Since the middle of the 1980s conservatories have been gaining in popularity for a variety of reasons. The real estate boom has played a big part in the boost in popularity of conservatories though it is not the sole reason why so many people have decided to purchase them. With improvements in materials and technology, conservatories have become easier to build and longer lasting, whilst also, combined with the incorporation of double glazed windows, much better at insulating against heat loss.

Over the last few years the popularity of conservatories has actually been diminishing due to the rise in popularity of a very similar type of home extension, the orangery. Orangeries are the latest in fashionable home improvements that are, on the face of it, very comparable to conservatories, though they have some substantial differences. However, the main idea is still present, a bright, airy room that almost gives the feeling of being outside.

On the outside, an orangery will look almost the same as a conservatory except that it will have a more substantial look. Orangeries are constructed using stone or brick pillars to support the roof and are then fitted with large windows between the pillars to allow natural light into the room and provide improved views of the outside. It is also common in orangery designs to have a large pelmet running around the top of the orangery onto which a roof is constructed. The pelmet not only provides a sturdy base for the roof but also an area for spotlights to be sunk into, culminating in a fantastically modern design.

French doors have been a popular inclusion into conservatory design for years and this has also carried over into orangery design, though if you have the budget there is a step up that really brings the outdoors inside. Bi-folding doors are the new craze in orangery design and by incorporating them into a design you are able to open the room up fully to the outside world. By installing outdoor flooring to the same height at the indoor flooring and using the right materials, you can really create a space that is extremely modern and chic.

Orangeries were first introduced to the world over four hundred years ago and were initially built using tiled roofs. What is great about orangeries is that, unlike most conservatory designs, orangeries look great on old and new buildings alike. With the vast options available when designing one, it is likely that (as long as you stick to your budget) you can end up with something that suits not only your house, but also your dreams.

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