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Contemporary Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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umgebautes Wohnhaus in Köln
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Bethnal Green Terrace
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Blue Hills- Sunroom
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1960's Mid-Century Ranch Remodel, Nashville, TN
1960's Mid-Century Ranch Remodel, Nashville, TN
Connie Long InteriorsConnie Long Interiors
Vintage Rosewood Sofa and Chrome Chairs, Custom Ottomans create living room vignette in 1960's classic mid-century ranch remodel located in Nashville, TN.
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Historic Sunroom
Agape ConstructionAgape Construction
Attractive sunroom just off of kitchen. Open to stunning outside views. Screened-in to protect from natural elements.
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Verrière XXL
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La nouvelle verrière permet de matérialiser une entrée et de distribuer les pièces: salle d'eau, pièce de vie avec la cuisine ouverte, et chambre avec son dressing.
West Savile, Edinburgh
West Savile, Edinburgh
PR DesignPR Design
Douglas Gibb
Gable Sunrooms
Gable Sunrooms
Coastal Sunrooms & Porch EnclosuresCoastal Sunrooms & Porch Enclosures
Westchester Sunroom
Westchester Sunroom
Mass Architect, LLCMass Architect, LLC
Sunroom addition with covered patio below
Jardin d'hiver
Jardin d'hiver
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Modern South Bellingham Residence
Modern South Bellingham Residence
Greg Robinson ArchitectGreg Robinson Architect
Proyecto interiorismo vivienda unifamiliar. Playa S. Sebastian (Sitges) Bcn
Proyecto interiorismo vivienda unifamiliar. Playa S. Sebastian (Sitges) Bcn
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Galería / balcony
Sunroom
Sunroom
THINK Architecture, Inc.THINK Architecture, Inc.
Photos: Josh Caldwell
On Water (Main House)
On Water (Main House)
Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.
Michael Blevins
White orangery with uPVC lantern roof
White orangery with uPVC lantern roof
Anglian Home ImprovementsAnglian Home Improvements
This beautiful uPVC lantern roof is great for letting in the sun's rays during by day, and stargazing by night.
West Upsal Addition
West Upsal Addition
Osborne ConstructionOsborne Construction
Sam Oberter
Voyages, Voyages
Voyages, Voyages
WOM DESIGNWOM DESIGN
Rénovation et décoration d’une maison de 250 m2 pour une famille d’esthètes Les points forts : - Fluidité de la circulation malgré la création d'espaces de vie distincts - Harmonie entre les objets personnels et les matériaux de qualité - Perspectives créées à tous les coins de la maison Crédit photo © Bertrand Fompeyrine

Contemporary Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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