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Jessica Forbes Interior StylistJessica Forbes Interior Stylist
This is an example of a beach style conservatory in Cornwall.
Hickory Hill | Rustic Modern Cottage
Hickory Hill | Rustic Modern Cottage
Vision InteriorsVision Interiors
This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area and screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for a shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear-facing exercise has great views of the lake through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below.
Shady Lane
Shady Lane
The Sitting RoomThe Sitting Room
Design ideas for a beach style conservatory in Minneapolis with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
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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
The Pawley House on Pawleys Island
The Pawley House on Pawleys Island
CHD InteriorsCHD Interiors
Beach style conservatory in Charleston.
Lakefront Home
Lakefront Home
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
All season room with views of lake. Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC
Inspiration for a large coastal conservatory in DC Metro with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Pleasant View
Pleasant View
Hutker ArchitectsHutker Architects
Nautical conservatory in Boston with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.
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Private Waterfront Residence in Oxford, MD
Private Waterfront Residence in Oxford, MD
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
This is an example of a nautical conservatory in Baltimore.
Shore Road
Shore Road
SLC InteriorsSLC Interiors
Nautical conservatory in Boston with no fireplace, a standard ceiling and feature lighting.
Sandy House- Sunroom
Sandy House- Sunroom
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography
Lakeside Getaway
Lakeside Getaway
RLH StudioRLH Studio
Spacecrafting Photography
Coastal conservatory in Minneapolis.
Black Lake Residence
Black Lake Residence
Alexander Design Group, Inc.Alexander Design Group, Inc.
Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a coastal conservatory in Minneapolis with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and a chimney breast.
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.
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2018 Artisan Home Tour
2018 Artisan Home Tour
Housing First MinnesotaHousing First Minnesota
2018 Artisan Home Tour Photo: LandMark Photography Builder: Narr Construction
This is an example of a coastal conservatory in Minneapolis with light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
Transitional shingle style waterfront
Transitional shingle style waterfront
Savoir Faire HomeSavoir Faire Home
The lighter tones of this open space mixed with elegant and beach- styled touches creates an elegant, worldly and coastal feeling.
Photo of a large coastal conservatory in Boston with a skylight, grey floors, slate flooring, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
#rosenredo
#rosenredo
Redo Home and DesignRedo Home and Design
Aimee Mazzenga Photography Design: Mitzi Maynard and Clare Kennedy
Design ideas for a beach style conservatory in Nashville.
Seaside Shingle in Southport
Seaside Shingle in Southport
HOBBS INCHOBBS INC
Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA Photo by Durston Saylor
Photo of a large coastal conservatory in New York with carpet, no fireplace, a skylight and beige floors.

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.
Jacksonville Beach: Interior
Jacksonville Beach: Interior
Starr Sanford DesignStarr Sanford Design
Photo of a coastal conservatory in Jacksonville.
Lake Virginia Residence
Lake Virginia Residence
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Nautical conservatory in Minneapolis with no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
New Canaan, CT Renovation
New Canaan, CT Renovation
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Jane Beiles Photography, Solar Innovations
Design ideas for a large beach style conservatory in New York with a standard ceiling and grey floors.
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