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Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring and Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Sunroom Addition - Long Grove, IL
Sunroom Addition - Long Grove, IL
Michelle LecinskiMichelle Lecinski
The exterior view of the addition blends seamlessly with the existing structure.
Columbus Street Residence
Columbus Street Residence
Erin May, ArchitectErin May, Architect
Townhouse Renovation and Garden Room Addition
Columbus Street Residence
Columbus Street Residence
Erin May, ArchitectErin May, Architect
Townhouse Renovation and Garden Room Addition
Vermont-Traditional-Living Room
Vermont-Traditional-Living Room
Piper Interior DesignPiper Interior Design
A Vermont 3 season porch filled with family heirlooms and a place to rest during the humid New England summer nights. Photo: Arielle Thomas
Alderley Edge Renovation
Alderley Edge Renovation
Gail Marsden Interior DesignGail Marsden Interior Design
Craig Magee
Transitional New Construction Fairfield, Connecticut
Transitional New Construction Fairfield, Connecticut
Segerson BuildersSegerson Builders
Bluestone run room with wicker furniture and wood paneled ceiling.
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
J. Timothy Hance, Architect, P.A.J. Timothy Hance, Architect, P.A.
Rick Smoak Photography
Q Residence
Q Residence
Julia Chuslo ArchitectsJulia Chuslo Architects
Upper Arlington, Ohio 2
Upper Arlington, Ohio 2
Behal Sampson DietzBehal Sampson Dietz
Glazed Roof Extension and Refurbishment
Glazed Roof Extension and Refurbishment
Pencil and BrickPencil and Brick
The sunroom forms the extension and sits within the existing courtyard.
Weathered European
Weathered European
Kristen Plumer InteriorsKristen Plumer Interiors
Sydney Lynn Creative
Pool House
Pool House
Minnesota ScreensMinnesota Screens
Phantom Retractable Screens Double Roller System In Pool House
Jardin d'hiver
Jardin d'hiver
KLOZIPKLOZIP
Ponder Point
Ponder Point
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design
pine street
pine street
jennifer rhode designjennifer rhode design
this sunny sanctuary is perfect for morning coffee!
サンルーム増築でお家時間を充実
サンルーム増築でお家時間を充実
Tsumiki by 東和興産Tsumiki by 東和興産
室内仕上げを全て無垢の木で仕上げたサンルームです。
Marvin Windows: Beach Transitional
Marvin Windows: Beach Transitional
Marvin Design Gallery by Eldredge LumberMarvin Design Gallery by Eldredge Lumber
Let light in with fiberglass windows and doors from Marvin. Traditional/Transitional
New chair cushions for a plant filled sun porch.
New chair cushions for a plant filled sun porch.
Curtain CallCurtain Call
We replaced the cushions on the chairs around the table in this sunny room in white and very pale pink, filled with greenery. The new cushions are made with a very firm foam and covered with a very durable fabric. Light pink with a coordinating welt. These go well with the existing cushions on the wicker furniture. I love this room; it's a real oasis.
Ridgewood Sunroom
Ridgewood Sunroom
PJ Sullivan ExteriorsPJ Sullivan Exteriors
We removed an old Glass and Aluminum Atrium and framed a new roof system and walls. We installed Marvin Integrity windows and Patio Door. The final product was a very nice traditional Sunroom.
Traditional Sunroom
Traditional Sunroom

Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring and Slate 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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