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Traditional Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Master bath, Three Season Room and Bathroom-Downers Grove
Traditional Master bath, Three Season Room and Bathroom-Downers Grove
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a large traditional conservatory in Chicago with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Dobbs Ferry Classical Conservatory
Dobbs Ferry Classical Conservatory
Michael Lewis Architects PCMichael Lewis Architects PC
This is an example of a large classic conservatory in New York with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling, brown floors and feature lighting.
Windows
Windows
Hodges Windows & DoorsHodges Windows & Doors
Inspiration for a large classic conservatory in DC Metro with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Indoor Outdoor Living
Indoor Outdoor Living
Laura Yeager Smith Home & DesignLaura Yeager Smith Home & Design
One of my favorite spaces to design are those that bring the outdoors in while capturing the luxurious comforts of home. This screened-in porch captures that concept beautifully with weather resistant drapery, all weather furnishings, and all the creature comforts of an indoor family room.
Large Windows and Double French Doors Flood Room with Natural Light
Large Windows and Double French Doors Flood Room with Natural Light
MAC Design + BuildMAC Design + Build
Photographs provided by Ashley Sullivan, Exposurely
This is an example of a large classic conservatory in DC Metro with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Orangery
Orangery
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Design ideas for a large classic conservatory in Minneapolis with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and brown floors.
Screened porch
Screened porch
Architecturally SpeakingArchitecturally Speaking
14' x 20' screened-in room addition had to entertain 6-8 people comfortably. The owners wanted to express the roof structure by creating a cross gable on a shed style roof deck. Using exposed beams with a white washed stained 2x T&G roof decking gave a light and airy feel to the room. The T&G fir porch flooring is painted whereas the exterior deck is a solid PVC deck board. The shady site precluded any use of composite decking. Larry Malvin Photo
6510 Hawks Pointe Lane
6510 Hawks Pointe Lane
Creek Hill Custom HomesCreek Hill Custom Homes
Warm-up by a nice fire and enjoy the surroundings with a porch that has so many windows, you'll think you're outside.
Photo of a traditional conservatory in Minneapolis with light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling, beige floors and a chimney breast.
veranda
veranda
UserUser
This is an example of a classic conservatory in Milan with light hardwood flooring and a glass ceiling.
Pritchard-Hardin Residence
Pritchard-Hardin Residence
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
Seattle Frink House
Seattle Frink House
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Conversation nook in Garden Room/Music Room.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Seattle with light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
David Munn Projects
David Munn Projects
David Munn Custom Builder, LLCDavid Munn Custom Builder, LLC
Medium sized traditional conservatory in Grand Rapids with light hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Winter Projects
Winter Projects
Four Seasons Sunrooms Kitchen and BathFour Seasons Sunrooms Kitchen and Bath
Inspiration for a large classic conservatory in Detroit with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and beige floors.
French Country in The Settlement
French Country in The Settlement
Ryan Homes, Inc.Ryan Homes, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic conservatory in Denver with light hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Alderley Edge Renovation
Alderley Edge Renovation
Gail Marsden Interior DesignGail Marsden Interior Design
Craig Magee
Design ideas for a traditional conservatory in Cheshire with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
New chair cushions for a plant filled sun porch.
New chair cushions for a plant filled sun porch.
Curtain CallCurtain Call
We replaced the cushions on the chairs around the table in this sunny room in white and very pale pink, filled with greenery. The new cushions are made with a very firm foam and covered with a very durable fabric. Light pink with a coordinating welt. These go well with the existing cushions on the wicker furniture. I love this room; it's a real oasis.
Created Connection to backyard along with improved traffic flow of house.
Created Connection to backyard along with improved traffic flow of house.
New England Sunrooms & Conservatories, Inc.New England Sunrooms & Conservatories, Inc.
Interior of Four Seasons Sunroom Slanted Sun & Stars shows how the room was used to create a connection to the back yard oasis. The grids on the sunroom transom windows were used to help blend the sunroom with the large window from the outside. Sliding windows were used to open allow great air flow into the house. Ceiling fan not only helps aid the Mitsubishi a/c and heating system or to be used alone.
Amagansett Woods
Amagansett Woods
UserUser
Photo Credit: Eric Striffler
Photo of a large traditional conservatory in New York with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
La Tour Manor
La Tour Manor
Anco BuildersAnco Builders
Ken Pamatat
Inspiration for an expansive traditional conservatory in New York with no fireplace, light hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Lilling Whole Home Renovation
Lilling Whole Home Renovation
upsidedowndesignupsidedowndesign
This is an example of a classic conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and brown floors.

Traditional 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 traditional 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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