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Glass vs solid roofs: Which is right for your new conservatory?
Posted By : Orangeries UK
Date : July 20, 2026
The roof you choose for your conservatory shapes how the room feels, performs and looks every single day. Glass roofs flood a space with natural light. Solid and tiled alternatives hold heat better and feel closer to a proper room. Hybrid systems give you elements of both. Here is a straightforward breakdown of all the main conservatory roof types so...
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5 creative ways to use an orangery in modern homes
Posted By : Orangeries UK
Date : July 17, 2026
An orangery is a part-masonry, part-glazed extension built with a solid or semi-solid perimeter roof and a central glass lantern. Originally designed in 17th-century Europe to shelter citrus trees during cold winters, today an orangery serves an entirely different purpose in British homes. It bridges the warmth and structure of a brick-built room with the light-flooding qualities of a conservatory...
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Hardwood vs softwood conservatories: Which timber is best?
Posted By : Orangeries UK
Date : June 17, 2026
The short answer: hardwood outlasts softwood by decades, costs more upfront but less over time, and demands far less ongoing maintenance. If you want a conservatory or orangery built to last 50+ years, hardwood, or an engineered timber like Accoya, is the right choice. If budget is your priority right now and you understand the trade-offs, a treated softwood like...
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Orangery maintenance: How to look after a timber orangery year after year
Posted By : Orangeries UK
Date : May 19, 2026
Orangery maintenance is important. Your timber orangery is a long-term investment. Treat it well and it will reward you with decades of usable, beautiful space. Neglect the basics and small problems like a cracked seal, a blocked gutter or peeling paintwork and they’ll soon become expensive ones. The good news: maintaining a hardwood orangery is straightforward. Clean the frames and...
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Orangery Lighting Ideas: Getting the Perfect Day-to-Night Atmosphere
Posted By : Orangeries UK
Date : April 30, 2026
When you invest in a beautiful new orangery, you're creating a versatile room that deserves just as much thought and planning as any other area of your property. And here's something many homeowners overlook; orangery lighting ideas are essential to making your space work brilliantly, whether you're enjoying your morning coffee in the sunshine or entertaining guests in the evening....
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