Posts in Category: Solariums

If you live in a four season climate, making the most of your outdoor space when weather permits is usually a high priority. However, the elements and pesky insects can often interfere with your outdoor plans. If you want to make better use of your porch, deck or patio, you might want to consider enclosing it, but how do you know what enclosure is the best option for you?

Do you love your patio, porch or deck, but wish you could spend more time there? Whether you’re looking to simply screen in your existing space or add a room you can use year-round, Patio Enclosures has the perfect solution for you. Learn more.

George Jetson’s flying car may not be a reality in the next thirty years, but his futuristic space pad with floor to ceiling windows just might be. The World Architecture Festival contest for 2014 recently wrapped up, and one thing was clear: windows will soon be prominent in architecture. The festival featured several floor-to-ceiling window designs, including an astounding 42,000 square meter crystal clear glass building and its square footage opposite, a 12.3 by 12.3 meter tapered steel and glass house in Australia. Although an entire home made out of glass isn’t realistic for most home owners, adding a solarium to your home will allow you to add a modern look to your home.

Enjoy the outdoors without bugs, dirt, and pollen by adding a sunroom to your home. Discover how sunrooms provide a serene oasis that lets you enjoy nature's beauty without the hassle of allergens and pests. From three-season and four-season rooms to solariums and screen rooms, explore the benefits of bringing natural light into your living space while staying comfortably indoors.

As winter approaches, gardeners all over the country feel a pang of sorrow at the first sign of an ending growing season. But you don’t have to join them. If you want to enjoy fresh grown vegetables and beautiful plants year around, consider adding a greenhouse to your living space. These glass-enclosed rooms, also called solariums, can be built onto your existing home structure like a sunroom or patio.

If you love your spa and/or hot tub, why not enclose it for year-round enjoyment? With a spa enclosure from Patio Enclosures, you won't ever have to freeze when walking between your spa and your home. So, take a look at the following pictures featuring some of our favorite past projects that allowed our customers to enjoy their spa year-round.

Planting an herb garden can be a fun weekend project that will offer long-term rewards for the whole family. Imagine being able to step out into your sunroom and grab a few leaves of fresh basil for your delicious homemade spaghetti sauce. Herbs can easily be grown indoors or outdoors. If the weather is warm enough, then by all means, find them a lovely place outside where they can get at least 12 hours of sunlight per day. The rest of the year, grow them indoors.

Any home can benefit from a beautiful sunroom addition. Homeowners who have one will tell you that this is often a place where the whole family gathers for drinks, snacks, and conversation. A sunroom just seems to welcome leisurely activities.

An enclosed porch adds to a home’s aesthetic appeal and can be used for entertaining family and friends, while keeping bugs and nasty weather at bay. There are multiple types of enclosed porches, each of which can add some light and life to your home.

When deciding on a sunroom addition for your home, it’s easy to be confused by the endless styles and designs available. In this blog post, we will explain the differences between these sunroom types and describe some of the custom options available for each.