Simple Ideas to Create the Perfect Sunroom for Relaxing

Entry #2687, July 26, 2013

The main purpose of a sunroom is to enjoy the outdoors while being protected from the elements inside of your home. It is the place to loosen up and enjoy your leisure with plenty of natural light and outdoor views. To relish that recreation to the full extent, you have to ensure a cozy and pleasant indoor home. You can do that by following some easy ways. Check out a few practical ideas to decorate your sunroom:

Sunrooms can be stand alone or lead off of another room

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Comfy Seating

The sunroom is to be treated as the second living room where you can unwind during your leisure periods. The seating in it should be comfortable enough, so that you feel like spending time there. Upholstered seating with posh pillows and throws will be enough. However, you can bring in rugs and side tables too. If you want to dine sometimes in the sunroom, add a dining table or three or four small tables. Use the existing seating arrangement instead of additional chairs for dining purpose.

Window Treatments

Window treatments for the sunroom are necessary for dictating the flow of natural light. They can make the room both functional and decorative. You can use sheer curtain panels that blend with any decorating style; layered window treatment that perfectly blocks out heat, cold, and light; scarf valances that are suitable for a moderate or tropical climate; floor-to-ceilig panels for an upscale look; shades to block UV rays and provide a sophisticated look; or shutters and blinds for a traditional home.

Choose the right accessories for your sunroom

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Choosing the Right Accessories

A Sunroom needs accessories but be careful not to clutter the room by bringing in too many things. On the other hand, many people do the mistake of stuffing the place with too many plants. Remember that your focus should be on the outside views. So, plenty of plants and too many accessories will only distract your attention from outside. In addition, install adequate lighting fixture, so that you can spend time there in the evening and night too.

Systems to Cope with Weather Change

Most of the times, people forget or just ignore the necessity of installing air conditioning or heating systems in their sunroom. These systems should be built in the room as you are going to use the sunroom across the year. Instead of an air conditioner, you can go for a ceiling fan for cooling down the stifling air. On the other hand, a fireplace would be nice on frosty nights.

A sunroom with a fireplace.

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The sunroom should be comfortable as much as possible if you are going to use it for unwinding with a cup of tea. On the other hand, ample storage will be needed if it is going to be used as a game room. Ensure your sunroom meets your needs and lifestyle and create the perfect space for you and your family.

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