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It is never too late to add a sunroom to your backyard or patio space. It is a common misconception that sunrooms are only useful during the summer, but we greatly disagree. Four Seasons Sunrooms is an all-season room and is great all-year round, offering access to nature and all the benefits the sun has to offer. Protect your Skin and Gain Vitamin D Everyone is so nervous to be out in the sun for too long because of the effects the UV rays have on your body and skin. UV rays are extremely dangerous for your skin and can lead to cancer. By adding a sunroom to your backyard or patio space you still will get the direct sunlight you are looking for, but with the comfort of knowing you and your family are safe. This is a benefit that will be great for the summer months and into early fall, when the sun is at it’s harshest. Having a sunroom also provides people with access to Vitamin D. Lack of this nutrient causes your muscles to become weak. With access to a Four Seasons Sunr...

"Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all," so say s  Stanley Horowitz, and who wouldn't agree? This is a beautiful time of year, when the leaves turn all those magic colors and the air gets crisp. The sun shines brighter, somehow, in the midst of cooler days, and we walk around in wonder at the world's changing beauty. We walk around, or we snuggle up with a cozy blanket and bask in the sunshine allowed by our floor-to-ceiling glass wall sunroom. Doesn't it make you want to simply gather and enjoy the company of your friends? It would be lovely, a party  in your sunroom  where you sit and laugh and converse about the changing lives like changing leaves, all the while the sun goes down and brings a perfect stillness under the stars. Imagine a pot of roasted butternut squash soup  served with  kale apple salad and a loaf of crunchy bread,  fall cocktails served all night long .  On...

With the onset of the spring and summer months comes brilliantly colored blooms, clean and crisp air, and aromatic fragrances that make you just want to smile. It is during this time that gardens come alive and mesmerize the world with their stunning beauty. If you are looking to incorporate your outdoor garden into your home design and want to expand your living space, our custom sunrooms provide the perfect solution. A Cost Effective Oasis Sunrooms are a cost effective way to add extra living space to your home. They are constructed of high quality materials like natural wood, aluminum, glazed glass, and vinyl, and bring in the beauty of the outdoors while keeping you protected from the elements. We have an assortment of cathedral style, straight eave, curved eave, and conservatory sunrooms that let the sunlight shine in and showcase the beautiful foliage of your yard. By incorporating a sunroom in your living space, you can take advantage of natural sunlight, which saves money...

As homeowners, we are always looking for ways to improve the comfort, space, livability and value of our homes. One of the best ways to increase resale value, as well as to add more comfort to your living space, is to add on a sunroom or conservatory! No matter the time of year or the weather, a sunroom addition is a bright, open and welcoming “bridge to the outdoors,” allows your family to enjoy the beauty of changing seasons 365 days of the year There are the benefits that a sunroom can provide: Added space and natural light:  A sunroom can add valuable square footage or create an entire extra room for your family. An increase in natural light can reduce your dependency on artificial light which can, some studies show, actually increase one’s productivity and elevate mood.  Bringing the outdoors home:  The beauty, serenity, and energy of nature can be brought to you without worries of inclement weather, sunburn, ...

What are your New Year resolutions for 2018? Is buying a new home one of them? Well, hold that thought. How about revamping your current home into a whole new house? Sounds good, right? Let's get started. 1. A Modern Lick of Paint Lavender is in season this year. I wonder where this color has been all along because suddenly, lavender paints are running out of stock. Painting your home makes a whole lot of difference. The trick is to do something different yet creative. But don't go overboard with color. Tip: You can rarely go wrong with bright and neutral colors. 2. Let the Light In Look around your home and identify "sunlight spots". If there is a way you can let this light in, by all means, do it. A big, open replacement window works magic. The secret is to add extra touches like a few potted plants or window sofas to make use of that space. And if security is not a problem for you, invest in broad windows panes for the other rooms as well. Not f...

The process of adding more natural light to a home design brings many benefits to a homeowner. Daylighting, as it is known, comes with many health benefits and assists in reducing the cost of energy consumed in that residence. By expanding windows facing the west, introducing a single skylight to a hallway, or even adding TDDs (tubular daylighting devices) in your kitchen will not only brighten your home but it can also assist in uplifting your home comfort. Currently, there are many ways to incorporate daylight into your residence. It is vital to note that what works in one Hamptons residence will not necessarily work in another. The following are ways to embrace the January sunlight in your house: Winning with Windows These are old standards, but remodels of this nature will maximize the exposure of your house to the sun. For example, installing large floor to ceiling windows in your family room will bring in light without altering your interiors. The kitchen is another ide...

How to Keep Your Home Bright and Cool with Energy Efficient Sunrooms and Windows Even in summer, your home can stay cool and comfortable while you maximize the beauty of available light! Your sunroom or conservatory can be a comfortable, bright and functional living space for you and your family year round. Looking to go beyond Energy Star Qualified, insulated glass for your sunroom and replacement windows to further reduce energy costs? Here are easy ways to do just that!   Reduce Energy Usage Throughout Your Home Make sure all appliances and electronics are unplugged when not in use! Studies suggest that roughly 50 devices and appliances in the everyday American home are always drawing power-- even when we think they’re turned off! Common kitchen appliances such as blenders, toasters, and coffee makers can suck up unwanted energy when left plugged in even when not in use—often called phantom energy or “vampire power.”...