Did you know that you can stargaze from the comfort of your own home? You don’t even have to go out into the backyard when you have a sunroom with a glass roof. Instead you can relax in comfort while you watch the stars pass overhead. These sunrooms are easy to install, and you can seamlessly add them onto existing structures.

In the south there’s nothing better than sitting outside sipping sweet tea, while watching the herons land in the marsh. Late afternoon thunderstorms can make this an impossibility six months out of the year, though, which is why many consider purchasing a screened-in porch. Whether your view consists of mountains, marshland, the ocean or open space, and despite any type of weather – and insect - you, too, can enjoy life from a screen room, even when the conditions outside are less than perfect.

Are you outgrowing your home, but don’t want to move? An addition is a great way to increase your living space. With many options to choose from, learn about the differences between sunrooms and room additions. 

Do you simply love being outdoors? Being surrounded by nature’s beauty is peaceful and relaxing…that is until you get bitten by a mosquito or stung by a bee. What if there was a way to get the best of both worlds—relaxing scenery and protection from the elements? Well, there is! All you have to do is build a sunroom, and it is easier than you think when you consider the variety of sunrooms that can be built under existing roofs.

Adding a sunroom to your home can give you a great view of the outdoors while allowing you to stay comfortable. All that glass can make heating and cooling tricky though, which is why ventilation is an important aspect to consider. At Patio Enclosures we offer a number of ventilation options for three season rooms, all season rooms, screened in porches, and solariums. You can use one or more of the following options to ensure that your room is a comfortable place to relax and enjoy.

If you’re a yoga buff, you might want to consider creating a yoga sunroom. The ambiance a sunroom is able to provide can make your yoga routine even more enjoyable. If you already have a sunroom, it does not take much to convert it into a great place for yoga. If you are considering purchasing a sunroom, there are a couple of things that you’ll need to consider if you would like to use the room primarily for yoga.

Screened porches have a long list of benefits for your home. They generally increase the value and allow you and your guests to enjoy the outdoors bug-free. They are, however, not without their limitations. For example, since screened porches are vulnerable to the elements, you may only get to enjoy yours between late spring and early fall.

When we designed our morning room, I did a bit of research on it. The term "morning room" came about during the early 1800s to designate a space used mainly in the morning. These usually had eastern exposures and large windows to take advantage of the sunlight. These days, morning rooms are very similar to sunrooms. Both rooms are often wrapped in glorious glass. Here we discuss some morning room design ideas.

Most sunroom lovers have sunrooms because they adore light and nature. Personally, I can’t seem to ever get enough of either one. I spend most of my time in our sunroom, which is appropriately surrounded with glass walls to let it all in, while I loll around in its splendor. When we installed our bio-ethanol floating fireplace, winter became my favorite season.

Once your plans are complete and construction has begun on your new sunroom, you can start having a little interior design fun including choosing furnishings to compliment your lifestyle. You might feel a bit overwhelmed with so many choices ahead of you. Luckily, we’re here to guide you with easy-to-implement steps and tons of ideas to make the process as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.