Conservatory with Concrete Flooring and a Glass Ceiling Ideas and Designs

The original conservatory was built back in the 1880's, this reconstruction project had to try and use the same craftsmanship that was used back in that time so the new conservatory had the look of old but the structure of new engineering…. this was a great project to be involved in.

Pool House Conservatory

Newberry Architecture

Benjamin Hill Photography
Large urban conservatory in Houston with concrete flooring and a glass ceiling.

SF Conservatory of Flowers Project

Creative Environments

This is a pool that was dedicated to living plants. It was built just like a swimming pool with all the same operating equipment including a pool heater to make the water nice and warm for the plants.

SF Conservatory of Flowers Project

Creative Environments

SF Conservatory of Flowers Project

Creative Environments

Jardin et jardin d'hiver

Clément Bacle Architecte DPLG

Vue du jardin d'hiver.
Photo of a large rural conservatory in Nantes with concrete flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and grey floors.

Jardin et jardin d'hiver

Clément Bacle Architecte DPLG

Coffres en contre-plaqué de pin maritime.
Inspiration for a large country conservatory in Nantes with concrete flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and grey floors.

Sunroom fully open, looking south

DUCE CONSTRUCTION CORP

Inspiration for a modern conservatory in New York with concrete flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.

Sunroom fully closed, looking south

DUCE CONSTRUCTION CORP

This is an example of a modern conservatory in New York with concrete flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.

Church Terrace - Listed Grade II

John Rich Architects

John Rich Architects
Medium sized modern conservatory in London with concrete flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.

Sunroom fully open, looking north

DUCE CONSTRUCTION CORP

Photo of a modern conservatory in New York with concrete flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.

Rénovation TA

Cabois

Design ideas for a medium sized rural conservatory in Other with concrete flooring and a glass ceiling.

Abri de jardin style "verrière"

LES SENS DU FER

Photo of a large midcentury conservatory in Bordeaux with concrete flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.

Orangeri i Køge

Rasmus 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.

Abri de jardin style "verrière"

LES SENS DU FER

Design ideas for a large midcentury conservatory in Bordeaux with concrete flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.

Светопрозрачная конструкция

Антон Теддерсон

Общий вид
This is an example of a large contemporary conservatory in Moscow with concrete flooring, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a glass ceiling and grey floors.

Abri de jardin style "verrière"

LES SENS DU FER

Inspiration for a large retro conservatory in Bordeaux with concrete flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.

Orangeri i Køge

Rasmus 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.

York, ME Backyard Greenhouse

Sunspace Design, Inc.

Situated on the picturesque Maine coast, this contemporary greenhouse crafted by Sunspace Design offers a year-round haven for our plant-loving clients. With its clean lines and functional design, this growing space serves as both a productive environment and a tranquil retreat for the homeowners. The greenhouse's generous footprint provides ample room for growing a diverse range of plants, from delicate seedlings to mature specimens. Durable concrete floors ensure a practical workspace while operable windows along every wall offer customizable airflow for optimal plant health. Sunspace Design's signature blend of beauty and function is evident in the rich mahogany framing and insulated glass roof, flooding the space with natural light while ensuring top thermal performance. Engineered for year-round use, this greenhouse features built-in ventilation and airflow fans to maintain a comfortable and productive interior climate even during the extremes of a Maine winter or summer. For the owners, this space isn't just a glorified workroom, but has become a verdant extension of their home—a place where the stresses of daily life melt away amidst the vibrant greenery.

Jardin et jardin d'hiver

Clément Bacle Architecte DPLG

Portes en structure de bois brut et se toile de plastique armée.
This is an example of a large rural conservatory in Nantes with concrete flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and grey floors.

Conservatory with Concrete 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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