Redrow | Inspiration | What makes a garden room
When it comes to enjoying the beauty of nature all year round, there's nothing quite like having a garden room. A garden room allows you to immerse yourself in the outdoors, connecting you with nature while providing a relaxed and inviting space to entertain your loved ones. In this article, we'll explore some inspiring ideas for garden room interior design that will help you create a natural sanctuary right in your own home.
What Makes a Garden Room?
A garden room can be created in any space that seamlessly connects you to the outdoors. One popular option is adding a conservatory to your property, which allows you to enjoy panoramic views while being protected from the elements. Redrow homes offer the perfect opportunity to incorporate a conservatory into your living space, inspiring you with a variety of interior design possibilities. Open-plan areas, such as kitchen/dining/family rooms with patio, French, or bi-folding doors, are also excellent choices for a garden room. To enhance the natural ambiance, consider incorporating plants and natural textures into your design.
How to Decorate a Conservatory
Redrow | Inspiration | How to decorate a conservatory
Modern conservatory interiors have come a long way. Treat your conservatory as an extension of your home, a space that deserves the same level of luxury and comfort as the rest of your house. Opt for sumptuous sofas and plush soft furnishings to create a sanctuary where you can unwind and relax. Experiment with textures, keeping everything light, airy, and natural to create a seamless flow between your garden and interior.
Alysha Alli, head of Redrow's in-house interior design team, suggests incorporating sisal rugs with contrast-colored trims in your conservatory. These rugs are not only practical but also provide texture and warmth to the room. Sisal coordinates beautifully with a range of flooring choices, such as ceramic tiles, plank effect flooring, and parquet style vinyl.
To add effortless comfort, Alysha recommends incorporating natural textures into your sofa designs, which can be complemented by cushions and throws in on-trend hues. Currently, colors that inspire reassurance and upliftment, such as Spirulina green and soft hazy yellow, are in vogue. Furthermore, houseplants of various scales and breeds are a must for bringing the outside in. Smoked glass, concrete, and ceramic pots, as well as mixed metals like copper and brushed gold, can further enhance the visual appeal of your conservatory.
Blending Open Plan Spaces
If you're looking for open plan living ideas that seamlessly blend the indoors and outdoors, a garden-themed design can be a stunning option. Redrow's home layouts are thoughtfully planned to create a perfect blend of sociable and intimate spaces. The open plan kitchen/dining/family rooms are designed to be the heart of your home, a place where you can spend quality time with your family and entertain guests. By incorporating wide patio doors, Redrow aims to bring the outdoors inside, allowing you to enjoy an extended living space during the warmer months.
To bring the natural world into your open plan room, Alysha suggests incorporating bold accent printed fabrics with floral and abstract foliage designs. These fabrics can be coordinated across your window dressings to create a cohesive look. Additionally, organic print wall art in black metal or wood box frames can be showcased against a feature wall in striking teal, soft blush, or warm ochre tones.
When it comes to incorporating plants, keep it subtle yet impactful. Herb pots and eucalyptus stems can add a touch of greenery to your kitchen, while more sculptural plants like aloe vera can make a statement on a sideboard. For a captivating centerpiece, consider displaying a low-level moss arrangement in a wide gold dish on your dining table.
Creating a garden room that seamlessly integrates with your home allows you to enjoy the beauty of nature all year round. By following these interior design ideas, you'll be able to create a natural sanctuary where you can relax, unwind, and entertain in the comfort of your own home. For more ideas on styling your open plan space and creating a social outdoor area, be sure to check out our other articles.
Remember, your garden is an extension of your living space, so let the beauty of nature inspire your interior design choices. With the right elements and a touch of creativity, you can create a home that truly embraces the outdoors.
