Orangeries & Conservatories
Difference between Orangery and Conservatory
Many people are torn between orangeries and conservatories. We are frequently asked what is the difference between an orangery and a conservatory. It may seem strange, but at least 60% of people looking to extend their property ask this question, so before we expand on orangeries, it makes sense to explain this often-asked question on the difference between the two extensions.
The difference between an orangery and a conservatory is that an orangery is classed as a permanent addition to your home with more of a room in style with a glazed lantern, whereas a conservatory is an all-glass extension. They are completely different in design and construction methods. It is sometimes a surprise when we explain the cost difference as an orangery is significantly more expensive than a conservatory. You can see the elegance of this hardwood orangery that has been designed and built to complement this thatched property.
An orangery is the most popular decision for a home extension, as interest in conservatories has declined over the years. This is due to the popularity, innovation, and growth of orangeries. An orangery will add more value to your property than any other extension; this is also a critical factor as to why orangery has grown so fast.
Orangeries & Conservatories
The image shown is the inside design of the orangery on the thatched property, it clearly shows two lanterns and a flat ceiling with flush lighting surrounding the external elevation frames.
Structural beams are an essential part of an orangery build process to help distribute the considerable weight of the glass lanterns. The orangery room ceilings are constructed with timber joists and extra insulation, which is one of the many differences between conservatories and orangeries, as they are not required with a conservatory, which is supported on the conservatory elevation frames.
Any heat loss in the winter months through the flat ceiling of the orangery is practically zero. With the added use of solar-controlled glass or efficient low E glass, which keeps the heat in the room, an orangery is a room designed to be warm in winter and cool in summer.
Services
About Bespoke Rutland
Bespoke Design Rutland specialises in luxury orangeries, garden rooms, and commercial extensions, offering bespoke designs in hardwood and aluminium. Our services encompass creative design, high-quality construction, and tailored solutions for clients.
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This beautiful example of an aluminium conservatory clearly defines the difference in appearance in contrast to the orangery.
If you are looking for a room that lets in more light, this conservatory is a fine example of that.
A conservatory can look stunning on the right property, but due to the very nature of the design, a conservatory has its challenges for all seasons; with more glass as part of the design, you have to consider the heat build-up in the summer and the battle with the cold weather in winter. The solar glass will help reduce heat build-up, and low E glass will help keep out the cold weather. Still, due to the all-glass design, it cannot do as well as an orangery for all-year-round use, so adequate heating is essential in choosing the right glass for a conservatory.
Conservatory or Orangery?
This internal view of the conservatory clearly shows how much light comes into a conservatory, and that is an important factor in the decision-making process of choosing between a conservatory or orangery.
Due to the style of a conservatory, you will not require building regulations, unlike orangeries, which are a requirement. A conservatory will also offer considerable savings as opposed to an orangery purchase.
Orangery Designers
As orangery designers, we are capable of designing multiple categories of orangery. Orangeries generally fall into three design categories according to customer choice.
These designs are:
- Traditional Design
- Modern Design
- Masonry Design
The modern homeowner who loves ultra-modern design will never consider a traditionally designed orangery.
Modern Orangery
Your modern orangery buyer would likely consider something like this modern orangery, recently built by Bespoke Design, set within a smaller garden in aluminium in colour Anthracite Grey.
Many retailers that manufacture in the UK fall into categories 1 or 2; they either manufacture hardwood, which in most cases is traditional in design, or aluminium for a modern design.
Masonry designs are often chosen when more wall space is required for a kitchen, media wall or additional privacy when close to a fence or neighbour’s home. Masonry-styled orangeries can be traditional or modern in design.
The major benefit of speaking with Bespoke Design is that we are a design-and-build specialist, and we design and build in traditional Hardwood and modern Aluminium.
Listed Buildings
Listed buildings are a classic example. The owner of a listed building must apply for and gain permission from the local conservation officer to build an orangery so as not to spoil the character of the original listed building.
This is an orangery designed and built in 2020 by Bespoke Design; we had lengthy discussions with the conservation officer, who insisted that the new orangery was distinct from the original architecture. This property had a huge kitchen on the ground floor, but the lounge was upstairs. Our client wanted a downstairs lounge to enjoy the garden. This design has no external door to the garden at the client's request, as they preferred to use the side door from the kitchen.
This orangery design was specifically selected for this listed building with the customer's approval, and it is an ultra-modern orangery in style.
