Bespoke Orangeries in Dorset
Beautifully designed orangeries, combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary living.
Transform your home with a bespoke orangery from David Fennings 1969. With over 40 years of experience, our family-run business designs and builds beautiful orangeries that combine solid architectural detailing, generous natural light and comfortable living space. From traditional hardwood designs to contemporary glazed extensions, every orangery is tailored to complement your home and lifestyle.
Orangeries Designed Around You
Create a Beautiful, Light-Filled Extension to Your Home
An orangery offers a wonderful combination of traditional architecture and modern living, providing a bright, welcoming space that feels like a natural extension of your property.
At David Fennings 1969, we have been designing and building bespoke orangeries across Dorset and the surrounding areas for over four decades. Combining solid brickwork, beautifully crafted frames and generous glazing, our orangeries offer an elegant alternative to conventional home extensions and conservatories.
Whether you’re looking to create a spacious dining room, relaxing garden lounge or contemporary open-plan living area, we work closely with you to design a space that complements your property and enhances your everyday life.
From traditional hardwood orangeries to sleek contemporary designs, every project is carefully planned using quality materials, thoughtful architectural detailing and high-performance glazing.
From your initial ideas through to the finished installation, our experienced team provides personal guidance, skilled workmanship and attention to detail at every stage.
Orangery Styles
Find the Perfect Orangery for Your Home
Whether you prefer the timeless elegance of traditional architecture or the clean lines of contemporary design, we offer a range of orangery styles that can be tailored to suit your property, available space and budget.
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Elegant and full of character, traditional orangeries combine solid brick pillars, generous windows and distinctive glazed roofs to create a beautiful extension that feels connected to the original property.
With architectural detailing inspired by classic orangery designs, this style is particularly suited to period homes and properties where timeless character is a priority.
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Hardwood orangeries offer natural beauty, lasting quality and refined elegance. Using carefully selected hardwoods, we create beautifully crafted spaces with distinctive timber detailing and a premium finish.
From elegant timber windows and roof lanterns to bifolding and patio doors, every element can be designed to complement your home’s architecture and individual character.
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Modern orangeries combine clean architectural lines with generous glazing to create bright, contemporary living spaces.
Featuring stylish materials, expansive doors and beautifully integrated roof lanterns, these designs offer a seamless connection between home and garden. They’re an excellent choice for homeowners looking for a modern extension with a refined, understated appearance.
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Every property is different, which is why a standard orangery design isn’t always the right solution. Our bespoke orangery extensions are created around your individual requirements, whether you’re extending a kitchen, creating an open-plan family room or transforming an unused area of your home.
We can combine traditional building methods with contemporary materials, specialist glazing and architectural features to create a space that feels like an integral part of your property.
Why Choose an Orangery?
More Space, More Light, More Possibilities
A thoughtfully designed orangery is more than an extension to your property. It provides an opportunity to create a beautifully integrated living space that combines the comfort of a traditional room with the brightness and openness of generous glazing.
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Enjoy More Natural Light
Large windows, glazed doors and elegant roof lanterns help fill your home with daylight, creating a bright and welcoming environment.
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Create Valuable Living Space
Add extra room for dining, relaxing, entertaining or family life without the need to move home.
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Connect Home and Garden
Generous glazing and carefully positioned doors create beautiful garden views and a natural transition between indoor and outdoor living.
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Comfort Throughout the Seasons
Solid construction, quality insulation and carefully selected glazing help create a comfortable living environment throughout the year.
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Designed to Suit Your Property
Choose architectural detailing, materials, glazing and finishes that complement your home’s existing character.
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An Investment in Your Home
A well-designed, professionally installed orangery can enhance the appearance, appeal and everyday usability of your property.
Materials & Finishing Options
An Orangery That’s Built to Last
The materials used in your orangery play an important role in its appearance, comfort and long-term performance. We offer a range of quality options to complement your home, from traditional hardwood detailing to contemporary aluminium frames and glazing.
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Hardwood Orangeries
Hardwood offers timeless character and natural beauty, making it an excellent choice for traditional properties and homeowners seeking a distinctive, premium finish. Beautifully crafted timber frames, windows and doors can be incorporated into the design to create a warm, elegant space with enduring appeal.
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Aluminium Orangeries
Aluminium combines strength, durability and a sleek contemporary appearance. Its slim frame profiles allow for generous glazed areas, helping maximise natural light while creating a clean, modern finish. Aluminium is also a practical, low-maintenance choice for contemporary orangery extensions.
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uPVC Windows & Doors
Versatile, practical and cost-effective, uPVC provides another option for orangery windows and doors. Available in a variety of colours and finishes, uPVC offers good thermal performance and requires relatively little maintenance, making it suitable for a wide range of properties.
Orangery Roofs & Glazing
Comfortable Living, Whatever the Season
The roof and glazing are defining features of an orangery, helping to create the perfect balance between a traditional home extension and a bright, open living space.
At David Fennings 1969, we offer a range of glazing and roofing configurations to complement your chosen design. From elegant glazed roof lanterns that flood your space with natural light to insulated solid roof sections, each specification is carefully considered to suit your property and how you intend to use the room.
Combined with thoughtfully positioned windows, bifold doors or patio doors, these features help create a beautifully connected living space that is practical, welcoming and comfortable throughout the seasons.
Why Choose David Fennings 1969?
Over 40 Years of Orangery Experience
Choosing the right company to design and build your orangery is just as important as choosing the style itself. As an established, family-run business, David Fennings 1969 has built a reputation for personal service, quality workmanship and creating beautiful extensions that are designed around the individual needs of each customer.
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Over 40 years of experience
Extensive knowledge of traditional and contemporary orangery design, construction and installation.
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Family-run local business
Friendly, personal service from an established Dorset company.
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Bespoke designs
Orangeries tailored to your home, available space and individual requirements.
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Quality materials
Carefully selected hardwood, aluminium, glazing and construction materials.
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Complete project guidance
Support with design, installation, planning considerations and building regulations.
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Established local presence
Based at Sunrise Business Park in Blandford Forum, with over 35 years at the location.
Our Orangery Installation Process
From Initial Ideas to Your Finished Orangery
We aim to make the process of creating your new orangery as straightforward and enjoyable as possible, offering knowledgeable advice and personal guidance from beginning to end.
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Initial Consultation
Tell us what you’re looking to achieve. We’ll discuss your ideas, how you plan to use the space, your preferred architectural style and the requirements of your property.
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Design & Specification
We’ll help you explore suitable orangery styles, construction materials, glazing, roof lanterns, doors and finishing details to develop a design that complements your home.
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Planning & Preparation
We’ll provide guidance on planning permission and building regulations where required, ensuring the necessary considerations are addressed before construction begins.
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Professional Installation
Our experienced team carries out the installation with care and attention to detail, working to achieve a high-quality finish that you can enjoy for years to come.
Our Orangery Projects
See the Difference a Bespoke Orangery Can Make
From elegant traditional orangeries to contemporary glazed extensions, our completed projects demonstrate the variety of spaces we have designed and built for customers across Dorset. Explore our work and discover how thoughtful design, quality materials and professional installation can transform your home with a beautiful, practical new living space.
View Our Orangery Projects
FAQ’s
Your questions, answered
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Take advantage of our excellent home improvement solutions, reach out to us today.
01258 459259What is the difference between an orangery and a conservatory?
An orangery typically features more substantial construction, including solid brickwork, structural pillars and an insulated roof with a glazed lantern. A conservatory generally has a greater proportion of glazing across its walls and roof. Both provide additional living space, but an orangery often feels more like a traditional extension of the home.
What type of orangery is best for my home?
The most suitable orangery depends on your property’s architecture, available space and how you intend to use the room. Traditional designs offer timeless character, hardwood orangeries provide natural elegance, and modern designs create clean, contemporary living spaces. We can also create bespoke orangeries to suit individual requirements.
Can an orangery be used all year round?
Yes. With suitable insulation, high-performance glazing, heating and ventilation, an orangery can provide a comfortable living environment throughout the year. The combination of solid construction and carefully selected glazing makes it a practical addition to your home.
Do I need planning permission for an orangery?
Not necessarily. Some orangeries may fall within permitted development rights, provided the relevant conditions are met. However, planning requirements vary depending on the property’s size, location, previous extensions and other factors. Building regulations will also need to be considered. We can provide guidance during the design process.
How much does a new orangery cost?
The cost of an orangery depends on its size, design, construction materials, glazing, roof specification and the groundwork required. As every project is tailored to the property, we recommend arranging a consultation to discuss your requirements and receive a quotation.
What materials do you use for your orangeries?
Our orangery designs can incorporate traditional brickwork, quality hardwood, architectural aluminium and selected uPVC windows and doors. The appropriate materials depend on your preferred appearance, performance requirements and budget.
Can you create an orangery with bifold doors?
Yes. Bifold doors are a popular choice for modern and traditional orangery extensions, creating a wide opening between your new living space and garden. We can also incorporate patio doors, French doors and other glazing configurations to suit your preferred design.
Can an orangery be used as a kitchen or dining room?
Absolutely. Orangeries are particularly well suited to kitchen extensions, dining rooms and open-plan family spaces. Generous glazing and roof lanterns can help bring natural light into the room, while solid construction provides greater flexibility for furniture, storage and interior layouts.
How long does it take to build an orangery?
Construction times vary depending on the size, design and complexity of the project. Groundwork, building regulations, planning requirements and material availability can all influence the schedule. We can provide an estimated timescale once your design and specification have been established.
“Just love it, thanks so much David Fennings”
Our aluminium framed conservatory has now been up for 20 years and continues to give us as much pleasure as the day it was finished. We live in it for 90% of the year enjoying its warmth and sunshine during winter plus glorious outdoor style in summer. Just love it. Thanks so much David Fennings. A proper job that brings the Med lifestyle to Dorset.
“We highly recommend them”
This summer, we also have had fantastic service from David Fennings Conservatories – we highly recommend them. They were most responsive to our particular needs and we cannot fault the standard of workmanship. The quality of our conservatory is great and even in the cold weather we are using it as an everyday addition to our house.
“Highly professional, knowledgeable and genuine”
David is a highly professional, knowledgeable and genuine gentleman that does not “hard-sell”. David and his team use only the best materials for the job at hand and are very experienced at what they do. Our current large conservatory was installed originally by David and his team 24 years ago and still stands strong. I can highly recommend David Fennings Conservatories.
“We can’t recommend them enough”
Fantastic service from David Fennings Conservatories – we can’t recommend them enough. Highly professional service, friendly and reassuring from start to finish. The quality of our conservatory is great and even in the cold weather we have used it as a great addition to our house.
Areas We Cover
Orangeries Across Dorset & the South
Based in Blandford Forum, David Fennings 1969 designs and builds beautiful orangeries for homeowners across Dorset and surrounding areas. Whether you’re looking to add a traditional hardwood orangery to a period property or create a contemporary glazed extension, our experienced team can help bring your ideas to life.
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Ready to Transform Your Home With a Bespoke Orangery?
Whether you have a clear design in mind or you’re just beginning to explore the possibilities, our experienced team is here to help.
Get in touch with David Fennings 1969 to discuss your ideas, explore the available options and take the first step towards creating a beautiful orangery designed around your home.