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Conservatory with Painted Wood Flooring and Carpet Ideas and Designs

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Saroki ArchitectureSaroki Architecture
Overlooking the rear garden and wetland beyond stands the conservatory, which sits as a distinct glass object on a stone base- its transparency evokes a large and limitless space within.
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Nantucket Cliffs
Jeannie Balsam InteriorsJeannie Balsam Interiors
Sunroom Jeannie Balsam LLC & Photographer Nick Johnson
Sunroom Additions
Sunroom Additions
Porch ConversionPorch Conversion
Wine Country Getaway - Sonoma, CA
Wine Country Getaway - Sonoma, CA
BK Interior DesignBK Interior Design
A young family of five seeks to create a family compound constructed by a series of smaller dwellings. Each building is characterized by its own style that reinforces its function. But together they work in harmony to create a fun and playful weekend getaway.
Darien Family Residence
Darien Family Residence
Shelter Interiors LLCShelter Interiors LLC
Sequined Asphault Studio
Oceanside house, Henry Dearborn architect
Oceanside house, Henry Dearborn architect
Maharishi Vastu ArchitectureMaharishi Vastu Architecture
screened porches on left and right side of house. Qualities of Vastu -- abundant natural east light and air flow. Appropriate location for dining.
East Isles Remodeling
East Isles Remodeling
Albertsson Hansen Architecture, LtdAlbertsson Hansen Architecture, Ltd
Karen Melvin
Summer Cottage On The Bay
Summer Cottage On The Bay
Mullman Seidman ArchitectsMullman Seidman Architects
Summer cottage by Mullman Seidman Architects. © Mullman Seidman Architects
Beachy Cottage
Beachy Cottage
Wright-Ryan HomesWright-Ryan Homes
John Peers House
John Peers House
UserUser
Lucy Walters
Lakeside Cabin
Lakeside Cabin
Ann Stillman O'LearyAnn Stillman O'Leary
Gary Hall
Classic Transitional
Classic Transitional
MICHAEL WHALEY INTERIORS, INCMICHAEL WHALEY INTERIORS, INC
A custom made sectional sofa wraps around a sunny Family Room. Accented with and eclectic mix of beaded and braided throw pillows and surrounding four Jonathan Adler lacquer table. Photo by Phillip Ennis
Residential Carpet Installation - Abbey's Road
Residential Carpet Installation - Abbey's Road
BIRON'S FLOORINGBIRON'S FLOORING
Shaw Abbey's Road Carpet Installation
Katy Fine Residence
Katy Fine Residence
The Design FirmThe Design Firm
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Various Projects Inside View
Sunspace of Central Ohio, LLCSunspace of Central Ohio, LLC
Sunspace of Central Ohio, LLC
Wisconsin Homes
Wisconsin Homes
Elisa Eesley Good Homes Good Cause since 1999Elisa Eesley Good Homes Good Cause since 1999
Transitional Sunroom
Transitional Sunroom
Elegant Farmhouse
Elegant Farmhouse
Shane McFarland ConstructionShane McFarland Construction
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"Best Conservatory / Screen Room / Sunroom" - 2015 Detroit Home Magazine Award
"Best Conservatory / Screen Room / Sunroom" - 2015 Detroit Home Magazine Award
Cottage Company of Harbor SpringsCottage Company of Harbor Springs

Conservatory with Painted Wood Flooring and Carpet 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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