Today, sunrooms have become an integral part of most homes. This is because it provides us with the opportunity to enjoy the cold winter mornings or lazy summer afternoons sitting in the comfort of our homes. Besides, you can arrange a small party or family gathering in this area. You feel closer to nature when you spend some time in this room. There is hardly any space other than the sunroom where you can feel relaxed and unwind yourself so well in your free time. However, you can relish the pleasure of this experience only if you furnish the room properly with right kind of furniture.
While selecting the furniture, the two major aspects that have to be kept in mind is that the furniture should last for a long time and it should require minimum efforts for maintenance. Moreover, as the furniture is continuously exposed to heat, cold, rain, etc. its material should be strong enough to withstand the effects of these weather elements. Keeping all these factors in mind, the most popular ideas are as follows:
Teak Wood Furniture: There are several advantages of teak furniture. First of all, it is a highly durable material and does not require much maintenance. Its cost depend on the design of the furniture but usually it is not very expensive. The best part is that the natural texture of the wood give us a homely feel and add warmth to the interiors. However, to prevent any damage from moisture, the wood need to be treated properly.
Metal Furniture: A metal furniture is mainly made of aluminum or cast iron or wrought iron and it can last for several years. It is ideal for those sunrooms which get exposed to extremely cold weather. The only problem with this furniture is rusting on the metal surface. However, this corrosion can be controlled to a large extent by coating them with PVC.
Wicker Furniture: Chairs, sofas, armchairs made of wicker are very comfortable to sit on. It is woven from various plant materials like willow, reeds and thus contribute towards the natural look and feel of the room. For this reason, it is considered as a perfect choice for almost all types of sunrooms.The disadvantage lies with the fact that it tends to turn moldy after prolonged exposure to severe cold weather and need regular cleaning. If the mold infestation is too much, you may have to replace them with new ones. Therefore, those who live in areas with cold climatic condition, wicker is not the right material.
Rattan Furniture: The materials used for this furniture are the canes obtained from various species of palms that are found in various parts of Asia, Africa and Australia. These canes are woven to make the sofas, tables, chairs, bar stools, etc. Its texture possesses a natural suppleness and luster of its own which make it look amazing. It is both durable as well as flexible and can be easily moved from one place to another. However, like the wicker furniture, the rattan furniture too cannot tolerate cold weather condition. It tends to become brittle due to this kind of cold exposure and cracks may develop on its surface after some time.
As far as the designs are concerned, there is a wide range of options available with you. You have to choose the one that suits the overall decoration. It is recommended that you go for some sleek and stylish designs, and avoid something which is heavy and classy. This is because it is likely that you may have to change the position of the furniture quite frequently.
