16 Sunroom Decor Ideas to Brighten Your Space

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Ashley Knierim is a home decor expert and product reviewer of home products for The Spruce. Her design education began at a young age. She has over 10 years of writing and editing experience, formerly holding editorial positions at Time and AOL.

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Updated on 03/02/22
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white and black sunroom

A Beautiful Mess

There's just something about a radiant and inviting sunroom that makes you want to peel off your clothes, throw on a robe, and curl up in those wonderfully warming rays. If you're looking for sunroom inspiration, you've come to the right place. Keep reading to see images of screened-in porches that will give you major sun envy.

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    Let the Light In

    sunroom with vaulted ceilings

    @arteferro_decor / Instagram

    Like this jungle-inspired sunroom from @arteferro decor, the perfect three-season space lets in the maximum amount of light from all angles. Whether you use it as a formal dining room like this designer did or you create a second living area, a great sunroom can easily become the most well-loved room in your home.

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    Make the Most of a Cozy Space

    Sunroom with small couch and chairs
    Curbly

    Though this sunroom from Curbly is small, every inch is used efficiently, creating the perfect nook for evening cocktails with friends. The bamboo furniture and accessories provide a modern-yet-vintage feel, and the loveseat fits just right. If you don't already have a sunroom in your home, this quaint-but-adorable room proves you don't need a lot of space to add a great little addition.

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    Shed-Turned-Sunroom

    Shed turned into a screened in porch
    The White Buffalo Styling Co.

    Do you want a glowing sunroom, but don't have the money to create an expensive addition? This chic sunroom from The White Buffalo Styling Co. was once an unused, dingy shed—but it's been given new life. By replacing the siding with screen panels and adding a coat of fresh paint, this once unsightly shed has been transformed into a place you'd love to hang out all day long. Add some string lights and a few fresh plants, and this becomes the perfect backyard oasis.

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    Black and White

    White and black sunroom
    A Beautiful Mess

    This stunning sunroom seen on A Beautiful Mess proves that two basic colors can pack a punch. This three-season room is reminiscent of a chic New York cafe while providing a calming, airy place to unwind. Not only do houseplants look great, they often thrive in sunrooms by getting the perfect amount of light.

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    Go With the Flow

    Bright sunroom with swing chair
    Lavin Label

    If your sunroom feels more like an extension of your home's living room, creating a seamless flow—as seen in this room from Lavin Label—can expand the space and make your home feel even larger. The wide archway doors allow the space to feel airy, and the hanging bamboo swing provides the perfect whimsical (yet modern) touch.

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    Try an Outdoor Fireplace

    Sunroom with blue floor and fireplace
    Nellie Bellie

    Do you want a way to get a few more months out of your sunroom? This fun space from Nellie Bellie has ​one standout feature: a fireplace that can keep your sunroom alive through the winter months. Adding a sunroom fireplace can turn your three-season room into a four-season one—as long as you don't mind cozying up with a robe and a pair of fluffy slippers.

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    Move Your Office "Outside"

    Office sunroom
    The Pink Pagoda

    Are you lucky enough to have a job where you can work from home? Creating an office sunroom such as this chic space from The Pink Pagoda can make those long workdays that much more pleasant. A comfortable desk chair and dependable Wi-Fi are all you need to create a home office that will ensure you never want to commute to work again.

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    A Sunny Play Place

    Sunroom with a tent and kids' toys
    Walk Among the Homes

    Are you worried about your kids spending too much time inside? This playroom from Walk Among the Homes is stylish and functional, creating a perfect sunny space for your kids to play in all year long.

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    Add a Hammock

    Screened in porch with a hammock

    The Little Corner / Tumblr

    The best sunrooms bring both the best of the indoors and outdoors together, and there's no better way to blend them than with a hammock—as seen in this space from The Little Corner on Tumblr. You can't help but feel like you're on vacation the minute you lay down in a hammock, so why not indulge in an indoor one and get a dose of that relaxed feeling all the time?

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    A White Palette

    White sunroom with a couch

    @homebunch / Instagram

    If you want to make your sunroom feel like an extension of your home, this all-white color scheme from @homebunch has a chic, living room-like feel. Styling a monochromatic white room can help a space feel open and breezy and offers a high level of versatility that should suit almost any sunroom.

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    Porches Work, Too

    Porch with lights and seating
    The Every Girl

    Though a sunroom typically has windows or screens, this cozy porch from The Every Girl proves that with smart design, even a front porch can feel like an extra room. The carefully decorated coffee table and loveseat with throw pillows give this porch a living room-like feel. If you're looking for even more porch ideas, there are endless ways to create another living space outside.

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    Go Plant Crazy

    Sunroom with lots of plants

    SF Girl By Bay

    The best sunrooms have just the right amount of greenery. This look from SF Girl By Bay is filled with unique and eye-catching indoor plants and offers a jungle-like feel. A great sunroom gives you the sense of being outside while still protecting you from the elements, and this plant-filled sunroom is the perfect oasis.

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    Add a Mini Library

    Sunroom with lots of books
    Bolig

    A sunroom that lets the perfect amount of afternoon light inside has the ultimate reading nook potential, and this room from Bolig includes a small built-in library. If you're looking for the perfect space to create a home library, your sunroom offers a refreshing alternative to a dark, dusty study.

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    Create Another Guest Space

    White sunroom with pull out couch
    Savvy Home

    If you're short on guest space, this sunroom from Savvy Home is a great way to help accommodate your friends and family. It has a built-in window seat that transforms into a guest bed whenever you need one. And what guest wouldn't want to spend a summer's night under the stars? Just be sure to provide blackout curtains, and you have a multi-use space that your guests will be clamoring to stay in.

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    Greenhouse Sunroom

    Sunroom filled with plants
    Sommarbacka

    The sunroom by Sommarbacka is reminiscent of a greenhouse in all the best ways. If you have an unfinished sunroom, transform it into a home for all of your favorite plants, add a hammock or a lounge chair, and voila—you've got a rustic three-season room that's low on effort and big on style.

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    Add a Vintage Rug

    Sunroom with an office and vintage rug

    Studio Mcgee

    Some of the best sunroom looks include a stunning rug that really completes the space. This office from Studio Mcgee features a Turkish rug that makes the space feel finished and well-defined. There are endless options when it comes to adding a rug to your sunroom, and it can help provide a cozy landing pad on those chilly mornings.

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