Just
like the rest of your home, your conservatory is ready and waiting
for you to add a dash of colour and style. And in doing so, you can
create a dream space. But what design and trends are tipped for the
hothouse this year? Here we look at all things conservatory from interiors to roof conversion and conservatory designs.
CONSERVATORY
INTERIORS
#1
Calm & Collected
In
a busy home, the décor and style often reflect this – and no
wonder! But you can afford to take a side step with the interior of
your conservatory. By opting for the ‘calm & collected’ look
in your sunroom, you create a space perfect for sitting back and
relaxing.
The
good news is, this look works no matter how you use the space. From
dining room to living room, to an extra room for reading, listening
to music or just unwinding after a busy day, this style and finish
works.
What
it means – keep everything connected and cohesive with colour and
style. If you opt for the modern look, keep everything in the space
modern, with light colours and clear connections between one item of
conservatory furniture and the next.
Accent
colour and pattern – mauve-based grey with pretty floral patterns.
Use one with pink to pick out the grey.
#2
Rattan is back
Some
would say that as a conservatory furniture, it never went away but
perhaps we got tired of the same old style coming to the market year
after year. You don’t have to use rattan conservatory but when you
do, it should be streamlined, modern and functional.
Stick
with natural tones, or opt for the modern grey or black conservatory furniture.
What
it means – choose conservatory furniture that is modern and
stylish, sticking with natural materials, like rattan, wherever
possible. Hardwearing and light, it is the ideal choice if you like
to move furniture around.
Accent
colour and pattern – choose neutral colours, cream or grey. If you
want to add zine, opt for stripes., using sparingly on throws and
contrasting colours.
In
Brief
For
the conservatory in winter, we are seeing more texture and sumptuous
added with an almost over-the-top collection of throws and cushions.
Keep the majority the same – the repeat of pattern, colour and
texture bring a cosy feel – adding a few throws and cushions in a
contrasting colour.
We
are also seeing more light being added to the conservatory in the
form of feature lighting. From fantastic hanging pendant lights to
clustering table lamps, it certainly adds detail without cluttering
the space.
CONSERVATORY
DESIGN
#3
Box it
Building your conservatory? Or perhaps you are replacing it or looking at a roof conversion? You are doing so at an exciting time
in conservatory design and installation.
There
are two major coming back, once being the box conservatory. Many
homeowners and architects are using it to connect parts of the home
with the other but there are also some extraordinary designs when the
vast expanse of glass add such an amazing space it is amazing we ever
fell out of love the box-shaped conservatory.
What
it means – minimal framing, a large expanse of glass on walls and
ceiling, a feeling of delicious exposure, offset with minimal fuss,
detailing and accessories.
#4
Lean-to
It
still has an unfortunate reputation, but the lean-to is perhaps one
of the original conservatory designs. What it lacked in its early
days was not only finesse but energy efficiency. A mixture of glass
and plastic, the lean-to was the space on the back of the home that
was a plastic tunnel, where the chest freezer and dryer lived – and
nothing more.
But
the lean-to conservatory is making a comeback and with architects and
their clients enjoying its simple but modern appeal, we expect to see
more in the coming year.
What
it means – a versatile conservatory design, it can be a large
expanse on the rear or side of a property or, as we have seen in
recent months, it is the style and shape of choice when it comes to
smaller homes and conservatories too.
In
Brief
It
seems that the must-have design is ‘the less frame, the better’
approach to conservatory design this year – and it is expected to
carry on beyond 2018. Getting clever with all aspects of its
construction, there are also moved to flat, minimal frames for the
roofing area too.
2018
will see the conservatory still being the structure of choice when it
comes to expanding the home in terms of larger kitchen/diner.
There
are some amazing ideas coming our way for the coming year. Is it time
you looked at some fresh decorating ideas for the conservatory?
Rattan
Direct has the perfect style of conservatory furniture that will suit
any style or trend in the conservatory this year – and beyond!
* Written in association with Rattan Direct *
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