Orangeries

An orangery is a structural home extension with brick or aluminium piers to create a light and airy space. Originally, orangeries were used to grow exotic fruit trees in the colder climates of Europe. They became a fashionable feature of grand houses and palaces as a way to showcase wealth and luxury. Today, modern orangeries tend to be showpiece kitchen-diners or bright statement living rooms.

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What is an Orangery?

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Classic white Orangery with white uPVC French doors and Tilt & Turn windows
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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

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.
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.
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.
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.

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Choosing the Perfect Orangery

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uPVC Orangeries

A uPVC orangery offers a great balance of affordability and high performance, as well as lots of options for customisation. uPVC windows and doors provide durability and excellent thermal efficiency, and you can choose from a wide range of colours to match the look of your property.

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Aluminium Orangeries

An aluminium orangery is a sleek and timeless addition for modern and period homes alike. Aluminium columns, cornices, windows and doors come together to deliver a truly showstopping extension. Choose stylish anthracite grey or opt for something more muted to create your dream addition.

Cosy Room

Our Cosyroom orangeries use a revolutionary new insulated walling system, a faster and cleaner alternative to traditional brick. The walls of a Cosyroom orangery are manufactured and can be installed in any weather, 5 times quicker than traditional brick structures. They can also be installed on existing bases if you want to replace an old conservatory.

Planning Permission for Orangeries

You probably won’t need planning permission for an orangery, but it’s always important to check the rules of your local authority. Orangeries are a single-storey extension, which means they are a “permitted development”. There are circumstances where you’d need to seek planning permission, such as if the orangery is within two meters of your boundary or has a footprint larger than 50% of your home. Getting an Orangery through us means that we take care of any planning applications, so you don’t need to worry.

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Orangery Window Glazing Options

Stained and Coloured Glass

Create a beautiful and unique look by adding coloured glass to your orangery windows. You could add a stained glass section to each panel or a single dramatic design on the doors of your orangery. We have traditional and modern stained glass designs, or you could create something entirely your own.

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Georgian and Leaded Glass

Add a more traditional feel to an orangery with Georgian bars, creating that classic and elegant look. The bars are added within the double glazing panels, so they don’t create extra surfaces to clean or maintain. They look beautiful in white frames or woodgrain for a more traditional feel.

Bevelled and Cut Glass

Incorporate cut glass in your orangery glazing to elevate the overall look and create something more unique. Bevelled and cut glass designs can be made in all sorts of shapes and patterns, so you can choose something that catches your eye or create something new for your home.

Common Questions About Orangeries

What’s the difference between a conservatory and an orangery?

An orangery is more like an extension than a conservatory as it features solid brick pillars and columns combined with large windows. An orangery can offer more privacy than a conservatory, as well as be more usable throughout the year, thanks to greater thermal efficiency. This can make it feel more like an extra room rather than a conservatory, useful as a dining room or living room. Find out more about the differences between a conservatory and an orangery in our guide.

What shapes and sizes are orangeries available in?

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. You could go for a grand rectangular space if you have the room, or create something more intimate and cosy.

What are orangeries used for?

Orangeries provide valuable additional living space that can be used for anything from a dining room to a living room or an open-plan kitchen. They provide that indoor-outdoors feeling, connecting your home to your garden or outdoor space, but feel more like an extension of the house rather than a separate conservatory.

How much does an orangery cost?

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. Just get in touch and we can give you an accurate cost for your new orangery.

Do orangeries add value to your home?

Yes, a well-designed and professionally installed orangery can add value to your home. It’s a desirable feature that will attract potential buyers, adding more space to a home as well as enhancing the overall look of a property.

What is the lifespan of an orangery?

A solidly built and well-maintained orangery can last for many decades. The lifespan will depend on the materials used, specifically the kind of glazing and window frames. uPVC and aluminium will last longer than wooden windows and doors, for example.

Is it cheaper to build an orangery or extension?

The cost of an orangery vs a full extension will depend on lots of specifics like size, shape, and materials, but in general, an orangery is typically cheaper to build. An orangery uses fewer bricks and requires less overall structure than a full extension and can be easier to incorporate onto the existing property, lowering the cost.

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