Whether you have a conservatory, a half - brick garden room or a vault -
roofed orangery (increasingly popular in recent years), a room of many windows looking out onto a lovely garden can truly create a feeling of space.
Not exact matches
Orangeries are a more practical solution for kitchens, as they have solid walls topped with a glazed
roof — be that a flat
roof or sky lantern — and subsequently have a more controlled level of natural light than conservatories.
Although the names are frequently used interchangeably, there are differences between a conservatory, which is largely made of glass, including the
roof; an
orangery, which features more brickwork and is a flat -
roofed extension with large glass windows and
roof light; and a garden room or garden summerhouse, characterised by a solid
roof and walls with generous windows.
It's vital that a
roof lantern like the one in this
orangery - style kitchen is pitched at the correct angle — too steep and the room loses cosiness; too flat and it has no wow factor.
You could also consider an
orangery; these were originally developed for the cultivation of orange trees and have solid walls inset with glazed panels or full - length doors and a glazed
roof.
The right choice of conservatory
roof and side blinds will help you make the most of your conservatory,
orangery or sunroom, and by choosing Appeal to supply and install them you can also make the most of the UK's leading bespoke home shading service.
An
orangery - style conservatory or glass extension, where stone or timber walls and corners are mixed with tall windows, a flat
roof and a glazed
roof lantern, can be a spectacular space.