You’ve decided to extend into your garden a little bit and now you have to choose between whether you would like an orangery or a conservatory. You’re not even sure what the difference or the benefits/ negatives of each are, are you? Fear not, we’ll have this cleared up in moments and you’ll know whether you’re team orangery or team conservatory in no time.
The fundamental difference between a conservatory and an orangery lies with the construction and design. Conservatories are typically a simpler, versatile construction than that of an orangery, their shape and style can be adapted to suit the house they are to adorn. Your average orangery will still have a glass roof and large windows akin to that of a conservatory, but will usually have more brickwork, like the image below. Most would agree that an orangery is more of an extension with qualities of a conservatory.
These differences in build are why a conservatory tends to be considered an outside room, due to its larger view over the garden and the allowance of more light into the room. Orangeries are considered to be a luxurious, more private room that still affords a good amount of light and views to the garden.
With these facts in mind, you should now be clearer on whether you would prefer a conservatory or an orangery for your home. We hope this blog has helped with you to decide, either way, we’re sure you will absolutely love your new room.
