For the majority of Calgary residents, winter is something to be endured, and never looked forward to. The cold weather seems to last forever, and there’s always the threat of the next big snowstorm, with the dreaded clean up and chaos afterwards, hanging over the entire season. However, for a small (but growing!) group of Calgary homeowners, winter is becoming their favourite time of year. What’s the difference with this group? They all have sunrooms installed in their homes, of course!
How Sunrooms Make Winter Bearable
Before we get into all the reasons why you need a sunroom to make the most of the winter months, it’s important to understand what a sunroom is all about. It’s a permanent structure that usually attaches to the back of your home to get the best views out over your garden. The. main features are big glass windows that let a lot of natural sunlight and heat into your sunroom. When you get the right glazing, this heat gets trapped in your sunroom, keeping it at a pleasant temperature all day long.
In the winter time, your sunroom truly comes into its own. Calgary homeowners who have invested in a sunroom share that these are the factors that helps them to embrace winter with a sunroom:
- Experience the outside – unless you’re caught outside in one, there’s a certain beauty in a Calgary snowstorm. There’s something about being able to watch the wild and untamed weather while knowing that you’re completely safe. The big glass windows in your sunroom means that you can get a front row seat to every snow storm while being able to cuddle up under a blanket and watch the world turn white.
- Extra space – Calgary residents spend a lot of time inside during the winter months due to the freezing cold temperatures and thick snowpack that makes it hard to do most of the usual outdoor activities. For those with young families, winter can feel like a prison sentence and that everyone is piled on top of each other. This is where a winter sunroom can be a pressure release for everyone by creating some extra space in your home. Whether you make it into a kids only playroom to keep the noise out, or an adults only living room where you can escape for some quiet minutes, a sunroom expands your ability to cope with the cold.
- A cosy space – finally, a sunroom is a great place to make a cosy nook to enjoy some peace and quiet. Many Calgary sunroom owners use their new space as an additional living room, complete with long sofas, blankets and cushions to encourage everyone to find a comfortable spot with a hot drink and a book. You can give it a collaborative feel by arranging the seating around a central item like a coffee table, or make it more secluded by having the furniture face outwards towards the windows. In either case, investing in a sunroom this winter will help you find the joy in the season.
