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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.
Gothic Cottage - Award Finalist
Gothic Cottage - Award Finalist
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
The office has two full walls of windows to view the adjacent meadow. Photographer: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Dovercourt
Dovercourt
Wanda Ely Architect Inc.Wanda Ely Architect Inc.
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Sunroom with casement windows and different shades of grey furniture.
Plantation Sunroom
Plantation Sunroom
Olga AdlerOlga Adler
Traditional Rambler
Traditional Rambler
Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.
Our Work
Our Work
Four Seasons SunroomsFour Seasons Sunrooms
Arch Deco
Arch Deco
Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior DesignHindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design
Arches on arches are repeated through this 1930’s art deco Spanish mission style house renovation in suburban Melbourne. View through to the library with dark green walls (Paint colour Coriole from Dulux) and an occasional Joy chair in mustard elk velvet from Jardan. See more from our Arch Deco Project.
REFORMA LES CORTS
REFORMA LES CORTS
BRFS ARQUITECTURABRFS ARQUITECTURA
Juniper
Juniper
Lauren Collins InteriorsLauren Collins Interiors
Dobbs Ferry Classical Conservatory
Dobbs Ferry Classical Conservatory
Michael Lewis Architects PCMichael Lewis Architects PC
Surf Gallery
Surf Gallery
Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.
Michael Blevins
Gibson Island Vacation House
Gibson Island Vacation House
North View Landscape Design LLCNorth View Landscape Design LLC
Chelsea Cottage
Chelsea Cottage
Joy Flanagan DesignJoy Flanagan Design
Mark Williams Photographer
Belmont
Belmont
Annie Hall InteriorsAnnie Hall Interiors
Michael Lee
Little John
Little John
UserUser
Photography: Trent Bell
Light and Textured Sunroom
Light and Textured Sunroom
Sharp and Grey InteriorsSharp and Grey Interiors
Photo by Libby Rawes
Whitefish Lake Home
Whitefish Lake Home
Bolkema ConstructionBolkema Construction
Michael Buck
Polpis Getaway
Polpis Getaway
Audrey Sterk DesignAudrey Sterk Design
Liz Nemeth Photography
Private Residence, Steep Rocks, Jerusalem Road, Cohasset MA
Private Residence, Steep Rocks, Jerusalem Road, Cohasset MA
Walker Babka ArchitectureWalker Babka Architecture

Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring and Dark Hardwood 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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