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Midcentury Conservatory with Carpet Ideas and Designs

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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.
Modern Colonial Makeover
Modern Colonial Makeover
Spring Creek DesignSpring Creek Design
Inspiration for a medium sized retro conservatory in Philadelphia with carpet, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Excelsior Lake Cottage Chic
Excelsior Lake Cottage Chic
JAL Architects LLCJAL Architects LLC
This is an example of a medium sized retro conservatory in Minneapolis with carpet, a standard fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Classic Modern Dining Room and Sunroom
Classic Modern Dining Room and Sunroom
The Rath Project LLCThe Rath Project LLC
Eclectic family centered sunroom that incorporates many indoor plans, lively patterns and fun wall decor.
Medium sized retro conservatory in New York with carpet and blue floors.
Modern Living Room Decor
Modern Living Room Decor
Swift DecorSwift Decor
One of our absolute favorite Instagram accounts is @maryellenskye. We love the design aesthetic of all her pictures. Her minimalistic approach with a flare of flowers, old charm and of course Nashville was enough for us to know we had to work on a collection with her. Mary Ellen's collection is a complete reflection of her minimalistic yet romantic love for home decor. Her home is inspired by a touch of southern charm with lots of flowers and nude tones. We asked her a few questions to find out what inspired her collection, what she loves and we even got a few tips on how to approach the decorating process.
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.
Wickham Point House
Wickham Point House
Arcke Pty LtdArcke Pty Ltd
High ceiling sunroom that opens to patio and garden beds. Daybed sets the stage for daytime naps.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury conservatory in Townsville with carpet, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
River House
River House
Corri Sandwick ArchitectureCorri Sandwick Architecture
Corri Sandwick Architecture Location: Bellaire, MI, USA Sitting on the banks of the Intermediate River, this house is designed to be a Green Star Silver retreat. Integrating and expanding on the expression of the original modern house and inspired by Joseph Eichler, this house incorporates simple lines, and clean details. With the goal of going to net-zero in a few years, the house is well air-sealed and insulated to reduce energy consumption as a first step in achieving the goal. Using the Green Star program helped to guide the design and construction team to achieve a home that addresses sustainability in all aspects. Photographed by: Endura Homes
Modern Colonial Makeover
Modern Colonial Makeover
Spring Creek DesignSpring Creek Design
This is an example of a medium sized retro conservatory in Philadelphia with carpet, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Modern Colonial Makeover
Modern Colonial Makeover
Spring Creek DesignSpring Creek Design
Medium sized retro conservatory in Philadelphia with carpet, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Classic Modern Dining Room and Sunroom
Classic Modern Dining Room and Sunroom
The Rath Project LLCThe Rath Project LLC
Eclectic family centered sunroom that incorporates many indoor plans, lively patterns and fun wall decor.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury conservatory in New York with carpet and blue floors.
Modern Colonial Makeover
Modern Colonial Makeover
Spring Creek DesignSpring Creek Design
Medium sized retro conservatory in Philadelphia with carpet, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Classic Modern Dining Room and Sunroom
Classic Modern Dining Room and Sunroom
The Rath Project LLCThe Rath Project LLC
Eclectic family centered sunroom that incorporates many indoor plans, lively patterns and fun wall decor.
Inspiration for a medium sized retro conservatory in New York with carpet and blue floors.
Westwood Mid-Century Modern
Westwood Mid-Century Modern
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
This is an example of a large midcentury conservatory in Los Angeles with carpet, a skylight and beige floors.
Wickham Point House
Wickham Point House
Arcke Pty LtdArcke Pty Ltd
High ceiling sunroom that opens to patio and garden beds. Daybed sets the stage for daytime naps.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro conservatory in Sunshine Coast with carpet, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Modern Colonial Makeover
Modern Colonial Makeover
Spring Creek DesignSpring Creek Design
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury conservatory in Philadelphia with carpet, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Wickham Point House
Wickham Point House
Arcke Pty LtdArcke Pty Ltd
High ceiling sunroom that opens to patio and garden beds. Daybed sets the stage for daytime naps.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury conservatory in Sunshine Coast with carpet, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.

Midcentury Conservatory with Carpet 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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