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Mediterranean Conservatory with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Santa Barbara Style
Santa Barbara Style
White Sands Coastal DevelopmentWhite Sands Coastal Development
We remodeled this 5,400-square foot, 3-story home on ’s Second Street to give it a more current feel, with cleaner lines and textures. The result is more and less Old World Europe, which is exactly what we were going for. We worked with much of the client’s existing furniture, which has a southern flavor, compliments of its former South Carolina home. This was an additional challenge, because we had to integrate a variety of influences in an intentional and cohesive way. We painted nearly every surface white in the 5-bed, 6-bath home, and added light-colored window treatments, which brightened and opened the space. Additionally, we replaced all the light fixtures for a more integrated aesthetic. Well-selected accessories help pull the space together, infusing a consistent sense of peace and comfort.
Bel Air, MSH Design
Bel Air, MSH Design
MSH Design, Inc.MSH Design, Inc.
California Homes
Villa Blanco
Villa Blanco
COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design StudioCOOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio
The sunrooms grand window seat is the perfect place to relax and read a good book or enjoy a glass of wine while entertaining friends and family.
Austin Lake Residence
Austin Lake Residence
Geschke Group ArchitectureGeschke Group Architecture
Jerry Hayes
Tuscan Style Lake House
Tuscan Style Lake House
Brother Sun BuildersBrother Sun Builders
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Ocean Pacific PatiosOcean Pacific Patios
Mi Casa
Mi Casa
Louise Mackay Interior DesignLouise Mackay Interior Design
Mi Casa is a sophisticated blend of warm hues, cozy textures and fanciful décor that elegantly enunciates the story of who resides in this restored miner’s cottage. Through a renewed colour palette you are inspired to escape to the Mediterranean seaside inspired by sunsets in Spain.
Boston: A touch of sophistication
Boston: A touch of sophistication
Jan Hiltz Interiors LLCJan Hiltz Interiors LLC
N 15th St Remodel - Sunroom
N 15th St Remodel - Sunroom
ORANGE MADE architectureORANGE MADE architecture
Jazmin Francis
Carrer Valencia 1: Esencia modernista
Carrer Valencia 1: Esencia modernista
Estudio Miriam BarrioEstudio Miriam Barrio
Nini La Mira
Custom Home Construction
Custom Home Construction
DFT ConstructionDFT Construction
Sunroom off formal living room with wood floors, ceiling and walls. Double doors to kitchen eating area. Ceiling has 2 skylights.
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Ocean Pacific PatiosOcean Pacific Patios
Villa Blanco
Villa Blanco
COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design StudioCOOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio
This custom built-in window seat with oversized drawers at the base provides ample storage for comfy blankets and accessories. As the largest of 5 window seats throughout the house its scale is meant to be enjoyed by the entire family.

Mediterranean Conservatory with Dark 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 mediterranean 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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