Bespoke Orangeries
Design considerations of the various elements are described below
Orangery Roofs
They key design feature of an orangery is the glazed lantern set within an area of “solid” roof. Typically this flat perimeter is around 500mm wide internally, however its width can be adjusted to suite the client’s preferences. Often this area will feature recessed spotlights internally and have a plastered finish, however
In most cases, it is our view that the height of this “ceiling area” should match the level of the ceiling of the main building. If it's lower than this some of the feeling of height, light and space may be lost.
Glazed Lanterns
Internally the glazed roof is the focal point of the orangery. The traditional lantern roof will often be rectangular in plan view and hipped at both ends. However many other shapes and styles are available for the customer with more avant-garde tastes.
Depending on the height available, there may be a row if clerestory windows between the lantern and the flat roof area. Automated openings are available, are are the latest types of glass such as self-cleaning, solar-control and low-e.
Decorative Fascias
The external vertical faces of the orangery roof area often feature a decorative timber fascia. We have a standard range of fascia designs but can produce bespoke fascias to suit any existing features on the property. They tend to be based around three main styles:-
| Ovolo/ogee moldings are widely used, the series of curves can combine to form an aesthetically pleasing design that is relatively traditional. |  |
| For a more understated contemporary look, rectangular sections can be used. These are particular effective in subtle colours. |  |
| Dentil moldings can work well in the right situation, particularly on larger orangeries. |  |
Brick Parapets
In some situations the orangery will work best with no timber fascia, but a brick parapet built up above roof level. This might be the case if the main building has particularly attractive brickwork, or if the orangery is to be built against a party boundary where maintenance would be difficult. We will often incorporate some type of detail into the brickwork, such as creasing tiles with a brick-on-edge.
Roofing tiles
As an alternative to a timber fascia or a brick parapet, we can construct a section of pitched roof, with tiles to match the house, around the perimeter of the orangery. This can help the new room blend in seamlessly with the original building.
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