What Is the Difference Between an Orangery and a Conservatory?

When you are looking for ways to enhance your living space, conservatories and orangeries are both useful choices. But how do both compare, and which one is right for you? In this article, we will compare the benefits of each, helping you make an informed decision.

Conservatories and orangeries differ slightly in design. A conservatory is a glass structure with a pitch based roof, while an orangery is made from brickwork and has a flat roof and glass lantern.

Orangeries come in many different designs and they are the middle ground between extensions and conservatories. They offer the best of both worlds, including outstanding levels of privacy. The brickwork gives you unlimited customisation options. Choose from a selection of bifold doors or even sliding doors if you want to add style to your home. This will give you luxurious aesthetics that will increase your home’s kerb appeal.

At Abbey, we work with Ultraframe to supply three different orangeries: The Classic orangery, Contemporary Orangery, and the Lantern Orangery. Each extension offers different benefits for you to consider.

The Lantern Orangery is a perfect addition to any property. One of the things that helps it stand out is its beautiful Ultrasky roof that brings together modern styling with natural light and uninterrupted views. This will bring a welcoming and airy feel to your home, resulting in outstanding heat retention. It makes your orangery a comfortable living space for both you and your family. Furthermore, this orangery gives you a deep perimeter ceiling, allowing for a flexible choice of lighting.

 

We also offer the Classic Orangery, which offers a conventional look to your home with brick pillars. Choose from a customisable range of cornices that hide your guttering. These come in a selection of styles and colours, letting you create your living space how you want it. A Classic orangery is perfect for you if you want to add a traditional feel to a modern property. The glass roof gives you exceptional levels of thermal efficiency, helping you save money on your energy bills. This ensures you will reduce your carbon footprint, saving money on the environment.

Our contemporary orangery will give your property a stylish feature because it brings maximum light into your home. You will be kept warm all year round as a result of super-insulated columns and the Ultrasky roof. This orangery gives you A Rated levels of thermal efficiency, while the addition of speakers and lighting brings in more personality to your home.

A conservatory offers many benefits for you as well. Choose a classic conservatory which gives you durable strength against tough weather conditions and helps connect your home to your garden. What’s more,  they are available in colours that are truly bespoke to your needs and come in a selection of materials, including uPVC and aluminium. This design offers superb levels of thermal efficiency because you will get extra insulation on the perimeter pelmet. Your home will get an additional upgrade when you choose high performance glass because the advanced double glazing will let cool air in the summer and keep your home warmer in the winter.

Another benefit of our conservatories is that they can be used as areas to entertain guests, creating the perfect space to connect your home and your garden. Furthermore, the advanced double glazing will protect your home against robust knocks, keeping it safe from intruders. Have peace of mind that your home will be comfortable for you to live in.

There is an abundance of styles to choose from, for example, our uPVC range, which is supplied by Liniar. All our uPVC conservatories achieve a WER rating of A+ and exceptional U values of 1.2 with cost effective double glazing and a multichambered profile. The conservatories are Secured by Design accredited, which is a police backed initiative that makes sure all buildings are safe to live in. This means you will get the highest standards of security.

A conservatory helps create an interior ambience and extra privacy. The advanced double glazing reduces outside noise, giving you the perfect space to unwind and relax. This will raise your property’s market value because potential buyers will see the conservatory as an extra living space that is attractive all year long.

We hope this article has been helpful in finding out the differences between a conservatory and an orangery. But ultimately, the choice is up to you. If you have any questions, call us on 0118 958 2839 or fill out our online contact form. We will get back to you with impartial advice. Alternatively, use our online designer tool to create your dream conservatory from scratch. We will return with a bespoke price that will suit your needs.