It’s the height of summer. All the warm temperatures, sunshine, and backyard barbecues have pushed cold winter days far from our minds. But seasons change fast, and when autumn rolls around, you might not be ready to give up the sun. If you’re sorry to see summer go every year, adding a custom sunroom to your home brings the outdoors in so you can enjoy it longer.
Sunrooms go by many names — enclosed porches, three-season porches, conservatories, solariums, and more — but they all have one thing in common: they bring in warmth and sunlight all year round.
Our team at Hamilton Homes has designed and built custom sunroom additions for clients across Indiana for nearly 50 years. And our experts know: now’s the time to start thinking about adding a sunroom so you can start enjoying it when the weather turns cold.
Is a sunroom addition worth it?
A sunroom is a space with wall-to-wall windows. The windows let light in and keep the elements out, so you can enjoy the view at any time of year.
Most of the time, sunrooms are additions or remodel projects on existing homes. If you’re building a new home, you can also build a sunroom into the overall design plan. Like any construction project, sunrooms require time and money, but there are lots of benefits to adding one in your home.
A sunroom can be one of the most cost-effective ways to expand your living space and bring more natural light into your home. They can be built on existing porches or off existing rooms, and they can completely transform the look and feel of your space.
You can expect to recoup about 50% of the cost of the sunroom if you sell, and that’s not the only thing to consider. The extra light can improve your mood and quality of life — especially in the darker winter months, when it’s harder to spend time outdoors.
What to consider when designing a sunroom
Ready to start dreaming up your perfect sunroom addition? Here’s what we ask our clients at the start of the design process.
Purpose: how do you want to use it?
Do you want a comfortable living space to relax or work from home? Are you looking for a sunny spot for your favorite houseplants? Do you want a hot tub or maybe even an indoor pool? It’s your space, and there are a lot of ways to put a sunroom to good use.
Location: where do you want it?
Will the sunroom go in place of your existing patio or deck? Or will it connect to your outdoor living space from another room in your house? Consider the direction it will face, too. Sunrooms facing south and west will get stronger, more direct sunlight than rooms facing north or east.
Size: how big will it be?
What are you putting in your sunroom? How are you going to use it? Are there size constraints on your property? Use some of the questions above to help you decide how big the space should be.
Materials: what design styles do you like?
The last thing to consider is the look of the space. What materials and styles do you prefer? Do you want the sunroom to match the architectural features of your home? Do you want skylights, functioning windows, motorized retractable screens, or other features?
Have a sunroom idea in mind? Talk to our team today and get started on your sunroom addition before the weather turns cold.
