Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring and a Wood Burning Stove Ideas and Designs

Reportage Véranda Magazine

François Delauney

House on Ballygowan

Gary Quigg Photography

Our Work

Four Seasons Sunrooms

Rib Mountain

Mary Best Designs

Private House in Rock, Cornwall

Simon Burt Photography

Private home of Interior Designer Elle Winsor-Grime in Rock, Cornwall. Photo by Simon Burt

Indoor Lap Pool Two Story Addition on Delavan Lake

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

This 2 story addition on Delavan Lake looks like it’s always been a part of the original house, which is always our goal. The lower-level of the addition is home to both a resistance pool and hot tub surrounded by ThermoFloor heating under tile. Large (78″ x 96″) aluminum clad windows were installed on both levels to allow for breathtaking views of Delavan Lake. The main level of the addition has hickory hardwood flooring and is the perfect spot to sit and enjoy coffee in the mornings.

La maison dans le bois

Construction Panache

Shingle style home

Brookings Built Green, Inc.

Jael Photography

Extension de maison – Lyon 5ème

EcoConfiance Rénovation

Nous avons construit une extension en ossature bois en utilisant la terrasse existante, et ajouté une nouvelle terrasse sur le jardin. De la démolition, du terrassement et de la maçonnerie ont été nécessaires pour transformer la terrasse existante de cette maison familiale en une extension lumineuse et spacieuse, comprenant à présent un salon et une salle à manger. La cave existante quant à elle était très humide, elle a été drainée et aménagée. Cette maison sur les hauteurs du 5ème arrondissement de Lyon gagne ainsi une nouvelle pièce de 30m² lumineuse et agréable à vivre, et un joli look moderne avec son toit papillon réalisé sur une charpente sur-mesure. Photos de Pierre Coussié

Verrière destructurée, pour une séparation cuisine/salon

Verrière Vintage

Larchmont Living

JMorris Design

Bright and airy sunroom in peaches and soft blues and silvers.

Country Living

Aspen Builders and Remodelers

Ballston Lake Outdoors

User

Dymling & McAvoy

Rénovation et extension à Lille

User

Très beau projet d'extension et rénovation au coeur de Lille

屋敷森の家

木曽善元建築工房

Private House in Rock, Cornwall

Simon Burt Photography

Private home of Interior Designer Elle Winsor-Grime in Rock, Cornwall. Photo by Simon Burt

Extension de maison – Lyon 5ème

EcoConfiance Rénovation

Conservative Room

SunRoomLiving, LLC.

Custom built room designed to meet the homeowners needs. Year round living space.

Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring and a Wood Burning Stove 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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