Wednesday 26 October 2011

All About Sunroom Decorating According To Design

Two sunrooms designed in a similar manner, their differences only being that of the decorations. The decorations of your sunroom play a vital role, to mastering the art of conservatory decoration. There are many ways to decorate your new oasis; some examples are Wicker, wood, rattan, wrought iron, glass and any other combination of furniture accents you and your creative muse can come up with. Decorating your special room will take some thought, some questions you should ask yourself are: What will I be using this sunroom for? Entertainment Room, Spare bedroom, Office, or will it be just an oasis to relax in? The answers to these questions will give you an idea on what direction your creativity should lean toward when it comes to decorating your newly acquired space. Keep in mind design is important just because two rooms are decorated in similar manners, does not mean the shape and size of the two different rooms are equal. This plays a vital role in decorating especially when you have to use the space allowed for your particular design.

Do not get skeptical, decorating your sunroom can be easy, but if not done properly can turn out to be a disaster, your new room is now the focal point of your home. The brand new addition everyone is going to want to see it so it is very important that you take your time with your creative muse and plan accordingly. Two sunrooms will never look the same, just because off the décor and furniture accents used. That is what makes your special room so unique. Maybe it may be easier to pick a color scheme for your new sunroom or conservatory, lighter colors tend to bring out more of the furniture accents, as brighter colors may even actually tone the room down and make it dull to be in. When using your creative talents to decorate your sunroom, you must keep in mind the style of the room, or in simpler terms the design. There are several different designs available, Straight, curved, cathedral, and glass conservatory. Then take in the consideration what style of doors and windows do you have? What is the overall appearance of the room, if your style of the room is straight for example straight rooms easily covert into a patio room usually built with wood beams and aluminum exterior and interior. You could even consider alter the room to an advantage by cladding it with vinyl to lend it that custom wood looking finish on the exterior or even go bold and partner it with the interior as well, giving it a log cabin look and feel. If you chose to clad it with a wood exterior and match the interior with wood as well, you may want to consider wicker or rattan furniture accents to give it that natural touch. These types of furniture accents can be stained to nearly any color to match the scheme of your new space, which in turn makes the room beautiful to view and an elegant sense of style. You also may want to consider decorating from the outside in, start with the porch this will give you a starting point as you work your way with décor to the inside. You can also consider vintage items like tables, chairs, mosaics, fountains, and other styles of vintage that match your taste and style. Some other ideas you may be interested in colorful cubed carpet to match your color scheme, you can decorate your room with appropriate wallpaper designs depending on the structure and style of your sunroom.

Sunday 2 October 2011

Sunrooms: Worth The Investment Price

Sunroom prices vary from $10,000 to $70,000, depending on the style, the location, and the quality of the materials used. You'll have to decide for yourself how much you want to spend.

Your home is one of the largest and most expensive investments you can make. Anything you can do to increase the value of your home will pay dividends in the future. If you need more space for your growing family, or if you are simply have the desire for your own private retreat, the addition of a
sunroom will not only give you that extra room, but will also add value on to your home.

There are many different styles of sunrooms, ranging from the simple to the ornate, and depending on what kind of style you choose, the price will be commensurate. However, in doing research into the types of additions for your home, a room with glass walls can be less expensive than a room made of traditional bricks and mortar. However, a traditional room can generally be used all year round - including the winter months, whereas if you want to use your sunroom all year, you will have to ensure that it is especially designed to do so - and that will increase the price.


Another factor affecting the price of your sunroom is where you are going to build it. If it's being put together on top of a pre-existing porch or deck, this will be less expensive than if a brand new foundation needs to be laid down first. (If you choose to place your sunroom on top of this pre-existing foundation, you must first ensure that this foundation can bear the weight of the new structure.)

Sunroom prices also depend on the size and location of the room, its style, the material used to build it, and how many "bells and whistles" are included. These "bells and whistles" would include built-in heating and cooling systems, extended from the original house.


Once work on the sunroom itself actually begins, it doesn't take very long. Professional contractors for TEMO sunrooms, for example, only take about two days to put the room together..although if the heating and cooling systems are included, it will take a few more days to get those squared away.


DIY
Sunroom Kits
If you want to reduce the price of your sunroom - without sacrificing the quality of the materials, which is the most important part of the sunroom - it is possible to build the room yourself. Many companies offer do-it-yourself kits with complete blueprints and instructions on how to put the room together. If you are confident in your handiman skills, this is an avenue to pursue. You won't be able to put it together all yourself, by the way. The more people you have helping you out, the better.