Spring is nearly here and the best way to welcome it into your home is with a gorgeous sunroom. Here in Southern California it’s been spring and summer weather for the past year so you might as well start taking advantage of it with a room built to enjoy the sun.
Sunrooms can provide relaxation, an area to gather the family, or a place for people who have health trouble to enjoy the outdoors without having to deal with the problems that going outside might cause. There are virtually infinite ways to arrange a sunroom to your specific needs. It takes only a few considerations to create one perfect for your tastes.
Choosing the Room
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Perhaps the most important part of designing your sunroom is selecting the most suitable room in your house for it. Choose a room that will get light exposure at the times you expect to use it most often.
Bring the Outside In
Bringing plants into your sunroom is a wonderful way to enjoy nature without having to expose yourself to anything that might cause problems for you. You can handpick plants and flowers that won’t affect any allergies or other sensitivities you might have. You can also select plants that will suit your needs as far as care and watering, as well.
Furnishing Your Sunroom
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When choosing furniture, decide what kind of atmosphere you want. Outdoor furniture such as wicker or wooden deck pieces provides a different aesthetic than traditional indoor furniture does. Whether you want a looser, more casual room for friends and get-togethers, or a softer and more luxurious family room, furniture choice is an important part of it.
Let in the Sunlight
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Windows are the most obvious choice you might have to make. If the room you choose isn’t already windowed enough, you might need to make some changes. Without enough windows, you don’t have enough light. There are many companies around, such as Rusco Industries, which can provide you with a wide array of window options to help you create the room you want.
Creating Privacy
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If you have concerns about how private your sunroom will be, look into installing a privacy fence around the area of your home what will be heavily windowed. For those who worry about privacy only after dark, it might be worth considering installing unobtrusive blinds or curtains that can be easily opened.
Consider Your Activities
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Whether your sunroom will be for private enjoyment and relaxation, a family room, or for friends, take it into consideration. Keep in mind how much time you’ll spend there. You might wish to install some bookshelves or set up storage for children’s toys, or even make a space for your hobbies, if you’ll be engaging in those pastimes there.
Decorating
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Just because the central focus of the room is the windows into the outside world, this doesn’t mean you have to leave the inside unadorned. Decorate with things that won’t draw too much attention away from the view, such as subtly-framed pictures or other art on the other walls.
Sunrooms are much more than a trend that will fade away in a few years. They have been around for centuries, as a timeless addition to homes around the world. While they can increase the value of the house, in the event that you sell your home, the most important thing is creating a room that you will enjoy for years to come.
This guest post was written by Karleia Steiner, a freelance blogger. Away from the office she enjoys spending time with her daughters and husband.
