Summer Staycation
The Summer Staycation Starts at Home: Why a Sunroom Is the Ultimate Seasonal Upgrade
The Summer Staycation Starts at Home. Six ways a bespoke sunroom can make your home feel like a holiday – all season long.
Summer is here — and while there’s always excitement in escaping for a week or two, the real magic happens when your home itself becomes the destination.
At Excel Home Design, we believe a well-designed sunroom can completely transform how you experience the warmer months. It’s not just a room with a view — it’s a space that brings light, calm, and flexibility into everyday life.
Here are six ways a bespoke sunroom can extend your summer and make staying in feel like getting away.
1. Soak Up the Light – and the Vitamin D
Sunlight is essential for health and happiness — from energy levels to vitamin D production. With the right glazing strategy, your sunroom can become a year-round source of natural light.
Velux roof windows, large-format vertical glazing, and bi-folding doors work together to flood the space with brightness — helping you feel energised and connected to the outdoors, whatever the weather.
2. Evenings with Atmosphere
ust because the sun goes down doesn’t mean the evening has to end. Excel can design an integrated lighting system — from soft interior LEDs to ambient garden lighting — so you can keep the mood going well after dusk.
Picture it: warm air, gentle garden lights, and a glass of something chilled in hand — all without leaving home.
3. A Space That Breathes with Nature
A well-planned sunroom brings the outside in — and adding greenery completes the effect. Plants like hibiscus, orchids and passionflower thrive in bright conditions and bring colour and calm to the space.
Paired with doors that open onto your lawn or patio, your sunroom becomes a restorative connection to the natural world — perfect for switching off after a long day.
4. Your Summer Gathering HQ
Whether it’s a dinner party, a garden barbecue or an impromptu drinks night, a sunroom provides the perfect base for summer hosting.
Dine inside while the doors stay wide open. Enjoy the garden while still having shelter in sight. The seamless flow between indoors and out makes entertaining feel effortless — and means you’ll always be ready, drizzle or shine.
5. A Family Space That Grows With You
Some days call for board games, floor picnics, or just an impromptu nap in the hammock. A sunroom gives your family room to play, relax, and create new memories — whatever the weather decides to do.
It’s the kind of space that grows with you — always there when you need a little escape, even just for an hour.
6. The Best Office Commute: Zero Minutes
When the temperature rises, who wants to sit in traffic or a hot, stuffy office? A sunroom can double as a tranquil workspace — giving you natural light, fresh air, and a quiet corner to focus.
With strong Wi-Fi, smart storage, and a view of the garden, it might just become your favourite place to work.
Start Designing Your Summer Today
At Excel, we don’t just build extensions — we create environments that enhance how you live, season after season.
Our in-house team of designers, project managers, and craftsmen will guide you through every step, using immersive VR walkthroughs and intelligent layout planning to bring your sunroom to life — long before the first wall is built.
Because when your home is designed for living, every day feels like a getaway.
Ready to create your own staycation?
Book a free design consultation with our award-winning team.