Home Decor and Interior Designs for Your Conservatory
Emmerson Dining Table (Photo credits: West Elm)
Conservatories are a great addition to your home, but it is not always easy to make the most of them. Homeowners have different uses for them, meaning there needs to be a range of interior design solutions. If you are looking for furniture and colour ideas here are a few top tips.
Conservatories are no longer for the sole use of the upper classes. Many homes now come with the addition of a conservatory and how ever large or small it can be a great asset. If you have never had one before it can be confusing to decide how to decorate and furnish it. Here we have some top tips on the best design solutions for conservatories.
What Will It Be Used For?
The first element you need to decide is how you are going to use the conservatory. The furniture and decoration will be based on the practicalities of the room. Conservatories are great for a range of different activities. You can use it as an extra sitting room with space for relaxing, reading or as a sanctuary for adults. With more people working from home, conservatories in a central London property are excellent for use as office space. They provide a great source of natural light and are away from other distractions in the house. Conservatories are often used as a dining area; with lovely views of the garden they make a good location for entertaining. For families it can be hard to escape the multitude of toys, so conservatories can be used as play rooms.
Choosing Furniture
Once you have decided how your conservatory is going to be used, choosing the furniture becomes a bit easier. Whatever your requirements, there are a range of furniture choices that are suitable for conservatories, both contemporary and traditional. Gone are the days when everything has to be wicker. You could furnish the room with comfy sofas where you can browse through the papers or an elegant dining table with high back chairs. If your conservatory is to be used as a play room or family area, maybe bean bags would be a practical solution.
Colour Schemes
Depending on your choice of furniture, conservatories can take a range of colour schemes. Their natural bright light suits pastel shades of greens and blues. These help to make the best use of the sunlight, which will bounce off the colours and create a feeling of open space. If you choose natural furnishings, such as wood and rattan, you can brighten up the room with colourful accessories. Bring the room to life through bright cushions, rugs and blinds. A conservatory can often be seen as an extension of the garden, so it is a great opportunity to bring outside colours inside. Choose from a palette of blues, greens, creams and browns, as well as prints and decorations inspired by nature.
Conservatories shouldn’t just be treated as an extra room. Make sure you make the most of the additional space and create a warm and inviting room everyone wants to spend time in.
AUTHOR BIO
Smith writes regularly on interior design for a range of home and property websites and blogs. In his spare time he enjoys renovating homes and is currently on the search for central London property to redesign.
Category: Home Renovation
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