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Luxury 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.
Quogue Residence
Quogue Residence
Wills Design AssociatesWills Design Associates
The cabana at a Hamptons home.
Inspiration for a coastal conservatory in Houston.
California Beach House Remodel
California Beach House Remodel
Builder BoyBuilder Boy
This small sunroom provides a way to catch ocean breezes while staying cool indoors. We partnered with Jennifer Allison Design on this project. Her design firm contacted us to paint the entire house - inside and out. Images are used with permission. You can contact her at (310) 488-0331 for more information.
Oceanfront Home in Mantoloking, New Jersey
Oceanfront Home in Mantoloking, New Jersey
Falcon IndustriesFalcon Industries
Motion City Media
Photo of a medium sized nautical conservatory in New York with a standard ceiling, grey floors and ceramic 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.
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
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.
"Best Conservatory / Screen Room / Sunroom" - 2015 Detroit Home Magazine Award
"Best Conservatory / Screen Room / Sunroom" - 2015 Detroit Home Magazine Award
Cottage Company of Harbor SpringsCottage Company of Harbor Springs
Design ideas for a nautical conservatory in Other with painted wood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floors.
Stilted orangery with glazed balcony and seaside view
Stilted orangery with glazed balcony and seaside view
Mozolowski & MurrayMozolowski & Murray
Stunning stilted orangery with glazed roof and patio doors opening out to views across the Firth of Forth.
This is an example of a medium sized coastal conservatory in Other with ceramic flooring, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
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.
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.
Island Retreat
Island Retreat
Bromley Caldari Architects PCBromley Caldari Architects PC
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal conservatory in New York with concrete flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Sunroom Addition
Sunroom Addition
G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.
Originally a breezeway, open to the elements, this charming sunroom addition as now created a comfortable space with an amazing view for this homeowner. The large 48 x 48 porcelain tile divided by porcelain wood look planks create soft visual interest. The cedar plank ceiling warms the space while maintaining the coastal feel. Finished with white oak shelving open to both rooms and a rattan ceiling fan this is a great space to relax, read, talk with friends.
Hilltop
Hilltop
Roberta WilsonRoberta Wilson
Mark Pinkerton - Vi360 photography
This is an example of an expansive nautical conservatory in San Francisco with dark hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling, brown floors and feature lighting.
Modern Sconset Retreat
Modern Sconset Retreat
Isle DesignsIsle Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal conservatory in Boston with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Cottage Retreat
Cottage Retreat
Hendel HomesHendel Homes
Medium sized beach style conservatory in Minneapolis with medium hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
The Heron Gate - Screened in Porch
The Heron Gate - Screened in Porch
Gordon Tobey DevelopmentsGordon Tobey Developments
Large four-season sun room; with floor to ceiling windows, bead board ceiling, heated slate floor, and an uninterrupted view to the close shores of Lake Ontario. Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
Oceanfront Home in Mantoloking, New Jersey
Oceanfront Home in Mantoloking, New Jersey
Falcon IndustriesFalcon Industries
Motion City Media
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical conservatory in New York with ceramic flooring, a standard ceiling and grey floors.

Luxury 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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