Hello World! Welcome Friends! A sunroom can be an enjoyable addition to a home, but they’re not for everyone. If you’re considering adding a window-filled space to your home, there are some things to know before making a final decision.
In this article, we’ll go over the pros and cons of adding a sunroom to help you decide if the addition is right for you.
What Is a Sunroom?
A sunroom is a location inside your home that provides an abundance of daylight and outdoor views while protecting you and your family from inclement weather.
Also known as a solarium, the main draw is an abundance of natural light that can provide a place of warmth and views of the outdoors without having to go outside. They are popular places to read books, let kids play and enjoy breakfast.
Many homes create a sunroom by building in a porch or patio. Others build a sunroom as an addition to their home.
Benefits of a Sunroom
A few popular benefits to adding a sunroom to your home exist.
Natural Light
As the name implies, the purpose of a sunroom is to let in an abundance of sunlight. There are significant pros to time in natural light.
- Provides Vitamin D – This essential vitamin plays a part in many bodily functions. It helps reduce inflammation, aids in strengthening bones and boosts your immune system. Thanks to diets and sedentary lifestyles, over 40% of Americans aren’t getting enough of this nutrient. Exposure to sunlight helps resolve this.
- Boosts Your Mood – Research shows that spending time in natural light can boost your mood and increase your happiness. Thanks to this, spending time in the sun is incorporated into some mental health treatment plans.
- Improves Your Circadian Rhythm – If you have trouble sleeping, try spending more time in sunlight and less in artificial lighting. Natural light can help your body fall into an appropriate circadian rhythm, keeping you more alert during the day and tired at night.
- Provides Greater Efficiency – Having a space with natural light in your home can give you a reason not to turn on lights in another, saving you on energy costs and helping the environment.
Options
Depending on your needs, there are different types of sunrooms you can choose from.
If you already have a screen-in porch, consider transforming that into a sunroom at a relatively low cost.
You could also build a sunroom as an addition, making it as large or small as you desire.
There are two main types of sunrooms: three-season and four-season. A four-season sunroom has a form of heating or cooling, allowing you to use it even when it’s cold outside. A three-season sunroom does not have heating or cooling, making it great for warmer days but unusable on cold days.
Since you’re eliminating ventilation and insulation from a three-season sunroom, installing it will cost less than a four-season option.
Living Space
Adding a sunroom to your home means more indoor space for your family to enjoy. It provides a unique space for a breakfast nook, playroom or work area that you might not find in other parts of your home.
With the added benefit of sunshine, a sunroom could be a great option if you need a little more living space.
Drawbacks of Adding a Sunroom
While there are advantages to adding a sunroom to your home, there are also disadvantages to think about before building one.
Cost
A sunroom can get costly, both during and after construction.
From scratch, you can expect to pay at least $27,000 to build a sunroom. Afterward, you can expect to see a raise in costs.
If you provide heating or cooling to your sunroom, you can expect your energy costs to rise. Even if you don’t invest in it, cracks between rooms can let in warm or cool air, making your existing system work harder.
Privacy
When you choose to expand your living space with a sunroom, you will create a space without much privacy. If you live close to others or on a busy street, chances are people will be able to see you through the expansive windows.
If you’re looking for a space where you can do activities in complete privacy, a sunroom is not for you.
Decorating
Sunrooms can be hard to difficult as there are fewer solid surfaces to work with. They are also typically small rooms, making it hard to place a lot on the floor and move around.
Since passersby can see into your sunroom, you want it to look nice. If you struggle to find decor you like or don’t enjoy decorating, you may decide to build a different addition.
Is a Sunroom Right for Your Home?
A sunroom is an excellent addition to a home, with abundant natural light, outdoor views and extra living space. However, it’s also important to know the rooms’ disadvantages. High costs, privacy and decor turn some owners away from adding a sunroom to their homes.
Consider these considerations to determine if a sunroom is a right choice for your home.
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