Brief
If you are considering building a garden sunroom, you’ve probably found yourself asking what exactly is the difference between a conservatory and an orangery? Despite them both extending homes, bringing in lots of lighting and creating that connection between outdoors and in, there are actually plenty of differences, from costs to design.
Insight
If you are considering building a garden sunroom, you’ve probably found yourself asking what exactly is the difference between a conservatory and an orangery? Despite them both extending homes, bringing in lots of lighting and creating that connection between outdoors and in, there are actually plenty of differences, from costs to design.
As Phil Brown from Pilkington Glass explains, ‘There are subtle but important differences between these two types of extension. They both stem from the desire to maximise light in our homes and have a space where we could enjoy the benefits of the outdoors from the comfort of the indoors.’
As the longer days hint at spring’s soon arrival and many of us spend longer at home due to hybrid working, 2022 might be the year that you finally invest in the sunroom you have been dreaming of. ‘Nothing compares to the atmosphere of a conservatory or orangery in providing a bright, calming, and relaxing place in which to spend time,’ says Lisa Morton, Director of Vale Garden Houses.
So if you are considering adding an extension, but not sure whether to go down the orangery or conservatory route, we’ve got you covered. We asked the experts to lay out the difference so you can make the best decision for your home…
What is an Orangary?
Originally designed in Renaissance Italy to house orange and lemon trees in the winter, ‘An orangery is an extension with a glass roof that typically covers less than 75% of the total roof area and glass walls that cover less than 50% of the total wall area,’ says Thomas Goodman, property and construction expert.
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