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Coastal Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Pleasant View
Pleasant View
Hutker ArchitectsHutker Architects
Nautical conservatory in Boston with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.
Lake Minnetonka Retreat
Lake Minnetonka Retreat
Eminent Interior DesignEminent Interior Design
Beach style conservatory in Minneapolis with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Saugatuck Sunroom
Saugatuck Sunroom
Tusk Home + DesignTusk Home + Design
Photo of a medium sized beach style conservatory in New York with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
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.
Hermosa Beach Beach House
Hermosa Beach Beach House
Design + Build by LazarDesign + Build by Lazar
Small reading nook in the hallway just outside the elevator provides a small space to read or catch some sun. Thoughtfully designed by Steve Lazar. DesignBuildbySouthSwell.com Photography by Joel Silva
All Photos
All Photos
Ryan Lahiff PhotographyRyan Lahiff Photography
Beach style home overlooking Newport Beach, Sydney (by Ryan Lahiff)
Beach style conservatory in Sydney with light hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Sweet Southern - Palmetto Bluff
Sweet Southern - Palmetto Bluff
Southern Grace InteriorsSouthern Grace Interiors
Medium sized beach style conservatory in Atlanta with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Katama Bay
Katama Bay
Martha's Vineyard Interior DesignMartha's Vineyard Interior Design
Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a large nautical conservatory in Boston with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and brown floors.
The Cove- Water View Delpino Custom Luxury Coastal Dutch West Indies Style Home
The Cove- Water View Delpino Custom Luxury Coastal Dutch West Indies Style Home
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Library tower equipped with a rolling ladder.
Design ideas for an expansive beach style conservatory in Charleston with light hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Beachtree
Beachtree
Wendy Martin LivingWendy Martin Living
This is an example of a medium sized coastal conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring.
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
Updated Enclosed Porch
Updated Enclosed Porch
Courtney Lowry ArchitectCourtney Lowry Architect
This once dark enclosed porch on the front of the house facing the ocean was refinished and became one of the most used rooms in the house. No architectural changes were made, just updated finishes and furniture.
Kurraba Point Sunroom
Kurraba Point Sunroom
The Styling EdgeThe Styling Edge
April Mac Photography
Design ideas for a small beach style conservatory in Sydney with light hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Damiens
Damiens
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Nautical conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling, beige floors and feature lighting.
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.
Cape Cod Cottage Chic
Cape Cod Cottage Chic
Katherine Jackson Architectural PhotographyKatherine Jackson Architectural Photography
This is the perfect light, airy coastal sunroom for any cape cod home. Cozy, comfortable, yet chic and sophisticated.
Small nautical conservatory in Boston with light hardwood flooring and white floors.
Valley Village
Valley Village
Rande Leaman Interior DesignRande Leaman Interior Design
The front room is used primarily as a sitting room/reading room by our clients. Four upholstered chairs in a teal blue velvet surround a wood and iron table. A window seat is covered in a navy blue faux linen, with pillows of varying hues of blue. This is a perfect spot for morning coffee and reading the paper!
Higgins Beach
Higgins Beach
Winkelman ArchitectureWinkelman Architecture
Jeff Roberts Imaging
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style conservatory in Portland Maine with light hardwood flooring.
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.
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.

Coastal Conservatory with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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