Orangeries - Articles

The benefits of an orangery

01 February 2012
If you wish to add something unique and stylish to your home, then an orangery is the perfect choice. Orangeries enable you to have access to extra space as well as improve the look of your home and garden. By opting for an orangery,...

Orangery or conservatory which one is right for you

01 February 2012
Orangeries and conservatories offer a wide number of advantages, but if you plan to extend your home then you will need to decide which one best suits your requirements. Taking time to evaluate your needs and weigh up the advantages...

Orangeries the new trend in home improvements

15 September 2010
Each year the home improvements market has new ways of creating more space and more light into your property. This year has seen an increase in the sales of folding sliding doors and roof lights to create an orangery effect. An orangery...

Orangeries From garden feature to alternative extension

13 May 2010
Orangery HistoryOrangeries were fashionable in the 18th and 19th century, as an alternative to a glass house. They were used as living rooms, dining rooms and rooms to keep plants and trees in. The orangery was seen as a symbol of...

Creating an orangery extension for your home

18 January 2011
Creating an orangery extension for your home Mr & Mrs Small owned a detached property in Hampshire and were looking to extend their small kitchen in an orangery so it was big enough to accommodate their growing family. An orangery...

Why Orangeries are the new to Conservatories

09 December 2009
If you need an additional living space in your home, then designing an orangery or conservatory is the answer! Although used interchangeably at times, the decision to outgrow your home can be a bit simpler, but choosing between an...

The Clear approach to Conservatories and Orangeries

10 July 2009
Here at Apropos we are architecturally skilled in the development of orangeries but these structures weren't always used as social spaces. Orangeries were once used for the propagation of oranges and lemons and in historical times...

Orangery the Modern Conservatory

10 July 2009
Orangery - ever wondered what exactly this kind of structure looks like? The historical definition of an orangery is the place where oranges and lemons were traditionally cultivated. Technically the orangery consisted of several layers...