An orangery is a beautiful light-filled extension to your home, and summer is an ideal time to set the wheels in motion. Here’s a look at why now is the perfect time to start your dream luxury orangery journey, from a smoother build process to less disruption. You may even be able to enjoy your new space before autumn if you act now.
Optimum weather conditions
OK, so British summers are never all that predictable, but in general they are drier and calmer than autumn and winter, and the daylight hours are reliably longer. This means that there will be fewer weather related disruptions during the build process, and groundworks will be easier and quicker to complete.
Materials can be delivered and stored on site with less risk of weather-related damage, and drying and curing times for foundations, adhesives and finishes will be faster. All this means that your project has a much better chance of staying on schedule and within budget.
It’s easier to design with outdoor space in mind
One of the many beauties of an orangery is that it enhances the connection between the indoors and outdoors, and that’s much easier to envisage when your garden is in full bloom and the sun is at its strongest.
You’ll better be able to understand how light falls on your property at certain times of the day, which can help with the positioning of windows, patio doors and roof lanterns, or even which aspect of the house you want the extension to adjoin. It can also help you choose the colours and materials that will best complement your garden design.
You’ll have a clearer idea of the view from the intended site when trees, shrubs and plants are in full leaf, and ensure that there will be no light obstruction or damage to the garden planting. Overall, the result will be a more seamless flow between your inside and outside living space.
Less lifestyle disruption
By scheduling the construction phase for the summer, you will find that the temporary noise and activity is less disruptive to your lifestyle. The warmer weather and longer days mean that you’ll be more likely to spend time outdoors and out and about, rather than be indoors with less means of getting away from the work.
Make the most of high summer
There may still be time for smaller orangery projects to be completed by high summer in late August or early September, which is often a very beautiful time of the year. This will mean that your orangery will be ready to enjoy for a variety of purposes.
You can leave the French doors open and host garden parties with a comfortable interior space to retreat to as the night draws in; or simply use it as a tranquil space for morning coffee in the sun, yoga sessions, or a light filled dining area.
Get ahead of the autumn rush
There’s often an autumn surge in demand for orangeries as homeowners seek to have a new extension in place by Christmas, and this can mean that builders are harder to find and custom materials take longer to deliver. By arranging to start the building process in summer, you’ll beat the bottlenecks, as well as benefit from better weather and less disruption.
Suppliers often hike the price of materials in autumn, which means that the overall cost of an orangery could increase. If you act now, you’ll be able to lock in prices and keep costs under control.
Your orangery will be ready to enjoy by autumn
Many people find September and October delightful months, as the leaves begin to turn and there’s a new crispness in the air. Your new orangery will be ready just in time for you to enjoy your mature garden slowly developing rich autumnal tones, while you have a cosy retreat for chillier days.
You’ll have the opportunity to optimise the heating and insulation of your orangery before the really cold weather arrives, and you’ll be fully decorated and settled in time for Christmas entertaining.
There’s still time to make your orangery dream come true this summer, so please give us a call and we’ll be happy to discuss your vision.