Design Ideas for Your Florida Room

 

The term “Florida room” is a colloquial name given to enclosed porch additions in Florida homes. These porches are also called solariums meaning “place of sunlight.” Essentially, Florida rooms are spaces that let you bring the outdoors, indoors. It’s a way to enjoy the abundant Florida sunshine while still maintaining the comfort of indoor climate control. The natural light makes for a productive space for activities such as reading and artwork and has health benefits for elevating mood, energy and reducing stress.

In addition, a Florida room adds living space to your home and the flexibility of these spaces is another reason for their appeal. Usually, they’re an extension of the main house and are typically positioned in the rear of the home near the kitchen or off the living room.  

There are many ways to best utilize this space to match your needs, personality, and functionality of the rest of your living space. In this blog, we’ll provide ideas so that you can select a use that’s perfect for you. Even if you’re not a Floridian, you can apply most of this information to an indoor/outdoor space in your home.

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