Traditional Lantern Traditional Orangery

Traditional Hardwood Roof Lanterns and Skylights

Kingsholme manufacture, supply and install bespoke hardwood lanterns. Made from 100% FSC hardwood with a decorative internal ovolo moulding, our traditional lanterns will add luxury and prestige to any extension.

For more information or to place an order, please Contact Us or Call 0800 328 5386

 

 

“Wow-factor!”

Whether it be an orangery from specialists like ourselves or a flat-roofed extension with a skylight constructed by a general builder, the glazed lantern will be the focal point of the room and has the potential to add a real “wow-factor”.

There are many types of lanterns on the market, but it is worth considering whether in the context of the overall build budget, a relatively small premium for a luxury timber lantern will make a huge difference to the end result.

 

Advantages of Hardwood Roof Lanterns

Lighting – Possibility to fit lights on the ridge, either centrally or at both ends

Electrics – We can fit cable grooves in the rafters to hide lighting and vent cables

Vents – Option of opening vents

Colour – The internal hardwood frame can be sprayed any colour at no extra cost

Timeless – It won’t go out of fashion

Maintenance Free – The outside of the roof is capped with lead and aluminium which is maintenance free

Something Special – A traditional hardwood lantern in your building extension is something special

traditional orangery skylight

Timber vs Aluminium/uPVC

For many builds, a modern aluminium lantern is the correct choice. There are many examples in our gallery of stunning contemporary sunrooms with anthracite coloured aluminium lanterns that were are extremely proud of. However, if the design of the building is less avant-garde, it is questionable whether a modern style lantern is really desirable. Arguably, for a contemporary design to really work, one has to be fully committed to it; an aluminium lantern in a “safe” colour like white tends not to hit the mark and a modern lantern on a traditionally furnished room can look out of place.

uPVC lanterns can offer good value on larger sizes, but can be quite bulky and feel less than luxurious.

Frameless glass lanterns are interesting and could be a good option for smaller sizes, however, there are question marks over their durability and longevity of desirability

 

 

Timeless Timber

There have been great improvements in glass technology, hardwood paints and weatherproofing details, but the overall internal feel has pretty much remained the same.

 

 

Pricing

Please click here for basic pricing information on standard sizes. Other sizes and optional extras priced on request.

 

 

 

For more information or to place an order, please Contact Us or Call 0800 328 538