Wicker furniture is popular in sunrooms.
Some sunrooms can trace their roots to the conservatories and greenhouses of the Victorian Era. Others evolved from the screened in porches found on farmhouses and bungalows. More modern versions are built from kits. No matter how your sunroom came to be, let its d cor reflect your style while inviting family and friends to enjoy the outdoors protected from the elements. Does this Spark an idea?
Windows
When you are planning the d cor for your sunroom, you may think that because the point of the room is letting in the sun, you don't need window treatments at all. During the hottest time of day, however, window treatments will filter the light and help to insulate the room. Blinds made from bamboo add a natural accent and lett in some light, while Roman shades made from heavy materials like canvas, lined draperies and plantation shutters block the light. Sheer curtains give the room an airy feeling.
Floors
Sunroom floors are often hard surfaces like tile, stone, or brick. Dot your sunroom floor with rag or woven rugs to soften it and add a few splashes of color. Place your furniture on area rugs made of natural materials like coir. Bring a shabby chic look to the room with faded, worn oriental carpets. Any further fading from the sun will only serve to enhance the look. Oval braided rugs work well in a country style sunroom. Choose Berber or another tightly woven wall-to-wall carpet to complement a more contemporary decor.
Furniture
For a traditional look, group wicker chairs, painted white or deep green, around a large round wicker or oak table for a casual dining spot or a perfect setting for a game of cards. Give your sunroom a family or living room vibe with an overstuffed couch and matching club chairs arranged around a large trunk or coffee table. Create a cottage style room by mixing and matching furniture styles. Pair a Windsor rocker with a worn leather club chair. Pair wooden kitchen chairs painted different colors with a glass-topped dining table to combine contemporary and vintage design.
Lights
If you plan to enjoy your sunroom once the sun has set, you will need different types of lighting. Floor lamps placed next to couches and chairs serve as task lighting for reading or crafting. Ambient light may come from table lamps with leaded glass shades or pendant lights hanging from the ceiling and connected to dinner switches. Give the room an unexpected sparkle with an antique crystal chandelier situated above a table. Place candles around the room for a romantic touch.
Accessories
Arrange potted palms in terra cotta pots in a corner. Baskets filled with flowers and vines hung in the windows or from a beamed ceiling add splashes of color. Cover tables with lace or linen tablecloths and anchor them with potted plants or casual bouquets of flowers. Items like weathered porch columns, sundials, birdhouses and terrariums can easily find homes in your sunroom. Furniture with comfy seat cushions and throw pillows entices both family and visitors to get cozy.
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