Conservatory with Cork Flooring and Limestone Flooring Ideas and Designs

Terry Duffell
This is an example of a small contemporary conservatory in London with limestone flooring and a glass ceiling.

Modern Rustic Enchantress Cottage

Christian Builders Margate Ltd

Bespoke timber bi-folding corner doors. Pewter door furniture. Painted in Little Greene's French Grey Mid.
Design ideas for an expansive rural conservatory in Kent with limestone flooring and a glass ceiling.

Coastal Mediterranean Remodel

Lola Interiors

Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
Photo of a large mediterranean conservatory in Jacksonville with limestone flooring and beige floors.

Waterfront French Eclectic

VanderHorn Architects

Behind a glazed pocket door, the mudroom features a chic flower arranging room with crimson shelving and cabinetry, stone countertops, a nickel sink with hammered finish, and a traditional gantry pulldown faucet. Woodruff Brown Photography

Monochromatic Italian Landscape Mural

The Artists Hands - Faux Finishes

We painted this very soft, monochromatic, Italian landscape mural in a loft style area for our client. This room was intended for meditation and relaxation. Through our soft mural, and careful color choice, we provided the feeling of bringing the outdoors to be indoors. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands

Our Work

Compass Custom Homes Inc.

Medium sized classic conservatory in Baltimore with limestone flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and beige floors.

A Victorian House

Deborah Warne Interiors Ltd

Inspiration for a victorian conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling and limestone flooring.

Room Addition

Ayers Hardscapes & Landscapes LLC

Ayers Landscaping was the General Contractor for room addition, landscape, pavers and sod. Metal work and furniture done by Vise & Co.
Design ideas for a large classic conservatory in Other with limestone flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and multi-coloured floors.

Shaker Sunroom

House of L

Design ideas for a large rustic conservatory in Cleveland with limestone flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a skylight and blue floors.

Architectural Interiors in Hamptons, NY Home

Brian O'Keefe Architect, P.C.

By the entrance, an inviting and livable conversation area. Hamptons, NY Home | Interior Architecture by Brian O'Keefe Architect, PC, with Interior Design by Marjorie Shushan | Photo by Ron Pappageorge

Greenwich Contemporary Transformation

GRAYSON DE VERE

This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Other with limestone flooring, beige floors and a glass ceiling.

Bridgewood

Frankel Design Build

Connie Anderson Photography
Photo of a large traditional conservatory in Houston with limestone flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.

Stuart

Simonsen-Hickok Interiors

The Conservatory was finished with a fresco wall treatment in soothing tones of blue & green to complement the client's orchid collection. Taylor Architectural Photography

New garden room in the Tamar Valley

Scarratt & Martyn

Looking to the new entrance which is screened by a wall that reaches to head-height. Richard Downer
Photo of a small country conservatory in Cornwall with limestone flooring, beige floors and a feature wall.

Sunroom off kitchen

David Tyson & Associates Inc.

Dennis Nodine & David Tyson
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Charlotte with cork flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.

Bespoke Orangery with Dentil Moulding

Vale Garden Houses

The success of a glazed building is in how much it will be used, how much it is enjoyed, and most importantly, how long it will last. To assist the long life of our buildings, and combined with our unique roof system, many of our conservatories and orangeries are designed with decorative metal pilasters, incorporated into the framework for their structural stability. This orangery also benefited from our trench heating system with cast iron floor grilles which are both an effective and attractive method of heating. The dog tooth dentil moulding and spire finials are more examples of decorative elements that really enhance this traditional orangery. Two pairs of double doors open the room on to the garden. Vale Paint Colour- Mothwing Size- 6.3M X 4.7M

Mr & Mrs Eason

5 Star Windows & Conservatories

Inspiration for a medium sized classic conservatory in Other with limestone flooring, no fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and grey floors.

Country House Project

Bayswater Interiors

The Orangery is a serence space with views over the terraces and gardens. Neutral sofas are layered with beautiful cushions including fringed cushions from De Le Cuona.

Baybridge Park

User

Inspiration for a medium sized conservatory in Hampshire with limestone flooring, no fireplace and a skylight.

Windows and Extensions

Oliver Grahame Photography

Oliver Grahame Photography
This is an example of a medium sized country conservatory in Gloucestershire with limestone flooring and a glass ceiling.

Conservatory with Cork Flooring and Limestone 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 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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