We’ve seen an increase in people falling back in love with their homes and taking an “improve, don’t move” approach to property investments since the pandemic. The renovation, replacement, and installation of orangeries and conservatories is one of the improvements we can contribute to.

If you are only making do with a uPVC  Timber windows birmingham conservatory that was left over from the late 1980s or early 1990s, you are missing out on an opportunity to make the most of your space because a glazed extension should be an additional room that acts as a continuation of your main home.

Is a conservatory superior to an orangery?
You might be looking for ideas to build an orangery or a conservatory as an addition to your house. or torn between an orangery’s decorative pillars and traditional proportions and a conservatory’s fully glazed structure and uninterrupted garden views. However, for a number of reasons, orangeries are typically the preferred glazed extension when it comes to what is best.

The advantages and disadvantages of oranges

Can be used as a multipurpose space, such as a kitchen, dining, or living area; has a more seamless flow from the rest of the home; is more cost-effective than a conservatory; has more insulation for a constant temperature throughout the year. Suits a greater variety of home styles due to the larger proportion of brickwork.

There is less glazing in a conservatory, which results in less natural light. The advantages and disadvantages of conservatories

Cons: There is more glazing than in an orangery, so natural light is flooded from all directions. Planning permission can be obtained more quickly when needed.

Lack of insulation causes year-round temperature swings; increased glazing compromises privacy; appears more like an “add-on” than a seamless extension of the home.

Can an orangery be made of a conservatory

Yes, a conservatory can be turned into an orangery. However, converting is not the most effective strategy.

Some of the most common reasons to consider turning a conservatory into an orangery are that it looks old, has old windows that make it cold in the winter or hot in the summer, or doesn’t go well with the house it’s attached to. Because of these factors, attempting a conversion of the existing structure will not produce the desired improvement, and the process may be costly.

We always recommend replacing the old structure with something that is built with materials that are sourced for their durability and designed to be timeless in style.