Having a sunroom installed is about more than just adding natural light to your home. It’s a new room altogether, one that — like any other room — will need furnishing and a design to be really complete. At Sunspace Texas, we offer a variety of custom sunrooms, so you can find the one that works best for your home. Once that’s done, you’ll probably furnish the room and figure out the function for it. But when that’s done, you might find that the room needs something else to make it feel fully part of your home.

The finishing touches you add depend largely on you: your tastes and what you need for comfort. Here are a few suggestions that suit many homeowners:

An Area Rug

You might not want the floor to be carpeted, but softer flooring can add a warm, comfortable touch, especially if you have pets. Area rugs can also add a splash of color, texture, and character that the room might have lacked before. Not to mention, putting a rug down underneath the coffee table or the couch can keep the edges of your furniture from scratching the surface of your floor.

Window Treatments

The point of a sunroom is to let in natural sunlight, but what about when you’re not using the room? The use of easy to operate window treatments like shutters or curtains can allow you to let in as much light as you want and protect your room and furniture from harsh sunlight or excessive heat when you’re not in the room. They can also add privacy that is sometimes a concern in sunrooms.

Plants

With such extensive views of your outdoor space, you might find yourself inspired to test your green thumb. Adding plants to the room can give it a homey, natural feeling, and they’re sure to get plenty of sunlight. Looking for something a little more stylistic or unique? Consider hanging plants rather than the traditional potted plants, or a cute shelf for your indoor plants.

Books

Is your sunroom where you go for a peaceful morning with a cup of coffee, or a quiet glass of wine in the evening? You can add to that sense of calm and comfort by having a few books on hand. Coffee table books can be there for show, simply to add to the aesthetic of the room, or they can be there for entertainment if you or a frequent guest is a reader. If you like the look of having books in the room but don’t find yourself in the mood to read much, you can consider a decorative box made to look like classic books.

Your sunroom is a part of your home, and it should have your own personal stamp on it. The design is really up to you, but it helps to know from the start that you can choose a custom sunroom that truly suits your home. Want to learn more? Contact Sunspace Texas today for more information or a free estimate.

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In today’s blog, we’re not going to talk about all the benefits of having a sunspace in your home. We’ve discussed those in several blogs past — the energy efficiency, the added home value, the boost to your entertainment space or even your personal enjoyment. But there are multiple types of sunrooms that you can install in your home, and each offer different benefits. The main two categories are sunroom — a separate room designed to let in natural sunlight — or a porch enclosure, adding a screen to your existing porch. So which is the right choice for your home? Let’s break down different things you might consider in your sunspace.

Construction Time and Budget

The biggest distinction between sunrooms and porch enclosures is that sunrooms are a completely enclosed room unto themselves, while porch enclosures involve wrapping a screen around a porch. Naturally, porch enclosures tend to involve less construction as the porch is already constructed. Because of this, the project takes less time and is less involved.

This is also a good choice for homeowners who need to be especially conscious of their budget, since less construction means less cost for labor. However, if you’re interested in the investment of a sunroom, there are financing options that can make it more affordable.

Temperature Control

Porch enclosures from Sunspace Texas allow you to enjoy the outdoors while offering protection from bugs and other pests, as well as rain and autumn leaves. You can choose between a flexible window screen or a protective full screen. However, if you want temperature control so that you can take in those outdoor views while enjoying indoor comfort, a sunroom is the best option — especially an all-season thermal room. Sunrooms are fully enclosed and often built with energy efficient glass or screens in order to protect from the temperature outdoors and keep the interior comfortable.

Home Value

If you’re looking for a way to add value to your home, a home addition is always a great way to do so. Extra space can always add value to your home, especially an energy efficient area of the home full of natural light. An all-season thermal room will add to the most value to your home, but three-season and traditional sunrooms can also help to give you a competitive edge on the housing market. Enclosed porches may be appealing to potential buyers and help you to sell your home when the time comes, so they are still worth the investment in this way. However, when it comes to direct ROI, sunrooms are probably a safer bet.

The quality of your sunspace — whether a porch enclosure or a sunroom — is the key thing. You want an installation company you can trust to create a quality sunspace that will last. Sunspace Texas has a terrific reputation for custom, quality sunspaces. Contact us today for more information or for a free estimate on your next sunroom or porch enclosure.

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Your sunroom can be a great place to house some of your favorite indoor plants, allowing them plenty of sunlight to thrive. But seasons change, and you may find yourself worried about keeping those plants alive as days grow shorter and cloudier in the latter half of the year. Fortunately, there are plenty of plants that thrive in autumn and even winter. If you’re looking for new plants to fill your sunroom this season, consider a few of these autumn friendly options.

Garden Mums

Garden mums are late-season bloomers, so autumn may be the perfect time to show them off. Not only do they do well in autumn, but they look like fall flowers. The center of the flowers are often deep red and they soften into a warm orange as the petals move outward. When you care for mums indoors, it’s important to water them regularly to ensure that they stay healthy.

Pansies

Pansies are another annual, making them a good option for your autumnal sunroom. They thrive both indoors and out, and they’ve been known to withstand even light frost, so cooler weather with indoor protection should be no problem. Pansies come in a variety of colors, but if you’re looking for a way to stick to that fall aesthetic, consider yellow or red pansies.

Snake Plants

Snake plants are a great option no matter what time of year. These plants are also excellent for busy homeowners without much time to devote to an indoor garden, as they’re famously low maintenance. They thrive in low light and just need the occasional watering to stay healthy. Their broad leaves are vibrant green with unique yellow edges and stripes running along them.

Crotons

Crotons do need bright light, but in your sunroom, with sunny Texas weather, this should be no problem. This is another option that could be perfect for the autumnal aesthetic. They resemble snake plants in some way: broad leaves with horizontal streaks and a halo of color around their greenery. However, these plants come in a variety of colors, including red, yellow, and orange. Looking at them immediately puts you in a fall mood.

African Violets

The deep color of African violets will be sure to draw the eye. These flowers need full sunlight, so place them strategically in your sunroom. They also need a little bit of humidity to really thrive. That said, with the proper care, they can thrive even in winter. Make sure to rotate them regularly to ensure that they grow evenly and gracefully.

Autumn is a beautiful time of year and an excellent time to enjoy your sunroom. And when you order a three-season or all-season sunroom from Sunspace Texas, you can be sure to get the most out of it, no matter what time of year. Want to learn more? Contact Sunspace Texas today for more information or a free quote.

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When you love wine, it can be more than just about the taste of your favorite reds or whites. Many wine lovers incorporate their love of wine into their decor, their jokes on social media, and social gatherings. And if you love wine, you can work it into your sunroom as well. Unfortunately, a sunroom makes a poor place for a wine cellar or wine pantry. Too much sun can be damaging to wine, so it’s important to store bottles somewhere cool and dark. However, even if storage is out, you can still find ways to bring your love of wine into your new sunny space.

A Place to Taste

Sometimes after a stressful day, you just want to sit down with a glass of wine and a moment of peace and comfort. Why not make your own tasting room with your sunroom? It offers splendid outdoor views and, with the right furnishing, all the comfort you could want. Comfortable seating is a must. A couch facing your view may be all that you feel you need. You can also place a small table inside your sunroom if you just want a private place for yourself, or a larger table if you want to entertain and impress your friends with your favorite wines. Comfort, views, and a big enough glass are all you really need here.

Colors and Themes

Maybe you can’t store wine in your sunroom, but you want a space that reminds you of your favorite wines. Consider incorporating it into the theme of the room. Perhaps you found a couch with a deep wine red color, or a painting of grapes that particularly stuck out to you. Maybe there’s a rug that reminds you of wine that you love in a subtle way. Consider hanging purple or deep red plants that add to the new theme of the room. This is subtle, so if you want something a little more fun and loud, consider…

Wine Themed Decorations

There are plenty of fun wine themed decorations out there. You can find tables and wall hangings with clever sayings about wine, pillow cases or even area rugs that speak to your love of wine. Some wine lovers might prefer a clock with a face that reads “It’s Wine O’Clock,” while others might prefer a more elegant image of a bottle of wine surrounded by grapes. You can also go a more creative route by using recycled wine bottles and corks for decor in your room. Painted wine bottles or bottles stuffed with fairy lights can create a quirky and rustic effect. There are any number of art projects you can undertake with wine corks.

Whether you’re a wine lover, a sports lover, or a bookworm, your sunroom should reflect who you are as a person. The decor and function is up to you. The quality of the sunroom is up to the right sunroom company. At Sunspace Texas, we offer a number of sunroom models along with a terrific installation team. Contact us today for more information or a free estimate.

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Summer is almost over, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to install your sunroom this year. With warm, sunny Texas weather, there are still several weeks ahead that will be perfect for enjoying a sunroom, especially if you have a three-season or all-season sunroom installed. It may come as a surprise, but many homeowners even prefer to have their sunrooms installed in the later half of the year. Here are just a few reasons why installing your sunroom in autumn could be the perfect choice.

Easier to Schedule

Spring and summer tend to be the busiest times of year for contractors, so scheduling a sunroom installation in that time can be problematic. It could be weeks or even months before they’re available to start on your project. However, business slows down as temperatures begin to drop, which means that if you schedule your installation in fall or winter, you’re more likely to have your pick of an installation date, and the project is likely to be more timely than any other time of year. It may also be easier to coordinate at home. If you have kids, fall is when they’re likely to be in school, so they won’t be in the way.

Predictable Weather

Autumn might not be known for its long, sunny days like summer, but the weather is predictable. Forecasts are more likely to stay the same as the day draws nearer, so you can be prepared for any rain delays. On the other hand, summer rain and storms can often occur quickly and unexpectedly, ‘causing frustrating setbacks to your project. Of course, no matter what the season, you should keep an eye on the weather forecast and stay in touch with your sunroom installation company in the event of any delays. But you may be less likely to be surprised in fall.

In Before the End of the Year

Do you budget by quarter or by year? Or maybe you’re planning on selling your house next year and trying to boost your home value. If so, it can throw off your bookkeeping to start a project in one year and finish it in the next. By scheduling your sunroom installation for autumn, you can avoid that. You can have the sunroom purchased, installed, and even have some time to enjoy it before the end of the year. You may even decide to throw a holiday party or a new year’s get together in your sunroom when the job is done.

It’s not too late to use your new sunroom in fall or winter, either. Today, sunroom companies like Sunspace Texas often make energy efficient three-season or all-season sunrooms so that you can enjoy comfort and extraordinary views year long. Want to learn more? Contact Sunspace Texas today for more information or a free estimate on your new sunroom. It just might be the best time of year to have it installed.

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Your vacation cabin is more than just your home away from home. It’s where you go to feel at peace, to spend quality time with your family or the people you love most. So the design of your vacation cabin is nearly as important as the location itself. Many cabin owners love to install a sunroom or screened porch to really accentuate that feeling of vacation and relaxation. Here are a few reasons why a sunspace could be ideal for your vacation cabin.

Views of the Outdoors

Where is your cabin located? Deep in a wooded area where you can feel cut off from civilization for a while? Close to a lake? One of the prerequisites of a cabin is that it needs to be surrounded by natural outdoor beauty, and you’ll want to soak that up as much as possible. Even if you’re not feeling up for a hike or a trip to the lake, you can still enjoy the view from your sunroom or porch enclosure. In fact, if you’re a little tired of the mosquitoes and dirt, a sunroom is the perfect way to enjoy the view while staying comfortably indoors.

A Versatile Space

There’s no end of uses you can have for your sunroom. If you’re at the cabin with friends or family, your sunroom could be the space where you all gather at the end of the day to spend time with each other. If you’re at the cabin alone to work on your art, your sunroom could be a studio or a writing room. Vacations are for taking things slow and relaxing, and there’s something that epitomizes relaxation in the image of sipping your coffee from your sunroom in the morning or sipping a glass of wine at night. Fill it with comfortable furniture, and your sunroom may just be where you spend most of your time while out at your cabin for the weekend.

Keep an Eye on the Kids

An end of summer or fall break weekend at the cabin with the kids can be the perfect chance for them to put down their phones, get outside and engage with nature. Here they can climb trees, learn to fish, or simply enjoy time with each other. However, kids can be quite restless — and a little reckless when left to their own devices. Chances are you’ll want to be outside with them, too, most of the time, but if you’re busy with something inside, you don’t have to worry about keeping little ones cooped up. You can still watch them play from your sunroom or porch enclosure, and have peace of mind that they’re doing so without getting hurt.

Is your vacation cabin missing that final touch to make it the perfect place to relax? Let Sunspace Texas help with our variety of options for sunrooms or porch enclosures. Contact us today for more information or a free quote to get started.

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So you know you want an opportunity to let more sunlight into your home, but you’re not sure how you want to go about it. There are plenty of options, from porch enclosures to screen rooms or all-season sunrooms. These are not interchangeable. They all have their own benefits and differences, and it’s good to know which one is most in line with what you want before you make a decision. Here are some of the different types of sunspaces you might come across:

Porch Enclosure

If you don’t want to go through the full installation of a new room addition, then a porch enclosure could be for you. A porch enclosure essentially makes a sunroom out of the space that you already have. We wrap the porch in window screens that can be opened or closed depending on how much fresh air you want to let in during a particular day. This is perfect for enjoying coffee on the porch during a rainy or cold day, or letting sunlight stream in while keeping your porch protected from critters or other outdoor elements.

This is not limited to your porch, however. We can install screen rooms around decks, balconies, gables, or any other tall spaces that you want to enjoy the natural sunlight without the issue of pests.

Traditional Sunroom

A sunroom typically requires a room addition, although in some cases a room bordering the outside of your home can be converted into a sunroom. These rooms are surrounded by windows — typically vinyl windows — and even the doors leading out have full window panes to create an open feeling, as well as let in as much sunlight as possible. Even the roofs are typically at least translucent to let in as much light as possible. These windows are also adjustable for ventilation. Your sunroom can be used in any way you might like: a playroom, an entertainment room, indoor garden, or simply a nook where you can relax and enjoy those outdoor views from inside.

Three or Four-Season Sunrooms

Of course, a major concern for homeowners when it comes to porch enclosures and sunrooms, is temperature control and energy efficiency. In the past, sunrooms or porch enclosures might be stuffy during the summer and cold during the winter. However, many advances have been made and these days you can have a three season sunroom or even all season sunroom installed in your home.

Glazed glass, adjustable windows for easy ventilation, and gas fillings between panes of glass to slow the flow of air all help to keep the room comfortable no matter what it feels like outside. Our all-season sunroom is insulated by low-E argon gas glass windows and a thermal roof system. This helps to keep heat loss to a minimum and your heating and cooling costs down.

Know what kind of sunspace you’d like to install on your Texas home? Contact Sunspace Texas today for more information or a free quote.

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