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Conservatory with Dark Hardwood Flooring and Travertine Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Hunt Road
Hunt Road
Bespoke Living CompanyBespoke Living Company
Traditional Cottage Remodel
Traditional Cottage Remodel
Damian Farrell Design GroupDamian Farrell Design Group
Kate Benjamin Photography This addition on to the back of the clients' home is filled with natural light. It serves as both the living and dining rooms, and has a comfortable, easy feel. Great quality energy efficient windows keep cool air inside in summer, and block it out during the winter months.
Williston
Williston
Kieran J. Liebl, Royal Oaks Design, Inc. MNKieran J. Liebl, Royal Oaks Design, Inc. MN
One piece backsplash kitchen
One piece backsplash kitchen
Russell Room RemodelersRussell Room Remodelers
Jeff Russell
Gorgeous Contemporary Whole Home Remodel
Gorgeous Contemporary Whole Home Remodel
Kitchen & Bath DepotKitchen & Bath Depot
美しい高原に建つスカンジナビアンの別荘
美しい高原に建つスカンジナビアンの別荘
株式会社 TALOインターナショナル株式会社 TALOインターナショナル
Comstock Hills - Total Renovation, Spanish Transitional
Comstock Hills - Total Renovation, Spanish Transitional
Dana Benson ConstructionDana Benson Construction
Interior Design by Grace Benson Photography by Bethany Nauert
Carpet One Design Gallery
Carpet One Design Gallery
Williams Carpet OneWilliams Carpet One
Additions
Additions
Ferguson ConstructionFerguson Construction
Gallery
Gallery
Todd Jersey ArchitectureTodd Jersey Architecture
Sunroom-Style Family Room with All New Renewal by Andersen Windows
Sunroom-Style Family Room with All New Renewal by Andersen Windows
Renewal by Andersen Long IslandRenewal by Andersen Long Island
All new windows in this sunroom-style family room, with an amazing view on the north shore. This entire home had all new double hungs installed in the cold of December, but ended up with a nice warm house -- with the help of those new windows -- for the rest of the winter! Windows from Renewal by Andersen Long Island
Potomac Traditional Sunroom Addition
Potomac Traditional Sunroom Addition
Fine Line Home Design LLCFine Line Home Design LLC
LEED Certified
LEED Certified
DeLeers Construction, Inc.DeLeers Construction, Inc.
FINALIST 2019 HIA+ QIDA PROPERTY STYLING - Medium Residential Space
FINALIST 2019 HIA+ QIDA PROPERTY STYLING - Medium Residential Space
UserUser
Starr Homes
Starr Homes
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
DJK Masonry Interior Fireplaces
DJK Masonry Interior Fireplaces
DJK MasonryDJK Masonry
DJK Masonry
Stockbridge, MA octagon
Stockbridge, MA octagon
Kristine Sprague Architect LEED APKristine Sprague Architect LEED AP
Fanciful sunroom octagon. photo Kevin Sprague
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Roof Blinds
Manassas Sunroom Addition
Manassas Sunroom Addition
Post Designers & Builders/Division of Sundecks IncPost Designers & Builders/Division of Sundecks Inc

Conservatory with Dark Hardwood Flooring and Travertine 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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