{"id":924,"date":"2016-09-11T20:21:37","date_gmt":"2016-09-11T19:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.baytreeconservatories.co.uk\/btwp\/?p=924"},"modified":"2024-09-14T17:55:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T16:55:10","slug":"234-orangery-expand-your-living-space-a-increase-the-value-of-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baytreeconservatories.co.uk\/index.php\/baytree-blog\/234-orangery-expand-your-living-space-a-increase-the-value-of-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"The Orangery – more space & increased value"},"content":{"rendered":"

Take a step-up with an Orangery…<\/span><\/h1>\n

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For the uninformed, it\u2019s easy to confuse conservatories and orangeries. At first glance, they look very similar; a new room on the outside of your home, with a large quantity of glass.
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Historically, the orangery came first. They became very popular in the 1600s\u2026 yes, that long ago! General thinking is that the orangery actually inspired the modern conservatory.<\/p>\n

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Why did people need an orangery? The clue is very much in the name. They needed a safe place to keep their citrus trees during the colder months. Conservatories on the other hand, came later and provided a number of functions; extra light due to a larger surface area of glass, a place for plants succeptable to frost in winter and additional living space in the warmer months.<\/p>\n

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Generally speaking, you\u2019ll notice more glass in a conservatory, usually over 70%. An Orangery will have less glass and more brickwork, and more importantly, an orangery is a genuine home extension, and so will require local planning permission. But don\u2019t let that put you off, as getting planning for an orangery is usually just a formality and the payback is a measurable increase in the value of your home!<\/p>\n

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\nOf course a conservatory will give you extra living space too, but the solid brick construction of an orangery adds more security. You also get a bit more privacy, which might be important if your garden is overlooked. This aspect can be important if you\u2019re going to use the additional living space on a regular basis for dining, cooking or as a home office.
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When it comes to heating bills, orangeries can be more cost effective too, largely down to the extra insulation that the half-brick construction affords, and even more so with the option of a solid-style roof. The time taken and the extra investment of an orangery might seem off-putting, but it will add much more value to your house, and could be the best choice for you and your family if you\u2019ll be using the space on a regular basis.<\/p>\n

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At the end of the day, a conservatory is great for occasional use, any time of year and provides a great view of your garden when reading the newspaper or having a lazy Sunday morning breakfast.<\/p>\n

But if you\u2019re looking to use the extra space on a daily basis as an additional room in your home, then an Orangery is the perfect solution!
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Want to know more about Orangeries? Just\u00a0give us a call or send us an email<\/span><\/a><\/span> – we’ll take you through your options step by step…<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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