At Anthony Hicks, we design oak framed orangeries that create bright, welcoming spaces while remaining in tune with the character of the property. With over 45 years of experience working across Kent and Sussex, our team brings specialist knowledge of oak structures to each design.
Whether you’re exploring oak orangery designs as a refined extension or considering an oak garden room that connects home and garden more naturally, we focus on solutions that feel well-proportioned, practical, and built to last.
Creating a successful oak framed orangery requires a careful balance of design, usability, and craftsmanship. Our experience with oak structures supports a steady process and a well-considered finished result.
Over 45 Years of Experience: Long-established oak framing knowledge across Kent and Sussex.
Design-Focused Approach: Practical layouts shaped around how you’ll use the space.
Bespoke Proposals: Oak orangery designs developed to suit each property.
Respect for Existing Architecture: Care taken with proportions, rooflines, and setting.
Clear Guidance Throughout: Support from early ideas through to a build-ready plan.
If you would like to discuss your project and book a free consultation please contact us.
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An oak orangery is often chosen for the way it brings in natural light while creating a defined, usable room that feels part of the house. We look carefully at how the space will be used - dining, living, entertaining, or everyday family life - so the layout supports real routines rather than just adding square footage.
The aim is to create a space that feels calm and open, with a structure that frames the room beautifully without dominating it.
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When planning an oak framed orangery in Kent, the setting matters just as much as the structure itself. We consider how the orangery relates to existing elevations, rooflines, and sightlines, helping it sit comfortably alongside the main building.
For some properties, the best result comes from something understated and sympathetic; for others, a more prominent feature suits the architecture. Either way, the design is shaped around the home, not imposed on it.
For clients looking for flexibility, an orangery can also be approached more as an oak garden room - a space that feels connected to the garden and changes how you use the back of the house. The key is achieving a sense of flow: thresholds, doors, and the relationship between internal and external areas.
A bespoke oak garden room allows details to be tailored more closely to the property, ensuring the final result feels consistent with its surroundings and practical for day-to-day use.
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Good results come from making the right decisions early: position, proportions, and how the structure will be experienced throughout the day. We help clients work through these choices in a straightforward way, developing ideas into a clear proposal.
If permissions or design considerations are likely to influence the approach, we can discuss these at an early stage to help set a clear direction.
1. Initial Discussion
We begin by talking through what you want the orangery to achieve, how you plan to use it, and how it should connect to the rest of the home.
2. Site Review
A visit to the property helps us understand the elevations, access, and garden relationship so we can identify the most suitable position and scale.
3. Concept Design
We develop early ideas into an outline design, focusing on proportions, light, and how the oak structure will frame the room.
4. Drawings & Design Refinement
Clear drawings help you visualise the proposal and provide a practical basis for refining details and discussing next steps.
5. Planning Considerations
Where planning or other permissions may be relevant, we can help you understand what could be required and what information may support the process.
6. Build Preparation & Delivery
Once the design is agreed, the project can move toward construction with a clear direction and a focus on quality execution.
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If you would like to discuss your project and book a free consultation please contact us.
01797 366895