A timber orangery or timber conservatory is now the preferred choice for many design conscious homeowners. The perfect stylish alternative to the standard brick built house extension.
And at Wood & Wisom our bespoke design, manufacture and installation service delivers elegant wooden orangeries and conservatories to homes across the South East.
Built using solid oak or Accoya. Incorporatiung bi-folding doors and lantern roofs. And tailored to the size and shape of your space. The result is a light, warm, luxurious new living area in the heart of your home.
If sympathetically designed, an orangery can be granted planning permission even in a conservation area. At Wood & Wisdom, this is something we have mastered. Creating orangeries that are respectful of classic sight-lines, giving period authenticity to compliment buildings with traditional architecture.
In the 17th and 18th Century wealthy homeowners would install an orangery, a greenhouse like extension, to grow citrus trees and nurture shrubs and exotic plants. It soon became something of a status symbol, and before long had evolved beyond it’s roots to become an inviting, light-filled space in which to spend time.
Today orangeries, and their modern cousin the conservatory, are still just as aspirational. Providing a luxurious and elegant way to enjoy the garden 365 days a year. And to extend your home, without the need for a brick built extension.
Orangeries and conservatories are very similar. But, before you decide what’s right for your home, talk to our experts and understand a little more about the key differences:
Whether you’re planning to sell your home soon or are intending to stay put for the foreseeable future, there are a host of home improvement projects that you may have on your list to tackle.
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Lots of homeowners might think they have handy skills when it comes to DIY, but a recent survey has shown many make significant mistakes trying to renovate their properties without expert help.
Instagram and Pinterest are becoming as influential in the interior design world as glossy aspirational decorating and furnishing magazines and if you’re exploring bespoke orangeries in the UK on your smartphone, the chances are you’ve clocked some appealing images on social media along the way on your mission.
Research conducted by Barbour ABI that looks at planning applications around the UK has uncovered the most popular home improvement projects around the nation, as well as highlighting differences between regions.