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5 Halloween Decor Ideas for Sunrooms, Patios, and Porches

That spooky time of year will soon be here! With the crisp autumn air and colorful trees, Halloween is the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of your sunroom, porch or patio. To add some haunting charm, here are 5 easy decor ideas for you and your trick-or-treaters to enjoy. Best of all, these decorations can be reused or repurposed - adding sustainable beauty to your living space.  Candy Corn Wreath- Using a hot glue gun, attach a loop of ribbon to the back of a foam wreath from your local craft store. Attach candy corn with hot glue to completely cover the front and sides of the wreath. Once dry, hang on a covered patio or in your sunroom. ( Repurpose by using through Thanksgiving and hanging again next Halloween, or by gently pulling the candy corn off and hot gluing small ornaments on the wreath for Christmas, or Easter eggs for Easter.) Ghost Posts-  Buy a 4"x6"x8' wooden post from your local hardware store. If you don't

5 Sunroom Designs and Styles That Can Work With Most Any Home

In almost every North American climate, there remains at least one season that doesn't lend itself to spending time outdoors. Adding a sunroom to your home lets you enjoy a comfortable climate surrounded by the view of the great outdoors. Your family and guests can bathe in sunlight or enjoy shade as they like. These five sunroom designs work with virtually any architecture to beautify and enhance your home. 1. Georgian Conservatory The Georgian architecture of our conservatory complements any classic home design. Its stately design uses energy-efficient, high-strength, maintenance-free aluminum. It features: - a slim, elegant profile, - roomy floor space, - a regal nose with squared shoulders. You'll enjoy gorgeous landscaping and sky views. Bring the outdoors inside year-around by decorating this space with plants and flowers . Install window seats along the ledges. The interior of the room makes a lovely second dining area or the perfect home for a baby grand or gra

Sunroom Decor - Bringing Nature Indoors

A sunroom, when decorated properly, can become a peaceful place to relax, enjoy natural light, and de-stress. Sunlight increases serotonin which boosts your mood and fights depression, so bringing the maximum amount of light into your sunroom and using decor that reflects the outdoors will do wonders for your mental health. Furniture   Choose rattan for your seating area. This natural product uses stems from climbing palms and immediately makes your sunroom feel like part of the outdoors. A sofa with an ottoman is the most comfortable. Include a couple of side chairs and small tables where you can place drinks and snacks. Use a rattan mat in front of your seating area to anchor the space. Fabric   Decorating your sunroom with colors found in nature will create a calm atmosphere. If you enjoy patterns, opt for seat cushions with colorful flowers or leaves in the design. If you prefer solids, select green, yellow, brown and orange hues. For a modern look, try these colors i

Bring Autumn Into Your Home With These 5 Design Ideas

That first brisk snap of autumn is in the air! While the trees outside are beginning to put on their fall wardrobes, we can't wait to bring the cozy colors and scents of autumn inside as well. Here are five great ways to bring autumn style to your home: Indoor/Outdoor Rugs Indoor/Outdoor Rugs are a great choice for rooms inside your home that get a lot of wear and activity, such as a kitchen, a hallway or a sunroom. You don't have to worry about spilled cider, as they are stain and spill resistant and cleanup is easy. When decorating for fall choose bright, bold colors such as reds, golds and rich chocolate browns. Use multiple rugs in a variety of colors to bring the cozy feeling inside. Don't forget complimentary colors... Teal blue creates a gorgeous pop of color when combined with orange. Throw Pillows Who can afford a new furniture for each season? Nobody! But you can change the look of a room by adding throw pillows in bright colors to the sofas and ch