Obtain the traditional orangery appearance by using a parapet roof finish, a slightly higher wall at the roof’s margins, and a roof lantern perched on top of a flat roof. There are two basic types of glass lanterns to select from, each consisting of a stunning blend of triangular and rectangular glass panels.
Long, rectangular roof lanterns direct light in the desired direction. This is ideal for a kitchen-diner orangery extension to give more natural light to the kitchen and create a conversation piece over the table in terms of architecture.
A wider roof lantern design option – often square in shape – stretches across most of the roof. This design turns a dark and dreary space into a stargazer’s dream at night and floods the room with light during the day.