Blog Post Updated on: January 31, 2022

Solariums, or glass enclosures, are a unique way to add additional living space to your home. Made of energy-efficien one-inch-thick double-pane insulated glass, a custom solarium provides a comprehensive view of your outdoor surroundings, thanks to its glass roof — which is the main difference between a solarium and a traditional sunroom.

When designing a custom solarium to fit your home, lifestyle, and budget, there are a number of options to consider including roof style, room size, frame color, glass, etc. Designing a solarium for your home should be a personal experience so you are sure to get exactly what you need and want.

Solarium Options & Considerations

Roof Style

A straight eave glass solarium is ideal for projects that involve extreme height and roof pitch. Straight eave solariums are available with two roof options. A single-slope roof has its highest point where it joins the main structure; it is one plane sloping away from the home. A gable roof has two sloping sides that meet along a center ridge.

Glass Solarium Sizes

Patio Enclosures custom-manufactures and custom-builds every glass solarium to your exact specifications. This allows customers to specify the exact size room they are looking for. Based on years of experience, we will work with you to determine how best to size and design a solarium that meets your exact needs. There is bound to be some limitations in terms of existing architecture and foundation challenges, but we will do all we can to design the solarium of your dreams.

Frame Color Options

Solarium frames are made of aluminum which is one of the strongest materials available. It is resistant to temperature and humidity, so your frame will never rust, warp or rot, providing years of reliable use. When designing and building a solarium for your home, there are a few frame colors to choose from. These frame options will allow you to select the color that will best match your existing structure. The color choices are white, sandstone or bronze

The way you decide to use and decorate your solarium will be completely up to you. To provide some inspiration, take a look at the video below. It will offer an abundance of solarium photos as well as some great decorating ideas to help you envision your own custom solarium.

Interested in Adding a Solarium to Your Home?

At Patio Enclosures we custom design, manufacture, and install your perfect solarium to match the design and style of your home. Would you like to learn more about our custom sunroom additions? Give us a call at 800-230-8301 for more information or schedule your free, in-home estimate online today.

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