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Large Coastal Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Garage Door Sunroom Oasis
Garage Door Sunroom Oasis
Paragon Construction Company LLCParagon Construction Company LLC
Customized outdoor living transformation. Deck was converted into three season porch utilizing a garage door solution. Result was an outdoor oasis that the customer could enjoy year-round
It's In The Details- Full Home Design
It's In The Details- Full Home Design
Window Treats Inc.Window Treats Inc.
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 Vertically Sliding Windows and Sea Shell Stools
Katama Bay
Katama Bay
Martha's Vineyard Interior DesignMartha's Vineyard Interior Design
Eric Roth Photography
Oceanside house, Henry Dearborn architect
Oceanside house, Henry Dearborn architect
Maharishi Vastu ArchitectureMaharishi Vastu Architecture
screened porches on left and right side of house. Qualities of Vastu -- abundant natural east light and air flow. Appropriate location for dining.
Key Biscayne Beach House
Key Biscayne Beach House
Interiors by Maite GrandaInteriors by Maite Granda
A lot of creativity to bring this kitchen - bbq area outside without being seen from the living room area and minimum space. Custom made counter to accommodate all appliances, white hard ceramic for outdoor, custom made bench with storage for outdoor pillows and umbrellas, next to the covered terrace. Rolando Diaz Photographer
Eaglis
Eaglis
Cebula DesignCebula Design
Leo McKillop Photography
Hamptons
Hamptons
Rob Stuart InteriorsRob Stuart Interiors
Photos: Donna Dotan Photography; Instagram: @donnadotanphoto
Mac-a-vista lake home
Mac-a-vista lake home
ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.
Cottage in the Woods
Cottage in the Woods
Attainable Solutions Inc.Attainable Solutions Inc.
Photo Taken By David McDougall
Cottage by-the-sea
Cottage by-the-sea
Stephen R. Holt ArchitectsStephen R. Holt Architects
The sitting room was designed to feel like you're sitting on the deck of a boat with uninterrupted views of the water
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.
Saint Johns Tower
Saint Johns Tower
Bob Chatham Custom Home DesignBob Chatham Custom Home Design
Saints Johns Tower is a unique and elegant custom designed home. Located on a peninsula on Ono Island, this home has views to die for. The tower element gives you the feeling of being encased by the water with windows allowing you to see out from every angle. This home was built by Phillip Vlahos custom home builders and designed by Bob Chatham custom home designs.
Martha's Vineyard Residence
Martha's Vineyard Residence
Liliane Hart InteriorsLiliane Hart Interiors
Antique wicker set and metal coffee table. Photographer Carter Berg
Sudbury House- Renovation and New Pavilion
Sudbury House- Renovation and New Pavilion
Leslie Saul & AssociatesLeslie Saul & Associates
New Canaan, CT Renovation
New Canaan, CT Renovation
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Jane Beiles Photography, Solar Innovations
Sunny Garden Sunroom
Sunny Garden Sunroom
Design Me By MahlahDesign Me By Mahlah
Custom beadboard window seats built by Dynamic Designs. Custom pillows by Sewing Things Up and cushions by Sew Rose. Sand dollar round rug with beautiful wicker chair and side table.
Sunroom in tower
Sunroom in tower
kevinnoblekevinnoble
Happy Place Beach House, Watercolor, FL
2017 Midwest Home Luxury Tour
2017 Midwest Home Luxury Tour
City Homes, LLCCity Homes, LLC
Interior Design
Interior Design
Hurlbutt DesignsHurlbutt Designs

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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