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In the past, the word ‘conservatory’ has not always conjured the most desirable images to mind. Many of us are instantly transported by it to ill-advised and out-of-character additions to otherwise beautiful houses, or to the depths of morbid suburbia, where we dread being subjected to lukewarm gin and tonics and stale conversation. In all, the imagined conservatory is not a place whose reputation necessarily brims with generosity or good cheer.

So: conservatories have a bad reputation after years of misuse, but we’re here to bring them back into the spotlight. A conservatory or greenhouse offers a way to feel like you’re experiencing the outdoors – even when the weather isn’t up to scratch – and for making the most of any sunshine on a chill winter’s day. They can be highly atmospheric, too: just imagine sitting under the glass, warm and sheltered, perhaps with a glass of wine or even a single malt, while it rains heavily outside. It’s a deeply calming experience.

Here, our deputy editor David Nicholls discusses the art of designing and decorating a conservatory with designer Guy Goodfellow.

Why you should fall back in love with the conservatory

One of the most beautiful spaces I have ever been in is an extraordinary Victorian conservatory belonging to a client in Warwickshire,’ Guy explains. ‘It was a winter garden, which we filled with tall trees and enormous, colourful parasols.’ Guy is an architectural and interior designer well versed in the language and nuance of English classicism. No stranger to projects in the country, he is the perfect sounding board for advice on making a conservatory as lovely as it ought to be. One of his all-time favourites has a starring role in the 1990 rom-com film Green Card, in which Andie MacDowell’s character’s rooftop apartment has a lush, palm-filled conservatory complete with a fountain and bamboo furniture.

'And I designed an orangery in Sussex a few years ago,’ Guy continues. ‘It has a huge French chimneypiece with a dining table that extends to seat large numbers.’ Guy loves putting fireplaces in these structures: ‘It gives focus to a room.’ (And in case you are wondering, the main differences between a conservatory and orangery are the glass-to-frame ratio and the shape of the roof.)

‘For me, the joy of decorating a house is in creating different areas, each of which has its own atmosphere,’ Guy says. A conservatory should not be thought of as just another sitting room. ‘I think they make wonderful places to dine,’ he adds. ‘You don’t have to have rattan or whatever is perceived as conservatory furniture, but it shouldn’t be filled with duplicates from another room. ’

Traditionally, these spaces were inhabited during the day rather than in the evening. All the glass can become ominously black at night, and there is increasing concern about light pollution caused by electric light beaming into the stratosphere. However, in the daytime, plenty of glass means plenty of sunlight, which was, of course, the original purpose of these rooms. If you wish to reduce the amount of light coming into a fully glazed conservatory, Guy advises caution. ‘Curtains would kill it, but you can use the lightest possible blinds. We use ‘Sang Sacre Tristan’ linen by the Irish fabric house Alton-Brooke all the time – it has the most beautiful warp and weft.’

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Create a snug and stylish conservatory

Carpetright

A conservatory is a great way to add value and extra space to your home. However, being built primarily of glass or perspex, they've gained something of a reputation for being hot and humid during the summer, and draughty and cold in the winter. Now, thanks to modern insulation, your conservatory, sunroom or solarium can be enjoyed all year round. For something even cosier, opt for a brick-built orangery and with the right décor, your glazed space can be transformed into a chic, stylish space...

Cast shadows with Venetian blinds

Shutterly Fabulous

Create warm linear shadows in your conservatory by installing window treatments such as Venetian blinds or shutters. It's an easy and attractive way of controlling light and temperature in the room. We love how these shutters echo the tone and material of the wood frames and lead to seamless style and colour throughout. 

Continue materials throughout

Pilkington

For a seamless continuation from the main house into the sunroom use the same floor tiles for both areas. This works especially well if the conservatory doors are bi-fold style. A large soft rug defines the inside as a homely area whereas the external space will feel outdoorsy yet sheltered. 

Relax in tropicana

Carpetright

Create an indoor tropical paradise in your conservatory with a wicker hanging chair. Fill the wow-factor feature with puffy palm-print pillows and use the advantage of warm indoor temperatures to grow heat-loving potted plants such as jungle palms and desert cacti. 

Style an outdoor office

Mark Lewis Interior Design

Garden rooms and outdoor home offices are super popular in these times but instead of building a brand new detached space, why not convert a conservatory into a home office instead?  The benefits of working in a light-filled room and inspirational garden views remain, but it's a much shorter trip to put the kettle on! We love the relaxed charm of this narrow, lean-to conservatory with a vintage display of wall mirrors to increase the sense of space.  

Paint shutters pretty shades

Benjamin Moore

Break the boundaries between porch and conservatory living with an enclosed terrace complete with pretty painted shutters. In warmer climates, this is the perfect combination. Slated walls let cool air flow through while attractive shutters add privacy, shelter and shade to keep stylish furniture and fabrics protected. 

Practice pool house chic

Unique Homestays

If you are lucky enough to own an outdoor swimming pool turn your sunroom into a pop-up pool house with whitewashed wood walls and natural oak board-walk style flooring. At The Art House, rattan patio chairs in bright colours complete the vintage seaside style. 

Dig down

Benjamin Moore

Build a cave-like hideaway by carving a conservatory out of stone walls. Rustic steps, painted clad walls and wicker furniture gives this small conservatory a rustic and cosy atmosphere. It's the perfect country cool spot to retreat to after an afternoon out in the sun. 

Modernise an orangery

Eden Windows

The difference between a conservatory and an orangery is that the latter, instead of glazed has brick walls like an extension but larger windows and a glass roof. This contemporary style with light-streaming lantern roof has been transformed into a white-hot sunroom with minimal accessories and shimmering pearlescent stone floor.

Warm with carpet

Carpetright

Having a lovely deep pile carpet in any room is soft and warm underfoot, so why not the conservatory too? It's a clever way to increase the sense of internal space and adds a touch of luxury to the look. However, a high-traffic area next to the garden can get dirty quickly, so carpet tiles or a large mat or runner by the door might be a more practical option in busy households.  

Call in colonial heroes

Vale Garden Houses

Evoke island vibes of old with pale stone flooring, pretty floral upholstery and bamboo roller blinds. Arrange furniture socially under a chic chandelier to create an elegant sitting area for afternoon refreshments that continue as the sun goes down. 

Opt for open-plan living

Vale Garden Houses

If you have room and the budget a conservatory spanning the entire width of a property can allow for an entire new open-plan space. Here, an elegant pitched roof conservatory has separate dining, social seating and entertainment area in the one long room. 

Cast off with boat sails

Unique Homestays

Large pieces of draped white canvas fabric make a refreshing alternative to usual conservatory window dressings. Teamed with hanging vintage storm lanterns the harbour-style additions give this contemporary all-glass conservatory at Rhapsody a distinctly nautical vibe. 

Extend the kitchen

Unique Homestays

Create space for large gatherings with a glazed space dedicated to dining. Whether the light-filled space is used to extend a kitchen diner, like at Zamani, or is a glass-walled dining room in its own right, sliding doors will offer an alfresco feeling that will last well into twilight. 

Layer colour and pattern

Caz Myers Design

A traditional conservatory gets warmed up and given an informal lounge-vibe with the positioning of two colourful linen sofas opposite each other. A rich, patterned rug will insulate a tiled floor and unites the space beautifully. This mix-and-match approach will create an eclectic look that means you can reuse existing furniture and change up accessories according to season.  

Go for glazing

Vale Garden Houses

Draw light in through every aspect of your space – even the roof. A peaked glass roof references regal Victorian design, while slimline black windows add a modern twist to a classic design. Pair with oversized winged chairs for a bright and sophisticated scheme.

Upholster the dining chairs

Neptune

Get inspired by the shades of your garden and reupholster dining chairs with pretty botanical fabrics in refreshing tones. Plenty of pattern and texture will create the ideal setting for entertaining, whatever the season. Create a cohesive scheme by upcycling and painting the legs of your dining table in complementary tones for a real room transformation.

Call on classic French design

2L Architecture and Design

The black frames are the star of the show in this beautiful conservatory by 2L Design, so the décor is kept neutral in shades of taupe, grey and ivory. Cold surfaces, like the tiled floor, are warmed up with fluffy rugs, throws and pillows to make sure this space is usable all year around. 

Set the mood with lighting

Lights4fun

An easy way to create ambiance in your conservatory is by adding the right lighting. It's not quite inside, but not quite out, so storm lanterns placed on the floor will look the part and draw the eye out towards the garden. For a cosy feel come evening, add LED festoon-style fairy lights and layer up the furniture with throws and cushions.

Insulate the roof

Conservatory Roof Insulation

When it comes to making your conservatory cosy all year round, it pays to think about having installation installed. Depending on the look you would like to achieve you can choose from uPVC or a plaster finish. uPVC gives a wood cladding appearance while plaster will have a seamless look for a more subtle finish. It will mean you can use your space all year round, perfect for those chilly winters.

Connect the kitchen

Duette Blinds

Extending your kitchen with a conservatory is a fabulous way of creating a large yet affordable kitchen-diner – and you may also have room for an extra sofa too. A Victorian peaked roof will maximise space and flood the whole area with light. Invest in fitted blinds to make the zone feel less stark and shade you from direct sunlight during mealtimes.

Evoke English elegance

Westbury Garden Rooms

This beautiful timber orangery has been dressed to resemble a classic English sitting room with effortless modern country style. A ticking-striped linen sofa is laden with linen cushions in zesty lime and indigo to pick up on the china lamp base, which will also provide warm spot lighting for cosy evenings in.

Create a library

Carpetright

Conservatories make great reading rooms thanks to the abundance of natural light. Transform your glazed space into a cosy nook with floor-to-ceiling bookcases, comfortable seating and warming dark wood. Add a ladder to reach the highest shelves if you want to get the ultimate library vibe. Bibliophile? These homes are inspired some of the world's best-loved books.

Pack a punch with purple

Westbury Garden Rooms

An elegant open-plan living room and dining room are united with the use of different shades of purple. A woollen tartan rug is guaranteed to keep the chills at bay, too. With such a showstopping accent colour the rest of the furniture is kept pretty neutral, with glossy accessories adding a final glam touch.

Make your mark

Carpetright

A contemporary conservatory is the perfect blank canvas for a colour transformation. A blue sofa and rainbow-coloured rug are super uplifting and look the part against a striking wall mural. What's great about this conservatory is that you can create a brand new scheme when you wish with just a few coats of white paint and a furniture refresh.

Find your hygge

Ludlow Stoves

A log-burning stove will turn your conservatory into a snug and stylish space all year round, especially if you opt for a contemporary stand-alone style. Channel Nordic chic by filling the rest of the room with Scandi-style furniture in soft, muted colours.

Bed-in with a secret bar

Dyer Grimes Architects

If anything is likely to tempt you into the conservatory mid-winter, it's surely the promise of something to warm the cockles. This beautiful bespoke wooden bar is a clever way to make the most of an underused space in the house and the choice of a dark wood adds warmth to the scheme, perfectly complementing the unusual mid-century sofa.

Install Crittall-style windows

Sofa. com

A red-hot trend at the moment, metal Crittall-style windows are the perfect way to bring the classic conservatory bang up to date. Team with exposed brick walls for a stylish, industrial vibe. 

Catch cabin fever

Sofa.com

Create your own alpine getaway with a wood cabin-style conservatory. This look is simple to achieve and great for those keeping to a budget as all that is needed is pared-back furniture and neutral decorating. Mount simple pale wood panelling to the walls and add Scandi or mid-century-inspired furniture.

Style it tropical

Brighten up a contemporary concrete-and-brick conservatory with a colourful dining table and chair set. Pair modern Eames-style chairs in a range of tropical shades with plenty of oversized, structural plants for a modern take on an orangery.

More is more

Sotheby's International Realty

An empty room always feels colder than a full one, so apply this wisdom to your conservatory and you'll instantly make the space feel cosier and more welcoming. Rich ruby accessories and beautiful antique furniture lend an exotic look to this stunning New York penthouse; a room you'll want to dine in all year round.

Draw the curtains

NGI Designs

Curtains aren't the usual choice for conservatories but they're a sure-fire way to add texture and keep your space cosy in the winter months. Furnish your room with plenty of indoor furniture to enhance the homely feel.

Warm with wood

NGI Designs

Comforting natural wood in deep tones will bring perennial warmth to your conservatory. Here, a feature fireplace and black tiling create a striking contrast against the natural grain.

Opt for urban chic

Westbury Garden Rooms

If contemporary design floats your boat, there are plenty of modern decorating ideas for your conservatory. In this scheme, architectural steel frames and frosted glass sections create privacy, whilst allowing light to flood the dining area.

Go for greenery

Neptune

What better way to decorate a beautiful rustic space that's full of character than with greenery? Eclectic garden furniture, plenty of potted plants and fresh flowers from the garden work beautifully with rattan furniture. Plenty of cushions and seat pads should keep everyone warm enough outside of summer, too.

Transform with colour

Neptune

Fancy injecting a splash of colour into your conservatory? For something a little more refreshing try pale mint. While it's a subtle shade, it's enough to cover woodwork and create a calming and elegant space throughout the year. 

Make it vintage

Westbury Garden Rooms

Who wouldn't want to relax around this lovely log-burner for an evening? This large conservatory feels homely thanks to the vintage leather sofas and bright pops of canary yellow in these matching armchairs. The true star of the room is the oversized string light, that fills the cavernous space without feeling too heavy. 

Control the heat

ACR Stoves

A feature stove can make a stylish, warming addition come the winter. But if you want the same ambience during milder seasons then opt for an electric version that allows you to cut off the heat. For contemporary conservatories, you could even choose something daring like a double-sided stove.

Fill with floral pattern

A vibrant assortment of floral wallpaper will turn a traditional conservatory into an elegant summer house, perfect for a relaxed afternoon tea. It's fine to stick to one print, but if you're feeling brave fill the room with different patterns in similar colour palettes for a fun eclectic scheme.

Make it seamless

Blinds2go

Bi-fold or concertina doors are a clever modern conservatory update as they open fully, creating a continuous flow into the garden; perfect for alfresco-style dining during the summer months, with the integrated blinds offering shade in glaring sunshine and insulation during cold snaps.  

Go for glam

Westbury Garden Rooms

Could this be the ultimate design? The mix-and-match velvet chairs and gorgeous wall lights give this room serious style points but there are some very practical touches, too. The modern wrought iron chandeliers ensure the room will be cosy and striking after dark, while neutral semi-sheer blinds will keep the chill out after the sun sets.

Choose stripes

English Blind Company

Add a twist to your conservatory décor with clever striped blinds. Not only do the horizontal lines elongate the space, but the opaque fabric keeps the light flowing, too. Balance the busy windows with pale modular furniture for a stylish and welcoming room.

Add a corner sofa

Darlings of Chelsea

Measure up your conservatory and if you can, fit in a comfortable corner sofa. This is an especially good idea for large families with teenagers; a peaceful haven to escape to may be a blessing. Choose a muted shade to blend into a neutral scheme or add velvet for a hint of luxury.

Heat the floor

Original Style

A large space can often feel cold especially when the floor is tiled but ceramic and porcelain flooring are perfect conductors for underfloor heating, which will make your conservatory cosy throughout the year. There's also the added benefit of having radiator-free walls for artwork and beautiful border tiling.

Let materials shine

Woodford Architecture

The warm tan timber of this conservatory can take some bold décor but keep it to one strong accent to stop things looking too busy. A pair of matching iris blue sofas instantly create a warm and welcoming living space that should work for 12 months of the year. A second natural wood in the coffee table and lamp bases tones the whole look down. 

Channel natural textures

Garden Trading

For a pared-back scheme that celebrates the best of the natural world, opt for organic materials and textures. The perfect blend of style and substance, the warm tones of this bamboo sofa are off-set beautifully by the rustic white walls and flooring. Light, sturdy and waterproof, it's an ideal multi-tasking piece that can easily be moved outside in the warmer months.

Go for greenhouse vibes

Carpetright

With only glass between you and the garden, why wouldn't you want to fill your conservatory with lush greenery to bring the outside in? Create a living wall by installing modular shelving and place trailing plants on each tier. Then dot tall potted house plants in various corners to frame the whole space with nature.  

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08 February 2021

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Winter garden: photo-ideas for decorating a greenhouse

With the advent of cold weather, we are increasingly thinking about organizing a winter garden next to a country house or even right in an apartment, on a balcony or loggia. Indeed, it is so tempting to feel surrounded by tropical flowers, protected from the hardships of the outside world by the crystal walls of the greenhouse. In this article we will talk about the multifunctional use of winter gardens - believe me, it is not limited to the garden itself.

VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.

Greenhouses and conservatories have a long history. Even in ancient Rome, buildings were built from mica that let in light, but protected from climatic influences. In the Renaissance, with the development of science and medicine, greenhouses appeared at monasteries and universities for growing medicinal herbs and studying the properties of plants.

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The great geographical discoveries introduced the Old World to beautiful exotic plants, insects and birds and aroused a passion for collecting and studying them. The delicate southern flora required protection from the more severe northern climate, and greenhouses began to be erected on wealthy aristocratic estates.

Darcy Bonner & Associates

Town and Country Conservatories

In different areas and at different periods, winter gardens were called differently: greenhouse or orange house (after the names of plants), conservatory (from the Italian word "conservato", which means "to preserve" or "to protect", and from the Latin "ory" meaning "place for").

Greenhouse boom
With the development of metal processing and glass production technologies, winter gardens have become more accessible. And the extraordinary popularity of the Crystal Palace, built in 1851 in London for the World Exhibition, caused a real boom in the construction of greenhouses. Entrepreneurial developers began to supply middle-class houses with small winter gardens. Conservatories were no longer the prerogative of the wealthy class.

Vale Garden Houses

Elena Veselova

In Russia, greenhouses appeared in the 17th century and spread under Peter I, when they began to be built in many gardens, palaces and estates. The idea of ​​using conservatories not only for growing plants but also as leisure spaces is usually attributed to the British. But even in Russia, they have become a place of social meetings and entertainment almost from the moment of their appearance.

At a later time, the habit of rest and behind-the-scenes communication in contact with nature in Russia was transformed into tea drinking on verandas, which became an indispensable attribute of the dacha lifestyle.

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Stephen W. Hackney Landscape Architecture

Greenhouses are back in fashion
The old conservatories, being part of the Georgian and Victorian mansions, the product of the hothouse boom, are being restored and put to practical use. Although their use now does not fully correspond to the original purpose, but gravitates towards the image that appeared later - places of meetings and recreation. Appreciating the charm of such a semi-open space within the house, many attach conservatories to modern residences. And the fashion for everything English has spread this trend around the world.

For us, it coincided with the appeal to manor traditions. Therefore, more and more often winter gardens appear in modern suburban construction in Russia. And although they are strongly associated with respectability and high cost, in fact, quite a variable approach is possible.

Adeeni Design Group

Strictly speaking, a winter garden in its modern, often unrelated to a real garden, image is very close to a veranda or bay window, but insulated and with a maximum glass area, including a transparent roof. Fortunately, modern technologies make it possible to make warm glazing almost continuous. So - equip the veranda or bay window in the apartment with panoramic windows and boldly call it in English: "conservatory". And the piano, as you might guess, is absolutely useless here!

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Let nature and sun into your home
It's hard not to notice the charm of a winter garden. Even if you do not take the original purpose of the greenhouse - to contain lush thickets of tropical plants in the house - it still helps to integrate nature into the house. Transparent glass walls become an almost imperceptible barrier between the landscape and the interior. Visual permeability allows, being inside, in the warm comfort of the house, to feel in the natural environment, almost directly in contact with the garden, which is behind thin glass.

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In addition, transparency, accessibility to sunlight helps to gather maximum light in this room, which is especially valuable for the northern climate, not spoiled by the sun. Such a room in the house can rightfully bear the name of a solarium in its pre-industrial meaning. Warmed by the sun and penetrated by its rays, it is especially conducive to relaxation.

Idea: The image of unity with nature can be expanded by making part of the glazing sliding. Then, during the warm months, it will be possible to literally combine the conservatory with the garden, letting in fresh summer air and opening direct access to the street.

Ksenia Bobrikova. Xenia Design Studio

Although good lighting combined with protection still create all the conditions for the cultivation of green thickets in the greenhouse, for which it was intended, modern conservatories often keep the garden only in name. But if your passions and rhythm of life allow you to revive the tradition of greenhouse growing, lush masses of greenery will create a real oasis of nature in your home.

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In addition, a winter garden is a great way to expand the space of a house without making it visually massive. The greenhouse adjoining the house diversifies its architecture, enriches plasticity, but at the same time, due to its openwork and transparency, does not weigh it down. Such an architectural addition is easier to coordinate with the existing building than solid extensions and outbuildings.

Diverso

Follow the style
Looking at the English Georgian and Victorian conservatories, at the greenhouses of old Russian estates, one wants to turn to the romantic ornateness of old styles. A bizarre openwork pattern looks especially expressive in combination with large glazing planes. But such ornamentation will not be appropriate for every country house. Match the style and shape of the greenhouse and the glazing pattern with the style of the surrounding space. If you are the owner of a modern cottage, perhaps a simple and concise winter garden design is more suitable for you. Moreover, making warm glazing in a modern style is easier and less expensive.

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VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.

Find a worthy role for the conservatory
An extra room in the house, and with so many advantages, should be used with dignity. When choosing the functional purpose of a greenhouse, refer to its traditional roles. Make it highly specialized - or combine several functions. And if you are just thinking about adding a greenhouse to the house (I hope that this article will finally convince you that it's worth it!), Then you have the opportunity to carefully consider its shape and location, based on the role that you play for it. take away.

Traditional conservatory
The garden in the house is what greenhouses were created for and what they are perfect for. This is a great opportunity to grow delicate heat-loving exotic plants that will become an exquisite decoration of your home. It is not for nothing that greenhouses most often border on living rooms - a blooming oasis will come in handy here.

Dennis Mayer - Photographer

In addition, it will become a winter source of vitamin greens, fully justifying its name. And it will fit perfectly, at least in a small volume, into all other functional roles that can be assigned to this room.

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Living room
The role of the second living room - a place for backstage meetings and entertainment - is also traditional for a greenhouse. And they are perfect for a cozy space of relaxation and communication. A few armchairs and sofas, a carpet on the floor - it just feels like cozying up in a sun-warmed atmosphere. And in the role of wallpaper will act as peaceful views of the garden. A fireplace completes the relaxing look. Especially in winter, when the warmth and comfort of the interior will contrast with the surrounding snowy landscape. Panoramic glazing further emphasizes this contrast.

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Dining room
Glazed, visually open space of the greenhouse, pierced by morning or sunset rays, as in the photo - what could be better for a family meal! Solid glazing will create the illusion of dining outdoors, but retain the comfort of an enclosed space. The proximity to the living room will make the placement of the dining area here especially logical.

Sims Hilditch

Kitchen
The kitchen may not be the most formal part of the house, but it makes sense to place it in the greenhouse. An abundance of light and a beautiful view will turn cooking into a real pleasure. And the combination of the kitchen with the vitamin winter garden will provide fresh herbs for the table. A small place for breakfast will fit into the space of the greenhouse just perfect. The proximity of the living room and dining room will also be convenient. But you need to be prepared that the kitchen tables will partially cover the lower part of the glazing, although an island kitchen layout would be more appropriate here.

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Guest bedroom , then it will turn into a crystal palace and create a romantic space for visiting guests.

Nick Bonadies, The Professional Remodeler

Room
This is another traditional role of greenhouses - don't forget that they also appeared to study new, rare plant species, and therefore often adjoined the office of the owner of the estate or became his branch. An office or workshop in the well-lit space of the conservatory overlooking the garden will set you up for productive work and allow you to relax your eyes from time to time.

Geoff Chick & Associates

Children's playroom
Conservatory, solarium - a great place to arrange a playroom. A large amount of light encourages creativity, and the sun's rays will heal the atmosphere and allow you to recharge your batteries. To regulate solar flows, use roller blinds: they will protect the room from overheating during the hottest hours. However, they will be useful for other purposes of the greenhouse. Although ball games are best left for the street.

Gym and swimming pool
Sports and activities are a great solution for a conservatory, especially if you are building it from scratch. The close proximity of nature stimulates activity and encourages a healthy lifestyle. It is much more pleasant to pedal the exercise bike, looking into the green distance than at the wall or at the TV. The winter contrast with the surrounding landscape will also come in handy here. Besides, where else to arrange a pool, if not in the tropical oasis of your home, even if only its name reminds of this! By the way, the pond, as in the photo, is also suitable.

Sue Hayward Garden Design Ltd

Idea: To enjoy a space filled with sun, it is absolutely not necessary to organize complex works and attach a real winter garden to the house. Restore and decorate an old greenhouse - it will become a wonderful summer house, gazebo, study, workshop or children's shelter for the warm season. So you still have to argue who will get such a tasty "place in the sun."

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Things to remember when equipping a greenhouse

  • Heating and ventilation
    • at the moment it does not present any particular difficulties. Therefore, if you are going to use the greenhouse not only in summer, and even more so to arrange a real winter garden there, take care of the heating and air conditioning system. Conventional radiators will likely not be the best choice for a fully glazed space - air heating, underfloor heating systems, or underfloor radiators are more suitable. For growing plants, special attention should be paid to air humidity.

Saroki Architecture

  • Water and sewerage
    • Plumbing and drainage must be provided for both when building a real winter garden, and for organizing a kitchen or a gym in the greenhouse.
  • Sun protection
    • Despite the fact that the abundance of sun is one of the main advantages of a winter garden, it is worth considering the possibility of regulating its flow. To protect yourself from scorching rays, equip continuous glazing with roller blinds.
  • Lighting
    • Provide artificial lighting - it will be useful both for growing plants and for other roles entrusted to the conservatory. Artificial light will be especially important during the dark winter months. Choose luminaires depending on the style, configuration and purpose of the room.

Aulik Design Build

The winter garden in the house will show the spirit of tradition and modern eco-trends, organize a space for relaxation and communication. And if you refer to its original purpose, then lush green thickets will effectively complement the other functions of this corner of the house, the open sun and the surrounding natural landscape.

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Placing absolutely all plants near windows is not desirable. This leads to the fact that it will become quite difficult to admire the beauty of nature. Since, flowering plants that reach for the sun will turn away from the "contemplator".

A more correct spatial solution is a multi-tiered placement of greenery along the walls. And it is preferable to install furniture near the window, and admire the beauty of plants. Placement of absolutely all plants on the lower or middle level. As a result, the upper level of the space remains without plant flora. You should worry about the presence of climbing plants, it is recommended to hang them from the ceiling in a flower pot or run them up the grid.

Climbing plants should be placed on the ceiling

A great idea would be a multi-tiered arrangement of flowerpots with plants

It is not recommended to place plants near a window

Under natural conditions, various green spaces necessarily grow in groups, for this reason, it is necessary to combine various structures and textures in landscaping. For example, a broad-leaved monstera with narrow yucca leaves, caps of blooming hydrangeas with small “eyes” of primrose. Lack of water with an abundance of tropical crops. To maintain an optimal level of humidity, a source of natural water evaporation should be placed. For example, it can be a fountain, a waterfall, a pond, an aquarium, including a pool. It is possible to create an imitation of a water pool by using reflective materials for the floor and walls. Lack of relationship between the constituent elements of landscape design. All constituent elements should look harmonious due to the perfect combination of textures.

To maintain an optimal level of humidity, place a source of natural water evaporation

In the winter garden it is desirable to grow all the plants in group

Content

  • 1 projects of a paradise in its own house
  • Winter Garden: Design Pat Eagles
    • .1 MAKE OF WITH GARS - Tips
  • 3 Styles of winter gardens and tips for design
    • 3.1 English
    • 3.2 French
    • 3.3 Mediterranean
    • 3.4 Mediterranean Provence
  • 4 Video: DIY Winter Garden Design
  • 5 50 Winter Garden Design photos:
    • 5.1 See also

Projects of a paradise in your own home

For any person, no doubt, it is considered an important task to create comfort and coziness in their own home. Especially in the cool season, there is a desire to equip the spring environment with the help of various plants. A home greenhouse can become your personal paradise, a haven of harmony and beauty. In a private house, it can be created with the help of a glass structure attached to the kitchen or dining room.

A winter garden in a private house can miraculously transform a living space. This is a great place for family tea parties. A quiet pastime among nature has every chance of becoming a glorious tradition.

When planning the decoration of the territory, do not forget that it must be divided into 3 rational zones.

  1. Space for transplanting and caring for flowers.
  2. Place for rest.
  3. Enough spacious corridor.

This is not only an addition to the living space, it is also a significant characteristic sign of a comfortable existence.

Home greenhouse can become your personal paradise

In a private house, an extension with a winter garden can be made of glass

A winter garden in a private house can miraculously transform a living space

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Winter garden: design features

The best option would be the construction of a new building, combined with the house.

The best solution for such a building would be a frame with glass built into it. In addition, glass may be replaced by the most innovative and lightweight materials, such as polycarbonate.

An important advantage of such used material is its cheap cost. If the choice is made on glass as a material, then its properties should be taken into account, and strong glass should be preferred, with the expectation that it can withstand precipitation.

Winter garden planning should be carried out in advance

Choose only quality materials for your winter garden

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Designing a winter garden - tips

It is inspired by many different ideas. And, before its implementation, the plant flora should be correctly formed. In particular, it is necessary to create comfortable conditions for the vegetation of such exotic crops as citrus fruits, orchids, begonias, cacti, palm trees and others. Place shade-loving plants in the center, and place light-loving plants closer to the windows. A high-rise greenhouse will significantly expand the possibilities of decoration.

It has been proven in practice that the gifts of flora grow beautifully where they are constantly taken care of. An attractive site, created with one's own hands, will undoubtedly give a great moral return for the means and forces applied to it.

before the implementation of the winter garden, it is necessary to correctly form the plant flora

Shade-loving plants should be placed in the middle of the room

Place light-loving plants near windows

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Winter garden styles and design tips

A modern plot can be decorated in any style you like, thanks to the wide range presented in flower shops. For a comparative analysis, we present brief characteristics of the most common options for decorating the territory.

Table. Comparative characteristics of various styles

Style

Main color

Species of trees and plants

Feature accessories

English

Green

Climbing roses, living green hedge.

Single large stones and boulders.

1–2 sculptures of the classical type.

French

Dazzling white, azure, and light pink with gold

Fruit crops, ornamental apple tree, thuja, barberry, thunberg, clematis, honeysuckle honeysuckle

sage, wormwood, bearded irises in large groups, lilies, foxglove, stock-rose, ferns of different varieties, both in groups and in single plantings, climbing roses, hydrangeas, lavender (in our conditions, mullein or veronica is better), various types of geraniums .

Fountains. As a rule, such a plot is decorated with a decorative mini-garden on a raised "bed"

Flower beds with herbs.

Mediterranean

All shades of pink, yellow and blue.

Juniper, barberry

ficus, pistachio; thuja (smaragd, danica), citrus, oleander, olive, laurel, periwinkle, cotoneaster, magonia, columnar thuja, lavender, veronica, creepers.

Bright flowers in beautiful pots. Numerous fountains, unusual shapes.

Greek

Light blue, bright snow white, yellow green, terracotta

Alyssum, gaiania, osteospermum, periwinkle, snapdragon, plumbago, geranium, poppies, lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines, and perennials.

Wicker rattan, bamboo chairs, terracotta clay pots.

Consider the above options in more detail.

There are several styles of winter garden decoration

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English

The British are sophisticated connoisseurs of antique interiors. It is just right to confidently characterize them as the founders of many architectural trends. The English design of the winter garden suggests a classic space for leisurely conversations during tea parties and family vacations. Of great importance in this case is the decoration of windows and floors. Often, it is possible to meet a huge floor carpet and magnificent stained-glass windows in it. The atmosphere is dominated by antique or semi-antique furniture - another important component of the interior. In addition, the English style is distinguished by large doors and decorative components on the roof ridge.

Choosing the right plants is essential to create a British flavor. For example, the English site cannot be imagined in the absence of roses. Weigela - this bush can be seen quite often in British greenhouses. If you look through the antique folios, then you can see that in the 17th century the British loved to plant hazel, lilac, and euonymus.

In a spacious space, it is possible to plant single specimens of large flowers. It is important that they stand out for their decorative effect. The remaining plants are a safe base background.

English winter garden design suggests classic space

Often a huge carpet is laid in the garden

An English-style garden offers a calm and pleasant atmosphere

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French

The French style originated in France, and subsequently successfully spread to many countries of the world. Its characteristic features are smooth paths, precisely trimmed bushes, and precise symmetry.

This option is useful for people who value wealth, pomp and solemnity. If you want to build a cozy space for intimate conversations, a French-designed plot can be the best option.

This exquisite interior can be recognized by the following interior solutions:

  • furniture with copper-bronze elements;
  • expensive vases;
  • ceramics;
  • mirrors;
  • many flowers and fruits.

The color palette is a combination of pure white, azure and light pink with gilding. Often here, it is possible to meet a cabinet for porcelain, and a bergere chair - a spacious easy chair with armrests and a long back. Plants are at a low height so that they are perfectly visible from any viewing option. There are a large number of vegetable and medicinal herbs. Highlights such spaces - man-made order in absolutely everything.

French winter garden will give you a feeling of relaxation and comfort

French style is suitable for people who value wealth, pomp and solemnity

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Mediterranean

A characteristic feature of the territory in the Mediterranean version is the simplicity and impeccability of contours. It looks like a building adjacent to the building with a pitched roof. For this reason, this option is suitable for a veranda or greenhouse. It stands out for its functionality and durability. It is usually preferred by lovers of southern flavor.

The interior uses antique-like decorative tiles and delicate walls. When choosing textures, it is very important to achieve the impression of the interior, as if the floor and walls were burned out under the glimpses of the burning midday sun.

Mediterranean interior of the winter garden in the house contains:

  • statues;
  • ornamental pond;
  • pottery antique vases;
  • wrought iron table with glass top;
  • Sundial and pergolas wrapped in roses.

In general, this design can be expressed in words like warm, clear and fragrant. This is a great place to relax. The special elegance of the Mediterranean appears in the darkened patio covered with flower beds with herbs. This interior is used mainly in numerous southern states, in which it is interpreted in its own way.

Which crops are preferred? This, of course, is all kinds of fragrant spices - saffron, rosemary, basil, coriander, celery. And, of course, lavender, rose and junipers. These cultures are equally suitable for flower beds and vases. Various small trees are also in demand, for example: citrus, pistachio and olive, and small palm trees. Mediterranean style is a great platform for creativity.

Finishing the floor with tiles

Mediterranean-style winter garden is a great place to relax

Keep everything simple in a Mediterranean winter garden

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Among the varieties of Mediterranean interiors in France, Provence is a prominent representative. Its distinctive feature is considered to be the absence of distinct lines, and naturally the amazing smell of lavender and other herbs. Flowers are also placed in pots - flower beds, along the paths and instead of a lawn.

Elegant wrought iron furniture is used as interior items: screens for climbing plants, bridges, chairs and benches with soft cushions.

Among the varieties of Mediterranean interiors in France, Provence is a prominent representative

Flowers are also placed in pots - flower beds, along the paths and instead of a lawn

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Greek

Blue, bright snow-white, yellow-green, terracotta tones are used in the decor of the site to demonstrate the atmosphere of Greece. Be sure to use these colors for furniture.

The inhabitants of Greece while away a large amount of time in nature: talking, eating, and relaxing. For this reason, the Greek site is decorated with a large number of comfortable seating areas located in the loggias, and a set of garden furniture certainly has a huge dining table.

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