Why Should You Get An Orangery? What Is An Orangery? The original idea of an orangery was to grow citrus trees, as citrus fruits were very valuable in the 15th and 16th century, whilst having similar functions to a greenhouse. In more modern times, orangeries are still used as a place to grow plants and shrubs in doors as the rooms allow natural sunlight into your home.
Many orangeries are built as a beautiful living space that are used to overlook your garden, with big windows to create the natural light in the room. It also adds an extension to your property but it can still be used to grow plants, shrubs and even small citrus trees in the room.
What Are The Benefits Of Having An Orangery? The main benefit of having an orangery is that it adds living space to your home. Although it may take away garden space in some cases, it gives you the option to grow plants indoors in a room you can also relax in, unlike the garden. By adding living space to your property, it also means instead of moving house to have more room, an orangery will cost less and do this for you.
Orangeries also give you a relaxing view of your garden and add value to your property. As planning permission is not usually required for an orangery, it means you can begin construction quickly and have a bespoke part of your house with many benefits to it. They can also be used throughout the year, regardless of weather, to create a warm and light room.
If you are looking to improve the style of your home and require a bespoke orangery, get in touch with our team today on 01483 281 612 for a FREE design and consultation service .
Does An Orangery Add Value To Your House? A conservatory or an orangery would typically add around 5% to your property value , although this could be even more if you have a quality and great-looking orangery. When purchasing an orangery, you do not want to spend too much, as this could then cost more than the value it would add to your property- this is called the ceiling price .
When it comes to selling your home in the future, homebuyers may be more likely to buy a home with an orangery instead of a conservatory or other home improvements. This may mean it is a lot easier for you to sell your home for a good price by installing orangeries.
What Is The Difference Between Orangery & Conservatory? Whereas conservatories are used mainly as an extension to your home to create more living space, an orangery has many more benefits as well as extra living space. The main differences between an orangery and a conservatory are:
Brickwork- An orangery consists of more brickwork than a conservatory, orangeries could have brick walls and pillars to support the roof whereas a conservatory would usually be made up of windows with a glass roof.
Glass- Finally, whilst still letting natural light in, an orangery also offers more protection and insulation from the light, unlike a conservatory.
Roof- Conservatories tend to have a fully glazed roof with more traditional features whereas an orangery would have a flatter roof which appears more modern in your home.
What Are The Advantages Of Orangery Over Conservatory? Although orangeries are usually more expensive than conservatories, this is because they have much more quality and they are usually worth the extra money. One major benefit is that orangeries use modern day glass technologies to ensure the room is kept warm in Winter and cooled down in the Summer, so you always have a relaxed environment.
Orangeries are also seen as a bit classier to conservatories as it often differs to the rest of your homes interior decorating and is a very relaxing room to stay in. Orangeries are also usually made from timber and have a nicer bespoke look then a conservatory, whilst allowing you to easily grow plants inside the room.
When Can You Get Your Orangery? There are several guidelines you must follow if you are wanting to build an orangery. Although most of the time you will not require planning permission, you may have to apply for permission if you do not follow these guidelines:
Conservatories and orangeries must not exceed or cover in excess of 50% of the size of the house Should not exceed 4 meters in height Should not include any Verandas, Balconies or Elevated Platforms Should not be more than half the width of the house Should not have eaves higher than 3 meters if within 2 meters of a structure boundary
If your orangery does not meet the guidelines but you go ahead with building it, then they re could be a fine up to 5,000, as well as having to remove the structure. Even if you do not meet guidelines , you can still file online or be granted permission so you can still install a bespoke orangery which meets your requirements.
If you would like to install an orangery and want the highest quality rooms, then Wilton Building Services are the right option for you. Get in touch on 01483 281 612 .
