What is an Orangery?
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White uPVC orangery with sliding patio doors
In the past, orangeries were glazed structures used to grow plants. Today, orangeries are similar to conservatories but feature more brickwork and often a glazed roof lantern. Modern orangeries tend to be used to create large, bright open-plan spaces like a bigger living room or a spacious kitchen-diner.
Reasons to Choose an Orangery
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Year-Round Use
Because it is solid-built and well insulated, an orangery can be used throughout the year. The energy-efficient glazing also means that it remains comfortable in both cold winters and hot summers.
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Thermal Efficiency
Insulation, brick walls and energy efficient windows mean orangeries are more thermally efficient than conservatories. The roof lantern glazing options also help keep the room warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
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Home Value
Adding a large, bright and functional room like a modern orangery can help increase home value. Choose to add a new living room or create a huge, showstopping open plan living space.
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Natural Light
An orangery makes it easy to enjoy natural light throughout the year. The angled roof lantern pulls light from a wider angle than flat roofs. Orangeries often have large windows too, giving you even more light.
Choosing the Perfect Orangery
Design Consultation
We’ll arrange a remote quotation or home visit from an Anglian design expert at a convenient time, and assess your property to bring your orangery design to life.
Customise Your Orangery
Choose from uPVC or aluminium windows and doors in a wide range of styles and select a colour and finish that’s just right for your orangery.
Our Aftercare Service
Once your orangery is completed, our craftspeople will run you through product aftercare and how to get the best out of your new space.
The History of the Orangery
Orangeries were originally built to house fruit trees. In 17th-century Europe, exotic fruits such as bananas, pomegranates, and oranges were popular amongst the wealthy, but these trees were not suited to northern Europe. Orangeries were built to protect them from the harsh climate.
With the advance of glass-making technology, orangeries became more elaborate and grand. This helped the fruit trees to thrive with larger windows and skylights. It also gave their owners a chance to showcase their wealth and luxurious lifestyle, and the orangery became a common feature of grand houses and palaces all over Europe.
Common Questions About Orangeries
An orangery is more like an extension than a conservatory as it features solid brick pillars and columns combined with large windows. The roof can have flat space but also feature a raised glazed roof lantern in the centre. An orangery offers more privacy than a conservatory, providing greater insulation and thermal regulation.
At Anglian, we design every orangery individually to suit the exact specifications of your home. That means a unique shape and size depending on your space and preference – with a wide range of features like windows, doors, and roof styles to choose from.
Orangeries provide valuable additional living space that can be used as a reception room or modern kitchen-diner. Originally, orangeries were built in 17th-century Europe to house exotic fruit trees.
Orangeries are brick structures that feature large windows and a glass roof to maximise natural light. Anglian offers a choice of uPVC, aluminium and timber window frames for your orangery.
You generally don’t need planning permission for an orangery if it’s within certain limits, such as being single-storey and less than half the size of the garden, However, it’s always worth checking on planning permission before proceeding with building work.
The cost of building an orangery will depend on many factors, such as its size, shape, number of windows, and other design features. With Anglian, we’ll provide a no-obligation quote based on your home and the type of orangery you want to build.
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