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Conservatory with Slate Flooring and Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Redeux
Transitional Redeux
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Transitional shingle style waterfront
Transitional shingle style waterfront
Savoir Faire HomeSavoir Faire Home
The lighter tones of this open space mixed with elegant and beach- styled touches creates an elegant, worldly and coastal feeling.
The Wickery - Porches & Sunroom
The Wickery - Porches & Sunroom
The WickeryThe Wickery
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Grosenbacher Custom HomesGrosenbacher Custom Homes
Hill Country Real Estate Photography
South Hill Renovation
South Hill Renovation
Greg Robinson ArchitectGreg Robinson Architect
Haris Kenjar Photography and Design
Sunroom Interiors
Sunroom Interiors
Four Seasons SunroomsFour Seasons Sunrooms
Orchard Ridge Residence
Orchard Ridge Residence
Young & Young ArchitectsYoung & Young Architects
Woodland Road I New Construction
Woodland Road I New Construction
Landmark Building Contractors LLCLandmark Building Contractors LLC
Hampton, NH Two-Tier Seabrook Beach Conservatory
Hampton, NH Two-Tier Seabrook Beach Conservatory
Sunspace Design, Inc.Sunspace Design, Inc.
Sunspace Design’s principal service area extends along the seacoast corridor from Massachusetts to Maine, but it’s not every day that we’re able to work on a true oceanside project! This gorgeous two-tier conservatory was the result of a collaboration between Sunspace Design, TMS Architects and Interiors, and Architectural Builders. Sunspace was brought in to complete the conservatory addition envisioned by TMS, while Architectural Builders served as the general contractor. The two-tier conservatory is an expansion to the existing residence. The 750 square foot design includes a 225 square foot cupola and stunning glass roof. Sunspace’s classic mahogany framing has been paired with copper flashing and caps. Thermal performance is especially important in coastal New England, so we’ve used insulated tempered glass layered upon laminated safety glass, with argon gas filling the spaces between the panes. We worked in close conjunction with TMS and Architectural Builders at each step of the journey to this project’s completion. The result is a stunning testament to what’s possible when specialty architectural and design-build firms team up. Consider reaching out to Sunspace Design whether you’re a fellow industry professional with a need for custom glass design expertise, or a residential homeowner looking to revolutionize your home with the beauty of natural sunlight.
Contemporary & Modern Rye Home
Contemporary & Modern Rye Home
Touijer DesignsTouijer Designs
Outdoor living area with a conversation seating area perfect for entertaining and enjoying a warm, fire in cooler months.
Traditional Sunroom
Traditional Sunroom
Brookline Residence
Brookline Residence
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
James Island Water front residence , SC
James Island Water front residence , SC
ML Design, Allied ASIDML Design, Allied ASID
Traverse City, Sunroom Serenity
Traverse City, Sunroom Serenity
Colleen Gahry-Robb for Ethan Allen Auburn Hills,MIColleen Gahry-Robb for Ethan Allen Auburn Hills,MI
Colleen Gahry-Robb, Interior Designer / Ethan Allen, Auburn Hills, MI
Stunning conservatory with natural materials and log burner
Stunning conservatory with natural materials and log burner
The Open Plan - Interior DesignThe Open Plan - Interior Design
Custom Build - Naperville IL
Custom Build - Naperville IL
Picture Perfect HousePicture Perfect House
Bloomfield Hills MI Window Installation
Bloomfield Hills MI Window Installation
Bloomfield ConstructionBloomfield Construction
View of all new Pella Windows with motorized blinds
Sharon Colonial
Sharon Colonial
Keri Murray ArchitectureKeri Murray Architecture
Cherokee Rd
Cherokee Rd
House Dressing Interiors, LLCHouse Dressing Interiors, LLC
Amanda Norton Photography
Lake Front Porch- Glencoe
Lake Front Porch- Glencoe
Benvenuti and SteinBenvenuti and Stein
Glass enclosed sun room with views of the lake has gray slate tile floor and floor to ceiling windows. Benvenuti and Stein Design Build

Conservatory with Slate Flooring and Grey Floors 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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