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Midcentury White 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.
Orchards
Orchards
Hartman HomesHartman Homes
This is an example of a midcentury conservatory in Minneapolis.
Mid-Century Inspiration
Mid-Century Inspiration
Morgante Wilson ArchitectsMorgante Wilson Architects
Morgante Wilson Architects installed a custom window seat in the Front Room to create a reading nook. Jim Tschetter Photography
Retro conservatory in Chicago with medium hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
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
Belmont
Belmont
Annie Hall InteriorsAnnie Hall Interiors
Michael Lee
Medium sized retro conservatory in Boston with light hardwood flooring.
Sunroom
Sunroom
Tamara Gavin Interior Design LLCTamara Gavin Interior Design LLC
Tamara Gavin
Small midcentury conservatory in Other with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Las Palmas Heights - "Art House"
Las Palmas Heights - "Art House"
Cioffi ArchitectCioffi Architect
This is an example of a midcentury conservatory in Los Angeles with a skylight.
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.
NW DC Home
NW DC Home
Zoe Feldman Design, Inc.Zoe Feldman Design, Inc.
Kate Warren
Photo of a midcentury conservatory in DC Metro.
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.
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.
My Houzz: Breezy Vintage Surf-Inspired Style in California
My Houzz: Breezy Vintage Surf-Inspired Style in California
Megan HansenMegan Hansen
Photo: Megan Hansen © 2018 Houzz
This is an example of a retro conservatory in San Francisco.
Nichols Hills
Nichols Hills
All About StagingAll About Staging
Inspiration for a midcentury conservatory in Oklahoma City.
Beachy Retro Family Home
Beachy Retro Family Home
My Beautiful AbodeMy Beautiful Abode
Lisa Atkinson
Photo of a small midcentury conservatory in Melbourne with medium hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Bright Classic Kitchen & Sunroom
Bright Classic Kitchen & Sunroom
Irwin Construction, LLCIrwin Construction, LLC
Darby Kate Photography
Inspiration for a midcentury conservatory in Dallas with brick flooring.
Rudolf Horn Chairs
Rudolf Horn Chairs
Consilium B LLCConsilium B LLC
Horn Lounge Chair in Cognac / Chrome
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury conservatory in Atlanta with porcelain flooring.
Rudolf Horn Chairs
Rudolf Horn Chairs
Consilium B LLCConsilium B LLC
Horn Lounge Chair in Cognac and Green / Chrome
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury conservatory in Atlanta with porcelain flooring and grey floors.
INLET GETAWAY
INLET GETAWAY
Vision HomeVision Home
Photo of a small retro conservatory in Miami with light hardwood flooring.
Modern Decatur Renovation
Modern Decatur Renovation
Berry Design BuildBerry Design Build
Photo of a midcentury conservatory in Atlanta.

Midcentury White 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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