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a - Planning and installing a solarium Do you have a natural love of plants and the great outdoors and would like to enjoy both all year round -- regardless of the weather? If so, you'd probably enjoy a solarium. These unique glass rooms are added right onto your home, extending your living space. They can be enjoyed right through any season -- rain or shine - and tend to be far more flexible than the conser- vatories, and sunrooms of Victorian and Edwardian times. Designed for comfort -- for people as well as plants - a solarium can be as flam- boyant or as simple as you want to make it. Solariums can double as sitting or reading rooms, or provide a unique setting for gracious entertaining. They also pro- vide excellent recreation areas for plant enthusiasts. Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can still fill your solarium with lots of greenery simply by buy- ing life-like artificial plants. Unlike their live counter- Member Oshawa & District Real Estate Board Member Lindsay & District Real Estate Board Port Perry Plaza -- 'RIDGENORTH Lid @ (416) 985-9777 parts, these "plants' re- quire minimal care -- mere- ly occasional cleaning. Extension of the Home In most solariums, one entire wall and part or all of the ceiling, are generally constructed of thick, ther- mal glass. Frames can be made of wood or aluminum. They are usually con- structed at the rear of a home, but can also be add- ed to the front or side. If you decide to have one installed, be sure to check your municipal bylaws to see what permits you require. Designed to Blend In Modern solariums are designed to blend in with the style and mood of a home -- whether it's contemporary or old-fashioned, wood frame or brick. A solarium should be aesthetically pleasing from both the out- side as well as the inside of the home. And since this type of room usually ends up as a major focal feature of a home, it should be strategically located near the dining, living or family room -- perhaps even the kitchen. Planning The key to designing and installing a successful solarium lies in the plann- ing stages. Keep in mind that a solarium must be large enough to allow air to circulate. It should also be situated so that it receives several hours of sunlight each day. A steady flow of light will help your plants (Turn to page 3) PRESTIGIOUS FRALICKS BEACH Jacobsen Built. 4 bedroom sidesplit, 3 walkouts, family room with woodstove, separate living and dining room, open floor concept all on an exceptional park-like lot with two spring fed ponds. Asking only $275,700. FRALICKS BEACH, SCUGOG ISLAND Custom built 3 bedroom permanent waterfront house. Oak kitchen, spacious living room to see the sunsets, walkout to balcony, jacuzzi bath, fully finished basement with family room with walkout to patio. Super treed lot. This is value PLUSH! Asking $209,900. fo : | 1 | I I I -_--