IS AN ORANGERY CHEAPER THAN AN EXTENSION? SPONSORED BY: OAKLEY GREEN

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IF YOUR ‘FOREVER HOME’ IS STARTING TO FEEL A LITTLE TOO SMALL, IT COULD BE WORTH CONSIDERING AN EXTENSION BEFORE YOU START CONTACTING ESTATE AGENTS!

Even if you’ve moved into the perfect property for you and have made all the improvements and changes you want, after a few years, you may find yourself craving a little more space, or perhaps a bit more natural light.

Before launching His & Hers, I edited a homes and gardens magazine for a number of years and one of the most common issues that our readers raised was trying to either create more space, or the illusion of space. Often what seemed like a perfect layout when readers first moved in to a property just wasn’t working as well after a few years, perhaps because they’d started a family, or wanted to spend more time in the kitchen, or because they simply wanted a new space to relax in.

The kneejerk reaction to feeling like you’ve run out of space can be to start shopping around for a bigger home. However, if you love your house and have already invested in it, it can be well worth getting a quote to add a conservatory or orangery before you mentally prepare to move out.

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Oakley Green specialises in adding orangeries, extensions and conservatories, so could give you a good idea of which option is the best (and most cost effective) option for your property. They say that: “Similar to a conservatory, an orangery is a glazed extension which can be enjoyed all year round. Where these differ from the traditional conservatory design, however, is the incorporation of solid wall sections, lantern-style roofing, and elegant vaulted or suspended ceilings.”

This Real Homes article gives a general idea of the square metre costs of adding different types of extensions to your home, but it’s worth getting a specific quote for your property for a realistic insight into how much you’re likely to spend, depending on the size, finish and material you choose.

Building an orangery can be cheaper than a single-storey extension and as you’ll be using less glass, they’re generally a little easier to keep cool in summer and warm in winter. However, if your priority is to draw more natural light into your home, a conservatory may still turn out to be the best option for you.

His & Hers’ advice is to spend some time thinking about what you’d like to achieve with your orangery, conservatory or traditional extension. Ask yourself when you’ll want to use the space the most and how much you’d be happy to spend on the project. It could also be helpful to scour a few interior design magazines or Pinterest to find some examples of projects you really like. This will mean that by the time you speak to an expert, you’ll be able give them a clear idea of your likes and dislikes and your ideal budget.

If you’ve recently added an extension to your home, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch via the comments section below and tell us all about it.

We’ve very proud to bring you this post in association with Oakley Green. Although this is a sponsored post, the words are all our own. For more inspiration for your home, please pay a visit to our interiors page.

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