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Traditional Conservatory with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Spacious Screen in Porch
Spacious Screen in Porch
Forst Construction, Inc.Forst Construction, Inc.
All Seasons Sunroom
All Seasons Sunroom
Garman Builders Inc.Garman Builders Inc.
The sunroom at 2111 Fieldcrest Road, Lebanon in Fieldcrest at Lebanon. Photo Credit: Justin Tearney
Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove
Murphy Maude InteriorsMurphy Maude Interiors
Transformative Skylight
Transformative Skylight
Sunspace Design, Inc.Sunspace Design, Inc.
In 2014, these clients came to Sunspace with a sketch and a dream of enlarging their kitchen. The goal was to create a much larger, open room flooded with natural light. Sunspace worked with the clients to design a space that would meet their goals, and the results are presented here. The most important facet of this project was the design and inclusion of a large double hip skylight centered in the ceiling of the new space. The size of the skylight required a concealed steel frame to carry the long spans and provide the desired levels of natural lighting. Sunspace coordinated the entire project from design to kitchen renovation to completion. The space is open and light. Because the kitchen work area became part of the unified space, the client was left with a great place for family and friends to gather. Additional customization throughout the kitchen and the introduction of elegant wood flooring added to the appeal and warmth of this truly magnificent family space.
Sunroom Addition
Sunroom Addition
Mukwonago RemodelingMukwonago Remodeling
Sample Photography
Sample Photography
VHT StudiosVHT Studios
2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Addition $100,000 to $250,000
2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Addition $100,000 to $250,000
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Ranney Blair Home Renovations, Roswell, Georgia, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner Residential Addition $100,000 to $250,000
Brynn Mawr Office & Sunroom
Brynn Mawr Office & Sunroom
Rittenhouse BuildersRittenhouse Builders
Cove Hollow from The Hampton Series
Cove Hollow from The Hampton Series
Yankee Barn HomesYankee Barn Homes
The Hamptons Collection Cove Hollow by Yankee Barn Homes Sunroom Chris Foster Photography
Storybook Home
Storybook Home
Profile CabinetProfile Cabinet
Matt Koucerek
DSElmhurstingAtTheSeams
DSElmhurstingAtTheSeams
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
An Addition onto the First Floor Remodel, giving the home more sq.ft. and creating a space that draws in natural light and connects the living spaces.
Manassas 15'x16' Sunroom Addition
Manassas 15'x16' Sunroom Addition
Post Designers & Builders/Division of Sundecks IncPost Designers & Builders/Division of Sundecks Inc
Engel Home
Engel Home
Kevin Jones Builders LLCKevin Jones Builders LLC
Storybook Home
Storybook Home
Profile CabinetProfile Cabinet
Matt Koucerek
Sun Room
Sun Room
RLH StudioRLH Studio
Architect: Cook Architectural Design Studio General Contractor: Erotas Building Corp Photo Credit: Susan Gilmore Photography
Mantri Residence
Mantri Residence
Innovative Custom Homes, Inc.Innovative Custom Homes, Inc.
Willow Hill
Willow Hill
Divvy HouseDivvy House
Study
Study
Lisa Smith InteriorsLisa Smith Interiors
John Bailey
Dream Home 2017 Mendota Heights
Dream Home 2017 Mendota Heights
David Charlez DesignsDavid Charlez Designs
This sunroom features a vaulted ceiling with skylights for added light. White windows and millwork add to the light airy feeling of the space. Photo by SpaceCrafting
EGR - Interior Renovation
EGR - Interior Renovation
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
Photos by Kaity

Traditional 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 traditional 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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