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Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring and Concrete Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Sonoma
Sonoma
Ken Linsteadt ArchitectsKen Linsteadt Architects
Royal Tiger
Royal Tiger
Equinox Architecture LLCEquinox Architecture LLC
The green house features the interior use of stone, stained concrete floors, & custom skylight. Excess passive solar heat can be vented to other parts of the house via ductwork. Carl Schofield Photography
Myrtle View - Palmetto Bluff
Myrtle View - Palmetto Bluff
Element Construction PartnersElement Construction Partners
Islington Project
Islington Project
Milena Di Design LtdMilena Di Design Ltd
Modern rear conservatory.
Juniper
Juniper
Lauren Collins InteriorsLauren Collins Interiors
Enclose A Porch
Enclose A Porch
Red House ArchitectsRed House Architects
We converted an open front porch into a three-season sun room. The infill was mostly windows, so there was no loss of sunlight.
Dobbs Ferry Classical Conservatory
Dobbs Ferry Classical Conservatory
Michael Lewis Architects PCMichael Lewis Architects PC
Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn
Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
Fontenelle
Fontenelle
Rees StudioRees Studio
North Beach
North Beach
Kelly Condon DesignKelly Condon Design
Sunroom, Laundry Room, and Office Addition
Sunroom, Laundry Room, and Office Addition
Balducci Additions & RemodelingBalducci Additions & Remodeling
Sunroom addition with lots of windows and a cat condo looking into the laundry room
Our Work
Our Work
Four Seasons SunroomsFour Seasons Sunrooms
Open plan orangery extension with fireplace (and bespoke dog windows)
Open plan orangery extension with fireplace (and bespoke dog windows)
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Darren Chung
Contemporary Sunroom
Contemporary Sunroom
Naranga Avenue House
Naranga Avenue House
Brickworks Building ProductsBrickworks Building Products
Architect: James Russell Architect Photographer: Toby Scott
Project of the Month: May 2016
Project of the Month: May 2016
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
Beautiful sunroom added on to the home and extended patio on the exterior, stained concrete, painted ceiling, shiplap, exposed brick and hanging flatscreen TV.
Pool House Conservatory
Pool House Conservatory
Newberry ArchitectureNewberry Architecture
Benjamin Hill Photography
Lake Porch
Lake Porch
Deckscapes IncDeckscapes Inc
Orangery
Orangery
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Ventanal al paisaje
Ventanal al paisaje
Ideo ArquitecturaIdeo Arquitectura
Vista del paisaje desde el espacio de la segunda planta. Un espacio abierto al campo de olivos para meditar y contemplar la naturaleza.

Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring and Concrete 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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