This greenhouse by Hartley Botanic is easy to access from the house and provides a warm, sheltered spot for a morning cup of tea.
TYPES OF GARDEN ROOMS CONSERVATORY A conservatory should be predominantly glazed with over 75 per cent of the roof glazed, and a delicate frame – whether timber, metal or UPVC. ORANGERY An orangery is a more substantial structure than a conservatory having pilasters, an inset roof and less glazing.
Style Notes • Curtains can be used for winter warmth and privacy • Specialist blind treatments create shade when needed • Hard flooring is most practical but add rugs in natural materials for softness
ABOVE A separate garden room can provide an additional space for work, relaxing, or entertaining. Painted in Pure Brilliant White, from £17 for 750ml 10-Year Exterior Satin, Sandtex
• Glass lampshades will make lights twinkle and gleam
GARDEN ROOMS A separate structure built in the garden – this could house a sitting room for teenagers, provide a home office, a gym or a place for pastimes, from art to music. As with any external addition or garden structure, ensure if planning permission is needed. Most conservatories, provided they fall under certain conditions, will not require permission, but orangeries and other extensions may. Check with the local planning authority on gov.uk 80 THE ENGLISH HOME
ABOVE Add a contemporary feel with glass and brass pendants. Pendant lights, from £72, Pooky RIGHT Roman blinds provide adjustable shade and privacy in a sunny, glazed room. Roman Blinds, from £72.55 each, English Blinds
LEFT Braid is used here to add a tailored finish to walls in different finishes in this scheme by interior design studio Gunter & Co.
FEATURE KATY MCLEAN PHOTOGRAPHS P105 & P107 (TRAVERS) KIP DAWKINS. P107 (HOULES) STUDIO DES PLANTES
GREENHOUSE Designed for growing plants, these structures are single glazed. They can be freestanding in a desired spot in the garden – ideally near a vegetable patch or kitchen garden, but can be abutted to the house and have sliding doors adjoining the home for easy access.
