Orangery guides
Orangery ideas: what to use the extra space for.
Most orangery enquiries come down to one of a handful of common uses — here's what tends to work well for each, and what to think about at design stage.
Kitchen-diner
The most common use we see. The extra light from the roof lantern suits a kitchen well, and the room's size usually allows for a proper dining area alongside cooking and prep space. Worth planning electrics and plumbing runs carefully at design stage, since retrofitting them later is far more disruptive.
Family living room
A garden-facing living space with bi-fold or French doors onto the garden works well as an orangery, particularly where the existing house layout is short on a bright, sociable room. Underfloor heating and good glazing specification matter more here, since it's a room people want to relax in through the evening.
Garden room or snug
A smaller orangery used as a quiet garden-facing room — for reading, working from home, or simply a change of scenery from the rest of the house — is a popular, lower-cost option than a full kitchen-diner conversion.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQs.
Can an orangery be used as a home office?
Yes, though for a dedicated, separate workspace many homeowners prefer a detached garden room instead — see our garden rooms page for that option.