The roof got hit with some serious hail and it was leaking -- so it was time for an improvement. And because this room faces south it gets piping hot in the summer -- to the point that no one will go in there -- it's scorching! So we chose to have a new, actual roof (not glass panels) put on. I know it will darken the room a little bit, but we are having two skylights put in. At least we'll be able to use it all year around now. :)
Here's what it looked like this morning -- all cleaned out and ready for a new hat!
So lately I've been hunting the web for some sun room ideas and decorating tips. Oh the possibilities of this room! Any thoughts on what I should do?
I'm thinking for sure a shelf of some kinds (behind where I stood to take the picture) -- but what? Short, tall, built-in??
Daybed or couch?
Fluffy rug or jut rug?
Fan/light or chandelier?
Coffee table or ottoman?
Roman Shades or Long Drapes?
Cushy chair or bistro set?
See what I mean?? The possibilities are ENDLESS! I have a feeling this will be a long, fun process of decorating -- so I want to do it right! :)
Any ideas??
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I suggest checking out Young House Love and seeing what they did with their sun room. Truly inspirational. http://www.younghouselove.com/photo-gallery-2/
@TS - Isn't their sun room awesome!?! I absolutely LOVE what they've done with it (their blog is my absolute favorite!) If I lived in the Richmond area I'd buy their house!! :)
That is a great room! I love the brick and stone!
Nate Berkus had a sun room he did on his show, I think last week . It had furniture that was indoor/outdoor but looked like indoor furniture. He used a sectional, dining table, great lighting, etc. He made it an extension of the house which was great. Good luck.
Love the room!! I say daybeds for double functionality if you're anything like me and my fam and wind up with a large crowd on occasion, and I like the idea of a jute rug out there because it's outdoorsy with the flooring and the brick work already. A fluffy rug might contrast too much. After that, I'm outta ideas!! Have fun decorating...exciting!!
What a fun room to play with! I like the long drapes, it will soften the room. I know you will do wonders with it no matter what you decide.
Lucky you to have a sun room to play in! Can I come and play LOL!
Wow, I love it! Fan to stir the air; long drapes to soften the stone and wood. I could have a blast in there girl. I would make me a space all my own over in the corner. Don't forget the lamps!
Thanks for sharing and asking. :)
daybed, Def daybed! If you can find a cool vintage wood one and load it up with pillows, pillows, and more pillows. I would say jute, easier to keep clean, maybe a fluffy sheep skin on top for toes? A fan would be more functional for an outside space, but I would put a bunch of candles out there for that glam factor. ottoman for sure! so much more causal and relaxed, plus it's nice to have something that can be a foot rest, coffee table, and extra seat :) Just put a tray on top and you'll be stylin' and profilin' :) Why not roman shades and long curtains!? If you go with a pillow-piled daybed, I would put in a cute bistro set to sip tea at and read.
Hmmm... now I want to get my sunroom pulled together! lol
If you are getting a roof and a ceiling, be sure to have wiring put in for a chandelier, or even better a ceiling fan. I would take this really slowly. Put in a day bed, or old sofa, and try out how it all feels. The long curtains might be too much. The stone is so beautiful, I wouldn't want to cover it up with lots of furniture and fabric. It will look really nice with a Christmas tree out there. Ann
I think you should do Roman shades. You don't have much room on either side of the windows to pull back drapes and it would be a shame to cover any of the windows or the wood/stone detail.
That's such a beautiful room, and how awesome to even have a sun room! I know whatever you do it will be amazing! :)
What A lovely room, and such endless possibilities!
That looks like a seriously gorgeous room. I would love it too. It will be neat to see how you decorate it and how it looks with the new roof.
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