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Conservatory with Porcelain Flooring and a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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An artists escape
An artists escape
Carpentry with Integrity, Inc.Carpentry with Integrity, Inc.
This sunroom was the perfect fit for this artist looking for a quiet place to find inspiration. His remarkable work now has a beautiful place to be on display. The Marvin patio doors do a great job of climate control while allowing plenty of natural light in.
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Pensacola
Follyn Builders & DevelopersFollyn Builders & Developers
Smithy Lane
Smithy Lane
Fasciato ArchitectsFasciato Architects
This photo looks across the sitting area in the family room to the glazed conservatory which sits within a walled garden.
White Transitional Kitchen, Dining and Sunroom Renovation
White Transitional Kitchen, Dining and Sunroom Renovation
Cypress Design Co.Cypress Design Co.
Rowayton House
Rowayton House
Demetriades + WalkerDemetriades + Walker
Product Gallery
Product Gallery
Professional Window TreatmentsProfessional Window Treatments
Traditional Home with a Fresh New Palette
Traditional Home with a Fresh New Palette
Mindy Wagner Interior Design LLCMindy Wagner Interior Design LLC
LAKE HOUSE MODERN COASTAL
LAKE HOUSE MODERN COASTAL
Steph Musur DesignsSteph Musur Designs
LAKE HOUSE MODERN COASTAL
LAKE HOUSE MODERN COASTAL
Steph Musur DesignsSteph Musur Designs
Residence for Art
Residence for Art
Overland Partners Architecture + Urban DesignOverland Partners Architecture + Urban Design
Copyright © 2012 James F. Wilson. All Rights Reserved.
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House
Spanish Modern Lakehouse
Spanish Modern Lakehouse
CIRCLE Design StudioCIRCLE Design Studio
Kip Dawkins
ZEN WOODLAND SANCTUARY RETREAT
ZEN WOODLAND SANCTUARY RETREAT
The Art of LandscapeThe Art of Landscape
view down into Zen Spa room from meditation room above
Buckman Porch Addition
Buckman Porch Addition
Rebecca Ryan DesignRebecca Ryan Design
4 Season Porch Addition filled with light form windows and skylights. Ceiling with beams and ship lap, Marvin Ultimate bifold door allows for total open connection between porch and kitchen and dining room.
3 season screen room
3 season screen room
Envision Sun & Screen Rooms an Elchin Inc. CoEnvision Sun & Screen Rooms an Elchin Inc. Co
Keith Elchin Three Season sun room with 4 track vinyl glazed sliding windows with screens. Three panel window allows for 66% screen area per window. All maintenance free exterior tiled interior floor
2018 Parade Home
2018 Parade Home
UBuildIt Custom Homes & RenovationsUBuildIt Custom Homes & Renovations
5th Avenue Estate Home Boca Raton
5th Avenue Estate Home Boca Raton
Interiors by Steven GInteriors by Steven G
Custom Italian Furniture from the showroom of Interiors by Steven G, wood ceilings, wood feature wall, Italian porcelain tile, custom lighting, unobstructed views, doors/windows fully open to connect the master bedroom
Bi-Fold Doors
Bi-Fold Doors
Dalziel Home Design LtdDalziel Home Design Ltd
9857 Addition/Remodel
9857 Addition/Remodel
Bouril Design Studio, LLCBouril Design Studio, LLC

Conservatory with Porcelain Flooring and a Skylight 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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