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32 Dreamy Sunroom Ideas to Make Your Space Even More Relaxing

Your favorite nap spot deserves an upgrade.

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Peter Frank Edwards for Chadduck Hillegas

No matter what season it is, a sunroom is a must-have for daydreamers who love to take in the world from the comfort of home. You can soak in the sun and get your fill of vitamin D without breaking a sweat—or even moving a muscle. Who can resist a catnap in a room that celebrates slow and easy living? Your need for a space free of distractions and flooded with natural light is the perfect excuse to start a new home project. We've even made it extra easy for you by finding the best designer sunroom ideas to help you decide exactly what you want.

You probably don't need any more convincing, but a modern sunroom is actually very practical. On scorching-hot summer days, you can feel like you're outside without risking sunburn or mosquito bites. In the colder months, the winter sun will fill it with light, making it a cozy backdrop for you and your favorite book. (Just add soft throws to stay warm.) Trust us, you'll use your sunroom year-round when it has a comfortable sofa or daybed for napping, a coffee table for drinks and snacks, window shades to let you temper the light, and a ceiling fan to create a breeze. It's worth the cost if you're considering an addition because it will give your family more room to spread out. And you can redecorate it on a budget simply by adding new plants and pillows.

To inspire you to make your sunroom dream a reality, we've spotlighted breathtaking reading nooks surrounded by windows, party-ready screened-in porches, spacious indoor gardens, and everything in between. These simple and stylish sunroom ideas will make you want to do nothing all day but relax. Whenever you're in dire need of tranquility, you can retreat to this room drenched in light. A lifetime of wonderful sunbathing sessions awaits you.

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Conservatory Sunroom

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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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Garden Trellis Sunroom

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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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Classic Blue Sunroom

blue sun room
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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Entertaining-Ready Sunroom

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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.

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Cozy Sunroom

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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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Wide-Open Sunroom

coastal sun room
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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Green Sunroom

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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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8

Musical Sunroom

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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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9

Plant-Filled Sunroom

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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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10

Wood-Paneled Sunroom

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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.

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Traditional Wicker Sunroom

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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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12

Multiuse Sunroom

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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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Modern Sunroom

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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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14

Nap-Friendly Sunroom

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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.

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Cabana-Striped Sunroom

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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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16

Home Gym Sunroom

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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.

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Peaceful Sunroom

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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.

18

Utility Sunroom

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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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Miniature Sunroom

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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.

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Freestanding Sunroom

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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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