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Beautiful Historical Orangery Designs To Inspire Your Choice
Historical orangeries were status symbols, designed to impress, and they continue to do so. Here are a few examples that you may wish to visit for inspiration.

A Guide To Growing Plants In Your Orangery Or Conservatory
Growing plants is a lovely way to use an orangery or conservatory. Here’s a guide to help you transform your space into a tranquil oasis of greenery and flora.

Styling Ideas For Your Orangery Or Conservatory In 2025
Thoughtful interior design will help you to make the most of your orangery or conservatory, ensuring that it won’t be a cluttered space with no defined purpose.

Maintenance Tips To Take Care Of Your Orangery In Winter
To make the most of a hardwood orangery in winter, it’s important to keep up with maintenance. Here are some tips to help protect your timber framed extension.

Victorian Orangeries vs. Conservatories: Which Suits You?
If you are finding it tough to decide whether a Victorian style orangery or modern conservatory would suit you best, here are some useful points to consider.

6 Sound Reasons To Invest In A Bespoke Conservatory In 2025
It’s a time when we look for ways to improve our lives. Here’s how bespoke conservatories are a practical and stylish solution to enhance your home in 2025.

How Traditional Conservatories Became a Staple Of Our Homes
Traditional conservatories are a sought after feature for UK homes. Here’s a look at how the conservatory evolved from an exotic rarity to a popular extension.

Who Created The World’s Oldest Conservatory In History?
The conservatory is proudly built upon centuries of tradition, but whilst many orangeries are based on the Victorian golden age, who actually invented them?

Four Ways To Use Your Conservatory Whatever The Weather
Conservatories are no longer just there for summer sitting rooms: with the right planning and build, they can be desirable and practical spaces all year round.

Why Now Is An Ideal Time To Start Planning Your Conservatory
Winter can be an ideal time to start planning a traditional conservatory extension. Here are some reasons why it’s worth putting the wheels in motion right now.

Stylish Festive Decoration Ideas For Your Hardwood Orangery
It’s nearly the season for all things festive, and if you are fortunate enough to have a hardwood orangery or conservatory room, here are some decoration ideas.

Can You Add A Conservatory Or Orangery To A Listed Building?
If your property is a listed building, there are some very important points to take into consideration when planning your conservatory or orangery extension.

The Benefits of A Small Orangery Extension For Your Home
Here’s a look at the benefits of adding a small orangery to your home, when outside space might be limited, or it simply suits your needs, timescale or budget.

A Guide To Growing Ornamental Fruit Trees In Your Orangery
However you intend to use your orangery, greenery can make it feel more attractive and inspiring. Here are some tips for growing small trees in your orangery.

Top Tips For Transforming Your Orangery Into A Home Office
Working from home is now commonplace.Here are some practical tips and ideas to help you set up a stylish home office, or a studio for art, in your orangery.

How To Style Your Conservatory For The Christmas Season
With some simple adjustments your conservatory can be an invaluable asset at this time of year, as we approach the festive season. Here are some useful tips.

Can A Conservatory Be Turned Into A Comfortable Bedroom?
Despite typically being placed at the back or side of a house, conservatories tend to be rooms designed for entertaining. Can they become a bedroom in a pinch?

Six Reasons To Choose A Hardwood Orangery For Your Extension
Traditional hardwood orangeries are enjoying a resurgence in popularity as homeowners appreciate the timeless elegance and versatility of these structures.

How Smart Technology Can Make The Most Of Your Orangery
Here’s a look at how smart technology tools can help to make your hardwood orangery or conservatory extension an enjoyable place to be at any time of the year.

Tips To Add Colour And Interest To Your Garden in Autumn
A bespoke orangery or conservatory extension to your home can help you to enjoy the beauty of your garden all year round, whilst remaining warm and comfortable.

Orangery Trends And Design Ideas For 2024
The orangery was first introduced to England during the 17th century, as a way to cultivate exotic plants during the winter time such as citrus trees.