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Small Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Sea Cliff Preppy Contemporary
Sea Cliff Preppy Contemporary
Regan Baker Design Inc.Regan Baker Design Inc.
Suzanna Scott Photography
Photo of a small contemporary conservatory in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
The Mayflower
The Mayflower
cityhomeCOLLECTIVEcityhomeCOLLECTIVE
Kerri Fukui
Design ideas for a small scandi conservatory in Salt Lake City with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
King's Farm
King's Farm
Alair Homes Aurora NewmarketAlair Homes Aurora Newmarket
Opening up from the master bedroom, this cozy room offers a spectacular view of the lake and is perfect for reading, studying or even a little nap. Photo Credit: Jim Craigmyle Photography
Majorsgatan 4 lägenhet 1102
Majorsgatan 4 lägenhet 1102
UserUser
Christian Hammarström från Systema Media
Photo of a small rural conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Auburn + Dayton Sunroom
Auburn + Dayton Sunroom
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Small conservatory in Detroit with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
pine street
pine street
jennifer rhode designjennifer rhode design
this sunny sanctuary is perfect for morning coffee!
Design ideas for a small modern conservatory in Denver with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Portfolio 4
Portfolio 4
kelly mcguill homekelly mcguill home
Photo Credit: Tamara Flanagan
Small modern conservatory in Boston with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
cove overlook
cove overlook
Gardner Architects LLCGardner Architects LLC
Photography by Celia Pearson
This is an example of a small modern conservatory in DC Metro with light hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Bright Mudroom / Entry Addition
Bright Mudroom / Entry Addition
8TFive Studio8TFive Studio
Client wanted an addition that preserves existing vaulted living room windows while provided direct lines of sight from adjacent kitchen function. Sunlight and views to the surrounding nature from specific locations within the existing dwelling were important in the sizing and placement of windows. The limited space was designed to accommodate the function of a mudroom with the feasibility of interior and exterior sunroom relaxation. Photography by Design Imaging Studios
Easy Breezy
Easy Breezy
SV DesignSV Design
The layout of this colonial-style house lacked the open, coastal feel the homeowners wanted for their summer retreat. Siemasko + Verbridge worked with the homeowners to understand their goals and priorities: gourmet kitchen; open first floor with casual, connected lounging and entertaining spaces; an out-of-the-way area for laundry and a powder room; a home office; and overall, give the home a lighter and more “airy” feel. SV’s design team reprogrammed the first floor to successfully achieve these goals. SV relocated the kitchen to what had been an underutilized family room and moved the dining room to the location of the existing kitchen. This shift allowed for better alignment with the existing living spaces and improved flow through the rooms. The existing powder room and laundry closet, which opened directly into the dining room, were moved and are now tucked in a lower traffic area that connects the garage entrance to the kitchen. A new entry closet and home office were incorporated into the front of the house to define a well-proportioned entry space with a view of the new kitchen. By making use of the existing cathedral ceilings, adding windows in key locations, removing very few walls, and introducing a lighter color palette with contemporary materials, this summer cottage now exudes the light and airiness this home was meant to have. © Dan Cutrona Photography
Glass and Steel Cube
Glass and Steel Cube
The Design Centre LtdThe Design Centre Ltd
Steve Adams
This is an example of a small contemporary conservatory in West Midlands with light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Traditional Conservatory
Traditional Conservatory
This is an example of a small traditional conservatory in London with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Transitional Traditional
Transitional Traditional
Curran & Co. ArchitectsCurran & Co. Architects
This is an example of a small traditional conservatory in Atlanta with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Shadow Falls Condo 2
Shadow Falls Condo 2
RG Construction & ConsultingRG Construction & Consulting
Design ideas for a small modern conservatory in Minneapolis with light hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Notre Dame de Lorette
Notre Dame de Lorette
inéeinée
La verrière réalisée en chêne massif, avec moulures contemporaines.
Design ideas for a small modern conservatory in Paris with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
INLET GETAWAY
INLET GETAWAY
Vision HomeVision Home
Inspiration for a small retro conservatory in Miami with light hardwood flooring.
Strawberry Lake Cottage - Small space / Major Makeover
Strawberry Lake Cottage - Small space / Major Makeover
Emery Design | BuildEmery Design | Build
Phoenix Photographic
Photo of a small nautical conservatory in Detroit with light hardwood flooring, a skylight and brown floors.
9th Street
9th Street
Rethink Design StudioRethink Design Studio
Richard Leo Johnson Wall Color: Sherwin Williams - White Wisp OC-54 Ceiling & Trim Color: Sherwin Williams - Extra White 7006 Chaise Lounge: Hickory Chair, Made to Measure Lounge Side Table: Noir, Hiro Table
Houzz Tours Sabinas Verden
Houzz Tours Sabinas Verden
Mia Mortensen PhotographyMia Mortensen Photography
Mia Mortensen © Houzz 2016
Photo of a small scandi conservatory in Wiltshire with light hardwood flooring and a glass ceiling.
Private House in Rock, Cornwall
Private House in Rock, Cornwall
Simon Burt PhotographySimon Burt Photography
Private home of Interior Designer Elle Winsor-Grime in Rock, Cornwall. Photo by Simon Burt
Design ideas for a small beach style conservatory in Cornwall with light hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove and a skylight.

Small 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 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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