What Are the Benefits of a Sunroom?

Increased Living Space

• The most obvious benefit of a sunroom is that it provides additional living space for your home. Unlike a deck or screen porch which can only be used part of the year, a sunroom can be used all year. The room can serve as a family room, play room or an extra dining area. It is also an ideal place to entertain because it can provide expansive views of the outdoors.

Cost Effective

• Adding a sunroom is a more cost-effective way to add space to a house. It does not require the same materials and labor as a brick-and-mortar addition. In fact, there are do-it-yourself sunroom kits that allow you to install your own addition and provide pre-assembled sections to make the project even easier.

Outdoor Enjoyment

• A sunroom is an ideal place to enjoy bird watching or taking in the flowers in your garden. The room can provide full views of your yard without having to deal with the issues associated with the outdoors such as stinging bugs and allergens. Even inclement or cold weather is not an problem. Your children can get plenty of sun while playing in the addition, without getting dirty in a yard that is still damp or muddy from a storm.

Added Home Value

• By building a sunroom addition and adding square footage to your home, you can increase the value of your home when you sell it. According to Remodeling Magazine's 2010-11 Cost vs. Value Report, you may receive as much as a 48.6 percent return on your investment when you sell a house with a sunroom addition. In a poor real estate market, an addition such as a sunroom may also make your home more appealing to prospective buyers.