The feeling that this sunroom addition brings is like being outside, up close and personal with nature. It is bright with more natural light streaming into the home. It optimizes rear yard views, and it has windows that open quickly and easily for photographing birds and small creatures that venture into this couple’s backyard oasis.

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The homeowners wanted the sunroom to accommodate an heirloom 60-inch dining room table and flow from the kitchen to the outdoor deck. They also wanted the deck to be smaller so it wouldn’t intrude into the rear yard. They asked for no railings so their view to the yard would be unobstructed.

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Because of a sensitivity to the sun, being outside for long periods was not an option for them. We needed to create a space that could be opened up so they could experience the outdoors without actually being outdoors.

There is an accented wood beam in the cathedral ceiling (also used as a mantel above the fireplace) and engineered European Oak flooring. The beam continues into the outdoors in the roof gable.

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Transom windows on the east maintain privacy from the neighbours while adding light to the space. Angled transom windows with a six-foot window and sliding patio door beneath create a framed view of the rear yard and wildlife corridor. The north-west corner windows open for an unobstructed view.

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We left the deck and privacy fence naturally weathered to create a cohesiveness with the back yard oasis and the gazebo (which is a bird blind). The exterior wood siding in a natural earth tone also complements the surrounding environment.

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The flow from the kitchen/dining room to the four-season room to the deck and patio is seamless.

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This is what our homeowners had to say:

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“We chose Lagois after seeing their design work in an article in the Ottawa Citizen. We wanted an extension behind our house that would blend with the natural space, inside and out. We were not disappointed. Working through a process that started with a lot of listening and revising, the design was solidified so that layout, materials and finish were all up to or well past expectations.

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“Despite the intrusion on the kitchen, the process was not overly disruptive to our home, owing to the respect shown by the Lagois team and the care taken of both their worksite and our home. Yes, there were delays introduced by supply chain issues of Covid-19, but we were always made aware of items as they occurred and offered choices. With attention to detail, they delivered from start to finish, and more. Not only is the work warranted for five years, Lagois comes back yearly to ensure that all aspects of their work continue to please. So, yes, we would highly recommend Lagois. We wanted a top-notch job. What we received was a professionally built, expertly finished space that delivered on every aspect we were hoping for and more.”

- Rosy & Ian