Do you have a large garden? Maybe also in the English style? Then an orangery for your garden is an absolute must. You can find out what it is and tips for buying it here.
An orangery fits into any larger garden and creates an absolutely attractive sight. Orangeries experienced their peak from around the 17th century, when they were preferably set up in castle gardens and parks. In recent years, however, modern orangery buildings have been appearing more and more frequently in numerous gardens. Not least because they represent a great and, above all, free-standing alternative to conventional conservatories.
Orangeries can be put to good use in two ways: in summer you can use them as comfortable seating and in winter all your exotic plants in the orangery can hibernate frost-free without any problems. What exactly such an orangery looks like and what you need to consider when buying is explained in more detail below.
Appearance of an orangery
The garden specialist understands an orangery to be a glass house, which is still preferably built in the classic English style with many flourishes and ornaments. However, many build such an orangery in a very modern and simple style, which makes it far more like a free-standing, but particularly elegant conservatory.
There are no limits to the color selection, because orangery constructions (mostly made of aluminum) are now available in all RAL colors, which means they can be optimally adapted to their surroundings.
Tips for buying an orangery
➤ Tip 1 - Size:
You can build an orangery in any size, but you should not go below certain minimum dimensions. It should be at least 12 square meters in order to really create an orangery and not accidentally an elegant "greenhouse". Some manufacturers of orangeries are now even offering their customers a kind of modular system, which means that the basic structure of an orangery can be easily expanded over the years.
You should planIt is important to bear in mind that the orangery is an absolute eye-catcher in the garden, which is why there should really be sufficient garden space around this garden building in order not to impair its effective placement.
➤ Tip 2 - Thermal insulation/heating system:
If you want to use your orangery for overwintering plants, then you should also equip it with appropriate thermal insulation or a heating system so that you can keep the room completely frost-free.
A permanently integrated heating system in the orangery clearly offers the advantage that you can quickly provide cozy warmth in the room on cold evenings. Of course, this significantly increases everyday garden enjoyment!
➤ Tip 3 - Features:
When equipping an orangery, a certain functionality should definitely not be missing. Depending on the type of use and the size of the planned orangery:
- integrated windows
- Sliding doors
- Shading elements
- etc.
especially important. So think beforehand about exactly how you want to use your orangery. This then reveals which additional elements you still need.
➤ Tip 4 - Swimming pool/Jacuzzi in the Orangery:
If you would like to embed a swimming pool or whirlpool in your orangery, then it is best to consult a professional. This requires extra pipes and much more to be laid and that's nothing for a layman.
When everything is installed and set up, you should also equip the building with palm trees and expansive doorways. So nothing stands in the way of a so-called "pleasure garden model".