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Mediterranean Conservatory with Travertine Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Sevilla
Sevilla
Lorenzo CastilloLorenzo Castillo
Design ideas for a large mediterranean conservatory in Seville with a standard ceiling, travertine flooring and no fireplace.
Home chapel
Home chapel
Casa Del Encanto InteriorsCasa Del Encanto Interiors
Dino Tonn Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean conservatory in San Diego with travertine flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Manasota Mediterranean Beach House
Manasota Mediterranean Beach House
Beebe Design Studio Architects, Inc.Beebe Design Studio Architects, Inc.
Expansive mediterranean conservatory in Other with travertine flooring and beige floors.
Maryland
Maryland
Gruver CooleyGruver Cooley
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean conservatory in DC Metro with travertine flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Windermere Private Residence
Windermere Private Residence
J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.
Lawrence Taylor Photography
Inspiration for a small mediterranean conservatory in Orlando with travertine flooring.
Sater Design Collection's 6922 "Prestonwood" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6922 "Prestonwood" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Mediterranean home plan "Prestonwood" (Plan #6922). http://saterdesign.com/product/prestonwood/
Renovation to Point Clear Residence
Renovation to Point Clear Residence
William Caswell ArchitectWilliam Caswell Architect
Bill Caswell
Medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Miami with travertine flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
Villa in Campagna
Villa in Campagna
Vanessa SpinòVanessa Spinò
Design ideas for a large mediterranean conservatory in Other with travertine flooring and white floors.
Villa Park Residence
Villa Park Residence
Christopher James InteriorsChristopher James Interiors
Spanish Santa Barbara style home in Orange County, California
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Orange County with travertine flooring.
Balcony Renovation
Balcony Renovation
Procontractors LLCProcontractors LLC
Inspiration for a large mediterranean conservatory in Miami with travertine flooring and beige floors.
Home chapel
Home chapel
Casa Del Encanto InteriorsCasa Del Encanto Interiors
Dino Tonn Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean conservatory in San Diego with travertine flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Villa in Campagna
Villa in Campagna
Vanessa SpinòVanessa Spinò
Inspiration for a large mediterranean conservatory in Other with travertine flooring and white floors.

Mediterranean Conservatory with Travertine 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 mediterranean 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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