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Traditional Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Western Reserve Farmhouse II: Orangery
Western Reserve Farmhouse II: Orangery
Pantuso ArchitecturePantuso Architecture
Amagansett Woods
Amagansett Woods
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Indoor/Outdoor Living
Merrill Contracting & Remodeling IncorporatedMerrill Contracting & Remodeling Incorporated
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Fireplace Nook
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Larchmont Living
JMorris DesignJMorris Design
Bright and airy sunroom in peaches and soft blues and silvers.
Piktel Residence Major Renovation
Piktel Residence Major Renovation
Alair Homes HudsonAlair Homes Hudson
The clients grew up in older style homes and wanted to emulate those character details in their current residence, with hickory floors, wide mouldings and trim, and custom doors. We also enclosed their screen porch for year round viewing access of Lake Erie.
4 Season Room By Lindus
4 Season Room By Lindus
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
A custom space that will be enjoyed for years to come.
Queen Anne Craftsman
Queen Anne Craftsman
Kevin Spence Architect, AIAKevin Spence Architect, AIA
Woodland Escape Whole Home Interior/Exterior Design
Woodland Escape Whole Home Interior/Exterior Design
Donovan Charles InteriorsDonovan Charles Interiors
Wide angle view of the sunroom to capture the natural burlap curtains on either side of the room
Novak II
Novak II
Haydenville Woodworking & Design, Inc.Haydenville Woodworking & Design, Inc.
Ned Gray
Arched sunroom addition
Arched sunroom addition
Heacock builders inc.Heacock builders inc.
sunroom interior with a vaulted ceiling with bead board. the floors are knotty oak with built in wood floor grills for heat
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
Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain
Nifelle Design - Fine InteriorsNifelle Design - Fine Interiors
David Papazian
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.
Tango Polo Townhouse
Tango Polo Townhouse
MGLM ArchitectsMGLM Architects
Modern Traditionalist Townhome
Modern Traditionalist Townhome
The MansionThe Mansion
Interior designer Emily Hughes, IIDA, helped her clients from Florida create a light and airy feel for their Iowa City town house. The couple requested a casual, elegant style incorporating durable, cleanable finishes, fabrics and furnishings. Artwork, rugs, furnishings, window treatments and interior design by Emily Hughes at The Mansion. The floors are a maple stained in a warm gray-brown, provided by Grays Hardwood. Tile/Stone and carpets: Randy's Carpets. Kitchen, bath and bar cabinets/counter tops: Kitchens by Design. Builder/Developer: Jeff Hendrickson. Lighting/Fans: Light Expressions by Shaw. Paint: Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray. Photography: Jaimy Ellis.
The Julian Project Before and After
The Julian Project Before and After
Michael Harvey Homes LLCMichael Harvey Homes LLC
Rockford Sunroom Addition
Rockford Sunroom Addition
Morris Builders, IncMorris Builders, Inc
New Custom Mount Pleasant
New Custom Mount Pleasant
Barrow Building GroupBarrow Building Group
White Oak Sunroom
White Oak Sunroom
Sho and CoSho and Co
This is one of the favorite spots in this home for a quiet morning sipping coffee and reading. This bright, fresh space is a great spot to start the day.

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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