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Country Conservatory with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Fox Mill Four Seasons Addition
Fox Mill Four Seasons Addition
Matthew James Carpentry & Design Inc.Matthew James Carpentry & Design Inc.
Rustic Barn
Rustic Barn
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
Chevy Chase, MD Barn-Style Custom Home
Chevy Chase, MD Barn-Style Custom Home
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
We were hired to build this house after the homeowner was having some trouble finding the right contractor. With a great team and a great relationship with the homeowner we built this gem in the Washington, DC area. Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography
Sunroom
Sunroom
Realarchitecture LtdRealarchitecture Ltd
A stunning oak beam conservatory with leather seating and stargazing
A stunning oak beam conservatory with leather seating and stargazing
The Open Plan - Interior DesignThe Open Plan - Interior Design
Middleton Farm
Middleton Farm
Acanthus Architecture, PAAcanthus Architecture, PA
Photography by Lissa Gotwals
Veranda View
Veranda View
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
This stunning veranda is located directly off of the family room featuring bluestone flooring, Eze Breeze windows, and wood paneled ceiling.
Rutland House
Rutland House
Parra Design Group LtdParra Design Group Ltd
Custom Build - Naperville IL
Custom Build - Naperville IL
Picture Perfect HousePicture Perfect House
ASID award winning Sunroom
ASID award winning Sunroom
J. Stephens InteriorsJ. Stephens Interiors
This ASID Award-winning sunroom inspires a sense of freshness and vitality. Artful furniture selections, whose curvilinear lines gracefully juxtapose the strong geometric lines of trusses and beams, reflect a measured study of shapes and materials that intermingle impeccably amidst a neutral color palette brushed with celebrations of coral and master millwork. Radiant-heated flooring and reclaimed wood lend warmth and comfort. Combining English, Spanish and fresh modern elements, this sunroom offers captivating views and easy access to the outside dining area, serving both form and function with inspiring gusto. A double-height ceiling with recessed LED lighting concealed in the beams seems at times to be the only thing tethering this airy expression of beauty and design excellence from floating directly into the sky.
McGaheysville Home
McGaheysville Home
The Gaines Group ArchitectsThe Gaines Group Architects
Luxury living done with energy-efficiency in mind. From the Insulated Concrete Form walls to the solar panels, this home has energy-efficient features at every turn. Luxury abounds with hardwood floors from a tobacco barn, custom cabinets, to vaulted ceilings. The indoor basketball court and golf simulator give family and friends plenty of fun options to explore. This home has it all. Elise Trissel photograph
Vermont-Traditional-Living Room
Vermont-Traditional-Living Room
Piper Interior DesignPiper Interior Design
Daybed filled with eclectic custom pillows. Perfect for the hot humid New England summer nights. Photo: Arielle Thomas
Farmhouse Sunroom
Farmhouse Sunroom
Recovered SpacesRecovered Spaces
Hello bright, open spaces!! For such a small room it sure packs in the sunshine and comfort!
Farmhouse Veranda
Farmhouse Veranda
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
This stunning veranda is located directly off of the family room featuring bluestone flooring, Eze Breeze windows, and wood paneled ceiling.
2017 ASID award winning Sunroom
2017 ASID award winning Sunroom
J. Stephens InteriorsJ. Stephens Interiors
This ASID Award-winning sunroom inspires a sense of freshness and vitality. Artful furniture selections, whose curvilinear lines gracefully juxtapose the strong geometric lines of trusses and beams, reflect a measured study of shapes and materials that intermingle impeccably amidst a neutral color palette brushed with celebrations of coral and master millwork. Radiant-heated flooring and reclaimed wood lend warmth and comfort. Combining English, Spanish and fresh modern elements, this sunroom offers captivating views and easy access to the outside dining area, serving both form and function with inspiring gusto. A double-height ceiling with recessed LED lighting concealed in the beams seems at times to be the only thing tethering this airy expression of beauty and design excellence from floating directly into the sky.
Vermont-Traditional-Entry
Vermont-Traditional-Entry
Piper Interior DesignPiper Interior Design
Antique auditorium chairs found at a local flea market make a great space for taking off your boots before entering the house. Photo: Arielle Thomas
West End Remodel
West End Remodel
Evergreen Homecrafters LLCEvergreen Homecrafters LLC
Perpich/Layshock Residence
Perpich/Layshock Residence
Alleanza Custom HomesAlleanza Custom Homes
Gale Rew Custom/Kuhn
Gale Rew Custom/Kuhn
Gale Rew Construction, Inc.Gale Rew Construction, Inc.
Darby
Darby
SketchPad House PlansSketchPad House Plans

Country Conservatory with Slate 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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