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Conservatory with Slate Flooring and a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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Global Eclectic Sunroom
Global Eclectic Sunroom
The Iconic SpaceThe Iconic Space
We started by making the space feel cozy. Plum walls, a deeper stain on the previously white washed wood ceiling, new sconces, and a Persian rug all serve to cause one to settle in rather than walk through. Accessory and furniture additions were kept appropriately casual, yet harmonious with the rest of the home. DaubmanPhotography@Cox.net
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Our Work
Palm Beach EnclosuresPalm Beach Enclosures
Traditional Country
Traditional Country
The Design ProjectThe Design Project
Bright and cozy sunroom with 4 swivel chairs.
1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA
1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA
Mur-Sol Builders IncMur-Sol Builders Inc
Custom Residence
Custom Residence
Klaybor & Associates, Inc.Klaybor & Associates, Inc.
HISTORIC PRINCETON RESIDENCE
HISTORIC PRINCETON RESIDENCE
Wendy LloydWendy Lloyd
Mid Century Sand Point
Mid Century Sand Point
Luria Design & Style, LLC.Luria Design & Style, LLC.
Huntingdon Valley Sunroom Addition
Huntingdon Valley Sunroom Addition
Mergen CompanyMergen Company
This sunroom was created so the homeowners could more easily enjoy their outdoors gardens. A great place to enjoy the gardens during a rain storm.
Wellesley Outdoor Living Room
Wellesley Outdoor Living Room
Keri Murray ArchitectureKeri Murray Architecture
The owners spend a great deal of time outdoors and desperately desired a living room open to the elements and set up for long days and evenings of entertaining in the beautiful New England air. KMA’s goal was to give the owners an outdoor space where they can enjoy warm summer evenings with a glass of wine or a beer during football season. The floor will incorporate Natural Blue Cleft random size rectangular pieces of bluestone that coordinate with a feature wall made of ledge and ashlar cuts of the same stone. The interior walls feature weathered wood that complements a rich mahogany ceiling. Contemporary fans coordinate with three large skylights, and two new large sliding doors with transoms. Other features are a reclaimed hearth, an outdoor kitchen that includes a wine fridge, beverage dispenser (kegerator!), and under-counter refrigerator. Cedar clapboards tie the new structure with the existing home and a large brick chimney ground the feature wall while providing privacy from the street. The project also includes space for a grill, fire pit, and pergola.
Custom Residence
Custom Residence
Klaybor & Associates, Inc.Klaybor & Associates, Inc.
Warrenton, Virginia - Sunroom & Patio Addition to Existing Home
Warrenton, Virginia - Sunroom & Patio Addition to Existing Home
SouthStar Construction Company LLCSouthStar Construction Company LLC
River Rock Haven
River Rock Haven
Tyner Construction Co IncTyner Construction Co Inc
David Dietrich
Sunroom with French Doors and Cupola
Sunroom with French Doors and Cupola
Viola Interior Design, LLCViola Interior Design, LLC
John M. Lewis Photography
Wintergarten Holz-Alu
Wintergarten Holz-Alu
Glöser Wintergärten GmbHGlöser Wintergärten GmbH
New Traditional Remodel
New Traditional Remodel
RJ Wright Design/BuildRJ Wright Design/Build
June 2017 | New Completed Projects
June 2017 | New Completed Projects
Premier Outdoor SpacePremier Outdoor Space
Doe Lake Cottage
Doe Lake Cottage
Lakeside Architecture Inc.Lakeside Architecture Inc.
This custom designed cottage is situated on Doe Lake, North of Huntsville, Ontario. The owners are entrepreneurs and artists and they wanted a home where they could entertain extended family and friends. The cottage has seven bedrooms and five bathroom and includes an elevator for easy access to the fourth floor. It is decorated with many pieces of art that created by the owners making it a truly special retreat.
Sun Room Extension in Herefordshire
Sun Room Extension in Herefordshire
KODA architects ltd.KODA architects ltd.
Traditional green oak frame but with a contemporary design located in rural Herefordshire. The design provides a new space with excellent views over the Malvern Hills, Worcestershire.
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Our Work
Phenom ConstructionPhenom Construction
Nature at Home
Nature at Home
Reliance Design BuildReliance Design Build

Conservatory with Slate 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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