Bespoke Orangeries
Traditional Elegance, Modern Comfort
Individually designed Orangeries with lantern roofs, solid perimeter insulation and optional brick pillars. A permanent extension that feels like part of your home from day one.
Call us anytime on 01243 538999 – David our digital assistant will take a few details so the right specialist can follow up personally.
What Makes a Room Outside Orangery Different?
An Orangery is a premium glass extension that combines the light-filled qualities of a conservatory with the structural permanence of a traditional brick extension. The defining feature is a solid insulated perimeter roof with a central glazed lantern, which floods the room with natural overhead light while providing substantially better thermal performance.
What sets a Room Outside Orangery apart is the level of design and integration. Every project is individually designed around your home’s architecture, with options including brick or rendered pillars, internal pelmet lighting, and premium UPVC, timber or aluminium frames.
We have been designing and installing Orangeries across England — including West Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, Essex, Greater London, Berkshire and Dorset — since 1973.
Key Benefits
Why Choose Room Outside for Your Orangery?
Four things we do differently that homeowners consistently value.
Individually Designed
Every Orangery is designed specifically around your home’s architecture, your proportions and how you want to use the space. No templates, no off-the-shelf products.
A++ Thermal Performance
Solid insulated perimeter roofs combined with premium glazing are designed to achieve an A++ thermal rating — keeping your Orangery comfortable year-round while helping to reduce energy bills.
Three Material Choices
Choose from hardwood timber for period character, aluminium for contemporary slim lines, or premium UPVC for lasting low-maintenance performance. All individually specified.
Full Project Management
We handle everything — design, planning, building regulations, groundworks, installation and finishing. Over 50 years of experience across England — including West Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, Essex, Greater London, Berkshire and Dorset.
Orangery Features and Options
Every Room Outside Orangery is individually designed. Choose from these premium features to create an extension that works exactly the way you need it to.
Lantern Roof
The central glazed lantern floods the room with natural overhead light. Individually sized with optional New Generation Glass.
Solid Perimeter Roof
Insulated perimeter sections deliver superior thermal performance and give the Orangery its distinctive architectural weight.
Brick or Rendered Pillars
Optional pillars add structural presence, matched to your existing brickwork or finished in a complementary render.
New Generation Glass
Designed to help block up to 80% of solar heat while maintaining natural light. Comfortable in summer, warm in winter.
Timber, Aluminium or Premium UPVC?
The material you choose affects how your Orangery looks, performs and what maintenance it needs. Here is an honest comparison.
Hardwood Timber
Natural warmth, depth and craftsmanship. Ideal for period properties — Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and country homes. We use oak, sapele and accoya for durability. Requires periodic maintenance every 5–8 years.
Aluminium
Slimmest frames available, maximising glass area and sightlines. Perfect for modern, contemporary or minimalist properties. Virtually maintenance-free and available in a wide range of powder-coated RAL colours.
Premium UPVC
Strong thermal efficiency, consistent colour retention and finishes including convincing woodgrain effects. Effectively zero maintenance — no repainting or oiling. A refined, bespoke result with long-term ease of ownership.
Not sure which material suits your property? Our design consultants can advise during a free home visit — no obligation.
Orangery vs Conservatory
Both create beautiful light-filled extensions, but they suit different priorities.
| Feature | Orangery | Conservatory |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | Solid perimeter + central glazed lantern | Fully glazed — maximum light |
| Thermal | A++ achievable — enhanced insulation | A+ rated with New Generation Glass |
| Price from | £35,000 | £25,000 |
| Build time | 10–14 weeks | 8–12 weeks |
| Feel | More architectural, part of the house | Light, open, garden-connected |
| Best for | Warmth, solidity and a built-in feel | Maximum light and garden views |
Not sure? Our design consultants can recommend the best option during a free home visit. Learn more about our conservatories →
Orangery vs Traditional Extension
A traditional brick extension offers a different approach to adding space.
| Feature | Orangery | Traditional Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Natural light | Excellent — lantern plus glazed walls | Limited to windows and rooflights |
| Build method | Frame, pillars and lantern on base | Full brick and block construction |
| Planning | Often Permitted Development | May require full application |
| Price from | £35,000 | £40,000–£80,000+ |
| Build time | 10–14 weeks | 12–20 weeks |
| Best for | Light-filled living with solid warmth | A conventional room like a bedroom |
Both add valuable living space — the right choice depends on how you want the room to feel. Book a free consultation →
Not sure whether an Orangery or conservatory is right for your home?
Book a free home visit. We will assess your property, discuss how you want to use the space and recommend the best approach — with no obligation.
Call us anytime – David our digital assistant will take a few details so the right specialist can follow up personally.
How a Project Works
From first conversation to finished Orangery, here is what to expect at each stage.
Free Home Design Visit
A specialist visits your home to understand your requirements, assess the site, take measurements and discuss options. No obligation, no pressure.
Bespoke Design
We produce detailed design drawings tailored to your home’s architecture, preferences and budget. You see exactly what the finished Orangery will look like.
Build and Installation
Your Orangery is built using premium materials, then professionally installed. We manage the full project from groundworks through to building control sign-off.
Handover and Aftercare
We do not consider a project complete until you are fully satisfied. Depending on product and location, your Orangery may be covered by up to a 10-year insured guarantee.
What Our Customers Say
Independently verified reviews from Google. Real homeowners sharing their experience of working with Room Outside — unedited and in their own words.
“We are absolutely delighted with our experience with Room Outside. Richard Bennett guided us through the design process with patience, professionalism, and integrity. The end result is beyond what we imagined — a beautiful, high-quality extension that has transformed our home.”
“After much research I chose Room Outside. From the start the service was first class. Very impressed with the New Generation Glass and how well it controls room temperature. Team were great to have around and very polite. Would definitely recommend.”
“Room Outside provided a first class level of service throughout. We are so pleased with the installation and love our new room immensely. Things went so well from the first phone call to the day they finished.”
Orangery FAQs
Answers to the questions we are asked most often by homeowners considering an Orangery project.
A bespoke Orangery from Room Outside typically costs from £35,000 to £80,000+, depending on size, materials, complexity and site requirements. We provide a detailed quotation after a free home visit.
An Orangery has a solid insulated perimeter roof with a central glazed lantern, optional brick pillars and a more permanent architectural feel. A conservatory has a fully glazed roof. Orangeries generally cost 20–40% more but feel more like a natural extension of the house.
Many Orangeries fall under Permitted Development Rights. However, rules differ for conservation areas and listed buildings. We check this during the initial home visit and manage any applications needed.
Orangeries are generally warmer thanks to their solid insulated perimeter roof. With the right specification, an Orangery can achieve an A++ thermal rating.
A typical Orangery project takes 10 to 14 weeks from confirmed order to completion. We set out a clear timeline at the quotation stage.
Depending on product and location, we offer up to a 10-year structural guarantee backed by independent UK insurers, alongside separate product-specific warranties.
Ready to Start Your Project?
Whether you are still exploring ideas or ready to move forward, we have the right next step for you.
Prefer to talk? Call us on 01243 538999 — David our digital assistant will take a few details so the right specialist can follow up personally.