Open Sunrooms – Introducing the Exotic Lanai
A sunroom can be added to a home in any geographical area. However, sunrooms are generally not heavily insulated. This means they are a lot more comfortable when the weather isn’t too hot or cold. Where you live makes a difference in the materials, style, and construction considerations for your home addition. A lanai is one example of a sunroom that works best in very temperate parts of the U.S.
A lanai (also called a Florida room) is basically an upgraded patio, veranda, or terrace. The area is usually open or screened. It can be enclosed in glass if that suites your preference and your budget. Finely crafted woodwork sets the lanai apart from more standard sunrooms. Rather than being simply a box, it is intended to provide maximum aesthetic appeal.
That’s one reason this type of addition is generally customized to match and enhance the exterior of the existing home. If your house has a classic look, a lanai is a good choice for taking it up another notch and adding character.
Introduce tropical style to the interior of your sunroom with high quality wicker, earth toned tapestries, and vivid accent pillows. Add a palm frond style ceiling fan for a little extra cool.
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