We offer a comprehensive range of customisation options, from timber species including characterful Oak, rich Sapele and honey-toned Idigbo, to an extensive palette of paint finishes and natural stains. Complete your orangery with bespoke timber windows, doors and roofing options, then add architectural interest with decorative cornicing, elegant pilasters and carefully proportioned glazing bars. Every detail is tailored to create a refined, luxurious space that complements your home.
A timber orangery is a robust, semi-solid extension designed for year-round living. Unlike a fully glazed conservatory, it combines a solid brick base and walls with an insulated flat roof and one or more glazed roof lanterns. This gives you the feel of a real room with excellent natural light. Originally created to protect citrus trees during colder months, modern timber orangeries now serve as versatile extensions that retain that heritage charm while delivering contemporary comfort.
What separates a timber framed orangery from a standard home extension isn’t just aesthetics — it’s the quality of the frame itself. The structural timber frame is the backbone of the entire build: it carries the load of the roof, defines the proportions of the space, and determines how the orangery weathers over decades.
At The Little Orangery Company, every timber frame is precision-engineered from premium hardwood, selected for its natural strength, density, and beauty. Each species brings something different: Oak for its timeless durability and grain character; Sapele for its rich, dark warmth; Idigbo for its lighter, honey-toned elegance.
Your orangery roof determines not just its character but also its comfort and efficiency. Our collection ranges from roof lanterns that create dramatic height to contemporary flat designs with minimalist frames for abundant natural light. For those seeking the best of both worlds, our hybrid mansard system offers excellent insulation with the beauty of a central glazed section.
All of our roof options offer impressive thermal performance, with specialised glazing reducing heat loss in winter while solar-control options prevent overheating in summer. Whatever design you choose, your orangery will remain bright, comfortable, and energy-efficient throughout the changing seasons.
A timber framed orangery extension offers the perfect balance of natural light, insulation and architectural character. It creates a space that feels more substantial than a conservatory while remaining bright, elegant and usable all year round. With bespoke glazing, roof lanterns, doors and finishes, each design can be tailored to suit both period homes and more contemporary properties.
Built from premium hardwood, a well-designed timber orangery offers impressive longevity. With proper care, the structure will serve your home for decades, and timber elements can be repaired, refinished and repainted over time rather than replaced. As a detailed, permanent addition, it also enhances kerb appeal and can make your property more attractive to future buyers.
Design flexibility is another key advantage. Proportions, roof lantern size, glazing layout, doors and interior finishes are all tailored to your home, whether you live in a period property or a more contemporary build. The result is a hardwood orangery that looks as though it has always belonged to your house.
Modern orangery extensions are designed to bring light, space and flow into the home. With clean roof lines, generous glazing and carefully balanced proportions, they create bright kitchen, dining and family spaces that feel calm, elegant and well connected.
Our bespoke timber designs combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary comfort, giving you an extension that feels timeless rather than trend-led.
Explore our frequently asked questions below to learn more about the craftsmanship, materials, and performance of our bespoke timber orangeries. If you have any other questions, please contact a member of our team today.
See All FAQsA timber framed orangery is a semi-solid, permanent home extension built around a structural hardwood timber frame. Unlike a conservatory, it combines solid brick or masonry base walls with a precision-engineered hardwood frame, insulated roof, and glazed roof lantern — creating a room that is genuinely warm, light-filled, and usable all year round. The hardwood frame — typically crafted in Oak, Sapele, or Idigbo — provides both the structural strength and the natural beauty that defines the finished orangery.
A timber framed orangery sits between a conservatory and a traditional brick extension. It brings the light, airy character of glazed architecture — through generous windows and a central roof lantern — while delivering the insulation, solidity and permanence of a proper room. The hardwood timber frame adds natural beauty and character that standard masonry cannot replicate, and unlike aluminium or uPVC, it can be repaired and refinished over time, making it a true, lasting investment.
We craft our orangeries using premium-grade hardwoods, primarily Oak, Sapele, Idigbo and Accoya. We can also source specialist timbers such as European Redwood and Cedar upon request for projects with specific aesthetic or performance requirements. All our timber is sustainably sourced and carefully selected for quality, beauty and structural integrity.
With proper maintenance, our hardwood orangeries can last 50+ years. The natural durability of our selected timbers, combined with our precision engineering and high-quality finishes, creates structures that stand the test of time. We provide comprehensive care guidelines to help maintain your orangery.
Yes, our timber orangeries are designed for excellent thermal performance. Timber itself is a natural insulator, and we incorporate thermally efficient glazing and roofing systems. The result is a comfortable space year-round that meets or exceeds current building regulations for thermal efficiency.
Window styles include casement windows, sliding sash windows, and fixed picture windows for uninterrupted views. Door options feature French doors, bifold systems, sliding doors, and single entrance doors with various panel designs. All are crafted from matching high-quality timber with coordinated hardware in your choice of finish and include multi-point locking systems as standard for peace of mind.
Yes, we can precisely match your orangery's design elements to existing architectural features of your home. This includes replicating moulding profiles, glazing patterns, hardware finishes, and exact colour options to ensure your orangery appears as an integral part of your property rather than an addition.
Many orangeries fall under Permitted Development rights, but this depends on your property type, location, and the orangery specifications. If you live in a listed building, conservation area, or AONB, additional permissions may be required. Our team manages the entire planning process on your behalf, including preparation of detailed drawings and liaison with local authorities.
Although we are based in Gloucestershire, we design and install bespoke spaces across the UK, primarily the South West and the Three Counties (Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire). Please contact us to find out if we work in your local area!
We craft our orangeries using premium-grade hardwoods, primarily Oak, Sapele, Idigbo and Accoya, chosen for their strength, stability and refined appearance. These timbers offer excellent structural performance and can be finished in a wide choice of translucent stains or painted colours to complement your existing windows, doors and architectural details.
High-performance double or triple glazing delivers strong thermal efficiency and acoustic comfort, with options such as energy-efficient or solar control glass to suit the orientation of your home. Insulated roof lanterns are designed to maximise natural light while helping to maintain low overall U-values, so your timber orangery remains comfortable and usable in every season.
Originally designed in the 17th century to house citrus plants, orangeries honour architectural tradition while providing versatile extra living space. With our bespoke designs, the possibilities are endless. Your orangery could serve as:
A bespoke timber orangery can transform the way you live in your home. Many homeowners choose a timber orangery kitchen extension, using the additional footprint for open-plan cooking, dining and entertaining. Others opt for a light-filled family living room, a calm garden room for relaxation, or a multi-functional space that blends home working, play and everyday living.
Because each design is made-to-measure, your bespoke timber framed orangery can be carefully matched to your home’s existing architectural language — replicating moulding profiles, echoing window proportions and complementing brickwork so the new extension feels like a natural, permanent part of your property. Whether your home is Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian or modern, your timber orangery will be tailored to its character and to the way you want to use the space.
Every project begins with a one-to-one design consultation. We take time to understand your priorities, assess your property and advise on layout, glazing, materials and interior finishes. From there, our in-house team manages the process—design, approvals support, manufacturing and installation—so you enjoy a seamless experience and a beautifully finished, made-to-measure orangery.
If you are considering a timber orangery for your home, we are here to help you take the next step. Book a design consultation to explore ideas with our specialist designers, or request a brochure to see more examples of our work and discover how a bespoke timber orangery could enhance your home.
We design and build bespoke orangery extensions for homes across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire, tailoring each project to the property’s character and the way you want to live.
Whether you are planning a luxury kitchen extension, a light-filled family space or a more modern orangery design, our approach ensures the finished room feels beautifully integrated with your home.
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