Older conservatories can be a fantastic addition to a home, but over time they can begin to feel dated, difficult to heat and disconnected from the rest of the property. If your conservatory is no longer working for you, replacing it with a modern orangery could completely transform how you use the space.

At Thorntons Windows, we work with homeowners across Huddersfield and the surrounding areas to create bespoke orangeries and extensions designed around their homes, lifestyles and individual requirements.

Why Replace an Existing Conservatory?

There are plenty of reasons homeowners decide it is time for a change. An older conservatory may become particularly hot during summer and cold during winter, while ageing frames, glazing and roofing can also affect its overall performance.

Rather than having a room that only gets used at certain times of the year, an orangery can create a space that feels much more like a natural extension of your home.

It could become a larger kitchen and dining area, an additional sitting room, a space for entertaining or simply somewhere to relax and enjoy views of the garden.

What Makes an Orangery Different?

While traditional conservatories typically feature a high proportion of glazing, an orangery combines glazing with a more substantial structure.

This can help create a room that feels connected to the existing property while still benefiting from plenty of natural light.

The design can also be tailored around the style and character of your home, making an orangery equally suitable for traditional and more contemporary properties.

Bespoke Accoya Orangeries

For homeowners looking for a premium timber finish, we can create bespoke orangery frames using Accoya timber.

Accoya is known for its exceptional stability and durability, making it particularly well suited to external joinery. It provides the character and appearance of a beautifully crafted timber product alongside excellent long-term performance.

Our bespoke timber products are manufactured in our own workshop by our qualified and experienced team, allowing us to maintain control over the quality and finish throughout the process.

More Than Just an Orangery

Replacing an old conservatory can also provide an opportunity to rethink a larger area of your home.

For example, we are currently working on a project in Saltaire where an existing conservatory is being replaced with a bespoke Accoya orangery alongside a garage conversion.

By considering the two areas together, the project will create additional living space and a significant transformation to the property.

Projects like this demonstrate how an orangery can form part of a much wider home renovation rather than simply replacing what was there before.

Designed Around Your Property

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to creating an orangery.

The size, layout, materials, glazing and finish can all be considered alongside the existing architecture of the property. This is particularly important when working with older or character homes, where a sympathetic design can make a considerable difference to the finished result.

Our experienced team can work with you from the early stages of your project through to installation and completion.

Considering an Orangery in Huddersfield?

If your existing conservatory has seen better days or you’re considering creating additional living space, an orangery could provide the transformation you’re looking for.

Thorntons Windows is a family-run Huddersfield business established in 1980. From bespoke joinery manufactured in our own workshop to complete extensions and construction projects, our team can help bring your ideas to life.

Contact Thorntons Windows to discuss your orangery or home extension project.