Keen to know what the latest design trends and styles are for conservatory interiors? TWC has its finger firmly on the pulse and can offer its expert insight into how to fashionably transform conservatory spaces into elegant sanctuaries primed for relaxing or entertaining guests in. Uncover a wealth of inspiration from us and let it galvanise and supplement whatever plans you have up your sleeve.
Enhance Your Conservatory Ambiance with Trendy Furniture
Every conservatory interior needs some furniture within its arrangement, and it needs to be well thought out to make the maximum of the available space.
You could create a cute little window seat as a restful place for reading using a built-in bench and bask in the sunshine that floods in through the windows whilst immersed in an absorbing book.
Interior conservatory ideas from a furniture standpoint can also involve modular furniture pieces – how about a sectional sofa for starters?
Sectional sofas can be organised and positioned in a series of configurations, helping serve your living requirements, whether you tend to put on large-scale events in the conservatory or keep things intimate.
When conservatory space is especially tight, stackable or foldable furniture will be practical so it occupies only a small area once not in use. Employing multi-functional furniture is also logical for compact conservatory designs as it doubles up as a place of storage.
Temperature levels in some conservatories can widely fluctuate and furniture needs to be up to coping with it, which will come down to the material it’s constructed from.
Authentic rattan furniture is liable to fade or warp if left directly exposed to UV rays for extended periods, much to your chagrin if you appreciate its stylishness. Thankfully, synthetic rattan furniture is purchasable and can withstand UV rays and temperature variations, plus it’s straightforward to clean. Plastic furniture composed of polypropylene or polyethylene also has what it takes to defy damage caused by climatic-related conditions.
Your Conservatory’s Charm with Elegant Flooring
Flooring is an integral facet of conservatory interiors, and your choice of flooring needs to be made on the basis of durability, aesthetics, and maintenance.
Four primary flooring types are to be found in conservatories and here is an overview of what they deliver in these critical areas if you’re after some ideas for conservatory interior design:
Tiled flooring – Coming in a catalogue of colours, patterns, and textures, tiles can cope with repeated conservatory footfall, possessing extreme resilience and not subject to wear and tear. Spillages that occur on tiles are easily wiped away and dirt or dust can be removed from tiles with some quick sweeping.
Vinyl flooring – Capable of mirroring the appearance of wood, stone, and tile, it can resist scratching, stains, and water, and has a luxurious look at an affordable price. Extremely low maintenance, opulent vinyl flooring combats temperature fluctuations and sustained sunlight exposure.
Laminate flooring – Closely replicating the natural charm and warmth of wood, laminate has a certain amount of durability but not to the level of tiles or high-class vinyl flooring. It needs proper sealing, otherwise you hazard the possibility of it succumbing to water damage and it tends to fade or warp when direct sunlight continuously gets to it.
Wooden flooring – With an unmatched and timeless natural beauty, wood flooring exudes warmth and has boundless character. Where it falls though is it can be prone to scratches, warping, and shrinking and needs its appearance refreshing quite frequently.
Conservatory flooring is dependent on sufficient insulation elsewhere to distribute comfort, but to a lesser degree if you have underfloor heating fitted.
Without the assistance of radiators and other heating sources, it has the ability to remove cold spots and accelerate warmth to make a conservatory a cosy extension of home.
Colour Scheme Ideas for Conservatory Interiors
Colour can have a radical impact on the overall atmosphere of a conservatory interior design and how large or small they seem internally, so it’s advisable to learn about how different hues influence a conservatory’s unique environment.
We advocate using light colours on walls and ceilings e.g. white and cream, to create openness, and these tones will reflect light around. Alternatively, employ a muted green or blue to usher in an outdoorsy feel.
Darker shades do the opposite and help fashion a more intimate conservatory location, absorbing light. However, greys and blacks are best reserved for furniture or accent walls more so than applied to walls.
Red, orange, and yellow are characteristically warm colours, great for channelling a lively indoor habitat that offers comfort the moment you walk inside, but don’t go too far in case they become overpowering.
If you view a conservatory as a place for switching off from a busy life, cool colours like blue and green induce tranquil surroundings, just what’s required to recharge and reset.
Your choice of colour scheme should ultimately be steered by the volume of natural light the conservatory collects. Go bright if light is impoverished or go bold when abundant sun occupies it.
Accessories like cushions, throws, and rugs also provide a method of introducing accent colours into conservatories for vibrancy and appeal, as does artwork and statement pieces i.e. chairs and tables.
Lighting Up Your Conservatory Space
Glass makes up a large percentage of a conservatory’s structure (at least 50% of its walls and 75% of its roof), explaining why conservatory interiors get so baked in natural light.
Where a conservatory is positioned at a house controls what time of day it is most exposed to the sun – south-facing structures being a popular option.
If you want to maximise natural light transportation to generate an uplifting atmosphere that unfailingly raises your energy levels and mood, several strategies can be taken.
A roof window or two is routinely requested for conservatories with solid roof coverings to draw light into them as this type of roof can partially reduce light gain. Funnel in extra light by having larger window openings than your standard window sizes incorporated into a conservatory. Try the old trick of strategically placing mirrors around the extension too to reflect natural light and have it bounce around, which will make the inside feel seemingly bigger than it is in reality.
Night time usage of a conservatory is a must for families and all reliant on adequate artificial lighting.
Capture the right ambience with energy efficient wall lights, ceiling lights and table lamps or a pendant light suspended from the ceiling with a dimmable facility, giving you control over the degree of brightness emitted, a useful energy saving function.
Temperature Control and Ventilation
Modern conservatory interiors offer consistently thermally regulated terrains so that year-round usage is attainable thanks to their energy efficient glazed facets and insulating roofing systems.
Older conservatory designs are not quite so reliable for temperature control, nor ventilation, but there are heating and cooling solutions around to correct this familiar problem.
Underfloor heating can emit valuable warmth from the ground up during the year’s coldest months or put in portable or wall-mounted electric heaters to repel a conservatory of any chill.
Exploit any window and door openings or roof vents to remove excess heat from the space, but if they cannot manage it on their own, leave them closed and rely on a ceiling fan instead to cool the indoor climate. Window coverings in the form of shades or blinds are also helpful for reducing unwanted heat gain and protecting against glare.
Speak to a TWC advisor for more conservatory interior ideas to cool or heat your extension.
Incorporate Nature into Your Conservatory
Conservatories are great locations for observing nature, ensuring you don’t feel any detachment from the outdoors whilst you experience the joys of extended indoor living.
To heighten the indoor-outdoor connection that a conservatory prompts, incorporate elements of nature into the space.
A perfect breeding ground for plants, your conservatory could house a range of flowering and foliage plants and maybe some small trees and shrubs if there’s room for them, adding colour and purifying the air within.
Installation of furniture made from natural materials e.g. bamboo and wood, over synthetic alternatives, also helps in encapsulating a nature-like ambience.
Place some form of water feature inside, the trickling sound of the flowing water guaranteed to soothe the senses and restore you back to a calm state.
Our Projects Gallery might give you the inspiration you need to fashionably transform your conservatory interior. It’s filled with fully installed conservatories supplied by TWC.
