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What is an enclosed patio?
An enclosed patio is an extension of the house. It usually has some type of patio area that is closed off in some way from the outdoor elements. An enclosed patio can be used for dining, lounging or entertaining. Screened porches, sunrooms and solariums are all different types of enclosed patios.
Houses with a pre-existing outdoor porch or patio area that extends directly from the home may decide to add an enclosure to the structure. By surrounding the room with screens, it will still allow for pleasant breezes and shade the patio area. By utilising retractable canopies or glass walls you can create an enclosed patio without losing the outdoors vibe.
Diamond Patios is happy to talk you about your ideas for an enclosed patio in Brisbane.
Is there a difference between a sunroom, an enclosed patio or porch?
A sunroom is an extension of the house, not a freestanding structure. It is a common type of enclosed patio and has many windows and inflexible frames. If the sunroom first started out as a paved outdoor space, then it is common to call the structure an enclosed patio or patio enclosure. To truly be called a sunroom then the structure is built from scratch. It is named because of its many windows that allow the sun to enter the room. The windows give the occupant the feeling of being outside but being totally enclosed indoors. A sunroom can be heated or cooled, this allows the room to be utilised all year round, despite the weather. A solarium or conservatory looks similar to a sunroom, but a solarium also has window or glass ceilings. The transparent ceiling is usually quite high and often vaulted. This is a more costly addition to the home.
An enclosed porch is a structure at the front of a home and has a roof covering the room and often screens that allow fresh air to ventilate the space. An enclosed porch is a great addition to shield the front entrance of the home from the outside elements. It provides a protected area for visitors to the home. The porch may be fully enclosed and used for additional storage or extra living space. It may be used as a waiting or sitting area that is protected from the weather. A screened in porch protects the area from mosquitos and bugs which makes a great additional living space in summer, and in winter the area can be used as a mud room to remove dirty shoes and wet coats before entering the home. Sometimes an enclosed porch is simply added for decoration and filled with plants, benches and water features.
What are the benefits of having an enclosed patio
A patio enclosure can easily be added to your house. Whatever type of enclosed patio you decide on, it will have many uses.
- Enjoy dining outdoors, but with the benefits of being indoors
- A great extension to the home. This extra living space can be equipped for entertaining and lounging purposes by the addition of furniture and electronics.
- Create a beautiful zone decorated with plants, benches and water features. A perfect place to just relax and zone out.
- Gives protection from the outside elements, imagine a space without worrying about the weather or mosquitoes
- Sun protection without glare – sun screens and window tinting both give great protection from harmful UV rays and glare from the sun
- Additional storage and a great entrance to the home where visitors can sit down and remove shoes and jackets
- Offers another layer of security for access to the main entrance of the home
- When a patio enclosure is done well it will add value and street appeal to the home
- Enclosed patios provide privacy. Enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors without the prying eyes of your neighbours
- The space is a safe space for your pets and children
- They make the ideal location to grow and nurture sun loving plants, even during cold winter months
- And reduce your stress levels – spending time outdoors is good for your physical and mental health
- Soak up the natural sunlight, just 10-15 minutes each day will boost your vitamin D levels and improve your health
- Protect the patio furniture from weather elements with a patio enclosure.
Here is some inspiration for the perfect enclosed patio area …
The perfect covered entertainment area
This home incorporates a dining area, lounge and kids play area into a beautiful glass enclosed patio. The room has door to open onto the back deck and windows that open to the lush greenery in the back yard. You really feel immersed in a tropical oasis, but completely protected from the elements of the weather.
A fresh open space to relax
This enclosed patio offers a nice lounge area with plenty of plants and greenery in the room. With windows on all sides of the room there is plenty of natural light and ventilation. As the windows are screened it also protects you from bugs and mosquitos. It gives a great overview of the backyard to watch the kids or the native birds in the gardens. There is even a fan to help cool this extra room on those warmer summer days.
A great example of a sunroom with floor to ceiling windows
This is a great example of a larger enclosed patio and is finished with patterned tiles and floor rugs. It is large enough to have different zones within the room. A dining area, a lounge area and a green corner for plants and flowers. The ceiling has downlights and also skylights to make the room as bright as possible during the day and the night. The floor to ceiling windows and doors let in maximum light. The room overlooks the pool, kids play area and backs onto the trees of the nature reserve to see the native animals in their natural environment.
Diamond Patios are here to help
The team at Diamond Patios can assist with designing your enclosed patio and bring your vision to life.
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