Orangeries

How does an orangery differ from a conservatory?

The key difference with an orangery is that it features a more substantial structure, usually with solid brick pillars. Internally, a lantern roof is bordered by an impressive vaulted ceiling.

One of the key appealing factors with orangeries is that they can be customised inside. More brickwork and solid walls make for more opportunities for wallpaper, paint and other interior design features. An orangery makes it easy for your home improvements to reflect your personality.

Technical features of an orangery

• Fully glazed or brick pillar style
• Customisable glazed or solid roof, with glass lantern options
• Flat or vaulted ceiling choices
• Incorporate a ‘pelmet’ or stylish interior ceiling trim, with spot lighting
• Your choice of windows and doors, including bifolding doors
• Same high-efficiency glazing as our A+ rated windows
• Huge range of colours, including wood grain effect frames

Energy efficiency

Thanks to modern technology, our orangery installations offer impressive thermal performance – whether you choose a brick build or a fully glazed orangery. You can even choose triple glazed windows and doors for increased thermal insulation.

In order to achieve open-plan living, home improvements must achieve a high level of energy efficiency. Thankfully, at DW windows we can design and build orangeries that meet these stringent requirements.

Orangery roofs

One of the primary features of an orangery is its glass lantern roof – a small, vaulted glass roof that sits within a larger flat roof. This creates a ceiling perimeter in the orangery’s interior, which is called a ‘pelmet’. Spot lighting is a popular addition, meaning an orangery room can be used at night, as well as letting in an abundance of natural light during the day.

The lines between traditional conservatories, orangeries and extensions has blurred – especially when it comes to roofs. Now, you can choose whichever roof you like for your new orangery, including full glass, flat roofs, roof lanterns and tiled roofs.