Photographer Carter Berg

Sun Room Interior Photo: Chris Bown

This bespoke orangery has created the ideal link between this Tudor style property in Berkshire and the stunning surrounding gardens. Expertly designed by Eddie Spillane, one of David Salisbury’s most experienced designers, this project was typical of the many benefits that an orangery or garden room can bring to a new home extension. Extending off from the existing kitchen, a spacious, luxury living room has been created, adding natural light into this period home. The existing house featured a patio from where the owners enjoyed sitting and enjoying the views of their garden, when the weather allowed. Although a perimeter hedge offered some protection from the elements, it obscured some of the views. The new orangery was designed to ensure this space can be enjoyed all year round, whilst the removal of the hedges enhanced these views of these amazing grounds. The ‘before and after’ photos shown below perhaps best illustrate this transformation. Measuring approximately 7.1m by 6.4 m, this generously proportioned orangery provided space within each of the three elevations for three sets of French doors, which can be easily opened to provide convenient access to the patio and garden. Cruciform bar fenestration on the windows and doors offers a nice design detail, whilst retaining a degree of simplicity. For the painted timber joinery, the subtle off white shade of Eagle Sight was chosen from our own unique colour palette, which continues to feature in our Top 10 colours for orangeries. In order to provide a lovely uniform temperature during the colder months, wet underfloor heating was specified, which also avoids the need for cumbersome radiators. Finally, immediately outside the orangery, curved steps and a new path helps to soften the impact of the raised patio area. The new orangery has created space for a collection of contemporary furniture, including a pair of sofas and a small table and chairs to enjoy breakfast or an informal meal. With the daffodils in full bloom, we could not have chosen a more picturesque day to photograph this bespoke orangery. Whatever the weather brings, a David Salisbury orangery is designed to be enjoyed all year round – to become the favourite room at home.

Modern rustic timber framed sunroom with tons of doors and windows that open to a view of the secluded property. Beautiful vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams and paneled ceiling. Heated floors. Two sided stone/woodburning fireplace with a two story chimney and raised hearth. Exposed timbers create a rustic feel. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; James S. Bates, Architect; Interior Design by InDesign; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.

Photography by Kelli Kroneberger

Darren Chung

The colour combination on this gorgeous orangery make it a cool and calming place to enjoy beautiful views of the garden.

Many classical buildings incorporate vertical balanced sliding sash windows, the recognisable advantage being that windows can slide both upwards and downwards. The popularity of the sash window has continued through many periods of architecture. For certain properties with existing glazed sash windows, it is a valid consideration to design a glazed structure with a complementary style of window. Although sash windows are more complex and expensive to produce, they provide an effective and traditional alternative to top and side-hung windows. The orangery shows six over six and two over two sash windows mirroring those on the house. Vale Paint Colour- Olivine Size- 6.5M X 5.2M