We design and install bespoke orangery extensions across Sussex, combining the elegance of traditional orangery conservatories with energy-efficient insultation. Our modern orangeries are a stylish and versatile way to add space, light, and value to your home.
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While conservatories and orangeries both create bright additional living spaces, an orangery extension offers a more substantial and permanent structure.
Orangeries typically have a stronger structure with brick pillars and a glazed roof. This design provides better insulation and a room that feels more like a true extension of your home. This means they stay warmer in winter, cooler in summer and are suitable for everyday living.Many homeowners choose an orangery conservatory when they want to seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor spaces while maintaining comfort throughout the year. Whether used as a charming kitchen extension, dining space or lounge, an orangery combines practicality with modern design. Contact us and transform your home today.
If you have been looking to add space, light and value to your home, a bespoke orangery extension could be the perfect solution. At South Coast Home Improvements, we combine over 40 years of experience with high-quality materials and expert installation to deliver stunning new living spaces you can enjoy for years to come.From your first enquiry to the final installation, our friendly team will guide you every step of the way. Get in touch today to discuss your ideas and receive a free, no-obligation quote. Start creating your dream extension today.
We are passionate about providing the best service we can, to as many customers as we can. This is why we are more than happy to supply and install uPVC conservatories across several counties:
We have had the pleasure of serving hundreds of satisfied customers in each of these areas, and are ready and waiting to make a return visit if you need us. If you are based in one of these counties and you have been looking for new uPVC conservatories, contact us today and we will prepare your order for a fast delivery and installation.
As an extension, an orangery is a brick structure with large windows, and most often a flat roof with a glass lantern. From the 17th to the 19th centuries, they were their own rooms on the ground floors of grand houses, and they were used for the cultivation of oranges and other fruit trees during the wintertime. However, they were not just seen as simple greenhouses, but were also considered symbols of wealth and status. Owners of properties would often conduct tours for their guests to admire both the plants and the structure, the interiors would often be decorated with fountains or grottos, and most would have had areas specifically for entertaining guests
The difference between an orangery and a conservatory is that a conservatory’s roof is entirely made of glass. An orangery’s roof will usually have a solid perimeter and a fully glazed centre (called a lantern) to allow light to come through.
Like conservatories, orangeries are usually considered permitted developments and will not need planning permission in most cases. There are some exceptions to this, however, when the specifications of the planned work don’t meet the criteria set. If you think your dream orangery will fall outside of the guidelines, it is best to check.
One of the benefits of an orangery is that it can be used all year round! An orangery styled as a traditional extension, with brick walls and a solid perimeter, will trap more heat to keep it warm in the winter. The reduced amount of sunlight will also keep it cooler in the summer.
Orangeries make for wonderfully versatile spaces, with uses ranging from offices and living rooms to greenhouses and play areas, so it is more than possible to add a kitchen into one that has been built as well. It could even enhance its use, if you want a place for comfortable summer dining!