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Traditional Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Tradition Meets Fun in Wayzata
Tradition Meets Fun in Wayzata
L. Cramer Builders + RemodelersL. Cramer Builders + Remodelers
Steve Henke
Gothic Cottage - Award Finalist
Gothic Cottage - Award Finalist
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
The office has two full walls of windows to view the adjacent meadow. Photographer: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
FOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS BY HUDSON VALLEY SUNROOMSFOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS BY HUDSON VALLEY SUNROOMS
Wapakoneta Road | Bethesda, MD
Wapakoneta Road | Bethesda, MD
Rollingwood BuildersRollingwood Builders
Elliott Street Project
Elliott Street Project
Mandeville Canyon DesignsMandeville Canyon Designs
This sunroom is one of my favorite spots in this home! This charming mirror gives a little nod to the seacoast, without feeling too beachy. It's perfectly paired with one of my favorite wallpapers from Thibaut!
Traditional Master bath, Three Season Room and Bathroom-Downers Grove
Traditional Master bath, Three Season Room and Bathroom-Downers Grove
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Transitional Sunroom
Transitional Sunroom
Created Connection to backyard along with improved traffic flow of house.
Created Connection to backyard along with improved traffic flow of house.
New England Sunrooms & Conservatories, Inc.New England Sunrooms & Conservatories, Inc.
Interior of Four Seasons Sunroom Slanted Sun & Stars shows how the room was used to create a connection to the back yard oasis. The grids on the sunroom transom windows were used to help blend the sunroom with the large window from the outside. Sliding windows were used to open allow great air flow into the house. Ceiling fan not only helps aid the Mitsubishi a/c and heating system or to be used alone.
Orangery
Orangery
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Custom Sunroom - A Sunny Retreat
Custom Sunroom - A Sunny Retreat
Archadeck of ChicagolandArchadeck of Chicagoland
Skylights and a beautiful pine cathedral ceiling give the space an open and sunny feel. Perfect for entertaining family and friends or curling up to enjoy the outdoors even as the weather grows cooler. -Built in Geneva, IL by Archadeck of Chicagoland
Mount Vernon Remodel
Mount Vernon Remodel
Richard McNamee Photography Inc.Richard McNamee Photography Inc.
2018 Parade of Homes - Dream Home
2018 Parade of Homes - Dream Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Cozy sunroom with natural wood ceiling and stone fireplace surround.
Pleasant View on Geneva Lake - Sitting Room
Pleasant View on Geneva Lake - Sitting Room
Paradise Homes, LLCParadise Homes, LLC
Werner Straube
Coastal New England Residence
Coastal New England Residence
Liliane Hart InteriorsLiliane Hart Interiors
Photographer Carter Berg
White orangery with uPVC lantern roof
White orangery with uPVC lantern roof
Anglian Home ImprovementsAnglian Home Improvements
The colour combination on this gorgeous orangery make it a cool and calming place to enjoy beautiful views of the garden.
Gallery
Gallery
LLuminare Windows and DoorsLLuminare Windows and Doors
Lafayette, CA
Lafayette, CA
ACE Contracting Services, Inc.ACE Contracting Services, Inc.
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Morgan ExteriorsMorgan Exteriors
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Morgan ExteriorsMorgan Exteriors
Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain
Nifelle Design - Fine InteriorsNifelle Design - Fine Interiors
David Papazian

Traditional Conservatory with Light 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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