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The Hartfield Project
The Hartfield Project
Making Room for PeaceMaking Room for Peace
When it came to the layout of the sunroom, the clients and I went back and forth of what we wanted it to look like. One option was to design it in a way where it served primarily as a dining room with the the bar at the end. This would have meant a long farmhouse table, benches and chairs. Since the client’s have family and friends over often, this seemed like a possibility. In the end though, we kept the layout similar to the original floor plan, tweaking things a bit. All of the pieces in the room (minus the bar) are new. While not a 10’ long dining room table, the one that we brought in is quite large and able to extend. Since our clients are on the taller side, we wanted to make sure that there was plenty of room and so we went with counter-height seating.
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.
Kingston Crescent
Kingston Crescent
Pine Creek HomesPine Creek Homes
Natural light is something only windows can give. Beautiful wall of windows like these take in every ounce of light available.
The Hartfield Project
The Hartfield Project
Making Room for PeaceMaking Room for Peace
Being right off the water, it was important that the seating at this river house be durable! We selected performance fabrics in both the great room and the sunroom, combined with some woven pieces. We wanted everyone to feel relaxed and welcome.
The Hartfield Project
The Hartfield Project
Making Room for PeaceMaking Room for Peace
Out of all of the rooms in the house, the sunroom is definitely the place to be! Between the comfy seating, the amazing view of the river and the bar… this room is all about relaxing and having a good time.
The Gathering - Sunroom
The Gathering - Sunroom
PETER E DESIGNSPETER E DESIGNS
THE GATHERING - Sunroom | Canal Corkran, Rehoboth Beach, DE Colorful stained glass art brings exciting pops of color to space as they filter, fracture and distribute light.
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.
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.
Hollywood Street Sunroom in Bethany Beach DE
Hollywood Street Sunroom in Bethany Beach DE
Sea Light Design-BuildSea Light Design-Build
Sunroom Addition in Hollywood Street, Bethany Beach DE - Sunroom and Backyard with White Chairs and Grill
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.
Arnold | Modern Coastal Custom Home
Arnold | Modern Coastal Custom Home
Signature Dream HomesSignature Dream Homes
Hollywood Street Sunroom in Bethany Beach DE
Hollywood Street Sunroom in Bethany Beach DE
Sea Light Design-BuildSea Light Design-Build
Sunroom Addition in Hollywood Street, Bethany Beach DE - Sunroom Above Rear Entrance
Hollywood Street Sunroom in Bethany Beach DE
Hollywood Street Sunroom in Bethany Beach DE
Sea Light Design-BuildSea Light Design-Build
Sunroom Addition in Hollywood Street, Bethany Beach DE - Sunroom with Rattan Furniture and Teal Accents

Large Coastal 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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