4-Season room: Basics & ideas for your new room

by Lisa Duguay, ABR, SRES 03/24/2024

Image of a sunroom

You may have heard of a four-season room but are still wondering what one is. Is it a modern sunroom? A means to maximize natural light? Maybe they're like patio enclosures. Do they have a vaulted ceiling? Do they make for a good living space?

Well, the good news about four-season rooms is they are all of the above and more.

What makes a room a 4-season room?

These rooms are often designed to bring in ample sunlight and outdoor views all year round. They’re even equipped with full insulation.

They can be built as an upgrade to a standing structure already attached to the home, like an enclosed patio or deck, or as a home addition in full. For homes with full ductwork, HVAC support is often integrated.

For homes without full HVAC integration, other modes of climate control are either built-in or areas are left open to add them.

How do you decorate a 4-season sunroom?

Decorating a four-season room is much like decorating any other room in your home. However, since it's an addition or upgrade, it may be a good time to play with architecture as a design element.

These rooms are built with ample windows, making accents like window treatments easily assimilated into your overall design.

If you've built your room with vaulted ceilings and favor floor space, try hanging sleek furnishings and seating from the beams to give your new room a cozy glow.

These rooms can act as a family room or a cozy reading lounge. They can house plush throw pillows or double as a chic dining area for you and yours. Due to their versatility and sound nature, the possibilities can truly be endless.

About the Author
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Lisa Duguay, ABR, SRES

Lisa is a sales and marketing professional with over 20 years of experience representing buyers and sellers throughout Fairfield County. Her deep understanding of local residential markets and current trends along with the exceptional local and global networking resources of Berkshire Hathaway allow her to provide the highest level of personalized, professional and confidential services to her clients. An experienced listener and negotiator, she works with her clients to thoroughly understand and achieve the results they desire. Dedicated, discreet, ethical, honest and principled, Lisa has been consistently recognized as a top producing agent and is a trusted resource within her communities. * Certified Relocation Specialist *Accredited Real Estate Buyer’s Representative (ABR) *Accredited, Senior Real Estate Specialist Council (SRES) *Member, National Association of Realtors *Member, Connecticut Association of Realtors *Member, Greater Fairfield Board of Realtors * Member, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Lisa is a lifelong area resident who grew up in Westport and currently resides in Southport. She is actively involved as a volunteer for several local organizations including the CT Alzheimer’s Association.