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Conservatory with Terracotta Flooring and a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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Spanish Hacienda in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Spanish Hacienda in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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chalet
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Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs
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The light filled Sunroom is the perfect spot for entertaining or reading a good book at the window seat. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/crystal-springs
Mr & Mrs Eason
Mr & Mrs Eason
5 Star Windows & Conservatories5 Star Windows & Conservatories
Contemporary Sunroom
Contemporary Sunroom
Brookline Home
Brookline Home
Boston Virtual ImagingBoston Virtual Imaging
Kyle Carrier - Boston Virtual Imaging
Duette
Duette
Blinds, Blinds, Blinds!Blinds, Blinds, Blinds!
Sun Room, Traditional Home
Sun Room, Traditional Home
Videre DecorVidere Decor
The Sunroom connecting the main living space to a guest suite is adorned with antique artwork framed with navy silk drapery panels.
Hunter Douglas Options - Duette Collection
Hunter Douglas Options - Duette Collection
The Drapery ShowcaseThe Drapery Showcase
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Hannegan & Sons Inc.Hannegan & Sons Inc.
Idyllic Greenwich Home
Idyllic Greenwich Home
GRAYSON DE VEREGRAYSON DE VERE
Lattingtown, NY
Lattingtown, NY
Aaron ThompsonAaron Thompson
© Aaron Thompson
Affinity Stoneworks Kitchen/Sunroom Carrier Project
Affinity Stoneworks Kitchen/Sunroom Carrier Project
carrierdenisecarrierdenise
Double french doors replaced with custom framed doorway
Sea Pines Villa
Sea Pines Villa
Decor & More, LLCDecor & More, LLC
Clients needed help furnishing their Sea Pines villa. They wanted casual and comfortable with beachy accents.
Lattingtown, NY
Lattingtown, NY
Aaron ThompsonAaron Thompson
© Aaron Thompson
Affinity Stoneworks Kitchen/Sunroom Carrier Project
Affinity Stoneworks Kitchen/Sunroom Carrier Project
carrierdenisecarrierdenise
Sunroom Island with Cabinets
Ocean View Sunroom
Ocean View Sunroom
Robmar Design Associates, IncRobmar Design Associates, Inc
Gallery
Gallery
Made Rite ShadesMade Rite Shades
Pennsylvania Manor Farmhouse & Outbuildings
Pennsylvania Manor Farmhouse & Outbuildings
Benjamin L. Walbert ArchitectsBenjamin L. Walbert Architects
Muswell Hill N10
Muswell Hill N10
Anderson Design SolutionsAnderson Design Solutions
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Conservatory with Terracotta 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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