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Traditional Conservatory with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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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
Sunroom converted to Living Space
Sunroom converted to Living Space
Diamond Design ConsultingDiamond Design Consulting
Traditional Casual Home
Traditional Casual Home
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
This room is off from the kitchen and goes out to the patio but is nice to have your morning coffee in these cozy 4 chairs that are soft, cozy and large to fill the space correctly.
Solar Shades
Solar Shades
Budget Blinds of Hilton Head IslandBudget Blinds of Hilton Head Island
Porch - Traditional - 1
Porch - Traditional - 1
Liberty Hill ConstructionLiberty Hill Construction
La Tour Manor
La Tour Manor
Anco BuildersAnco Builders
Ken Pamatat
Classic design. Timeless elegance.
Classic design. Timeless elegance.
UserUser
A sweet window nook with storage and seating. Jewett Farms + Co. built the panelling and this seating area was built by the clients contractor. Team work is key.
New Age Preston Hollow
New Age Preston Hollow
Hawkins-Welwood HomesHawkins-Welwood Homes
Paul Go Images
North Hampton Conservatory
North Hampton Conservatory
Sunspace Design, Inc.Sunspace Design, Inc.
This project’s owner originally contacted Sunspace because they needed to replace an outdated, leaking sunroom on their North Hampton, New Hampshire property. The aging sunroom was set on a fieldstone foundation that was beginning to show signs of wear in the uppermost layer. The client’s vision involved repurposing the ten foot by ten foot area taken up by the original sunroom structure in order to create the perfect space for a new home office. Sunspace Design stepped in to help make that vision a reality. We began the design process by carefully assessing what the client hoped to achieve. Working together, we soon realized that a glass conservatory would be the perfect replacement. Our custom conservatory design would allow great natural light into the home while providing structure for the desired office space. Because the client’s beautiful home featured a truly unique style, the principal challenge we faced was ensuring that the new conservatory would seamlessly blend with the surrounding architectural elements on the interior and exterior. We utilized large, Marvin casement windows and a hip design for the glass roof. The interior of the home featured an abundance of wood, so the conservatory design featured a wood interior stained to match. The end result of this collaborative process was a beautiful conservatory featured at the front of the client’s home. The new space authentically matches the original construction, the leaky sunroom is no longer a problem, and our client was left with a home office space that’s bright and airy. The large casements provide a great view of the exterior landscape and let in incredible levels of natural light. And because the space was outfitted with energy efficient glass, spray foam insulation, and radiant heating, this conservatory is a true four season glass space that our client will be able to enjoy throughout the year.
Lombard Sunroom Transformation
Lombard Sunroom Transformation
Honest LivingHonest Living
Icing on the Cake
Icing on the Cake
Adler-Allyn Interior DesignAdler-Allyn Interior Design
Alyssa Lee Photography Furniture: Ethan Allen Chandelier: Fine Art Lighting Custom drapery fabrication: Orchard House Lindstrom Construction
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Old World Craftsmen LLCOld World Craftsmen LLC
Sleeping Porch Renovation, Washington DC
Sleeping Porch Renovation, Washington DC
Finesse Design RemodelingFinesse Design Remodeling
Kenneth M Wyner Photography
After Staging
After Staging
Ready To Show ItReady To Show It
We had a lot of fun staging this room. we successfully married antique, mid century and current furnishings for a bold but welcoming room. www.Readytoshowit.com
Sunroom After
Sunroom After
PJ and Company Staging and Interior DecoratingPJ and Company Staging and Interior Decorating
Eclectic In Elmhurst
Eclectic In Elmhurst
Designing Interiors IncDesigning Interiors Inc
Picture Perfect Marina Storm
Classic Neutrals Beautiful Home
Classic Neutrals Beautiful Home
Dawneva/Ethan Allen Design Center Peoria IlDawneva/Ethan Allen Design Center Peoria Il
Ethan Allen Parker Modern take on wing back chairs, small area turned into a nice conversation reading nook.
Dublin Home
Dublin Home
Abode Real LivingAbode Real Living
Grogan Studios
Interior Photos of Window and Doors
Interior Photos of Window and Doors
Sash and SillSash and Sill
Bradenton, Florida

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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