You’ve seen the pictures of Alberta sunrooms when you’ve been researching your next home improvement project. You’ve admired the big glass windows letting in all of Calgary’s natural sunlight and you’ve dreamed of having a whole new room; a blank canvas to give you and your family more space this summer. It’s time to make those dreams a reality with a summer inspired sunroom.
Why Choose A Sunroom
When you’re looking to expand your home, a sunroom gives you the ultimate blend between cost effectiveness, a quick build and a customizable shape that will fit your needs. You’ll be able to save on your budget if you have an existing deck or patio to build as you won’t need to worry about foundations. A sunroom is also a great home improvement choice if you’re looking for energy efficiency, as the small space and big windows means that heat gets trapped in there during the day keeping your new sunroom naturally warm well into the evening hours.
Summer-Inspired Sunroom Ideas
When you’re thinking about how to decorate your new sunroom space, you’ll want to think about your favourite summertime activities and go from there.
Party Central
If your idea of fun during the summer months is to host parties at your house, you’ll find a sunroom becomes the central focus of any get-together. The space connects your house to your garden, meaning you can use it to serve food and drinks, or host some seating for those who want to sit in the shade while being able to see what’s going on outside. If this is your purpose, you’ll want to make sure your furniture is clustered to encourage talking, and you’ll want to make sure there’s a clear path from your house to the external door in your sunroom so your partygoers can come and go as they please.
Snuggle Up With a Book
For some Calgary residents, summer represents time for a break, whether it’s from school or work or just life itself. Your sunroom makes for the most wonderful reading nook where you can curl up with your favourite author and a cup of coffee and bask in the sun like a cat. For this vibe, you’ll want to go big and comfy on your armchairs and make sure you have either a footstool or an ottoman so you can stretch out in quiet luxury.
Get Growing
Summer is the season for Calgary’s gardeners, but if you’re one of many people who have started growing exotic houseplants indoors, you know you can’t trust the winds to put your green babies outside. Your sunroom gives the perfect blend of sun and protection as well as giving you an exhibition space to show off what you’ve been growing. To help, you’ll want to think about levelled shelves and storage so your plants can be placed next to the windows. You’ll also want to spread some simple seating around your sunroom so that you and your guests can sit among the foliage living your best indoor outdoor lifestyle.
