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Conservatory with Dark Hardwood Flooring and Limestone Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Changing History
Changing History
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
This new screened porch provides an attractive transition from the home’s interior to the open-air sitting porch. The same rich, natural materials and finishes used on the adjacent sitting porch have been used here. A new fireplace with a bluestone slab hearth and custom-milled mantel warms the space year-round. Scott Bergmann Photography
Sunroom Addition
Sunroom Addition
Mukwonago RemodelingMukwonago Remodeling
Plantation Sunroom
Plantation Sunroom
Olga AdlerOlga Adler
Lake Toxaway
Lake Toxaway
Ambiance InteriorsAmbiance Interiors
David Deitrich
Shady Lane
Shady Lane
The Sitting RoomThe Sitting Room
Study
Study
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Hamilton 2019 (Woodbury, MN)
Hamilton 2019 (Woodbury, MN)
Robert Thomas HomesRobert Thomas Homes
Spacecrafting
Urban Nook
Urban Nook
A Curated RoomA Curated Room
Coastal Lake Home Remodel
Coastal Lake Home Remodel
Bartelt. The Remodeling ResourceBartelt. The Remodeling Resource
Photo Credit - David Bader
Flooring Ideas
Flooring Ideas
Denver Carpet & FlooringDenver Carpet & Flooring
Architectural Interiors in Hamptons, NY Home
Architectural Interiors in Hamptons, NY Home
Brian O'Keefe Architect, P.C.Brian O'Keefe Architect, P.C.
By the entrance, an inviting and livable conversation area. Hamptons, NY Home | Interior Architecture by Brian O'Keefe Architect, PC, with Interior Design by Marjorie Shushan | Photo by Ron Pappageorge
Tillbyggnad och inredning av villa i Nationalromantisk stil
Tillbyggnad och inredning av villa i Nationalromantisk stil
Dreams & Coffee ABDreams & Coffee AB
Photo taken by Ragnar Omarsson for Drömhem & Trädgård
Our Work
Our Work
BradBernBradBern
Shingle Style
Shingle Style
UserUser
Lucas Allen
3 season room - Bluff Run, Greensboro, NC
3 season room - Bluff Run, Greensboro, NC
Jessica Dauray Interiors/Elements Of StyleJessica Dauray Interiors/Elements Of Style
Comfortable outdoor living space that is easily maintained while conveying sophistication is not often seen in a three season room. The all weather wicker sectional is casual and contemporary and works beautifully with the RoSham Beaux drum shade lamps and barn wood coffee table with industrial iron base. The dining area lighting has soft fabric shades that bring serene warmth to evening meals with the family and the ceiling fan has a modern industrial look that both looks exquisite and keeps the space cool on warm summer evenings.
Vitrendo
Vitrendo
Smerin ArchitectsSmerin Architects
Terry Duffell
Hyde Park Renovation
Hyde Park Renovation
UserUser
Photography by: Jamie Padgett
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Sunroom with casement windows and different shades of grey furniture.
Pelham Place
Pelham Place
Jo Cowen ArchitectsJo Cowen Architects
Greek Revival Restoration
Greek Revival Restoration
GULICK & Co.GULICK & Co.

Conservatory with Dark Hardwood Flooring and Limestone Flooring 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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