Sunday, October 21, 2012

Bringing the garden inside: great conservatories and greenhouses

Photo by Simon Upton for Elle Decor

It's time to bring the plants inside! Imagine what a rewarding task it would be if you had a lovely greenhouse or conservatory to house your plants over winter.  This fabulous greenhouse has a turn-of-the-century feel with the perfect mix of greenery, sculpture and furniture.

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This conservatory has the classic English look, combining arched windows and classical detailing. It's as pretty on the outside as I imagine it is on the inside.


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I adore this kitchen conservatory, love all of the glass, the paneled ceiling and the wide plank wood floor...just perfect!

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Love the gorgeous vaulted walls, and the patterned stone floor.

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Love the green trim of this conservatory.



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This is less of a conservatory than sunroom but the many plants, bird cages and stone floor give it the feel of a conservatory.
 
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I think this is a great example of a modern interpretation of a greenhouse.  Beautiful clean lines and simple shapes.
 
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What a fantastic site! Also love the spires...so pretty.

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Pretty and classic


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I like these unique gothic windows,and that they are painted black rather than white.  I also like the frieze at the roof line.


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Simply stunning.  Why is that something in a ruined or semi ruined state is more intriuging than something which is perfect?  I'm always drawn to building which feel like they've had a past.

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Here a beautiful garden enlivens a simple greenhouse.

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Love this orangerie.
 
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Love this Conservatory which is being used as a family room.


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This pretty freestanding greenhouse has simple modern lines and black painted mullions.

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I love this super modern, clean lined conservatory.  So cool!

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Gorgeous!!!

1 comment:

  1. I would really love to have a conservatory, to relax and eat in. And to look at the gardens.

    I think such a room would require 3 elements:
    1. it should be attached to the house. Not a free standing greenhouse.
    2. the external walls and ceilings should be glass.
    3. there needs to be plenty of free floor space for a dining room table or couches.

    Your second and fifth photos, white and green respectively, look perfect.

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