What Furniture is Best For a Conservatory?

When choosing the perfect conservatory furniture, make sure it is made of high quality materials. Rattan, willow, and bamboo are light and refreshing. The furniture should blend with the overall colour scheme of the conservatory. For seating, choose one sofa and two armchairs if you have space. We look at the materials best suited for conservatories below.

Conservatory furniture should be fade resistant and suitable for the conservatory’s climate. Light-colored fabrics can make the conservatory appear lighter and more airy, lighter in weight furniture can also be moved outside. For more natural looks Bamboo rattan and cane furniture are popular in conservatories.

We take a look at some of the materials best suited for conservatoires below, we don’t focus to much on the items of furniture as it has been done on many other sites, however as we mentioned depending on your conservatory size a sofa for lazing on and 1 or 2 armchairs will be enough to keep it uncluttered.

if of course you have a huge conservatory ( lucky you) then dining options and games areas can also be considered. However we will explore those options in other articles.

Rattan For Conservatories

Incorporating rattan furniture into your conservatory is a smart move. Not only is it easy to clean, but it also resists both the heat and cold, so it’s great to use year-round. Rattan furniture is also a good choice for those who want to add an element of luxury to their space. And since rattan is a quality material, you can choose the style that fits your space the best.

Rattan furniture comes in a wide range of finishes and colours. The key to conveying an overall look is to coordinate the colours. Another great benefit of rattan furniture is its long life – it doesn’t need to be treated, unlike wood, which tends to fade and lose its colour over time. And because rattan is a very comfortable material, you won’t have to worry about it looking worn out or stained.

A conservatory is typically bright and sunny, but there are many things you should consider before installing rattan furniture.

• Firstly, the furniture in your conservatory needs to be able to accommodate higher humidity levels and almost-direct sunlight.
• Secondly, the furniture should be flexible, durable, and fade-resistant. You can also add colour with cushions and throws.
• Rattan furniture may fade with time in the sunlight, so you should consider buying a white version of the furniture to keep it airy. If you do want a more traditional look, you can use darker bases and lighter cushions.

Cane For Conservatories

The beauty of cane furniture is that it blends in with most conservatory designs, cane is a natural material that blends well with many different styles of interior design. However, cane furniture does need special care to keep it looking beautiful and functioning correctly.

When choosing a colour for your conservatory, remember that the sunlight will affect the fabrics. Light-coloured fabrics will look faded quickly when exposed to sunlight, so you’ll need to choose fabrics that are UV resistant.

Choosing cane furniture helps to eliminate this concern you can opt for a traditional-style cane sofa. It looks great in a conservatory as it is naturally breathable and add a feeling of calm to the conservatory.

Bamboo For Conservatories

A large amount of sunlight falls on a conservatory, which is why bamboo furniture is an excellent choice for a room of this size. The fabric used for the conservatory sofa must be durable and resistant to sunlight. but a bamboo version can make a stylish addition to an open plan living room, kitchen or conservatory without these worries. However, because bamboo is fairly distinctive in design it does mean planning decoration around this bamboo theme.

Bamboo furniture is also lightweight, making it convenient to move it around in the conservatory when needed, making it ideal for conservatories.

Bamboo is an eco-friendly option, but it can have a surprisingly higher higher price tag than other woods depending where you live in the world.

Wooden framed furniture

If you’re going to put furniture in a conservatory, you’ll want to consider pieces that are made from wood. Not only does wooden furniture look nice, but it’s also more durable than other materials. Just protect it from the sun if your conservatory gets a lot of direct sunlight,

Either way, unless you are going for a full industrial look, then the furniture you choose for your conservatory should have elements of wood, plus soft upholstery. In addition to this, make sure to choose a colour scheme that’s lively and pleasing to the eye.

The furniture you choose for your conservatory should match the other rooms in the house to a degree. This doesn’t mean a huge L shaped sofa or anything, but the idea is to create a flow from one room to another, and nothign to jarring on the eyes!

Using your Conservatory as a Home office.

With so many of us working from home in recent years, there are few better places to do so than from your conservatory, you get the great view the natural light and the easy access to the kitchen ( that may be good or bad of course!)

• If you want to use your conservatory as an office, choose a desk or chair that has plenty of storage. Even a footstool can double as storage space. Another clever solution is to use vertical storage.
• try to make sure your desk is in keeping with the decoration of your conservatory, and not to large as to dominate. it is a place to do some work, not a workplace!
• Also before you set up anything make sure you have the power sources needed. Most conservatories of size should have plugs and power points in the walls to power everything you need however.
• Make sure that that natural light does not have you squinting at your computer screen, so position in a place that it has enough shade fro you not to damage your eyes while looking at the screen.
• Using a tallboy unit will allow you to elevate your accessories off the floor and against one wall. And as an added bonus, you’ll be able to store a variety of useful objects in a stylish way.

Remember a conservatory is built to enjoy the outdoors, so use it as your office sparingly as you don;t want the association with work to become to strong, and especially not so strong as you don’t want to spend time in their relaxing as well. !

We have a larger article on using a conservatory as a home office here.

How to Turn Your Conservatory into a Home Office?

Some conservatory tips

• If you want to make your conservatory seem more spacious, consider using white furniture. It will reflect light and make the space feel more spacious.
• You can also opt for bespoke furniture solutions. For example, if you can incorporate a window seat these s take up minimum floor space and bring you closer to the outdoors.
• Simple cushions and bench seating will provide comfortable seating, while storage areas under a bench seat are ideal for additional items. Especially toys and games for the garden.
• keep the doors open when you can, fresh air and light is the reason you built it in the first place, make the most of it.
• Pay attention to lighting, although it’s designed to let in sunlight, there are a whole 12 hours or so of darkness, a great lighting system will make you want to spend more that just summers days in your conservatory!

Conclusion

For us you cant beat natural materials in a conservatory, which is why we focussed on rattan, bamboo, cane and wicker. They add both functionality and class to your outside space, and have the advance that they can be used outside weather permitting as well.

The key is to go for substance over style and make sure that whatever material or furniture you go for in your conservatory that it fulfill your original aims. Which if like is are to have a comfortable place to relax, sheltered from the elements but still part of the outdoors.