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The Holiday Sunroom – How to Set Up the All Season Space

The Summer Home Dining Room Collection will look perfect in a sunroom/breakfast nook.

One of the greatest ways to increase square footage in one’s home is to build a sunroom. This is a space that supports leisure and fun and is an oft-used zone in any home. Before you set out this retreat, though, here are some features that you might want to consider first –

Comfy Seats

The ultimate sunroom is sort of a second living room to your home. It should not automatically mean wicker pieces. It is also possible to bring in upholstered seats there, some throws, huge pillows, even tables and indoor-outdoor rugs.

The best sunrooms are also fitted with electrical outlets that will be able to support table and floor lamps for those cozy reading-worthy nights.

Temperature Controls

Many sunrooms already have their own air conditioning and heating systems. It won’t hurt to install a ceiling fan, too, or to have a fireplace especially for utilization during those chilly nights.

Shades

The sunroom can get sunny – like really sunny. Even when you did think of installing quality doors and windows, complete with insulation and all that, this space can still get a little warm.

This is where shades and curtains come in. Hang sheer curtains during summer and thicker drapes during winter.

Multiple Purposes

Ideally, the sunroom is there as a seating or lounging area for the whole family and for some occasional guests. Bring in a dining table and some seats to go along with it and people are surely to spend more time there, more frequently. This can become the breakfast nook or the dining hub for those nights when you’re not feeling up for a formal dinner.

The sunroom can also be used as an open home office. Just be sure to put a supportive chair there, a viable Wi-Fi connection plus a desk that comes at the right height and you’re good.

You get a great view of the outdoors so working and being productive becomes a lot more fun.

Naturally, the sunroom is an entertainment hub. So if you’re holding a large dinner soon, consider this area as your venue. Here, you’ll have ample lighting, air circulation and table space so the dinner’s sure to be a huge hit. Plus the kitchen is just nearby so getting food and beverages is a breeze.

‘Feeling whimsical? The sunroom can also be used as a display space for some of your collectibles. Here, you can also set up a sewing machine for your new hobby, add a few drawers and you’ve got the perfect craft room that’s bright and airy.

What’s a sunroom without the ultra-comfy rug? Here’s the beautifully-neutral Capel Incorporated Floor Coverings Seabreeze Blocks Rug3546RS03110506750.

Winterizing the Sunroom

Now that you know the different functions that a sunroom can have, it’s time to create a space that can be used throughout the year.

The sunroom is not usually engineered to be cooled or heated 24/7. However, with an electric fireplace or any other heating source, it can be used during the colder seasons.

Temperature control is a must for a four-season sunroom. Find out whether you need a cooling unit or a heating system or even both.

Interlocking the sliding door sashes can also be an added protection against the elements. The glass that you use on the windows can also make a huge difference on how the sunroom can withstand the changing climates.

Double-pane glass windows won’t darken the sunroom yet they can help retain heat during winter and keep the room cool during summer. Compared to the single-pane windows, the double panes improve the performance of any heating or cooling unit.

You may also want to speak with a licensed electrician about tying up the sunroom’s HVAC system to that of your house. When this is done, the sunroom will surely be an amazing extension of your home.

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