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Traditional Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Stately Residence
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House on Ballygowan
House on Ballygowan
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Gary Quigg Photography
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Siler Design
PtidesignPtidesign
Breakfast Area
Breakfast Area
Garman Builders Inc.Garman Builders Inc.
The breakfast area located just off the kitchen is open to a sunroom area and has double door access to the second story deck.
Shingle-style Modern
Shingle-style Modern
Zacharko Yustin ArchitectsZacharko Yustin Architects
Architecture and interior design by Zacharko Yustin Architects. Photo: Ema Peter
A Room With a View
A Room With a View
Steveworks LLCSteveworks LLC
Tuckborough Urban Farmhouse
Tuckborough Urban Farmhouse
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
Custom building should incorporate thoughtful design for every area of your home. We love how this sun room makes the most of the provided wall space by incorporating ample storage and a shelving display. Just another example of how building your dream home is all in the details!
Long Grove
Long Grove
Signature Innovations LLCSignature Innovations LLC
The soft cream color of the walls and painted white cabinets perfectly balance the warm, exquisitely hand-scraped bespoke color Charlene finish. The space exudes casual elegance and comfort without sacrificing its truly stunning appearance. Floor: 7” wide-plank Vintage French Oak, Prime Grade, Victorian Collection hand scraped, pillowed edge, color Charlene, Matte Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com
The Julian Project Before and After
The Julian Project Before and After
Michael Harvey Homes LLCMichael Harvey Homes LLC
Saunas
Saunas
Baltic LeisureBaltic Leisure
Baltic Leisure has a complete line and sizes to fit your budget and your space.
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
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!
Conservatories
Conservatories
Truglaze Windows LtdTruglaze Windows Ltd
If you think a conservatory is just for summer, think again. Technology has come a long way in recent years, and you can now enjoy the freedom and added value a conservatory offers, all year round. It’s all down to energy efficiency. The materials used in our products make easy work of retaining heat in winter, and remaining cool in summer. We have a range to suit even the most modest of budgets, and if you have any queries about planning permission, just speak to us. So, for more space, more value and lower fuel bills, consider a conservatory.
More Work
More Work
Quality Window SpecialistQuality Window Specialist
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Sunspace of PhillySunspace of Philly
Wintergarten
Wintergarten
Thomas Dietrich Architektur & InnenarchitekturThomas Dietrich Architektur & Innenarchitektur
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Morgan ExteriorsMorgan Exteriors
Tradition Meets Fun in Wayzata
Tradition Meets Fun in Wayzata
L. Cramer Builders + RemodelersL. Cramer Builders + Remodelers
Steve Henke
Sunrooms and Conservatories
Sunrooms and Conservatories
NJ Sunroom AdditionsNJ Sunroom Additions
Kitchen extension
Cherokee Gardens Sunroom Addition
Cherokee Gardens Sunroom Addition
Bailey Remodeling and Construction LLCBailey Remodeling and Construction LLC
Bill Worley

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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