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Large Midcentury Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Midcentury Sunroom
Midcentury Sunroom
This is an example of a large retro conservatory in Other with no fireplace, a standard ceiling, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
New furniture for a home with a view
New furniture for a home with a view
NIBIO LLCNIBIO LLC
Interior Design for a new home
Photo of a large midcentury conservatory in Seattle with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a standard ceiling.
Family Friendly Kitchen
Family Friendly Kitchen
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
A lovely three season porch extends off the kitchen, giving the family an area to play and lounge, while enjoying the view. We added a white washed poplar v-groove ceiling and shiplap walls for a cozy feel.
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Grosenbacher Custom HomesGrosenbacher Custom Homes
Hill Country Real Estate Photography
Design ideas for a large midcentury conservatory in Austin with slate flooring, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Back of Home FINAL
Back of Home FINAL
Matterhorn Development Co.Matterhorn Development Co.
Removal of sunroom and back of house-Makeover. Sliding Glass doors, gray shiplap exterior wall and new roof.
Large midcentury conservatory in Austin.
Prickly Pear Sanctuary
Prickly Pear Sanctuary
R-Value HomesR-Value Homes
Inspiration for a large midcentury conservatory in Grand Rapids with concrete flooring, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Bright Sunroom Transformation With Character
Bright Sunroom Transformation With Character
Blinds.comBlinds.com
This cozy and much loved sunroom was transformed into a bright working space. Homeowner Sarah Branine wanted to create a bright open space without losing character by having too much white. She used Light Filtering Cellular Shades in Glacier from Blinds.com to let the right amount of light in. See more of this space on Sarah's blog Sarah Branine: http://www.sarahkatebranine.com/2016/04/a-meaningful-transformation-our-sunroom.html
Reduced Heat and Glare
Reduced Heat and Glare
Turkey Creek TintingTurkey Creek Tinting
Modern Mid-Century home with floor to ceiling windows Maintains the view with natural light with reduced glare Photo Courtesy of Eastman
Design ideas for a large retro conservatory in Nashville with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Deepwell
Deepwell
MY General Construction Inc.MY General Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a large retro conservatory in Los Angeles with slate flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Westwood Mid-Century Modern
Westwood Mid-Century Modern
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a large retro conservatory in Los Angeles with carpet, a skylight and beige floors.
Chimney Job
Chimney Job
UserUser
Design ideas for a large midcentury conservatory in Other with slate flooring, a standard fireplace and grey floors.
Silhouette
Silhouette
Blinds, Blinds, Blinds!Blinds, Blinds, Blinds!
Inspiration for a large midcentury conservatory in New York with ceramic flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Geneva Eagle Brook Eat-In Sunroom
Geneva Eagle Brook Eat-In Sunroom
Style It HomeStyle It Home
RCG Photography
This is an example of a large midcentury conservatory in Chicago.
Home Staging Beispiel leere Immobilie
Home Staging Beispiel leere Immobilie
Home Staging SyltHome Staging Sylt
Inspiration for a large retro conservatory in Other with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Elston
Elston
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Inspiration for a large retro conservatory in Grand Rapids with ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Refined Ranch
Refined Ranch
IntrospecsIntrospecs
Photo by Caleb Vandermeer Photography
Design ideas for a large retro conservatory in Portland with porcelain flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Mid-Century Modern Sun Room | Natural Woven Wood Shades
Mid-Century Modern Sun Room | Natural Woven Wood Shades
Next Day BlindsNext Day Blinds
Natural Woven Wood Shades in Bayville add texture and warmth to this mid-century modern sunroom. Our Woven Wood Shades are handmade locally in our Maryland factory using premium natural bamboo, reeds, woods, and grasses, for beautiful results. Visit Website: https://www.nextdayblinds.com Shop Now: https://www.nextdayblinds.com/shades/woven-wood-shades
Realizzazione veranda
Realizzazione veranda
Alessandra MennellaAlessandra Mennella
Inspiration for a large midcentury conservatory in Naples with porcelain flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
véranda atelier d'art ave décors en fer forgé
véranda atelier d'art ave décors en fer forgé
France-VérandaFrance-Véranda
Photo of a large midcentury conservatory in Paris with a glass ceiling.
Ridgemont Residence
Ridgemont Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Sunroom lounge with Milo Baughman "Modern Wave" chaise lounge in primary suite at second floor outside of balcony with views of the canyon. Photo by Clark Dugger. Furnishings by Susan Deneau Interior Design

Large Midcentury Conservatory Ideas and Designs

A conservatory, garden room or orangery is a decidedly British and Irish home extension: a room that allows us to enjoy our outdoor space without having to brave the unpredictable weather. Originally a type of glass house or greenhouse where plants could be grown in sheltered conditions, the modern conservatory now offers flexible entertainment space. Your midcentury conservatory can serve as an additional living area, a garden room, a spacious dining room or an open-plan kitchen; all flooded with the extra light that a glass extension will give you.

What conservatory style should I choose?

A lean to conservatory is the most straight-forward garden room structure with a slanted roof that appears to lean on the original house wall. If you’re looking for a small conservatory then the simple rectangular design of lean to conservatories makes them ideal for bungalows and properties with small gardens. The Victorian conservatory is the most common style, with an elegant shape which features a rounded end wall. An Edwardian conservatory is built similarly, but with a rectangular shape that is perhaps more space-efficient. L or P-shaped conservatories combine the styles of both Victorian and Edwardian garden rooms, and offer a versatile space that can be split into separate areas. Contemporary garden rooms with large glass walls are fantastic additions to modern homes or extensions and can create stunning exteriors. However, designs like these do use a lot of space and could require special planning permission. If you don’t have space for a large, contemporary garden room and you aren’t a fan of the uPVC conservatory, orangeries or sunrooms may appeal more; the structure is sympathetically designed to appear consistent with the style of the house.

What is an orangery?

They are both glass-walled and -roofed structures, but what is the difference between a conservatory and an orangery? The traditional orangery has a longer history ‐ it became popular in the 17th Century when homeowners wanted a place to grow citrus plants (e.g. orange trees, hence ‘orangery’) and so built structures, either stand alone or incorporated into their homes, with glass walls and roofs, similar to greenhouses. The conservatory is actually believed to have developed from the orangery after the fashion for growing citrus plants died down. However, homeowners still wanted a place to grow other tropical, herb or shrub plants that would allow sun and warmth into the house in summer and allow the plants to survive in winter. Today, the real difference is in the construction. Orangeries are considered traditional extensions with masonry walls and more standard Victorian structures, whereas modern conservatories can be more varied and made of a range of materials, including timber, uPVC or aluminium.

What type of conservatory furniture do I need?

Chances are your conservatory furniture will see a high amount of direct sunlight. Keep this in mind when choosing pieces, since some fabrics and materials can quickly fade or become uncomfortably hot. Outdoor furniture will generally stand up well to the heat and light exposure of sunrooms and orangeries, but don’t be afraid to mix and match with indoor pieces as well. Wicker, seagrass and rattan furniture items are good options, while you might want to steer away from metal and leather pieces which will get hot in the sunlight. Installing conservatory blinds or shades that can be drawn when the room isn't in use is a smart way to prolong the life of your sunroom furniture when the space is not in use.
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