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Coastal Conservatory with a Standard Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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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.
Coastal Lake Home Remodel
Coastal Lake Home Remodel
Bartelt. The Remodeling ResourceBartelt. The Remodeling Resource
Photo Credit - David Bader
Inspiration for a nautical conservatory in Milwaukee with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
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.
The Laurel
The Laurel
Turnstone Custom HomesTurnstone Custom Homes
Design ideas for a nautical conservatory in Other with no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Southern Living Idea House - Crane Island
Southern Living Idea House - Crane Island
Riverside Homes CustomRiverside Homes Custom
Photo credit: Laurey W. Glenn/Southern Living
Photo of a nautical conservatory in Jacksonville with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and a chimney breast.
VIS: Hudsonville Contemporary Coastal
VIS: Hudsonville Contemporary Coastal
Celebrity Builders, LLCCelebrity Builders, LLC
Photos by Kaity
Nautical conservatory in Grand Rapids with a standard ceiling and brown floors.
West Chester
West Chester
Cynthia Hayes Interior DesignCynthia Hayes Interior Design
Medium sized nautical conservatory in Providence with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling, beige floors and no fireplace.
Bright and airy sunroom
Bright and airy sunroom
Penelope Daborn Ltd.Penelope Daborn Ltd.
Design ideas for a coastal conservatory in Portland Maine with a standard ceiling and grey floors.
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
Living Rooms
Living Rooms
InSite Builders & RemodelingInSite Builders & Remodeling
This is an example of a medium sized beach style conservatory in DC Metro with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
Snowman Residence
Snowman Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography
Expansive nautical conservatory in Miami with a standard ceiling, dark hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
SCHILDER CUSTOM HOME
SCHILDER CUSTOM HOME
Echelon InteriorsEchelon Interiors
Design ideas for a nautical conservatory in Other with no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Kennebunk Golf Course Cottage Renovation
Kennebunk Golf Course Cottage Renovation
Hurlbutt DesignsHurlbutt Designs
Jeff Roberts
Photo of a beach style conservatory in Portland Maine with a standard ceiling.
Five Points Renovation
Five Points Renovation
Athens Building CompanyAthens Building Company
Design ideas for a beach style conservatory in Atlanta with a standard ceiling.
Woodbury Modern Farmhouse
Woodbury Modern Farmhouse
St. Croix Custom Homes and RenovationSt. Croix Custom Homes and Renovation
Photo of a coastal conservatory in Minneapolis with carpet, a wood burning stove, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling, grey floors and feature lighting.
Colonial on the Bluff
Colonial on the Bluff
Murphy & Co. DesignMurphy & Co. Design
Inspiration for a beach style conservatory in Minneapolis with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Surf Gallery
Surf Gallery
Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.
Michael Blevins
Nautical conservatory in Wilmington with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Custom Remodeling Projects
Custom Remodeling Projects
M&R Home Improvement LLC.M&R Home Improvement LLC.
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style conservatory in Cleveland with carpet, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Heritage Manor
Heritage Manor
Thomas & LordThomas & Lord
Coastal conservatory in Portland Maine with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Renovation at the Chop
Renovation at the Chop
Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical conservatory in Boston with dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and brown floors.

Coastal Conservatory with a Standard Ceiling 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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