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Conservatory with Concrete Flooring and a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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Alameda Revival
Alameda Revival
Canyon Design BuildCanyon Design Build
Treve Johnson Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional conservatory in San Francisco with concrete flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and grey floors.
Royal Tiger
Royal Tiger
Equinox Architecture LLCEquinox Architecture LLC
The green house features the interior use of stone, stained concrete floors, & custom skylight. Excess passive solar heat can be vented to other parts of the house via ductwork. Carl Schofield Photography
California Outdoor Living in Rancho Santa Margarita
California Outdoor Living in Rancho Santa Margarita
Sea Pointe Design & RemodelSea Pointe Design & Remodel
Including a hidden, remote operated, drop-down projector screen including a theater projector hiding in a little wooden box above the entryway
Inspiration for a classic conservatory in Orange County with concrete flooring, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a skylight and beige floors.
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in Minneapolis with concrete flooring and a skylight.
Float House IV
Float House IV
Integrate Architecture & PlanningIntegrate Architecture & Planning
Jeff Amram Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Portland with concrete flooring and a skylight.
Contemporary Sunroom
Contemporary Sunroom
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Sydney with concrete flooring, no fireplace and a skylight.
Solarium addition
Solarium addition
Adrian S. Cutchshaw Architectural Design+BuildAdrian S. Cutchshaw Architectural Design+Build
This is an example of a medium sized shabby-chic style conservatory in Atlanta with concrete flooring, no fireplace and a skylight.
Lakeshore
Lakeshore
Oliver Construction LLCOliver Construction LLC
photos by Jennifer Oliver
Photo of a medium sized bohemian conservatory in Chicago with concrete flooring and a skylight.
Solar Greenhouse
Solar Greenhouse
Ceres Greenhouse SolutionsCeres Greenhouse Solutions
Craig Schiller
This is an example of a medium sized conservatory in Denver with concrete flooring and a skylight.
Luxury Staging in Upper East Side Townhouse
Luxury Staging in Upper East Side Townhouse
Mina KimMina Kim
Collaborated with Waterfalll Gallery Mansion
Small contemporary conservatory in New York with concrete flooring, a skylight and grey floors.
Long Island Sound House
Long Island Sound House
Sellars Lathrop Architects, llcSellars Lathrop Architects, llc
photos by Matthew Williams
Inspiration for a medium sized modern conservatory in New York with concrete flooring, a skylight and grey floors.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
EbuildEbuild
Open2View
This is an example of a medium sized modern conservatory in Wellington with concrete flooring, a wood burning stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a skylight and grey floors.
Crystal Kitchen Addition
Crystal Kitchen Addition
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
John Cole
Large classic conservatory in DC Metro with concrete flooring and a skylight.
Passive House Art Studio
Passive House Art Studio
McClure Construction, Inc.McClure Construction, Inc.
Private Art Studio.
Inspiration for a large modern conservatory in New York with concrete flooring and a skylight.
Glyn House
Glyn House
Yellow Cloud StudioYellow Cloud Studio
Daybed
Medium sized modern conservatory in London with concrete flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and grey floors.
021
021
BAAMBAAM
This is an example of a small contemporary conservatory in Bordeaux with concrete flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and grey floors.
Sunroom Addition - West Deptford
Sunroom Addition - West Deptford
Cipriani Remodeling SolutionsCipriani Remodeling Solutions
Sunroom addition
Design ideas for a medium sized classic conservatory in Philadelphia with concrete flooring and a skylight.
Oohla Bean Modern B&B
Oohla Bean Modern B&B
Foursquare BuildersFoursquare Builders
This is an example of a large modern conservatory in Austin with concrete flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a skylight and grey floors.
Modern Mediterranean
Modern Mediterranean
TEA2 ArchitectsTEA2 Architects
The sun room addition is flooded with natural light throughout the day through three glass-filled walls and a large skylight.
This is an example of a modern conservatory in Minneapolis with concrete flooring and a skylight.
Alameda Revival
Alameda Revival
Canyon Design BuildCanyon Design Build
Treve Johnson Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic conservatory in San Francisco with concrete flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and grey floors.

Conservatory with Concrete Flooring and a Skylight 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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