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Midcentury Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Laidlaw
Laidlaw
House of MiloHouse of Milo
Inspiration for a midcentury conservatory in Portland with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround, a skylight and brown floors.
Virginia Highlands Home
Virginia Highlands Home
WAKE + LOOM DESIGNWAKE + LOOM DESIGN
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury conservatory in Los Angeles with a standard ceiling, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Midcentury Sunroom
Midcentury Sunroom
Midcentury conservatory in Grand Rapids with slate flooring and a standard ceiling.
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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.
Somerset Universal Home
Somerset Universal Home
Christie Leu InteriorsChristie Leu Interiors
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a retro conservatory in DC Metro.
Entry Halls
Entry Halls
Lulu's Home TrendsLulu's Home Trends
Photo of a medium sized midcentury conservatory in Chicago with ceramic flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Sixties Town House London
Sixties Town House London
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
Design ideas for a retro conservatory in London with painted wood flooring, beige floors and a glass ceiling.
Panoramic Four-Season Retreat Midland, MI
Panoramic Four-Season Retreat Midland, MI
Griggs Building & Design GroupGriggs Building & Design Group
This is an example of a midcentury conservatory in Other.
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.
Cigar Room Addition
Cigar Room Addition
WERK | Building ModernWERK | Building Modern
Summer Party Nightfall Interior - Cigar Room - Midcentury Modern Addition - Brendonwood, Indianapolis - Architect: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Construction Manager: WERK | Building Modern - Interior Design: MW Harris - Photo: HAUS
Cary Modernist Home
Cary Modernist Home
TEW Design StudioTEW Design Studio
This home is a true gem in the heart of MacGregor Downs community in Cary, NC. Built in the 1980's in true Modernist design and architecture, the new owners wanted to keep the integrity of the original design. We redesigned the Half Bath, created floor plan layouts for new furniture, spec'd out furniture, accessories, flooring material, lighting, and artwork, as well as worked on brightening the wall and ceiling paint colors. One challenge we faced during the design process were the very tall ceilings, the very wide walls, and unusual angles. We chose interesting , engaging, and minimalistic artwork for the walls, which proved a successful solution. Another challenge was having a large open angled living room space; we created the perfect layout with separate functional gathering areas and eliminated unused corners. Photo credit: Bob Fortner
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.
Orchards
Orchards
Hartman HomesHartman Homes
This is an example of a midcentury conservatory in Minneapolis.
Mid Century Modern Residential
Mid Century Modern Residential
MOONES Home, INC.MOONES Home, INC.
Design ideas for a retro conservatory in San Francisco.
Sunroom Addition to a Midcentury Home
Sunroom Addition to a Midcentury Home
Wright Street Design Group Inc.Wright Street Design Group Inc.
Photo by Fred Golden
This is an example of a retro conservatory in Detroit.
The See-Through House
The See-Through House
Bernbaum-Magadini ArchitectsBernbaum-Magadini Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury conservatory in Dallas with a two-sided fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Spitzer Residence
Spitzer Residence
Linton ArchitectsLinton Architects
Lissa Gotwals
Photo of a midcentury conservatory in Raleigh with medium hardwood flooring and a hanging fireplace.
Close Residence
Close Residence
Margaret Jane Design GroupMargaret Jane Design Group
Spacecrafting Photography, Inc.
Photo of a midcentury conservatory in Minneapolis with medium hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove and a standard ceiling.
Reduced Heat and Glare
Reduced Heat and Glare
Advanced Solar ProtectionAdvanced Solar Protection
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 retro conservatory in Boston.

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.
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
Photo of a retro conservatory.
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