. The Remodeling Resource
Photo Credit - David Bader
Western Branch - Sunroom Addition
Western Branch - Sunroom Addition
American Contracting Services, LLCAmerican Contracting Services, LLC
Potomac Traditional Sunroom Addition
Potomac Traditional Sunroom Addition
Fine Line Home Design LLCFine Line Home Design LLC
Home renovation - transformation
Home renovation - transformation
Construction PanacheConstruction Panache
Lake Toxaway
Lake Toxaway
Ambiance InteriorsAmbiance Interiors
David Deitrich
Plantation Sunroom
Plantation Sunroom
Olga AdlerOlga Adler
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Sun room with casement windows open to let fresh air in and to connect to the outdoors.
The Higgins
The Higgins
TENNA HomesTENNA Homes
Entertainment Area comprising louvered bi-fold doors that completely open the space. Connecting the existing living to the new alfresco area.
Gorgeous Contemporary Whole Home Remodel
Gorgeous Contemporary Whole Home Remodel
Kitchen & Bath DepotKitchen & Bath Depot
Transitional Sunroom
Transitional Sunroom
Wysteria DesignWysteria Design
Photo by John Hession
Charming Coastal New England Style Home
Charming Coastal New England Style Home
Nathan Winchester DesignsNathan Winchester Designs
Colonial Make-Over
Colonial Make-Over
Renaissance Partners, LLCRenaissance Partners, LLC
Chelsea N Decatur
Chelsea N Decatur
TRL Construction & DesignTRL Construction & Design
Campbell
Campbell
Summerour ArchitectsSummerour Architects
Copper Bay
Copper Bay
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
A large four seasons room with a custom-crafted, vaulted round ceiling finished with wood paneling Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Brynn Mawr Office & Sunroom
Brynn Mawr Office & Sunroom
Rittenhouse BuildersRittenhouse Builders
Ludlow, Vermont Ski Home (T01058)
Ludlow, Vermont Ski Home (T01058)
TimberpegTimberpeg
Crown Point Builders, Inc. | Décor by Pottery Barn at Evergreen Walk | Photography by Wicked Awesome 3D | Bathroom and Kitchen Design by Amy Michaud, Brownstone Designs
Custom First Floor Master Cape Cod
Custom First Floor Master Cape Cod
Green Robin HomesGreen Robin Homes
Dream Home 2017 Mendota Heights
Dream Home 2017 Mendota Heights
David Charlez DesignsDavid Charlez Designs
This sunroom features a vaulted ceiling with skylights for added light. White windows and millwork add to the light airy feeling of the space. Photo by SpaceCrafting

Conservatory with Dark Hardwood Flooring and Brown 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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