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Large Conservatory with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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New Sun Porch
New Sun Porch
marshall sabatini | architecture+marshall sabatini | architecture+
Photo: Tom Crane
Mountain Brook Guest Suite & Porch Addition
Mountain Brook Guest Suite & Porch Addition
Bluestone Building, LLCBluestone Building, LLC
Patio
Patio
Euro Tile OutletEuro Tile Outlet
Medina
Medina
Lind Nelson Construction Inc.Lind Nelson Construction Inc.
Morgan Sheff
Custom Home Interiors
Custom Home Interiors
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
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
Pool House
Pool House
Minnesota ScreensMinnesota Screens
Phantom Retractable Screens Double Roller System In Pool House
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
Hillside Drive
Hillside Drive
K&J Design GroupK&J Design Group
JJ Ortega www.jjrealestatephotography.com
Princeton, NJ. All-Season Sunroom Addition.
Princeton, NJ. All-Season Sunroom Addition.
A&E Construction and Design CenterA&E Construction and Design Center
Princeton, NJ. This rustic-style all-season sunroom brings the outdoors in! Retractable, motorized vinyl windows, infrared heaters, and fireplace make this a cozy space in the winter. Vaulted shiplap ceiling with skylights and floor to ceiling windows flood the room with light. Beautiful blue stone paver flooring, cedar plank walls, and a feature wall of stacked wood give this room rustic, cabin feel. Perfect space to relax, or entertain!
Interior Spaces
Interior Spaces
Kandel Construction GroupKandel Construction Group
Eco-Conscious Prairie - Glenview, IL
Eco-Conscious Prairie - Glenview, IL
Scott Simpson Design + BuildScott Simpson Design + Build
The outdoors is part of the indoors in this sunroom where transoms and custom dormer windows highlight the dramatic wood ceiling.
Medina
Medina
Lind Nelson Construction Inc.Lind Nelson Construction Inc.
Morgan Sheff
Minnetonka Residence
Minnetonka Residence
MSI Custom Homes, LLCMSI Custom Homes, LLC
A four-season porch that feels like a treehouse. Slate floors, alder walls, and a great view. Greer Photo - Jill Greer
A Traditional Conservatory in Livingston, New Jersey
A Traditional Conservatory in Livingston, New Jersey
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
The interior finishes are crafted of the same Sepele mahogany as the conservatory was built from. Photos by Robert Socha
Eclectic Kingston Home
Eclectic Kingston Home
AJX Design Co.AJX Design Co.
WH Earle Photography
Wings Neck Residence
Wings Neck Residence
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
Winnetka Private Residence
Winnetka Private Residence
Gensburg Toniolo Harting ArchitectsGensburg Toniolo Harting Architects
Winnetka Architect John Toniolo Architect Jeff Harting North Shore Architect Custom Home Remodel
Best of Houzz: Most Popular Design
Best of Houzz: Most Popular Design
Nautilus ArchitectsNautilus Architects
1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA
1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA
Mur-Sol Builders IncMur-Sol Builders Inc

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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