Making the Most of Your Sunroom

In the sunny South, there is something special about those days where it is warm enough to enjoy the fresh air without being so humid that one feels as though their breath has been taken away when they walk outside. Consequently, many people look for ways to enjoy the warmth of summer without actually being in the direct sunlight. One such way, is with sunrooms. From Charlotte to Atlanta, and Charleston to Nashville, many homeowners are choosing Winston-Salem sunrooms as a way to not only expand their home’s living space but also to make the most of those sultry summer days.

Whether you already have a sunroom, or you anticipate having one built in the near future, you have probably already thinking about ways you can design and you decorate your new sunny space. After all, there are many benefits of a sunroom and you want to use them to your full advantage. To help you get started here are some suggestions from other homeowners for how to enhance your sunroom's beauty and function.

• Make the most of the natural lighting and colors of nature. Keep the colors in your sunroom light and bright by choosing rugs and fabric with bold patterns, using candles and waterfalls, decorative jars and leafy plants that thrive in the sun.
• Rather than heavy furniture, consider using baskets, wicker, bamboo and other lightweight items for seating and storage.
• Functionality is key. If the sunroom will not be used during parts of the year, be sure that any items in the sunroom can be moved indoors without being in the way.
• Think about the windows-yes it is a sunroom, but you are not required to use a specific type of window. While some homeowners choose basic windows, there is nothing wrong with having some frames that are intricately designed stained glass or perhaps having decorative windowpanes at the top of the room with more basic ones below.
• The entrance way to your sunroom can make a difference in the overall look, and even functionality, of the sunroom. A basic screen door is easy to incorporate into any look, but if you are looking for a more elegant look, consider French doors as they work great and allow light in at angles.

Sunrooms are a beautiful addition to virtually any home. In addition, because they provide a great space for entertaining as well as relaxing without having to be out in the direct rays of the sun, having a sunroom is a practical way to increase your home’s usable space. Once you have your sunroom you will be amazed at how often you use it. When are you going to get your sunroom built?

Paradise Decking Launches a Brand New Website Design

We're extremely happy to announce the launch of our website's redesign! You can check it out by visiting ParadiseDecking.com.

As you can see, our site has changed out the vertical navigation for a menu that sits at the top of the site. From here, you can quickly reach pages that further describe the types of structures we build, as well as before and after photos of the projects we've completed, and testimonials from our past customers.

The new site also features a slider at the bottom of the home page that features the projects we're able to complete, such as covered decks, screened porches, and sunrooms.

Be sure to take a look at the new Paradise Decking website and let us know what you think!

Another Sunroom Use: Art Studio

If you're an artist, one of the most important features your studio should have is a private location away from other heavily-trafficked parts of your home. A sunroom, which is usually added as an extension onto your existing home, can provide such a setup. And, because of the way a sunroom is set up with plenty of windows and lots of outdoor imagery in sight, it can also serve as a place that inspires you and whatever type of art you're creating.

From outside the sunroom, an art studio can be a neat thing to look in on, too -- especially if you decide to show off some of the art you're creating by hanging it on walls or leaving it on easels around the room. With the right lighting, a sunroom art studio can even serve as a way to add to your home's nighttime exterior decor.

Before you can create this unique space, you'll need to add a sunroom to your home. Paradise Decking has experience building Charlotte sunrooms, as well as structures in many other North Carolina cities. Call us today at (336) 282-3374 for a FREE estimate!

More Sunroom Fun: Barbecues

Barbecues are a lot of fun, but sometimes, the fun you have eating with friends and family can be diminished by some of what you run into outdoors. For instance, sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate, and you're either sitting outdoors in very hot, uncomfortable weather, or it rains and you're forced to move inside and kill the fun vibe.

Luckily, something called a sunroom exists, and it can solve this problem and many others.

A sunroom is a structure that is normally added to the side or back of a home, and consists mainly of glass panels and a frame constructed of wood or some other material. The idea behind a sunroom is to let the good elements of the outdoors, like scenery and sunlight, into the room while keeping undesirable things like weather and insects outdoors. By eating in a sunroom, you can still get that barbecure cookout experience without the parts that aren't so enjoyable.

Ready to upgrade your barbecues? Get in touch with Paradise Decking, and learn more about how we've been building High Point sunrooms for over 35 years. Call us today at (336) 282-3374.

Sunroom Fun: Parties

Imagine a way that you could surround yourself with your home's outdoor landscape without actually having to be outside. A way for you to host a party with a bright yellow sun, trees, shrubs, and wildlife as the backdrop. With a sunroom, you can do just that.

A sunroom is a room that puts a focus on letting the outdoors come in. There is a lot less wall than a normal room -- instead, glass panels serve as the majority of the structure, allowing more natural light to enter and giving those inside a view of the plant life and wildlife that exist outside.

Paradise Decking has been building High Point sunrooms for over 35 years. Call us today at (336) 282-3374 and learn more about how we can help you build the sunroom of your dreams.

So, What's a Pergola?

The official Wikipedia definition for a pergola is "a garden feature forming a shaded walkway, passageway or sitting area of vertical posts or pillars that usually support cross-beams and a sturdy open lattice, often upon which woody vines are trained." If you're still here after that long sentence, a pergola is basically sturdier open-sided tent of sorts, usually made of wood.

Need to see a few examples? Here you go.











They're great for providing outdoor shade or protection from rain in an area, provided the roof of the pergola is covered. As stated in the Wikipedia definition, some like to train vines or other types of plants to grow on or around their pergola, which makes it feel more like a part of nature than a man-made structure.

Paradise Decking can build pergolas, as well as decks, sunrooms, covered porches, and room additions. Give us a call today at (336) 282-3374 and ask us about receiving a FREE pergola estimate for your home.

Tips for a Great Deck Party

One of the major reasons homeowners opt for deck installations on their property is for the entertainment factor. Such an inviting outdoor space is great for gatherings like barbecues and parties, but in order to make such a gathering the best it can be, there are a few tips you'll want to keep in mind.

Make the space even more inviting. Arrange tables and chairs so that they're more likely to be used by people who are engaging in conversation. Try to keep them out of the way, though, so people don't feel crammed together.

Get your landscape into shape. Do you want to impress with your deck, only to turn people off when they see your unmaintained lawn? Mow, trim, and clean up any debris laying around the yard.

Protect your guests. Mosquitoes and other bugs can be quite the nuisance during a deck party. Be sure to keep bug spray, citronella candles, or other repellant items around for guest use.

Let tunes set the mood. Have some kind of stereo, CD, or MP3 player out on your deck to provide music. This keeps things from getting awkwardly silent, provides some party background music, and gives your guests a reason to dance.

Don't have a deck yet? Paradise Decking would love to help you build one. Give us a call today to request a FREE deck building quote. We can be reached at (336) 282-3374.