3 Reasons to Choose an Orangery for your Home

An orangery is a great solution if you need more space in your home. Some say that they are a cross between an extension and a conservatory, as they are mainly made from brick or masonry but have floor-to-ceiling windows.

Like every home improvement, there are advantages and disadvantages to buying an orangery. We’ve outlined them here so you can decide what kind of extension to your home you would like.

Advantages of an orangery

More substantial than a conservatory

Since orangeries are mostly constructed from brick and have a lantern-style roof, they are more substantial than conservatories. That’s why they are often described as a cross between a conservatory and extension, because they still have large windows but are made from more brick.

Blend to your existing property

Conservatories often stand out from your home, which lots of homeowners like. But if you’re looking for something a bit more subtle, you may want to consider an orangery. Their brickwork structure helps them to blend into the style of your home without too much hassle.

Protects you from the sun

If you have a south-facing garden, you can find that the sun blinds you for most of the day and you don’t have many cool spaces to use. But with an orangery, there will be plenty of protection from the sun but still with lots of natural light.

Disadvantages of an orangery

Less flow from home to garden

It’s common knowledge that conservatories offer a transition from your home into the garden. This is due to the fact that they contain so much glass, so help to create a flow through your home. However, with orangeries, it’s not as easy to get this flow right. That’s down to the fact they don’t contain as much glass.

Less exposure to sunlight

If you don’t have a south-facing garden, you might find that an orangery doesn’t offer as much sunlight as you’d like. You’ll still get plenty of natural light with the large windows, but it won’t feel as if you are outside like a conservatory helps you to feel.

Expensive

It’s best to think about orangeries as a type of extension – they are much more expensive than conservatories, even though they are often compared between. A typical orangery could set you back anywhere from £10-£20,000, and large bespoke designs can reach a whopping £150,000. If you’re looking for a cheaper option to adding space to your home, a conservatory may be a better choice.

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