Adding a sunroom, or solarium, as some might call it, to your home can add an element of cheer and warmth, creating a wonderful place to spend time with guests or simply curl up with a good book. Not only do they create a welcoming atmosphere in your home, but sunrooms in Dallas can also add value to your property and make it more attractive to prospective buyers.
Whether you’re going for a 3 season sunroom or a four season sunroom, you can’t go wrong with the plethora of options that we here at Sunshine Sunrooms can offer you. Whatever your style or desired level of functionality, we can make it work, ranging from a permanent patio enclosure to a simple patio installation with screen covers or retractable screens, and everything in between.
However, with so many options to choose from, it can be daunting to know which ones to go with. Here are a few of the most popular types of sunrooms that you can consider.
Studio-style Sunroom
A studio-style sunroom features a simple, single-sloped roof, acting as a straightforward extension to your existing house structure. The beauty of this kind of sunroom is that it can be integrated seamlessly with the house’s existing architecture, with minimal additional construction required. This makes it an affordable option as well.
The downside of this kind of sunroom is a slightly lower ceiling, which can perhaps limit the amount of light allowed in and potentially make the space feel a little less airy than some other options.
Cathedral Or Gabled Roof Sunroom
As the name implies, this kind of sunroom has a cathedral or gabled-style roof, adding an element of sophistication to the structure. This kind of sunroom is well-suited to an entirely new extension to the house, where the existing ceiling would be too low to accommodate a studio style without inhibiting the light.
The triangular roof style also allows for a much higher ceiling, which can make the sunroom feel more spacious. This type of sunroom can be a little more expensive to construct, although the end result is extremely aesthetically pleasing.
California Sunroom
California sunrooms are designed to feel as open and airy as possible, typically lacking traditional walls to maximize the amount of window space. Whereas traditional gabled or cathedral-roofed sunrooms have a single storey of windows, the California-style sunroom features an added storey of windows right up to the triangle of the roof to let even more light in. However, the solid roof still allows for some shade, which provides relief on days when the sun is intense.
Solarium
A solarium is a kind of sunroom that features a glass roof in addition to wrap-around windows. The benefit of this kind of design is that it lets in the maximum amount of sunlight possible. This effectively turns your sunroom into a kind of greenhouse, making it a great place to grow an indoor garden or house a plethora of sun-loving houseplants.
The downside to a solarium design is that it can be overwhelming and extremely hot in the summer, which might require that you install some kind of climate control in the space so that it does not become unbearably hot. However, on the upside, it is a great place to warm up during the winter.
Screen Room
A screen room design has the same basic concept as a sunroom, except that instead of glass windows surrounding the space, fine mesh screens are installed instead. The major benefit of screen rooms is that they allow for more natural airflow to penetrate the space, which is particularly welcome in very hot and humid environments, while simultaneously keeping insects out.
This option essentially allows you to have an outdoor patio area without exposure to mosquitoes and flies. However, the drawback of screen rooms is that climate control is not really possible, making it a less-than-ideal solution for colder regions or the winter.
Patio Enclosures, Covers, Awnings and Pergolas
If you want something a little more flexible and less permanent than a sunroom, then you could go with a patio enclosure, which features foldaway glass doors that can open up to create regular patio space or be closed entirely to create a type of temporary sunroom. This is a popular option for homeowners who want to be able to adjust the space to suit differing seasonal climates.
Patio covers are a simple option for simply creating some solid shade over the patio area, with awnings being a more cost-effective and sometimes retractable option, depending on the design.
Pergolas provide a happy medium, offering mottled shade to still allow light while limiting the impact of direct sunlight.
Whatever patio installation or sunroom option you desire for your home, we at Sunshine Sunrooms in Dallas can make it a reality. Whether it’s a simple patio enclosure with retractable screens, a solarium with a glass ceiling, Florida-style screen rooms so that you can enjoy the outdoors without being pestered by bugs, or simply a pergola, we have got you covered. Contact us today to get your 3 season sunroom or four season sunroom installed!
