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Conservatory with Terracotta Flooring and a Glass Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Folsom Sunroom Addition
Folsom Sunroom Addition
PETKUS BROTHERSPETKUS BROTHERS
We installed a Four Seasons Curved Sunroom, 20x 40' in there back yard, we also served as contractor to the rest of there home improvement including the foundation, and cement walk way. This project was competed it three weeks.
Clifton Va Shed Style Sunrooms
Clifton Va Shed Style Sunrooms
Stoneridge Outdoor LivingStoneridge Outdoor Living
This is an example of a large contemporary conservatory in DC Metro with terracotta flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Robin's Nest
Robin's Nest
Tongue & Groove Design + BuildTongue & Groove Design + Build
This is an example of a traditional conservatory in Other with terracotta flooring, a glass ceiling and red floors.
過ごす庭
過ごす庭
株式会社　彩園株式会社　彩園
Inspiration for a modern conservatory in Other with terracotta flooring, a glass ceiling and brown floors.
Sunroom
Sunroom
Medium sized conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling and terracotta flooring.
Working Greenhouse
Working Greenhouse
Suburban SunroomsSuburban Sunrooms
This is an example of a large conservatory in New York with terracotta flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Paces Ferry 2042
Paces Ferry 2042
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Inspiration for a mediterranean conservatory in Atlanta with terracotta flooring, a glass ceiling, brown floors and feature lighting.
Louisburg Townhouse
Louisburg Townhouse
Judge Skelton Smith ArchitectsJudge Skelton Smith Architects
Christopher Schuch
This is an example of a classic conservatory in Boston with terracotta flooring and a glass ceiling.
Southwestern Home with Mid-Century Modern Style
Southwestern Home with Mid-Century Modern Style
Pink DwellingPink Dwelling
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Photo of a medium sized conservatory in Other with terracotta flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and orange floors.
Dine in the sunroom
Dine in the sunroom
Living InteriorsLiving Interiors
Let in the light - the conservatory / sunroom sprawls-out in a converted shed. Outdoor chandeliers provide a soft glow at night. Farmhouse style furniture adds a touch of country-living flair to this bright & sunny space. Overhead UV rejecting panels give sun-bleaching protection to the furnishings below.
New Traditional
New Traditional
Boomhower DesignBoomhower Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic conservatory in Calgary with terracotta flooring and a glass ceiling.
Villa Arzilla Positano
Villa Arzilla Positano
Vito FuscoVito Fusco
Foto: Vito Fusco
Photo of a mediterranean conservatory in Rome with terracotta flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Mullabrack Road B&B
Mullabrack Road B&B
Gary Quigg PhotographyGary Quigg Photography
Gary Quigg Photography
Inspiration for a country conservatory in Belfast with terracotta flooring and a glass ceiling.
Fer forgé
Fer forgé
Verre ClairVerre Clair
This is an example of a large victorian conservatory in Paris with terracotta flooring, no fireplace, red floors and a glass ceiling.
Haus N
Haus N
Claus + Pretzsch Architekten BDAClaus + Pretzsch Architekten BDA
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Frankfurt with no fireplace, terracotta flooring and a glass ceiling.
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
FOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS BY HUDSON VALLEY SUNROOMSFOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS BY HUDSON VALLEY SUNROOMS
This is an example of a medium sized classic conservatory in New York with terracotta flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Custom Shades
Custom Shades
The Blind & Shutter Gallery, Inc.The Blind & Shutter Gallery, Inc.
These Hunter Douglas​ Architella Shades are functional and can even fit the most uniquely shaped windows in your home.
Photo of a large world-inspired conservatory in Tampa with terracotta flooring and a glass ceiling.
Residential Construction
Residential Construction
Pleotint LLCPleotint LLC
Pleotint LLC
This is an example of a traditional conservatory in Grand Rapids with a glass ceiling and terracotta flooring.
Bucolic Suburban Renovation in Norfolk Historic District, CT
Bucolic Suburban Renovation in Norfolk Historic District, CT
UCE Fine BuildersUCE Fine Builders
Large traditional conservatory in Bridgeport with terracotta flooring and a glass ceiling.
Georgian Conservatory
Georgian Conservatory
Chris Egner Design-Build-RemodelChris Egner Design-Build-Remodel
Ryan Hainey, RH Creative
Design ideas for a large traditional conservatory in Milwaukee with terracotta flooring and a glass ceiling.

Conservatory with Terracotta Flooring and a Glass Ceiling 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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