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Midcentury Conservatory with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Chimney Job
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Design ideas for a large midcentury conservatory in Other with slate flooring, a standard fireplace and grey 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.
Mid-Century Alameda Whole House Remodel
Mid-Century Alameda Whole House Remodel
Treve Johnson PhotographyTreve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized retro conservatory in San Francisco with slate flooring and a skylight.
Dogwood Ct
Dogwood Ct
Valia DesignValia Design
Design ideas for a small midcentury conservatory in Detroit with slate flooring, a standard ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
Authentic Mid-Century Remodel: Sunroom
Authentic Mid-Century Remodel: Sunroom
Wiles Design GroupWiles Design Group
Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/mid-century-home
Venetian Plaster Garden / Sun Room
Venetian Plaster Garden / Sun Room
Plaster ArtistryPlaster Artistry
Our client wanted a traditional Venetian Plaster in her garden room that was filled with tropical plants. And of course, she wanted it in her favorite color, denim blue. Veneziano is the most traditional Venetian Plaster finish, and dates from the Renaissance period, when Venetian architects and designers were looking for ways to give their buildings the same elegance as the buildings on the mainland, but without the weight of using stone blocks and slabs. This translucent wall finish is smooth to the touch, and polished to a mirror-like gloss. Read more here: https://www.plasterartistry.com/blog/venetian-plaster-project-veneziano-in-garden-room/
AQH - Mid-Century Modern
AQH - Mid-Century Modern
UserUser
Retro conservatory in Nashville with slate flooring.
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.
Midcentury Sunroom
Midcentury Sunroom
Midcentury conservatory in Grand Rapids with slate flooring and a standard ceiling.
Berkeley Hills House
Berkeley Hills House
Parco StudioParco Studio
Situated mid-point link between the main house and the sleeping addition (right), and liked by floating bridges, the "tea room" (left) serves primarily as an on-grade "tree house" or playroom for the children.
Mid Century Sand Point
Mid Century Sand Point
Luria Design & Style, LLC.Luria Design & Style, LLC.
Design ideas for a large midcentury conservatory in New York with slate flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and multi-coloured floors.
Contemporary
Contemporary
RugStudioRugStudio
Small retro conservatory in Dallas with slate flooring, a standard ceiling and black floors.
Eichler Inspired Update
Eichler Inspired Update
UserUser
The enclosed courtyard with a fresh coat of white paint. The old, open planter was covered with a wood deck that was painted the same color as the floor, it is almost invisible.
Authentic Mid-Century Remodel: Sunroom
Authentic Mid-Century Remodel: Sunroom
Wiles Design GroupWiles Design Group
Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/mid-century-home
Custom Vestibule
Custom Vestibule
SS Graham InteriorsSS Graham Interiors
This vestibule was renovated into a mudroom with custom cabinetry for extra storage.
This is an example of a midcentury conservatory in Philadelphia with slate flooring.
Chimney Job
Chimney Job
UserUser
Design ideas for a large midcentury conservatory in Other with slate flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Dogwood Ct
Dogwood Ct
Valia DesignValia Design
Photo of a small retro conservatory in Detroit with slate flooring, a standard ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Grosenbacher Custom HomesGrosenbacher Custom Homes
Hill Country Real Estate Photography
This is an example of a large midcentury conservatory in Austin with slate flooring, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Dogwood Ct
Dogwood Ct
Valia DesignValia Design
This is an example of a small retro conservatory in Detroit with slate flooring, a standard ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
Dogwood Ct
Dogwood Ct
Valia DesignValia Design
Small midcentury conservatory in Detroit with slate flooring, a standard ceiling and multi-coloured floors.

Midcentury Conservatory with Slate Flooring 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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