Large Conservatory with Painted Wood Flooring Ideas and Designs

Projects

South Designs, Inc.

"Pond of You"

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Paul Burk

Interiors

Ertl Homes, Inc.

Ankey Home

Meghan Blum Interiors

Cape Neddick, ME Conservatory

Sunspace Design, Inc.

Every now and again we have the good fortune to provide our services in a location with stunningly gorgeous scenery. This Cape Neddick, Maine project represents one of those occasions. Nestled in the client’s backyard, the custom glass conservatory we designed and built offers breathtaking views of the Cape Neddick River flowing nearby. The picturesque result is a great example of how our custom glass enclosures can enhance your daily experience of the natural beauty that already surrounds your home. This conservatory is iconic in its form, designed and styled to match the existing look of the client’s residence, and built to withstand the full brunt of a New England winter. Positioned to maximize views of the river, the glass addition is completed by an adjacent outdoor patio area which provides additional seating and room to entertain. The new space is annexed directly to the home via a steel-reinforced opening into the kitchen in order to provide a convenient access path between the home’s interior and exterior. The mahogany glass roof frame was engineered in our workshop and then transported to the job site and positioned via crane in order to speed construction time without sacrificing quality. The conservatory’s exterior has been painted white to match the home. The floor frame sits atop helical piers and we used wide pine boards for the interior floor. As always, we selected some of the best US-made insulated glass on the market to complete the project. Low-e and argon gas-filled, these panes will provide the R values that make this a true four-season structure.

Nantucket Cliffs

Jeannie Balsam Interiors

Sunroom Jeannie Balsam LLC & Photographer Nick Johnson

Oceanside house, Henry Dearborn architect

Maharishi Vastu Architecture

screened porches on left and right side of house. Qualities of Vastu -- abundant natural east light and air flow. Appropriate location for dining.

Three Season Room

Built by YOU

In addition to the kitchen remodel, Built By You added on to their existing deck to create a stunning three-season room. Now they can enjoy the outdoor air without being in the elements!

The Pink House

Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.

Sunroom

Split Level Makeover

J. Vann, Residence Designer

Aluminium Shutters - Outdoor Rooms

All Shutters and Blinds (Adelaide)

All Shutters and Blinds

St. Helena Residence

Katie Martinez Design

Drew Kelly

Truckee 01

MWA, Inc.

The screened in porch with a rustic metal roof creates a lovely indoor/outdoor space. Photographer: Nate Bennett

Sleek and Sophisticated

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga

Legacy

A. Perry Homes

Sunroom with view of front and backyard, modern outdoor furniture

Keating Family Home

Design Craft Homes Inc

Melissa Brown

Waltham Open Studios 2014

Sarah Leon, Fine Art

Sarah Leon

Split Level Makeover

J. Vann, Residence Designer

5th Avenue Apartment

Ackert Architecture, PC

Scott Frances

Cape Neddick, ME Conservatory

Sunspace Design, Inc.

Large Conservatory with Painted Wood 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 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.

Ireland

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