Orangery vs conservatory

Orangery vs Conservatory: What do you prefer?

When it comes to expanding your living space and harmonizing indoor comfort with the allure of the outdoors, both orangeries and conservatories offer a wealth of possibilities. These popular structures not only bathe your space in natural light and provide garden views year-round but also present an ideal environment for cultivating a variety of plants. As you weigh the decision between an orangery and a conservatory, it’s crucial to consider how these elegant options can adapt to your lifestyle, aesthetic preferences, and budget, empowering you to make the best choice for your home.

A conservatory will expand your home and outlook

A conservatory is made of glass or polycarbonate and has a sturdy frame made of steel or aluminium. You usually attach the conservatory to your house, making it a part of your home. The structure creates additional living space with extensive sunlight and a great outlook. The conservatory has walls – often a roof – made entirely of glass or polycarbonate. This is great when you want to extend your home with a room filled with as much daylight as possible. Use the conservatory as a greenhouse, dining area, lounge, atelier, or a combination of two or more. Unlike a conservatory, an orangery is detached from the house and can be placed anywhere in the garden if you consider existing rules and check with the sun during the day.

Why do so many love their orangery? 

You are not entirely wrong if you feel that an orangery is ’just’ a large greenhouse. Orangeries were made initially to protect orange and lemon trees in winter – primarily at castles and manors. Today, the orangeries work more as a greenhouse for all kinds of plants, often as a gazebo or pavilion where you can enjoy the garden in all types of weather. Where the original orangeries were large structures with a wooden frame and glass windows requiring quite a lot of maintenance, most orangeries today have a solid metal frame and large windows. Some of them – especially if they have a brick base – have a lantern-style roof, providing a more substantial, house-like feel. You can have orangeries in many different price ranges – from a reasonably affordable DIY model to a large orangery built by professional specialists.

Go to our shop and order the structure you prefer

When you are in the market for an orangery or a conservatory, you can make a pro and con list with everything you want from this new addition to your house and garden. Both solutions will work if you dream of a room filled with light and a perfect garden view. If you want easy access from your home without going outside, the conservatory is the solution, but if the focus is on lush plants and beautiful flowers, you may want to go with the orangery. The conservatory may be used all year, while the orangery is generally most usable during spring and summer. Again, a heater can do much for your orangery. Finally, you must consider the style of your house and garden and ensure that you can add one of the structures according to laws and regulations. Always check local regulations to ensure compliance.