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Coastal Green Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Limehouse Cottage
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Lakeside Getaway
Lakeside Getaway
RLH StudioRLH Studio
Spacecrafting Photography
Village of Golf Bungalow
Village of Golf Bungalow
McCann Design GroupMcCann Design Group
Island Overlook
Island Overlook
Hutker ArchitectsHutker Architects
Private Waterfront Residence in Oxford, MD
Private Waterfront Residence in Oxford, MD
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
Drab to Fab Decorating
Drab to Fab Decorating
Drab to Fab DecoratingDrab to Fab Decorating
My clients wanted a happy beach feel to lounge with guests. Our color scheme was blue, green and cream. We had the ceiling painted green, and the wood work painted a light cream color. We added the geometric blue area rug to anchor the space. We purchased various nautical pillows and throws to add a pop of color. We added an oversized ceiling fan as well as repainted the old oak TV chest a distressed sour apple color. The clients sit out there almost every night now!
Lake Charlevoix Cottage
Lake Charlevoix Cottage
Edgewater Design GroupEdgewater Design Group
We were hired to create a Lake Charlevoix retreat for our client’s to be used by their whole family throughout the year. We were tasked with creating an inviting cottage that would also have plenty of space for the family and their guests. The main level features open concept living and dining, gourmet kitchen, walk-in pantry, office/library, laundry, powder room and master suite. The walk-out lower level houses a recreation room, wet bar/kitchenette, guest suite, two guest bedrooms, large bathroom, beach entry area and large walk in closet for all their outdoor gear. Balconies and a beautiful stone patio allow the family to live and entertain seamlessly from inside to outside. Coffered ceilings, built in shelving and beautiful white moldings create a stunning interior. Our clients truly love their Northern Michigan home and enjoy every opportunity to come and relax or entertain in their striking space. - Jacqueline Southby Photography
McDaniel Sunroom
McDaniel Sunroom
Vision ConstructionVision Construction
Here is a sunroom we put on a home in Anderson Township. We trimmed it out to give it a shaker style look, with stained beadboard ceilings, and crank out casement style windows to allow in plenty of natural light.
The Sea Ranch Vacation House
The Sea Ranch Vacation House
Marracar DesignMarracar Design
Meredith Gilardoni Photography
Hamptons
Hamptons
Rob Stuart InteriorsRob Stuart Interiors
Photos: Donna Dotan Photography; Instagram: @donnadotanphoto
Beach Style Sunroom
Beach Style Sunroom
Sunroom
Sunroom
Rachel WongRachel Wong
Sunroom with glass garage doors on a lake house outside metro Detroit. Photo: Kirk Allen / http://kirkallenphotography.com/
Fripp Island
Fripp Island
Live Oak BuildersLive Oak Builders
Captured Moments Photography
Family Room, Sitting Room, and Seaside Porch
Family Room, Sitting Room, and Seaside Porch
AudioArtAudioArt
In-ceiling speakers in Sunroom overlooking Atlantic ocean.
Custom Sunroom Addition
Custom Sunroom Addition
Baine Contracting, Inc.Baine Contracting, Inc.
Custom sunroom overlooking a beautiful pool. This space features a custom built in with elegant trim.
A Family Affair
A Family Affair
Casabella InteriorsCasabella Interiors
Nautical Family Compound
Nautical Family Compound
Erica Murdock - BAC Design GroupErica Murdock - BAC Design Group
Beach Style Sunroom
Beach Style Sunroom
Michigan Lakehouse
Michigan Lakehouse
Marsha Jones Interior Design, Ltd.Marsha Jones Interior Design, Ltd.
Sailing through Sea Girt
Sailing through Sea Girt
Evenflow InteriorsEvenflow Interiors

Coastal Green Conservatory 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 coastal 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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