How to Style a Garden Room or Conservatory With Outdoor Furniture

Conservatories and garden rooms sit in a curious space between house and garden. They get more sun than most kitchens, more humidity than a hallway, and more swings in temperature than any other part of the home. Standard indoor sofas tend to suffer in such conditions, while outdoor furniture, built for exactly this mix of light, warmth and moisture, can quietly outperform them. In this guide we look at how to style a UK garden room or conservatory with outdoor pieces, from choosing a focal sofa or pair of armchairs to layering soft rugs, cushions and table lamps. We talk about plants, seasonal touches and the importance of a clearly defined seating zone, even in narrow conservatories. The aim throughout is to create a comfortable, lived in space that suits how British families actually use these rooms, rather than copying the polished photographs of foreign holiday villas seen in glossy magazines....