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Coastal Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Christy Collection InternationalChristy Collection International
Coastal conservatory in Charleston.
Coastal Living
Coastal Living
Amanda Friend InteriorsAmanda Friend Interiors
Nautical conservatory in Philadelphia.
38 Oak
38 Oak
Scott Edmonston Architecture StudioScott Edmonston Architecture Studio
Inspiration for a coastal conservatory in Other.
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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.
East Coast Cottage ~ New Build
East Coast Cottage ~ New Build
Little Red Door Inc.Little Red Door Inc.
This wonderful client found us through house and was having a stressful time building a cottage on the other side of the country. We worked with her to revise her plans and give her cottage a better flow and more privacy for the bedrooms. We created the basics for the kitchen layout (which she fine tuned with the local cabinet supplier) and we think it has turned out stunning
Cottage
Cottage
Irvine Robinson InteriorsIrvine Robinson Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style conservatory in Toronto with medium hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Bright Mudroom / Entry Addition
Bright Mudroom / Entry Addition
8TFive Studio8TFive Studio
Client wanted an addition that preserves existing vaulted living room windows while provided direct lines of sight from adjacent kitchen function. Sunlight and views to the surrounding nature from specific locations within the existing dwelling were important in the sizing and placement of windows. The limited space was designed to accommodate the function of a mudroom with the feasibility of interior and exterior sunroom relaxation. Photography by Design Imaging Studios
Kahrs Hardwood Flooring
Kahrs Hardwood Flooring
Green Building SupplyGreen Building Supply
Color: Bayside Oak Fundy
Design ideas for a small coastal conservatory in Chicago with medium hardwood flooring.
Summer Cottage On The Bay
Summer Cottage On The Bay
Mullman Seidman ArchitectsMullman Seidman Architects
Summer cottage by Mullman Seidman Architects. © Mullman Seidman Architects
Photo of a small nautical conservatory in New York with painted wood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and blue floors.
red white and blue sunroom
red white and blue sunroom
Lindsey HeneLindsey Hene
Christina Wedge
Medium sized coastal conservatory in Atlanta with ceramic flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Retreat from the City
Retreat from the City
Translations Design Studio, LLCTranslations Design Studio, LLC
Inspiration for a beach style conservatory in Charleston.
Easy Breezy
Easy Breezy
SV DesignSV Design
The layout of this colonial-style house lacked the open, coastal feel the homeowners wanted for their summer retreat. Siemasko + Verbridge worked with the homeowners to understand their goals and priorities: gourmet kitchen; open first floor with casual, connected lounging and entertaining spaces; an out-of-the-way area for laundry and a powder room; a home office; and overall, give the home a lighter and more “airy” feel. SV’s design team reprogrammed the first floor to successfully achieve these goals. SV relocated the kitchen to what had been an underutilized family room and moved the dining room to the location of the existing kitchen. This shift allowed for better alignment with the existing living spaces and improved flow through the rooms. The existing powder room and laundry closet, which opened directly into the dining room, were moved and are now tucked in a lower traffic area that connects the garage entrance to the kitchen. A new entry closet and home office were incorporated into the front of the house to define a well-proportioned entry space with a view of the new kitchen. By making use of the existing cathedral ceilings, adding windows in key locations, removing very few walls, and introducing a lighter color palette with contemporary materials, this summer cottage now exudes the light and airiness this home was meant to have. © Dan Cutrona Photography
Flowery Branch Sunroom Addition
Flowery Branch Sunroom Addition
Tracy Tesmer Design/RemodelingTracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical conservatory in Atlanta with a standard ceiling.
Fripp Island
Fripp Island
Live Oak BuildersLive Oak Builders
Captured Moments Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal conservatory in Charleston with ceramic flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Eagle Shores
Eagle Shores
M. Parker DesignM. Parker Design
Design ideas for a coastal conservatory in Dallas.
Hedgefield
Hedgefield
Leandra Fremont-Smith InteriorsLeandra Fremont-Smith Interiors
Photo of a nautical conservatory in Portland Maine with no fireplace.
Eastern Shore Traditional Made Modern
Eastern Shore Traditional Made Modern
Jamie Merida InteriorsJamie Merida Interiors
This is an example of a coastal conservatory in DC Metro.
Traverse City, Sunroom Serenity
Traverse City, Sunroom Serenity
Colleen Gahry-Robb for Ethan Allen Auburn Hills,MIColleen Gahry-Robb for Ethan Allen Auburn Hills,MI
Colleen Gahry-Robb, Interior Designer / Ethan Allen, Auburn Hills, MI
Photo of a small coastal conservatory in Detroit with a standard ceiling, grey floors, slate flooring and no fireplace.
SHOREFRONT CAMP
SHOREFRONT CAMP
MarvinMarvin
The complete renovation and addition to an original 1962 Maine modern shorefront camp paid special attention to the authenticity of the home blending seamlessly with the vision of original architect. The family has deep sentimental ties to the home. Therefore, every inch of the house was reconditioned, and Marvin® direct glaze, casement, and awning windows were used as a perfect match to the original field built glazing, maintaining the character and extending the use of the camp for four season use. William Hanley and Heli Mesiniemi, of WMH Architects, were recognized as the winners of “Best in Show” Marvin Architects Challenge 2017 for their skillful execution of design. They created a form that was open, airy and inviting with a tour de force of glazing.

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.
Delaware Shores Oceanfront
Delaware Shores Oceanfront
Becker Morgan Group, Inc.Becker Morgan Group, Inc.
Design ideas for a small coastal conservatory in Baltimore with dark hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling, no fireplace and brown floors.
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