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Large Coastal Conservatory 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.
Parker Project
Parker Project
Stephanie Alegre InteriorsStephanie Alegre Interiors
Casual yet refined Sunroom with natural elements.
Inspiration for a large coastal conservatory in New York with a skylight and medium hardwood flooring.
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.
Custom Home Ideas
Custom Home Ideas
Randy Jeffcoat Builders, Inc.Randy Jeffcoat Builders, Inc.
Large nautical conservatory in Atlanta.
Lobster Cove
Lobster Cove
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Michael J. Lee Photography
Design ideas for a large nautical conservatory in Boston with no fireplace, slate flooring, a skylight and grey floors.
Mac-a-vista lake home
Mac-a-vista lake home
ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a large beach style conservatory in Other with ceramic flooring and blue floors.
It's In The Details- Full Home Design
It's In The Details- Full Home Design
Window Treats Inc.Window Treats Inc.
Design ideas for a large beach style conservatory in New York with travertine flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
San Clemente
San Clemente
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
AFTER: LOFT | We removed all of the etched glass that was on the windows and doors and replaced it for a cleaner look. We added this green console to bring in some color and used plants to give it a jungalow vibe | Renovations + Design by Blackband Design | Photography by Tessa Neustadt
Sudbury House- Renovation and New Pavilion
Sudbury House- Renovation and New Pavilion
Leslie Saul & AssociatesLeslie Saul & Associates
Photo of a large nautical conservatory in Boston with light hardwood flooring.
Marshside Tranquility
Marshside Tranquility
Robyn Branch DesignRobyn Branch Design
David Burghardt
Photo of a large coastal conservatory in Jacksonville with medium hardwood flooring, a skylight and brown floors.
Shingled Sunroom - Wychmere Rise - -Custom Home on Cape Cod, MA
Shingled Sunroom - Wychmere Rise - -Custom Home on Cape Cod, MA
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Shingle Style Exterior on a custom coastal home on Cape Cod by Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders. Wychmere Rise is in a village that surrounds three small harbors. Wychmere Harbor, a commercial fishing port as well as a beloved base for recreation, is at the center. A view of the harbor—and its famous skyline of Shingle Style homes, inns, and fishermans’ shacks—is coveted. Scope Of Work: Architecture, Construction / Living Space: 4,573ft² / Photography: Brian Vanden Brink
Hamptons
Hamptons
Rob Stuart InteriorsRob Stuart Interiors
Photos: Donna Dotan Photography; Instagram: @donnadotanphoto
Large coastal conservatory in New York with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling, brown floors and feature lighting.
Northern MN Lakeside Home
Northern MN Lakeside Home
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
A chest passed down from their family that migrated from Norway generations ago is on proud display in the Sunroom of this northern Minnesota lake home.
Marvin Windows: Beach Transitional
Marvin Windows: Beach Transitional
Marvin Design Gallery by Eldredge LumberMarvin Design Gallery by Eldredge Lumber
Let light in with fiberglass windows and doors from Marvin. Traditional/Transitional
Design ideas for a large nautical conservatory in Portland Maine with light hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Salten Point- Screened Porch
Salten Point- Screened Porch
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Kennerknecht Design Group Builder: JJ Delaney, Inc. Landscape Architect: Horiuchi Solien Landscape Architects Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography
St. Augustine Beach Ocean Front Residence
St. Augustine Beach Ocean Front Residence
Interiors By KaitlynInteriors By Kaitlyn
Inspiration for a large beach style conservatory in Other with travertine flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Beach Style Sunroom
Beach Style Sunroom
Design ideas for a large nautical conservatory in New York with blue floors.
October Glory Sunroom Addition in Ocean View DE
October Glory Sunroom Addition in Ocean View DE
Sea Light Design-BuildSea Light Design-Build
October Glory Sunroom Addition in Bear Trap Dunes, Ocean View DE with Sliding Glass Doors and HVAC Mini Split System
Photo of a large nautical conservatory in Other.
88 Salthouse Lane
88 Salthouse Lane
McDonald Architects, LLCMcDonald Architects, LLC
Screened-in sunroom/porch with Romanesque column details.
Large coastal conservatory in Charleston with a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Pickled White Washed Paneling in Bright Sunroom
Pickled White Washed Paneling in Bright Sunroom
Suess ElectronicsSuess Electronics
Outdoor speaker installation by Suess Electronics in Appleton, WI
Inspiration for a large beach style conservatory in Other with concrete flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.

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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