What Are Solariums Good For?

Aesthetic Value

• While many homes have sun rooms, which are semi-enclosed or enclosed spaces designed to let residents enjoy the sunshine, relatively few have true solariums. Solariums differ from sun rooms in that they are comprised almost entirely of glass, allowing natural light to flood the room, whereas sun rooms are typically designed with large windows but solid walls and usually maximize sun exposure at a particular time of day.

Heightened Resale Value

• According to CNN Money, building a solarium has the potential to add tens of thousands of dollars to the resale value of your home. Depending on how much you invest in your solarium, you may even be able to recoup the entire cost of the project in the form of an elevated home resale value.

Indoor Gardening

• Because solariums get a great deal of sunshine and let natural light flood in all day, they are ideal for gardening enthusiasts and hobbyists. Thanks to indoor temperature controls, solariums facilitate year-round gardening and can be used as a peaceful, green, plant-filled oasis where you can relax and destress after a long day at work.

Private Suntanning

• If you enjoy suntanning, you will be able to indulge your desire for sunshine without having to worry about privacy. Tanning in a solarium is far more private than tanning in your back yard, and you won't have to worry about covering up or being spotted by the neighbors.