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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.
Woods Hill House
Woods Hill House
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Photo Credit: ©Tom Holdsworth, A screen porch was added to the side of the interior sitting room, enabling the two spaces to become one. A unique three-panel bi-fold door, separates the indoor-outdoor space; on nice days, plenty of natural ventilation flows through the house. Opening the sunroom, living room and kitchen spaces enables a free dialog between rooms. The kitchen level sits above the sunroom and living room giving it a perch as the heart of the home. Dressed in maple and white, the cabinet color palette is in sync with the subtle value and warmth of nature. The cooktop wall was designed as a piece of furniture; the maple cabinets frame the inserted white cabinet wall. The subtle mosaic backsplash with a hint of green, represents a delicate leaf.
Belmont
Belmont
Annie Hall InteriorsAnnie Hall Interiors
Michael Lee
Medium sized retro conservatory in Boston with light hardwood flooring.
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A Charles Goodman MidCentury Design
A Charles Goodman MidCentury Design
CityApertureCityAperture
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Design ideas for a midcentury conservatory in DC Metro with a standard ceiling.
INLET GETAWAY
INLET GETAWAY
Vision HomeVision Home
Inspiration for a small retro conservatory in Miami with light hardwood flooring.
Spitzer Residence
Spitzer Residence
Linton ArchitectsLinton Architects
Lissa Gotwals
Photo of a midcentury conservatory in Raleigh with a hanging fireplace, a standard ceiling and medium hardwood flooring.
Secluded Lounge Space
Secluded Lounge Space
The Carpet GuysThe Carpet Guys
The perfect in-home getaway spot.
Design ideas for a small retro conservatory in Detroit with carpet and no fireplace.
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Venice Island Mid-Century Modern
Venice Island Mid-Century Modern
Dynan Construction ManagementDynan Construction Management
SRQ Magazine's Home of the Year 2015 Platinum Award for Best Bathroom, Best Kitchen, and Best Overall Renovation Photo: Raif Fluker
Inspiration for a retro conservatory in Tampa with concrete flooring, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Façade vitrée style "verrière"
Façade vitrée style "verrière"
LES SENS DU FERLES SENS DU FER
Façade vitrée avec double vitrage comportant quatre ouvertures par chassis basculant
Photo of a large midcentury conservatory in Bordeaux.
Mid Century Remodel
Mid Century Remodel
Alberino ConstructionAlberino Construction
Classic mid-century restoration that included a new gourmet kitchen, updated floor plan. 3 new full baths and many custom features.
Retro conservatory in Cleveland with ceramic flooring and black floors.
Midcentury Beach House
Midcentury Beach House
Stratos FormStratos Form
Photography by Aidin Mariscal
Photo of a medium sized midcentury conservatory in Orange County with medium hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Chimney Job
Chimney Job
UserUser
Design ideas for a large midcentury conservatory in Other with slate flooring, a standard fireplace and grey floors.
Satori House Millbrook,NY
Satori House Millbrook,NY
Prop Positions IncProp Positions Inc
Ashley Studios, Janet Skinner, www.Ashleystudios.com
This is an example of a medium sized retro conservatory in New York with ceramic flooring and a standard ceiling.
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Original Endless Pools®
Original Endless Pools®
Endless PoolsEndless Pools
A simple container garden, abutting windows to the garden outdoors, lends a greenhouse feel to this sunroom. The in-ground Endless Pool® makes for a safe, secure swimming hole in your own private woodland glade.
Full Home Renovation in Buckhead
Full Home Renovation in Buckhead
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
This is an example of a midcentury conservatory in Atlanta.
Drop Zone in Hallway
Drop Zone in Hallway
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
This whole house remodel integrated the kitchen with the dining room, entertainment center, living room and a walk in pantry. We remodeled a guest bathroom, and added a drop zone in the front hallway dining.
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.

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.
Interior Modifications to a Mid-Century Ranch on a Golf Course
Interior Modifications to a Mid-Century Ranch on a Golf Course
Berneche2 Architecture PCBerneche2 Architecture PC
The four seasons room mostly got new finishes, we had sleepers added to bring the floor level up to match the kitchen and rest of the house. This also required replacement of an exterior door to accommodate the need for a higher threshold.
Somerset Universal Home
Somerset Universal Home
Christie Leu InteriorsChristie Leu Interiors
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a retro conservatory in DC Metro.
Banquette- Cutchogue, NY
Banquette- Cutchogue, NY
Wallace Home Design CenterWallace Home Design Center
Midcentury conservatory in New York.
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