Conservatories & Orangeries in Dorset
David Fennings has designed and installed conservatories and orangeries for homeowners across Dorset for more than 40 years, creating bright, comfortable spaces you can use all year round.
- 40 Years of Experience
- Family Run Local Business
- Full guidance with planning permission & building regulations
- Established at Sunrise Park for over 35 years
Conservatories in Dorset
With over 40 years of experience, David Fennings designs and builds conservatories across Blandford, Poole, Bournemouth and the wider Dorset area. Whether you want a Victorian, Edwardian or modern conservatory, or something fully bespoke, we design each space around your home rather than fitting a standard template.
A well-built conservatory should feel like a genuine extension of your house, not an afterthought bolted onto the back. We work in hardwood, aluminium or uPVC depending on the style and finish you prefer, with glazed roofing options that keep the room comfortable and usable throughout the year, not just in summer.
From the first conversation through to installation, our own team handles the design, the glazing and the build, so you get a conservatory that suits your property, your garden and the way you actually want to use the space.
Conservatory Styles
Victorian
Our Victorian conservatories are available with either a three-bay or five-bay front. When planning your layout, a three-bay design is based on an octagon, while the five-bay version follows a duo-decagon shape. This helps when marking out the footprint in your garden.
A five-bay front usually means that French doors cannot be positioned on an angled face unless the conservatory is particularly large. Typically, each bay is the same length, although we can extend the centre bay if you prefer a more pronounced frontage. Roof pitches range from 20° to 45°. The most common—and structurally reliable for snow and wind loadings—is around 26°.
Many customers choose to include decorative ridge cresting with a finial detail. Historically, these were said to ward off unwelcome spirits. We’ll let you decide whether that’s needed in your garden.
Edwardian
The Edwardian conservatory is similar in structure to the Victorian style, but with a square or rectangular base. The clean, straight lines of the Edwardian design maximise internal floor space, making it a practical choice for everyday living.
It is a common misconception that an Edwardian conservatory is simply a Victorian style “with the corners filled in.” In reality, either design can be tailored to the exact floor area you require. The best approach is to focus on how you want to use the space, and then choose the layout—Edwardian, Victorian, or otherwise—that provides the right proportions for your home.
When planning size and layout, it can help to sketch ideas on squared paper. Cut out small blocks to represent furniture and people, and arrange them within each outline. This gives a clear picture of how the space will function once built, ensuring your new conservatory suits your lifestyle from day one.
Modern
Victorian and Edwardian conservatories remain popular for their period character, but modern designs have become the preferred choice for many homes. A modern conservatory offers excellent value for money, often providing more usable space per square foot. It also tends to sit more comfortably on properties that don’t naturally suit traditional architectural detailing.
The term lean-to is sometimes used, but it no longer reflects what these spaces have become. Today’s modern conservatories are well-designed living areas rather than simple greenhouse-style structures.
From our experience, most customers choose a modern design for two main reasons: they want greater value from the space they are creating, and they feel a contemporary style is more appropriate for the architecture of their home.
Bespoke
If you have a unique idea in mind, we can design a custom conservatory that fits your home perfectly. With a wide range of frame and door options, we are well known for taking on complex and unusual projects.
Many of our conservatories are designed to meet very specific requirements or to suit properties with irregular layouts or elevations. We can also combine different styles to create larger, more distinctive structures.
Our photo gallery shows the variety and flexibility of our work, though it represents only a selection of the bespoke projects we have completed.
Conservatory Specialists
A stunning choice of conservatories for you to design and personalise.
- A quality finish that will last long time
- Complete customer satisfaction guaranteed
- Year round room – perfect for any weather!
- Made to the highest specifications
- Adds value and space to your home
Orangeries in Dorset
An orangery brings a different feel to your home than a full-glass conservatory, combining solid brickwork with generous glazing for a room that works as a natural extension of the house. We design orangeries for homeowners across Dorset in traditional, hardwood and modern styles, tailored to suit period properties and contemporary homes alike.
Our orangery service covers everything from the initial design through to the finished build, using quality materials that keep the room comfortable and efficient throughout the year. Roof lanterns, bifold or patio doors and eaves detailing are all chosen to match your home rather than applied as a standard package.
Whether you’re after a relaxing lounge, a dining space filled with light, or simply a warm room you can use every day, we design orangeries around how you actually want to liv
Orangery Styles
Traditional Orangery
At David Fennings , we value the timeless character of the traditional orangery—a design with historic roots that still feels perfectly at home in modern living. Built with solid brick pillars and a high-performance glazed roof, a traditional orangery brings the strength and charm of classic architecture together with the light and openness of contemporary glazing. The result is a calm, bright living space that enhances your home and creates a seamless connection to the outdoors.
We offer a choice of high-quality materials and finishing details, from elegant timber windows and roof lanterns to sleek bifold or patio doors. Whether your orangery becomes a relaxing lounge, a dining space filled with daylight, or simply a comfortable room to enjoy throughout the year, the traditional orangery remains a refined and enduring choice.
Traditional Hardwood Orangery
Our hardwood orangeries offer a sense of lasting quality and refined elegance. Using carefully selected hardwoods, we create spaces that feel luxurious, warm, and full of character. From feature timber windows to beautifully crafted roof lanterns and sleek bifolding or patio doors, every element can be tailored to suit your preferred style.
Whether you’re drawn to classic detailing or a more contemporary finish, our hardwood orangeries are designed to complement your home and provide a comfortable, light-filled living space you can enjoy throughout the year.
Modern Orangery
A modern orangery offers a clean, contemporary look that feels both bright and welcoming. Designed to maximise natural light and create a seamless flow between home and garden, this style provides an open, airy space that integrates beautifully with your existing living areas.
For homeowners seeking a fresh, stylish extension that feels comfortable year-round, a modern orangery is an ideal choice—combining warmth, openness, and refined simplicity.
Orangery Extensions
A modern orangery offers a clean, contemporary look that feels both bright and welcoming. Designed to maximise natural light and create a seamless flow between home and garden, this style provides an open, airy space that integrates beautifully with your existing living areas.
For homeowners seeking a fresh, stylish extension that feels comfortable year-round, a modern orangery is an ideal choice—combining warmth, openness, and refined simplicity
Orangery Specialists
Transform your home with a beautiful orangery
- A diverse range of design choices to perfectly match your home
- Traditional building methods for a quality finish
- Fast, friendly service with every installation
- Get a complete orangery package, including design and planning
- Create a warm and inviting space
Get in touch
Getting a quote is quick and easy. Simply fill in your details and we’ll call you right back.
Whether it’s a complex new build or meticulous repairs, our team is adept at navigating the unique challenges of any property type—from historical homes to modern residences. Our comprehensive service includes everything from initial design to obtaining planning approval, ensuring a seamless process.
Trust us to provide a solution that not only meets but enhances the value and beauty of your home, making David Fennings the clear choice for your conservatory project.
FAQ’S
A conservatory is generally designed around larger areas of glazing to create a bright connection between the home and garden, while an orangery typically has a more substantial architectural feel with solid elements and a glazed roof or lantern. David Fennings 1969 designs both conservatories and orangeries to suit the character of your home and how you want to use the space.
The best style depends on your property’s architecture, available space, and how you intend to use the room. Victorian designs provide traditional character, Edwardian conservatories maximise practical floor space with square or rectangular layouts, while modern and bespoke designs can be adapted to contemporary or unusual properties.
Yes. The design, glazing, roof construction, insulation, and heating approach all influence year-round comfort. David Fennings offers fully glazed structures, part-tiled roofs with integrated Velux windows, glazed lantern features, and warm tiled roof solutions for new and existing conservatories.
David Fennings 1969 works with hardwood, architectural aluminium, and selected uPVC for conservatories, while its orangery designs can also incorporate hardwood, aluminium, and uPVC windows and doors. The appropriate material depends on the property’s style, desired finish, performance requirements, and budget.
Not always. Some conservatories can qualify as permitted development when the relevant conditions and limitations are met, but planning restrictions can vary depending on the property, previous extensions, location, and other circumstances. Building regulations can also apply, particularly where a new structural opening is made between the house and conservatory. David Fennings provides planning and building-regulation guidance as part of its project process.
The cost depends on factors such as the size, design, materials, glazing, roof specification, foundations, and complexity of the project. David Fennings does not use a single standard price because each conservatory and orangery is designed around the property and customer’s requirements. A site assessment allows the specification and quotation to be tailored to the project.
Yes. An existing conservatory can sometimes be upgraded with a replacement roof to improve comfort, appearance, and usability. David Fennings offers glazed and tiled roof options, including warm tiled roof systems, depending on the existing structure and the desired result. Its project portfolio also includes replacement roof and warm-roof projects.
Yes. Bespoke designs can be adapted to irregular layouts, unusual elevations, specific floor areas, and individual architectural requirements. David Fennings works with different frame, door, roof, and glazing options and has completed complex projects where traditional and modern features have been combined.
Consider how much natural light you want, the view into the garden, ventilation, access between the house and conservatory, frame material, opening style, and the overall architectural character of the property. David Fennings can incorporate options such as timber windows, bifold doors, patio doors, and different glazing configurations into a bespoke design.
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.
Martin Shaw
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.
Brian H
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 has was installed originally by David and his team 24 years ago and still stands strong. I can highly recommend David Fennings Conservatories.
Aditi Shah
Correspondence was great
David did my aluminium double glazed by- folding doors at my house. The service from start to finish was superb. Correspondence was great. And the product is the best as my house backs on to the fleet at Weymouth where we get big south westerly winds carrying all the salt spray. They have been installed for 10 years now and operate and look new.
Nigel Swinden
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.
Becki Crouch
