The Ultimate Guide to Contemporary Orangeries: Blending Modern Design with Timeless Elegance

Contemporary orangeries have emerged as a popular home improvement choice, fusing traditional charm and modern sophistication. At Reddish Joinery, we craft bespoke orangeries that provide great new living spaces and improve home designs.

This comprehensive guide will explain the intricacies of contemporary orangeries and showcase how they can transform your home.

What is an Orangery?

An orangery is a type of home extension that combines elements of a conservatory and a traditional extension. Orangeries feature more substantial walls than conservatories, often with brick pillars, large windows, and a roof lantern that allows abundant natural light. Today’s modern orangeries blend seamlessly with both modern and period properties, offering a versatile living space that can be used year-round.

The Evolution of Orangeries

Orangeries in the UK date back to the 17th century when wealthy aristocrats sought ways to cultivate citrus fruits in colder climates. These grand structures, often adorned with ornate glass panels and intricate stonework, served as both functional greenhouses and status symbols.

As architectural styles evolved, so did the orangery. By the 18th and 19th centuries, orangeries became more integrated into the main house design, serving as elegant entertaining spaces. This transition marked the beginning of the orangery’s journey from a purely functional part of your home to a luxurious modern living space.

Orangeries from Reddish Joinery

uPVC Orangeries

At Reddish Joinery, our uPVC orangeries combine sophisticated design with outstanding performance. These structures offer a cost-effective way to add valuable living space to your home without compromising style or quality.

Unlike traditional conservatories, our uPVC orangeries feature substantial brickwork and a sophisticated roof design. The flat roof, combined with a stunning glass lantern, provides the perfect balance between solid construction and natural light, creating a bright, airy space that feels like a natural extension of your home. This increased light reduces the need for artificial light.

The thermal performance of our uPVC orangeries is exceptional. We create structures that maintain comfortable temperatures year-round by using high quality profiles and advanced manufacturing techniques. The inherent insulating properties of uPVC, combined with our double or triple glazing solutions, ensure your orangery remains warm in the winter months. This retained heat will help to reduce your energy use, lowering your heating bills and making a comfortable new space you can use all year.

One of the most appealing aspects of our uPVC orangeries is their versatility in design. Gone are the days when uPVC meant limited style options. We offer an extensive range of colours and finishes, including:

• Classic whites for a timeless look
• Heritage colours like Chartwell Green and Duck Egg Blue
• Wood-grain effects that replicate the appearance of timber
• Contemporary greys and blacks for modern homes

uPVC needs only occasional cleaning to maintain its appearance. The material won’t rot, warp, or fade, ensuring your orangery remains beautiful for decades. This longevity, low maintenance, and excellent thermal performance help to offset some of the initial investment into an orangery.

Timber Orangeries

Our timber orangeries represent the height of traditional craftsmanship combined with modern innovation. We’ve been working with timber at Reddish Joinery for over 50 years. When it comes to timber selection, we primarily work with Accoya wood, which offers unprecedented durability and stability. Our Accoya timber orangeries come with an industry-leading 50-year guarantee, providing peace of mind on your investment.

The thermal properties of our timber orangeries are outstanding. Wood is a natural insulator, and when combined with our advanced glazing, it creates a space that maintains comfortable temperatures throughout the year. The substantial timber frames and high-quality construction methods ensure excellent thermal efficiency, helping to keep energy costs down while providing a comfortable environment in all seasons.

Our timber orangeries are genuinely bespoke creations with an unmatched level of customisation options:

Finishes:

• Natural stains that showcase the timber’s grain
• Translucent treatments that protect while maintaining wood’s character
• Opaque pastel shades and bright colours

Design Features:

• Bespoke design options
• Integrated downlighting options
• Lantern roof design
• Plastered perimeter high ceiling

The environmental benefits of choosing a timber orangery extension are significant. Wood is a renewable resource, and our Accoya timber comes from sustainable sources. The long lifespan of our timber orangeries also means less environmental impact over time.

These structures are particularly well-suited to period properties, where maintaining architectural authenticity is crucial. However, they’re equally striking in contemporary designs, where the natural warmth of timber can create a beautiful contrast with modern materials.

Our range of Orangery Designs

At Reddish Joinery, we offer three distinct orangery styles to suit different architectural preferences:

• Contemporary Orangeries: Clean lines and modern design elements that complement newer properties.
• Traditional Orangeries: Classical features that perfectly suit period properties.
• Lantern Orangeries: Featuring stunning glass roof lanterns that create a dramatic focal point and maximise natural light.

Advanced Glazing Solutions

Our orangeries feature cutting-edge glazing technology for optimal performance:

• Argon-filled sealed units for superior insulation.
• Low-E glass that reflects summer heat and absorbs winter warmth.
• Self-cleaning orangery roof units utilising UV light technology.
• Choice of glass tints, including neutral, aqua, blue, bronze and satin.

These glazing options help reduce solar glare, improve privacy, and create your desired aesthetic while maintaining comfortable temperatures.

Why Choose Reddish Joinery?

When you choose Reddish Joinery for your orangery, you’re partnering with a family-owned business with over 50 years of experience in crafting bespoke home improvements. Our commitment to quality extends from initial design through to final installation to make sure you get a worthwhile investment:

• Personal consultation to understand your vision
• Expert guidance on material and style selection
• Professional workmanship by our skilled installers
• Comprehensive aftercare and support

Contact Us

Whether you choose the low-maintenance efficiency of uPVC or the natural beauty of timber, you can be confident that any new orangery or home extension from Reddish Joinery will improve your living space, add value to your property and be installed to the highest standards. They can serve as the perfect way to add a new room to your home, whether used as a garden room, a playroom, or even a bright home office.

The best way to decide which orangery is best for you is to view and use them in person. That’s why we would love to invite you to our beautiful showroom. You can find us at Douglas House, 193 Cross Streets, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7JH.

You can call us on 0161 969 7474, email us at sales@reddishjoinery.com or use our online contact form.

We pride ourselves on working closely with our customers to ensure that you get a tailored product that is a perfect living space for your home, exactly as you imagined.

We look forward to hearing from you.