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Large Conservatory with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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KohlMark Architects and BuildersKohlMark Architects and Builders
Greg Hadley Photography
Conservatory Craftsmen
Conservatory Craftsmen
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Poist Studio, Hanover PA
New Sun Porch
New Sun Porch
marshall sabatini | architecture+marshall sabatini | architecture+
Photo: Tom Crane
East Mullet Lake Cottage
East Mullet Lake Cottage
Edgewater Design GroupEdgewater Design Group
This home started out as a remodel of a family’s beloved summer cottage. A fire started on the work site which caused irreparable damage. Needless to say, a remodel turned into a brand-new home. We were brought on board to help our clients re-imagine their summer haven. Windows were important to maximize the gorgeous lake view. Access to the lake was also very important, so an outdoor shower off the mudroom/laundry area with its own side entrance provided a nice beach entry for the kids. A large kitchen island open to dining and living was imperative for the family and the time they like to spend together. The master suite is on the main floor and three bedrooms upstairs, one of which has built-in bunks allows the kids to have their own area. While the original family cottage is no more, we were able to successfully help our clients begin again so they can start new memories. - Jacqueline Southby Photography
Mountain View House - Ligoneer, PA
Mountain View House - Ligoneer, PA
Gaskill ArchitectureGaskill Architecture
Four season room
Four season room
Midlake BuildersMidlake Builders
Mountain Brook Guest Suite & Porch Addition
Mountain Brook Guest Suite & Porch Addition
Bluestone Building, LLCBluestone Building, LLC
Chimney Job
Chimney Job
UserUser
Ranch Manor
Ranch Manor
Mibroc GroupMibroc Group
The rustic ranch styling of this ranch manor house combined with understated luxury offers unparalleled extravagance on this sprawling, working cattle ranch in the interior of British Columbia. An innovative blend of locally sourced rock and timber used in harmony with steep pitched rooflines creates an impressive exterior appeal to this timber frame home. Copper dormers add shine with a finish that extends to rear porch roof cladding. Flagstone pervades the patio decks and retaining walls, surrounding pool and pergola amenities with curved, concrete cap accents.
The Heron Gate - Screened in Porch
The Heron Gate - Screened in Porch
Gordon Tobey DevelopmentsGordon Tobey Developments
Large four-season sun room; with floor to ceiling windows, bead board ceiling, heated slate floor, and an uninterrupted view to the close shores of Lake Ontario. Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
Stately Sequoyah
Stately Sequoyah
Schmid & Rhodes ConstructionSchmid & Rhodes Construction
Stately Sequoyah
Stately Sequoyah
Schmid & Rhodes ConstructionSchmid & Rhodes Construction
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
Our Work
Our Work
Palm Beach EnclosuresPalm Beach Enclosures
Woodland Road I New Construction
Woodland Road I New Construction
Landmark Building Contractors LLCLandmark Building Contractors LLC
MountainHouse
MountainHouse
Misiaszek Turpin pllcMisiaszek Turpin pllc
Resting upon a 120-acre rural hillside, this 17,500 square-foot residence has unencumbered mountain views to the east, south and west. The exterior design palette for the public side is a more formal Tudor style of architecture, including intricate brick detailing; while the materials for the private side tend toward a more casual mountain-home style of architecture with a natural stone base and hand-cut wood siding. Primary living spaces and the master bedroom suite, are located on the main level, with guest accommodations on the upper floor of the main house and upper floor of the garage. The interior material palette was carefully chosen to match the stunning collection of antique furniture and artifacts, gathered from around the country. From the elegant kitchen to the cozy screened porch, this residence captures the beauty of the White Mountains and embodies classic New Hampshire living. Photographer: Joseph St. Pierre
Rickling Green Orangery Transforms Traditional Home
Rickling Green Orangery Transforms Traditional Home
The Cambridge Conservatory Centre LtdThe Cambridge Conservatory Centre Ltd
The new Orangery Extension has created a stunning space to sit and enjoy the tranquil garden and fields beyond
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
Larchmont Tudor
Larchmont Tudor
Allen Ross Architecture, LLCAllen Ross Architecture, LLC
All-Weather Screen Porch & Basement Remodel
All-Weather Screen Porch & Basement Remodel
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group

Large 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 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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