1Conservatory Sunroom
KEVIN J. MIYAZAKI This window-filled addition, dating to a previous renovation, maximized the views of the historic home's garden. Designers Deborah Costa and Kristine Renee of Design Alchemy went full throttle to hide the functional ductwork and utility panels, and highlight all the beauty. After learning about memorable gatherings in this home, they knew music would need to be a major theme, so they filled the space with rhythm and flow—and a piano!
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2Garden Trellis Sunroom
KEVIN J. MIYAZAKI To connect this indoor space with the outdoors, Claire Staszak of Centered by Design utilized old-school treillage, but she put it on the ceiling and painted it yellow to mimic the sun that's just beyond the French doors. "You can have the doors open and not worry about draperies getting dirty or the sun fading them," Staszak says of the serene space, which now flows naturally onto the patio.
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3Classic Blue Sunroom
Douglas Friedman Dallas-based interior designer Doniphan Moore brought this serene sunroom to life by painting it in pool-blue lacquer. The light streaming in reflects off the ultra-glossy walls for a beautiful effect.
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4Entertaining-Ready Sunroom
Maggie Griffin Maggie Griffin designed this living room made for a family. The windows frame the beautiful view, so it's easy to pause the television and take in the sunset without any distractions.
5Cozy Sunroom
Benedetto Rebecca Park yourself in front of your window to get some vitamin D and see what your neighborhood is up to without stepping outside! Charles Cohen installed this custom sectional to make the room feel larger and maximize seating and lounging space.
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6Wide-Open Sunroom
Erin Sander Design Close your eyes and imagine: you, a book, and the morning sun streaming in. For days when you just want to kick your feet up and relax, there's no better spot than this coastal dream of a sunroom by Erin Sander. The lamp will come in handy when it's time to nightcap—you won't even notice how fast the time went by.
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7Green Sunroom
Caroline Turner In this conservatory-style sunroom, every seat is the best seat in the house. From a feather-soft cloud couch to a velvet armchair, it's designed for losing track of time while relaxing.
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8Musical Sunroom
Chris Little Gilt details, antiques, and painted wood floors make this sunroom by Nina Nash Long feel like an old-world parlor. The graphic black-and-white checkerboard pattern really makes the piano pop, and the pale gray-green walls and skirted table reference the greenery outside.
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9Plant-Filled Sunroom
Bridget Romanek Modern green patio chairs, a verdant accent wall, and tons of potted indoor trees make this lush green dining sunroom by Brigette Romanek feel like it's actually alfresco.
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10Wood-Paneled Sunroom
Robert McKinley Studio A modern sunroom by Robert McKinley Studio incorporates neutral colors, nature-inspired materials, and interesting staples for a richly layered yet easygoing feel.
11Traditional Wicker Sunroom
In her own home's sunroom, Ariel Okin layers wicker and rattan furniture with climbing vines, fluffy ferns, and flowers stacked up a shelf to create the effect of a lush indoor garden.
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12Multiuse Sunroom
Redmond Aldrich Design A sunroom can function for more than just sitting. In this one by Redmond Aldrich Design, a small dining table makes it an ideal breakfast nook, entertainment zone (card game, anyone?), or home office.
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13Modern Sunroom
David A. Land A skylight, wall-to-wall windows, and sliding glass doors triple the natural light in this cheerful and clean-lined breakfast room by Danielle Fennoy. For a touch of warmth, she added a faux sheepskin throw on the floors.
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14Nap-Friendly Sunroom
LAURE JOLIET A sunroom should be a place that actually inspires relaxation. In this small space, ETC.etera filled the corner with a roomy and inviting damask sectional that's ideal for catnaps and family hangs.
15Cabana-Striped Sunroom
Gieves Anderson Lacquered floors and candy-striped walls brighten up this small but tall sunroom by Nicholas Obeid. The elongated plaster chandelier has the perfect proportions, both embracing the shape of the room and bringing down the scale. The fireplace also adds some coziness.
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16Home Gym Sunroom
WILLIAM WALDRON/OTTO A sunroom is the ideal home workout space. In the warmer months, you can let in fresh air while you exercise, and in the cooler ones, when it's too cold for a jog, you can take in the natural view and feel like you're outside. The nautical light and eye-catching red punching bag in the Novogratz family's home gym set it apart.
17Peaceful Sunroom
Nicole Franzen There's no better room to meditate in than a sunroom. Nate Berkus optimized this beautiful space with crystals, incense, and a gong above the settee. The soothing colors polish things off.
18Utility Sunroom
Anna Spiro Design Okay, so a laundry room isn't necessarily the most exciting room in the house, but using the sunniest area available will definitely make folding and cleaning a lot more inspiring. That's especially true if you channel this preppy blue example by Anna Spiro.
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19Miniature Sunroom
Werner Straube If you don't have enough room for potted plants, never mind full-size indoor trees, don't fret! Recreate this wall shelf display in a sunroom by Corey Damen Jenkins, which allows for a display of small plants without eating up floor space.
20Freestanding Sunroom
ADRIAN OZIMEK If you have a standalone garage or garden shed, put it to use by turning it into a light-filled multipurpose space. In this one by Office Ou, a dining room, home office, greenhouse, and entertaining area all coexist in a freestanding sunroom.
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