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Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling and Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

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Center City Townhouse
Center City Townhouse
Always by Design ARCHITECTUREAlways by Design ARCHITECTURE
The telescoping glass doors, balcony and gas fireplace added to the roof-top solarium makes this space a year ‘round in-house retreat for the family. Photo: Tom Crane Photography
In Town Country Garden
In Town Country Garden
Scott Byron & Co., Inc.Scott Byron & Co., Inc.
A large white outdoor sunroom with glass panes surrounded by lush greenery.
Medium sized classic conservatory in Chicago with a glass ceiling and grey floors.
1990s conservatory
1990s conservatory
cuckfield interiorscuckfield interiors
Fiona Evans
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian conservatory in Sussex with carpet, a wood burning stove, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Hameau en bois
Hameau en bois
DOM PALATCHIDOM PALATCHI
DOM PALATCHI
Expansive country conservatory in Other with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Georgian Townhouse in London
Georgian Townhouse in London
Salvesen GrahamSalvesen Graham
Emma Lewis Photography
Contemporary conservatory in London with dark hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Abri terrasse panoramik | Des panneaux relevables pour une ouverture intégrale
Abri terrasse panoramik | Des panneaux relevables pour une ouverture intégrale
Gustave RideauGustave Rideau
Garnier pour Véranda Rideau
Rural conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Décoration et ameublement d'une verrière
Décoration et ameublement d'une verrière
AJM DesignAJM Design
Décoration d'une verrière sobre et élégante avec sa cuisine d'été. Ici le résultat souhaité était d'avoir un salon d'été confortable pour recevoir les amis avec des tons lumineux. Un grand canapé d'angle en velours turquoise.
Luxury Conservatory Extension with Bar & Hot Tub
Luxury Conservatory Extension with Bar & Hot Tub
Mozolowski & MurrayMozolowski & Murray
A luxury conservatory extension with bar and hot tub - perfect for entertaining on even the cloudiest days. Hand-made, bespoke design from our top consultants. Beautifully finished in engineered hardwood with two-tone microporous stain. Photo Colin Bell
Mercer Makeover
Mercer Makeover
Living By LauraLiving By Laura
In order to make television viewing glare-free, we added window tint to the ceiling windows.
Medium sized midcentury conservatory in Seattle with no fireplace, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
F Road
F Road
MH Costa Construction LtdMH Costa Construction Ltd
Inspiration for a classic conservatory in London with no fireplace, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
The Sunroom Project
The Sunroom Project
Farmer's Daughter Interiors & DesignFarmer's Daughter Interiors & Design
Farmhouse conservatory in Other with ceramic flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Dromoughty Falls
Dromoughty Falls
Meitheal ArchitectsMeitheal Architects
Photo of a contemporary conservatory in Cork with a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Orangeri i Køge
Orangeri i Køge
Rasmus Jensen ARKITEKT MAARasmus Jensen ARKITEKT MAA
Inspiration for a large modern conservatory in Copenhagen with concrete flooring, a wood burning stove, a brick fireplace surround, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Airedale Avenue
Airedale Avenue
Webb Yates EngineersWebb Yates Engineers
Waind Gohil Architects + Potter
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary conservatory in London with slate flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Hampton, NH Two-Tier Seabrook Beach Conservatory
Hampton, NH Two-Tier Seabrook Beach Conservatory
Sunspace Design, Inc.Sunspace Design, Inc.
Sunspace Design’s principal service area extends along the seacoast corridor from Massachusetts to Maine, but it’s not every day that we’re able to work on a true oceanside project! This gorgeous two-tier conservatory was the result of a collaboration between Sunspace Design, TMS Architects and Interiors, and Architectural Builders. Sunspace was brought in to complete the conservatory addition envisioned by TMS, while Architectural Builders served as the general contractor. The two-tier conservatory is an expansion to the existing residence. The 750 square foot design includes a 225 square foot cupola and stunning glass roof. Sunspace’s classic mahogany framing has been paired with copper flashing and caps. Thermal performance is especially important in coastal New England, so we’ve used insulated tempered glass layered upon laminated safety glass, with argon gas filling the spaces between the panes. We worked in close conjunction with TMS and Architectural Builders at each step of the journey to this project’s completion. The result is a stunning testament to what’s possible when specialty architectural and design-build firms team up. Consider reaching out to Sunspace Design whether you’re a fellow industry professional with a need for custom glass design expertise, or a residential homeowner looking to revolutionize your home with the beauty of natural sunlight.
A Bespoke Open Plan - Shaker 2 x Tone Painted Kitchen
A Bespoke Open Plan - Shaker 2 x Tone Painted Kitchen
Curve Craft LtdCurve Craft Ltd
HARVEY BALL PHOTOGRAPHY
This is an example of a traditional conservatory in London with a wood burning stove, a brick fireplace surround, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Brookline Renovation
Brookline Renovation
The Lagasse Group, LLCThe Lagasse Group, LLC
Sunroom at Brookline Renovation. Winner of Best of Boston Homes™ 2015, awarded by Boston Home: Best General Contractor - Conservatory
Large classic conservatory in Boston with a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Rickling Green Orangery Transforms Traditional Home
Rickling Green Orangery Transforms Traditional Home
The Cambridge Conservatory Centre LtdThe Cambridge Conservatory Centre Ltd
The new Orangery Extension has created a stunning space to sit and enjoy the tranquil garden and fields beyond
Design ideas for a large classic conservatory in Essex with slate flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Sunroom partially open, looking north
Sunroom partially open, looking north
DUCE CONSTRUCTION CORPDUCE CONSTRUCTION CORP
This is an example of a modern conservatory in New York with concrete flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Orangeri i Køge
Orangeri i Køge
Rasmus Jensen ARKITEKT MAARasmus Jensen ARKITEKT MAA
Design ideas for a large modern conservatory in Copenhagen with concrete flooring, a wood burning stove, a brick fireplace surround, a glass ceiling and grey floors.

Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling and Grey Floors 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 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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