Why You Should Have a California Room in Your Home

There are many ways to incorporate outdoor living into your home, from installing skylights to choice furnishings for the patio. One that’s lesser-known yet worth considering is a California room. In today’s post, the local remodelers at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Northwest DC explain what California rooms are, and why it’s worth considering for your next home remodel.

What Is a California Room?

A California room, sometimes known as a Florida room, is a transition room that combines the elements of indoor and outdoor spaces. Structurally, it’s like a room with the exterior wall removed, or a recessed patio. The idea is to provide a true indoor space, complete with indoor decor and furniture, but with outdoor living experience that only an open space can provide.

While the concept is not unique — sunrooms, decks and patios share many similarities with it — California rooms are distinguishable by the application of interior remodeling concepts in it. In comparison, a patio requires furniture specifically meant for the outdoors. A sunroom is a complete enclosure, while a California room is quite the opposite.

The Benefits of Having a California Room

If you need only one reason to consider having a California room, it’s the sense of openness that it can add to your home. Imagine a patio, but more flexible in terms of decor. The space is more recessed, so it’s not as exposed to weather conditions as patios do. Accordion-style patio doors or partitions can be installed so you can use the room during the winter season.

Having an open space in your home also lets more natural light into your home, and along with it, comes improvements like brighter indoor spaces and less reliance on electrical lighting during the day. Natural lighting is also known to promote regular waking-sleeping cycles that can benefit one’s health. Open spaces also let you enjoy fresh air and a cooling breeze.

Let’s Start a Conversation!

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Northwest DC offers a wide range of general contracting and remodeling services. To get started with a no-obligation consultation, call us at (202) 933-7196 or contact us online! We serve communities in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Arlington, McLean, Georgetown, Woodley Park, Friendship Heights, Glover Park, Cleveland Park, The Palisades, Donaldson Run, Bluemont, Lyon Village and Glen Echo.

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