Everyone loves summer, right? The warm weather, the cool nights, the beach, the ice cream. There’s not much to dislike when it comes to everyone’s (well mostly everyone’s) favourite time of year. Except for one thing. The dreaded overheating that comes with your garden room!

If you have a garden room, you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about. You wake up to see the sun shining and the temperatures soaring, perfect. But as you make your way through your home and towards your glass room, you start to feel the heat like an uncooked egg simmering in the pan. When you finally get to your garden room, the hot thick air fills your lungs making it impossible to breathe while you scramble to the back door to let in some much-needed fresh air. Now, wouldn’t it amazing if you could enjoy your garden room all year round, no matter the weather? Well, if you do, then this blog is for you! Here, we’ll take a look at some of the things that you can do to keep your garden room cool this summer so that you can avoid overcooking during your afternoon nap.

Blind it up

Adding blinds to your garden room windows is the first way that you can keep it cool during the peak of summer. These can be installed to the sides as well as the roof of your sunroom, drastically reducing the temperature of the inside by blocking direct sunlight shining through your windows. Garden room blinds can sometimes be on the pricey side of life, but with these installed you can look forward to a much cooler sunroom, allowing you to enjoy it more and make greater use out of it. In this sense, you can view blinds as an investment, rather than an expense.

Ventilate

Another effective way of cooling your garden room during the summer is by adding a ventilation system that works to allow the hot air that has built up to escape easily. Ideal for those warmer mornings! You can purchase specialised vents that can be installed in the lower walls and in the ceiling of your garden room to initiate airflow, allowing the hot air to quickly and easily pass through.

Insulate

Garden rooms are often installed onto properties after the property has been built, meaning they don’t receive the same building features as the rest of the home, including insulation. This leads to increased temperatures inside the garden room when the weather begins to pick up, which can be avoided if proper insulation is added.

Here, multi-foil insulation can be used as a vapour-controlled blanket that not only keeps your garden room cool but also works to prevent damp, decrease glare and reduce the risk of your furnishings fading as a result of direct exposure to sunlight.

Add Air Conditioning

Installing a high-quality air conditioning unit is the final way that you can keep your sunroom cool during the summer. Albeit this is the most expensive option, it is by far the most effective and provides instant cool air whenever it is needed.

When considering an air-con unit, you must also think about the increased energy consumption that will occur as a result of using one, the professional installation and costs that are often required with the top-of-the-range units as well as any alterations that may be needed to your garden room for the unit to work effectively. 

And there you have it, the different ways that you can keep your garden room cool this summer! If you have a sunroom that tends to get on the warmer side during summer, be sure to follow these tips to create a cooler, more comfortable space.

If you are considering adding a glass room to your property before the summer begins, then considering these points before doing so will help avoid any overheating issues in the future.

Photo by Westbury Garden Rooms

Make Sure The Position Is Right

It is important to have a concrete and clear positioning and spacing to follow. Have a clear picture of how you want to use the given room. Garden rooms don’t necessarily have to be close to your property. Be creative; identify a place that is most suitable for your garden to flourish well. Most of the room gardens that do well are located in a different place away from your property.

Choose A Good Structure

There are good and different custom-built solutions that you can always choose from. They range from fully constructed and insulated rooms to mobile shepherd huts and even tented spaces. You can learn more here if you want to know about the types of garden rooms available. If the room you tend to use is not for a permanent structure, then concentrate on coming with something temporary. If for sure you have decided to go this direction then you must consult with the relevant people or authority for you to be able to get the cost of installing. You will need to know the cost of having outdoor lighting to add some curb appeal and as well as the heating. It is also recommended that you have a store nearby to put in your cushions and blankets just in case there is rain and also create a space for playing outdoor games.

Create The Perfect Match.

Ensure that you blend in well with your outdoor room with your garden. Having proper flow between your outdoor room and garden will create a spectacular view. For you to have this, you need to use materials that directly complement your garden designs. For example, you can leave your fence poles unpainted to match the surrounding. When it comes to the setting area it needs a special touch to bring out the complete height and sense of the definition. Make sure that you have plants that compliment each other planted next to each other.

Decorations Are Important, Too.

Make your garden appealing to the eye. Come up with bright colours and visibly well-drawn patterns to ensure that the whole beauty of your garden is brought out. Choose your designs carefully for they are going to decide the final outlook of the garden. Having unique designs for your cushions, different patterns of lighting and even garden chairs that have an interesting look will bring out a spectacular view of the garden.

Make It Spacious

You can add mirrors to your garden room to make the place look bigger if it is small. Make sure that you take precautions so that birds do not accidentally fly into the mirror, or else you will be dealing with too many dead birds. A floating seat is also another addition to the garden that will improve the aesthetics fo the place considerably. You can also add a planted wall and improve it with some potted plants. These look fabulous if you place them near the sitting area.

Have Heating For Long Evenings

Sometimes when relaxing in the garden you may feel the need to extend the evening. Having a plan for the heating will ensure that you and any guests that you may have are comfortable. You can add a brick fireplace or a firepit. These are not as expensive as long as it is not too big because then it will require more wood. These tips should be enough to have a beautiful garden room.