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- For many of us, every minute is consumed -- steadfastly and
persistently -- by the pressing needs of family, friends, and
work. We have lost the ability to relax and wind down from our
hectic schedules.
It's time to take a few minutes
for ourselves. Get those cucumber slices and paste on that hydrating
mask, because an in-home spa is what you need, and there's no
better place to create one than in a new sunroom.
Sunrooms are an ideal area for
an in-home spa, according to the experts at Patio Enclosures,
Inc., North America's largest manufacturer and installer of sunrooms.
For everyone who needs a "spa time-out," sunrooms can
provide that hidden retreat without having to step outside your
home.
"Our sunroom's casual elegance
fits our home's relaxed setting. With three kids it is nice to
have a quite place in the morning to go," said Camille Cappolino
of Cleveland, Ohio. "I'm devoted to the notion that taking
time for myself and not rushing lets me enjoy life to the fullest."
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"Many of our customers are
adding sunrooms to their homes with the main purpose of creating
an exercise and meditation room," said Kim Schaefer of Patio
Enclosures, Inc. "The rays of the sun help wake up the body
when most of us are sluggish and tired. The versatility of a
sunroom can be used to get fit, to pamper or just relax with
a good book."
A sunroom can easily become an
expansion of a home by enclosing an existing porch or deck with
full-length rolling glass doors and windows. |
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Sunrooms are not only great investments
in yourself, they are also great investments in your home. Sunrooms,
designed to fit the size and architecture of a home, contribute
greatly to its value. They are an economical way to expand a
home's living area and can be used for many purposes such as,
observatories, dining spaces, exercise rooms, home offices and
more.
If relaxing is your top priority,
transform your sunroom into a "spa-like" retreat with
these helpful hints.
* Environment -- As a
sanctuary, a sunroom has all the qualities busy people seek:
tranquility, relaxation and warm, natural light. The calmness
of nature surrounds the entire room and offers a seasonal palette
of changing colors and textures. Place a sunroom where you are
able to make the most of natural slopes and landscapes. For maximum
relaxation, add miniature fountains that gently bubble and aromatic
candles to provide that "spa-like" therapeutic calm.
* Essential Oils -- Whether
it is rejuvenating eucalyptus to overcome sluggishness or calming
lavender to sooth skin, aromatic oils provide benefits for the
mind and body. Lemon, peppermint and even vanilla extract are
perfect oils that can be found in your own cupboard or refrigerator.
* Meditation -- Exhaling
and counting silently is all it takes to clear your mind of the
day's worries. The first step is to exhale and slowly count to
one. Then inhale, and exhale counting to two. When you get to
four, start back at one. Stay focused on your breathing and counting.
* Calming Music -- According
to the book "Time To Spa," the power to calm, soothe
and revive can be found in music. It cuts down the hyperactivity
that many working homeowners have on a daily basis. Make sure
the music is not only soothing, but also fits your taste.
* Disconnect -- Last but
not least, the easiest and quickest way to relax is to unplug
the television and phone. By cutting the "noise" out
of your day, you will see the added benefit of investing in you.
Sunrooms can pull you out of
the doldrums and raise your spirits with new found health and
happiness. |
