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Traditional Conservatory with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Bloomfield Hills MI Window Installation
Bloomfield Hills MI Window Installation
Bloomfield ConstructionBloomfield Construction
View of all new Pella Windows with motorized blinds and new doorwall
Island Retreat
Island Retreat
Loon Architects, LLCLoon Architects, LLC
Steven Mooney Photographer and Architect
Brackenrig Mainhome
Brackenrig Mainhome
Tamarack NorthTamarack North
105 Plain Road, Wayland, MA
105 Plain Road, Wayland, MA
Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.
Character infuses every inch of this elegant Claypit Hill estate from its magnificent courtyard with drive-through porte-cochere to the private 5.58 acre grounds. Luxurious amenities include a stunning gunite pool, tennis court, two-story barn and a separate garage; four garage spaces in total. The pool house with a kitchenette and full bath is a sight to behold and showcases a cedar shiplap cathedral ceiling and stunning stone fireplace. The grand 1910 home is welcoming and designed for fine entertaining. The private library is wrapped in cherry panels and custom cabinetry. The formal dining and living room parlors lead to a sensational sun room. The country kitchen features a window filled breakfast area that overlooks perennial gardens and patio. An impressive family room addition is accented with a vaulted ceiling and striking stone fireplace. Enjoy the pleasures of refined country living in this memorable landmark home.
New Classic
New Classic
Whitlock BuildersWhitlock Builders
Custom Residence
Custom Residence
Klaybor & Associates, Inc.Klaybor & Associates, Inc.
Mountain View House - Ligoneer, PA
Mountain View House - Ligoneer, PA
Gaskill ArchitectureGaskill Architecture
Roswell Home
Roswell Home
La Bella VieLa Bella Vie
Jeff Herr
North Caldwell
North Caldwell
Stonewater Architecture & Interior DesignStonewater Architecture & Interior Design
Greenville, SC | Maxwell Farm Gallery IV
Greenville, SC | Maxwell Farm Gallery IV
Goodwin Foust Custom Homes, LLCGoodwin Foust Custom Homes, LLC
Tennessee River Overlook
Tennessee River Overlook
Schmid & Rhodes ConstructionSchmid & Rhodes Construction
Cyprus Pointe - Transitional Cottage
Cyprus Pointe - Transitional Cottage
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Filled with traditional accents, this approximately 4,000-square-foot Shingle-style design features a stylish and thoroughly livable interior. A covered entry and spacious foyer fronts a large living area with fireplace. To the right are public spaces including a large kitchen with expansive island and nearby dining as well as powder room and laundry. The right side of the house includes a sunny screened porch, master suite and delightful garden room, which occupies the bay window seen in the home’s front façade. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and a large study; downstairs you’ll find plenty of room for family fun, including a games and billiards area, family room and additional guest suite.
South Hill Renovation
South Hill Renovation
Greg Robinson ArchitectGreg Robinson Architect
Haris Kenjar Photography and Design
Unique Sunroom Addition
Unique Sunroom Addition
Home Sweet Home Improvements LLCHome Sweet Home Improvements LLC
Chevy Chase Renovation, Sunroom and Patio Addition
Chevy Chase Renovation, Sunroom and Patio Addition
Howard Katz Architects LLCHoward Katz Architects LLC
All season Sunroom addition with glazing on three sides, flooding interior with natural light. Wide eave with recessed lights and gray standing seam metal roof. Large stone patio for relaxing, leading out into rear garden. Interior floor finished with matching stone. All door and window openings have insect screens.
Sunroom Addition - Long Grove, IL
Sunroom Addition - Long Grove, IL
Michelle LecinskiMichelle Lecinski
The exterior view of the addition blends seamlessly with the existing structure.
Sharon Colonial
Sharon Colonial
Keri Murray ArchitectureKeri Murray Architecture
Columbus Street Residence
Columbus Street Residence
Erin May, ArchitectErin May, Architect
Townhouse Renovation and Garden Room Addition
Vermont-Traditional-Living Room
Vermont-Traditional-Living Room
Piper Interior DesignPiper Interior Design
A Vermont 3 season porch filled with family heirlooms and a place to rest during the humid New England summer nights. Photo: Arielle Thomas
Transitional New Construction Fairfield, Connecticut
Transitional New Construction Fairfield, Connecticut
Segerson BuildersSegerson Builders
Bluestone run room with wicker furniture and wood paneled ceiling.

Traditional Conservatory with Slate 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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