According to SFGate, “Though basic design principles apply when you're furnishing a sunroom, your focus should be exterior rather than the interior. The windows are the natural focal point. Well-decorated sunrooms combine indoor comforts with the look and feel of outdoor living. The keys are … [Read more...]
Flooring for a Sunroom
We have shared with you information about sunrooms from the need for a sunroom, its purpose, plants, window treatments and types of indoor wicker furniture that work best for a sunroom. We haven’t mentioned flooring for a sunroom except in passing. According to Joyce Factory Direct’s blog, “When … [Read more...]
Ideal Sunroom Plants
One of the best uses for a sunroom is the ability to enjoy flowering plants all year-round. In the dead of winter, when there is hardly any sun for days on end, and snow piles up outside, you can adjourn to the sunroom and enjoy the flowering hibiscus or grow a whole variety of orchids. The blog … [Read more...]
Window Treatments for Your Sunroom
When it comes to decorating your sunroom, what we do with windows is a whole separate topic. Let’s talk about window treatments for your Sunroom. According to Patio Enclosures, “A sunroom is your own personal oasis where you can bask in natural light while nature surrounds you. As lovely as it is … [Read more...]
Decorating Your Sunroom
Once you have decided on adding a sunroom and building it to serve your climate needs, now comes the fun part: decorating your sunroom. Here are four considerations: What were the reasons you added a sunroom When my wife and I considered adding a terrace to our new house, we had many reasons … [Read more...]
Who Has the Best Sunrooms?
If you have been following our discussion of sunrooms, you have a plan for your sunroom, you might want to know who has the best sunrooms. We consulted ConsumerAffairs and Sunroom-Match. The following companies seem to be the leaders with the best and most reviews from customers: Archadeck Outdoor … [Read more...]
How Can We Manifest a Sunroom?
We have looked at the various types of sunrooms from sun porches, porch enclosures, glass enclosures, and solariums. We have also described how they can be made for three seasons of the year or all four seasons. We have shared the kinds of furniture that looks great in a sunroom. Everything in … [Read more...]
Types of Sunrooms
According to PatioEnclosures, “Sunrooms are glass and screen enclosures added to a home to create a unique indoor space with an outdoor feel. Many types of sunrooms let in an abundant amount of light, and many sunroom owners talk about a rejuvenation effect they feel when this unique room is … [Read more...]
What to Consider When Building a Sunroom
Last week I said, “My wife and I are in the process of building a second home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico where the sun favors the residents with warmth most of the year.” Since the climate is mostly warm for all but the coldest months of December and January, our terraces function as extra … [Read more...]
Coastal Furniture
The term "coastal" wicker is somewhat ambiguous in that it could potentially be found in an island retreat or a shabby chic beach cottage. In a more refined sense, coastal wicker furniture can also be quite traditional in their styling. Blending relaxed and tailored designs or perhaps a mix of the … [Read more...]