Category: News, Orangeries and Conservatories
A timber frame orangery is a popular way of extending a home, and for good reason. An orangery is often seen as the ideal cross between a conservatory and a standard brick extension. Typically, they feature plenty of thermally efficient glass, often with a roof lantern, but with brick walls and less glass than a conservatory. It means an orangery blends the benefits of each type of extension.
Let’s take a closer look at what these benefits are:
1. Provides extra space
A timber frame orangery can add significant extra space to your home, and this space can be very versatile. Depending on the layout of your property and your preferences, you could use your orangery as a living room, dining area, study, playroom – or even a home gym.
With brick walls, thermally efficient glass and the option to install radiators or underfloor heating, an orangery truly becomes a usable, comfortable part of your home that can be enjoyed all year round.
2. Floods your home with natural light
An orangery helps create the perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living, with the glass panes allowing natural light to stream through into your home. Nothing beats the gorgeous glow of natural light, and an orangery allows you to enjoy it all year round.
Because orangery roof lanterns can cast a wide angle of light, they are great for maximising natural light even when the sun is sitting lower in the sky, during winter. They are also effective when it comes to lighting up north-facing rooms.
3. Creates a striking feature
There’s no denying it – a timber frame orangery and roof lantern makes for a truly stunning addition to your home. With expert design and precision engineering, not to mention expert joinery, this sort of orangery gives you a modern, stylish space to be proud of – in any home.
As well as being highly practical, orangeries also make ideal entertaining spaces, whether they are used to create a kitchen extension, elegant dining space or an inviting garden room.
4. Adds value to your home
Creating extra floor space is the best way to add significant value to your home. A contemporary orangery made with high quality materials, such as a timber frame orangery, is a popular, efficient way of doing this.
An orangery extension that maintains a comfortable temperature all year round is a smart way to add extra living space to the ground floor of your home, meaning it’s accessible and functional, as well as beautiful.
5. No planning permission needed
Most orangeries don’t require planning permission, as they can be built under permitted development provided they meet certain criteria. This means that not only are they more cost effective than a full extension, but they can be created faster, with much less stress involved.
If you live in a period or listed building, you will likely need special approval, but the experts at Timber Joinery can guide you through the process, and create an orangery that perfectly complements your home.
Contact Tucker Joinery to find out how a timber frame orangery can transform your home.
