ORANGERY STYLE CONSERVATORIES

A creative way to extend your home

The orangery was once an outward display of wealth since building and then heating them to produce an annual crop of citrus fruits cost vast sums of money and intensive labour.

Although many orangeries pre-date the Georgian Period, they reached their zenith of popularity at this time. The orangery was gradually replaced by the conservatory from the mid-Victorian Period onwards after window tax was abolished and glass making techniques became industrialised. These factors, plus the technology of wrought iron used in glazing bars and cast iron for structural support, allowed the building of the classic Victorian conservatory still popular to this day.

The Contemporary Orangery

The modern orangery is still characterised by symmetrical windows and a combination of brick or stone with glass. The Orangery illustrated in the photo on the left, recreates their classic appeal on a domestic scale. As a designer kitchen extension they add presence and style.

An orangery is often a more practical solution than a conservatory. The insulation provided by use of brick or stone will provide better insulation from the cold in north facing situations and some added protection from constant summer sun in south facing locations.

Whether you choose an orangery or a conservatory will depend on many factors. If you live in a Listed Property or in a Conservation Area, an orangery is often looked on more sympathetically by Planning Officers of a Local Council than a conservatory.

To find out more about the design and installation of an orangery call us to discuss your requirements with one of our design consultants, or email your enquiry to us now.