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Country Conservatory with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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"The Barn" ReHab
KB Lueck Building Consultants, LLC.KB Lueck Building Consultants, LLC.
Sunroom Addition
Sunroom Addition
Home Sweet Home Improvements LLCHome Sweet Home Improvements LLC
Gardener's Cottage, Plan - A
Gardener's Cottage, Plan - A
Architect, Kathy A Prochnow, AIA, NCARB, NCIDQArchitect, Kathy A Prochnow, AIA, NCARB, NCIDQ
Plan - A - A view of the window wall for added natural light.
Classic Country Home with Secluded Walkout
Classic Country Home with Secluded Walkout
Jim Reif BuildersJim Reif Builders
Maison Carnac Renovation
Maison Carnac Renovation
UserUser
Truffaut
Truffaut
lorenzomahe architecteslorenzomahe architectes
Rolling River Farmhouse Renovation
Rolling River Farmhouse Renovation
Petrine ConstructionPetrine Construction
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Window Seat
Window Seat
Island Millwork, LLCIsland Millwork, LLC
Island Millwork Design
Sunroom & Outdoor Kitchen Patio
Sunroom & Outdoor Kitchen Patio
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
The Greenbriar
The Greenbriar
Chiusano HomesChiusano Homes
Humble Blessings
Humble Blessings
CECILIA ROSE DESIGNSCECILIA ROSE DESIGNS
Sunroom & Outdoor Kitchen Patio
Sunroom & Outdoor Kitchen Patio
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor
Kari Skoog DesignKari Skoog Design
Sara Parsons
Humble Blessings
Humble Blessings
CECILIA ROSE DESIGNSCECILIA ROSE DESIGNS
The Greenbriar
The Greenbriar
Chiusano HomesChiusano Homes
Farmhouse Update - Old Chatham
Farmhouse Update - Old Chatham
Bespoke DecorBespoke Decor
We converted a previously dark paneled drawing room into a sunlit space.
Sofa & Chair in Sunroom
Sofa & Chair in Sunroom
Saavy Designs, LLCSaavy Designs, LLC
Comfy sofa & chair in a neutral tan to show off the beatuiful windows. Also a Farmhouse style coffee table with X legs.
Moving On Up
Moving On Up
Uccello Development, LLCUccello Development, LLC
This coastal farmhouse design is destined to be an instant classic. This classic and cozy design has all of the right exterior details, including gray shingle siding, crisp white windows and trim, metal roofing stone accents and a custom cupola atop the three car garage. It also features a modern and up to date interior as well, with everything you'd expect in a true coastal farmhouse. With a beautiful nearly flat back yard, looking out to a golf course this property also includes abundant outdoor living spaces, a beautiful barn and an oversized koi pond for the owners to enjoy.
Pennsylvania Stone & Wood Siding Farmhouse
Pennsylvania Stone & Wood Siding Farmhouse
Benjamin L. Walbert ArchitectsBenjamin L. Walbert Architects
Sunroom Addition
Sunroom Addition
Home Sweet Home Improvements LLCHome Sweet Home Improvements LLC

Country Conservatory with Medium 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 country 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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