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Contemporary Conservatory with Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

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Robert Lowe Close
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Dining area
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Transitional Redeux
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A Wurster Revival
A Wurster Revival
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Wayzata California Modern
Jim Kuiken DesignJim Kuiken Design
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Pool House
Minnesota ScreensMinnesota Screens
Phantom Retractable Screens Double Roller System
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Origami House
Martin Horn, Inc.Martin Horn, Inc.
Julian Street II
Julian Street II
M House DevelopmentM House Development
Center City Townhouse
Center City Townhouse
Always by Design ARCHITECTUREAlways by Design ARCHITECTURE
The telescoping glass doors, balcony and gas fireplace added to the roof-top solarium makes this space a year ‘round in-house retreat for the family. Photo: Tom Crane Photography
Sunroom
Sunroom
BCN HomesBCN Homes
Contemporary Porch
Contemporary Porch
70's Sun Room Update
70's Sun Room Update
Salt Creek Interior Design LLCSalt Creek Interior Design LLC
Deborah Walker
Potomac Screen Porch Addition
Potomac Screen Porch Addition
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Hoachlander Davis Photography
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.
Ardmore Residence
Ardmore Residence
Studio WhitfordStudio Whitford
Wintergarten mit Satteldach und kombinierter Überdachung
Wintergarten mit Satteldach und kombinierter Überdachung
Bechtold - Architektur in GlasBechtold - Architektur in Glas
Hier ein perfektes Bauwerk - ein Wintergarten mit Überdachung kombiniert - vereint alles was Sie für ihre private Wellness - Oase - benötigen!
Luxury Conservatory Extension with Bar & Hot Tub
Luxury Conservatory Extension with Bar & Hot Tub
Mozolowski & MurrayMozolowski & Murray
A luxury conservatory extension with bar and hot tub - perfect for entertaining on even the cloudiest days. Hand-made, bespoke design from our top consultants. Beautifully finished in engineered hardwood with two-tone microporous stain. Photo Colin Bell
Budget Blinds Gallery
Budget Blinds Gallery
Budget Blinds of SE CalgaryBudget Blinds of SE Calgary
White Rock Condo
White Rock Condo
ALTER Design StudioALTER Design Studio
Our clients wanted an outdoor sanctuary in this very unique solarium space. The sliding glass windows, surrounding the space, turn this into a 12 months a year bonus room.
Sommergarten (Kaltwintergarten)
Sommergarten (Kaltwintergarten)
Hatru Baugesellschaft mbHHatru Baugesellschaft mbH

Contemporary Conservatory with 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 contemporary 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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