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Conservatory with Slate Flooring and a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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Lobster Cove
Lobster Cove
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Michael J. Lee Photography
Design ideas for a large nautical conservatory in Boston with no fireplace, slate flooring, a skylight and grey floors.
Custom Residence
Custom Residence
Klaybor & Associates, Inc.Klaybor & Associates, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic conservatory in Jacksonville with slate flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a skylight.
Wellesley Outdoor Living Room
Wellesley Outdoor Living Room
Keri Murray ArchitectureKeri Murray Architecture
The owners spend a great deal of time outdoors and desperately desired a living room open to the elements and set up for long days and evenings of entertaining in the beautiful New England air. KMA’s goal was to give the owners an outdoor space where they can enjoy warm summer evenings with a glass of wine or a beer during football season. The floor will incorporate Natural Blue Cleft random size rectangular pieces of bluestone that coordinate with a feature wall made of ledge and ashlar cuts of the same stone. The interior walls feature weathered wood that complements a rich mahogany ceiling. Contemporary fans coordinate with three large skylights, and two new large sliding doors with transoms. Other features are a reclaimed hearth, an outdoor kitchen that includes a wine fridge, beverage dispenser (kegerator!), and under-counter refrigerator. Cedar clapboards tie the new structure with the existing home and a large brick chimney ground the feature wall while providing privacy from the street. The project also includes space for a grill, fire pit, and pergola.
West Bay Custom
West Bay Custom
Chambers & Stark Design Studio Ltd.Chambers & Stark Design Studio Ltd.
This is an example of a large classic conservatory in Vancouver with slate flooring, a skylight and grey floors.
Connecticut Historic Home
Connecticut Historic Home
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis: Photographer
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional conservatory in Bridgeport with slate flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and brown floors.
Middleton Farm
Middleton Farm
Acanthus Architecture, PAAcanthus Architecture, PA
Photography by Lissa Gotwals
Photo of a large country conservatory in Other with slate flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a skylight and grey floors.
Transitional shingle style waterfront
Transitional shingle style waterfront
Savoir Faire HomeSavoir Faire Home
The lighter tones of this open space mixed with elegant and beach- styled touches creates an elegant, worldly and coastal feeling.
Photo of a large coastal conservatory in Boston with a skylight, grey floors, slate flooring, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
Our Work
Our Work
Palm Beach EnclosuresPalm Beach Enclosures
Inspiration for a small classic conservatory in Nashville with slate flooring, a skylight and grey floors.
Haskin Residence
Haskin Residence
Paragon Custom Construction, LLCParagon Custom Construction, LLC
SGA Architecture
Expansive classic conservatory in Charleston with slate flooring, a skylight and a feature wall.
New Traditional Remodel
New Traditional Remodel
RJ Wright Design/BuildRJ Wright Design/Build
Photo of a medium sized classic conservatory in Other with slate flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and grey floors.
Sunroom Addition in Eastham
Sunroom Addition in Eastham
TG HomesTG Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional conservatory in Boston with slate flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and multi-coloured floors.
9,000 sq. ft. Northbrook Custom Home
9,000 sq. ft. Northbrook Custom Home
Premier Building & Development Ltd.Premier Building & Development Ltd.
Medium sized traditional conservatory in Chicago with slate flooring and a skylight.
Transitional shingle style waterfront
Transitional shingle style waterfront
Savoir Faire HomeSavoir Faire Home
This beautiful fireplace has a mix of a natural stone and a darker red brick to create an exquisite and a one of a kind look.
Photo of a large beach style conservatory in Boston with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a skylight, grey floors and slate flooring.
Spavins-Cleary - sun room
Spavins-Cleary - sun room
Christie Architecture LLCChristie Architecture LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized modern conservatory in Portland with slate flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround and a skylight.
House at Rathfarnham
House at Rathfarnham
David Doyle ArchitectsDavid Doyle Architects
An Orangerie sunroom for plants and reading the Sunday papers.........
Inspiration for a vintage conservatory in Other with slate flooring, a skylight and black floors.
Princeton, NJ. All-Season Sunroom Addition.
Princeton, NJ. All-Season Sunroom Addition.
A&E Construction and Design CenterA&E Construction and Design Center
Princeton, NJ. This rustic-style all-season sunroom brings the outdoors in! Retractable, motorized vinyl windows, infrared heaters, and fireplace make this a cozy space in the winter. Vaulted shiplap ceiling with skylights and floor to ceiling windows flood the room with light. Beautiful blue stone paver flooring, cedar plank walls, and a feature wall of stacked wood give this room rustic, cabin feel. Perfect space to relax, or entertain!
HISTORIC PRINCETON RESIDENCE
HISTORIC PRINCETON RESIDENCE
Wendy LloydWendy Lloyd
This is an example of a medium sized classic conservatory in DC Metro with slate flooring and a skylight.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor Living Spaces
Cocalico Builders, Ltd.Cocalico Builders, Ltd.
Kirk Zutell:
Medium sized rustic conservatory in Philadelphia with slate flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a skylight.
Eco-Conscious Prairie - Glenview, IL
Eco-Conscious Prairie - Glenview, IL
Scott Simpson Design + BuildScott Simpson Design + Build
The outdoors is part of the indoors in this sunroom where transoms and custom dormer windows highlight the dramatic wood ceiling.
Photo of a large classic conservatory in Chicago with slate flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a skylight.
Mid-Century Alameda Whole House Remodel
Mid-Century Alameda Whole House Remodel
Treve Johnson PhotographyTreve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized retro conservatory in San Francisco with slate flooring and a skylight.

Conservatory with Slate 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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