One of the best advantages of the conservatory is that it blurs the lines between the inside and the outside. One of the greats of modern architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, said:
A building should appear to grow easily from its site and be shaped to harmonize with its surroundings if Nature is manifest there.
While modern design can be thought of as cold and disconnected, and perhaps seem least suited to a conservatory, it can in fact produce beautiful results. Check out these smart design ideas to add modern conservatories to your house.
Japandi Design
The interior design of your space needs to compliment your modern conservatories, and Japandi is a wonderful option. A blend of Scandinavian and modern Japanese aesthetics, Japandi is a minimalist design that places high value on natural materials, craftsmanship, and simple, functional design.
Because of its natural elements, Japandi seamlessly blends with plants and yet provides a firm but organic foundation that will complement the linear conservatory ceiling. Though it’s a contemporary style, its roots in tradition evoke a sense of comfort and it is known to cultivate a sense of calm.
Modern Lighting
Because conservatories flood the space with natural light, it’s easy to overlook other lighting sources. Hanging a chandelier or pendant lights from your conservatory ceiling is a fun way to create a visual impact while also having a function.
The modern design also loves to use lighting strips. However, a balance needs to be achieved in order to make your space look seamless, rather than like a DIY project. Use lighting strips to highlight larger surfaces and/or permanent decorative elements.
Bi-fold Doors
Conservatories are known for the striking effect of their windows. However, you can also create a high-impact, modern yet organic atmosphere by combining patio doors and conservatories, specifically by using bi-fold doors. Bi-fold doors act as a wall that can be opened and closed effortlessly, often spanning the length of the space. The beauty is that they effortlessly support the bridging of the interior and nature.
Plants
Indoor plants have been trending for a number of years now, and this was only amped up with the pandemic. Conservatories create greenhouse conditions, and you can take advantage of this by using plants to bring life and color and fill empty spaces. Plus, your plants will love the light and pay you for bright, healthy growth. You can hang your plants from your conservatories for an added effect.
Indoor-Outdoor Flooring
It may seem odd to consider flooring when you’re thinking about conservatories. However the connecting of the inside and outside is a staple of modern design, and despite their windows, conservatories can create the feeling of an enclosed space. By extending the indoor flooring to the outside, you’re expanding the space and blurring the lines so that the outside feels as though it is coming inside.
Using modern conservatories can achieve incredible results. Applying these smart design ideas to add modern conservatories to your house will help you achieve a look you love and a space you can thoroughly enjoy.
