Mar
04
2009
What Type of Sun Room Do You Want?
You can easily create the type of sun room you want by considering the purpose you have in mind for your sun room.
A screened sun room is one option. You can use glass windows with screens so that you can use the room in any type of weather. Open the windows for the airy pleasures of a screened-in porch in the spring and fall, and keep those windows closed during hotter and colder months as you simply enjoy the sunlight.
The traditional sunroom can be a closed in patio with a roof and lots of windows – even skylights for additional lighting. If you have a patio, this might be the easiest transition. You can use French doors that can be opened up, or install big windows that will let in the sunlight.
A solarium is usually an enclosed room with practically all glass or sometimes plastic. The roof of a solarium is often curved on the edges to allow rain or snow to easily slide off. The solarium has a green house feel and is perfect for those with a green thumb.
A conservatory is a glass room with a brick or stone foundation – it allows complete indoor access to your home. Dating back to the popularity of the conservatory in Victorian times, these are often built in a Victorian style with a peaked roof.
Whatever style and design you want in a sunroom, you can use your imagination to create a lovely retreat within your home. DirectBuy can help you furnish your sunroom in style and comfort with brand-name patio furniture and outdoor accessories such as fountains and statues – all at prices up to 50% off retail.
Tags: DirectBuy, Outdoor Accessories, Patio Furniture, Sun Rooms