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Shabby-Chic Style Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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This is an example of whenever possible you never want to shove your furniture up against the wall. By angling the sofa we create an area in the back where we can put a sofa table and add fun accessories.
New Jersey Shabby Chic
New Jersey Shabby Chic
James Girouard DesignJames Girouard Design
Another Center Hall Colonial converted to an open floor plan, grand master suite, with a shabby chic feel.
Medium sized vintage conservatory in New York with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Relaxing Sunroom
Relaxing Sunroom
Christian J Anderson PhotographyChristian J Anderson Photography
This is an example of a vintage conservatory in Seattle with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
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Medium sized shabby-chic style conservatory in Miami with light hardwood flooring.
若葉町の住宅
若葉町の住宅
アトリエハコ建築設計事務所アトリエハコ建築設計事務所
photo：Nobuaki Nakagawa
This is an example of a shabby-chic style conservatory in Tokyo Suburbs with light hardwood flooring, brown floors and a skylight.
Verrière en bois style bohème
Verrière en bois style bohème
ECORCE & WOODECORCE & WOOD
Medium sized shabby-chic style conservatory in Paris with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
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Gatlin GroupGatlin Group
Design ideas for a romantic conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
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Another view of this beautiful sun room with views to the garden.
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
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The goal of this sun room was to make a space that you just want to sit down, relax and enjoy the beautiful view. By using a slip covered sofa it really gives a casual feel.
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Barnards Carpet One Floor & HomeBarnards Carpet One Floor & Home
Company C Flamingo area rug
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style conservatory in Miami with light hardwood flooring.
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This piece was an oak cabinet that was transformed by painting and adding the rusty corrugated tin on the doors. I love mixing old and new pieces to make your home feel warm and inviting.
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I strive to look outside the box and find fun items that you will not find in anyone else's home. These are real hydrangeas from the garden with dogwood sticks to bring in a natural element.
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The main colors in this dining room, sun room combo are black, cream and gray. By using like colors the rooms flow together perfectly.
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Verrière en bois style bohème
Verrière en bois style bohème
ECORCE & WOODECORCE & WOOD
This is an example of a medium sized vintage conservatory in Paris with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
若葉町の住宅
若葉町の住宅
アトリエハコ建築設計事務所アトリエハコ建築設計事務所
photo：Nobuaki Nakagawa
Design ideas for a vintage conservatory in Tokyo Suburbs with light hardwood flooring, brown floors and a skylight.

Shabby-Chic Style Conservatory with Light Hardwood 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 shabby-chic style 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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