How To Decorate A Small Sunroom (Come See Ours!)
IF YOU’RE WONDERING HOW TO DECORATE A SMALL SUNROOM, I’VE GOT SOME IDEAS THAT MADE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN OURS!
A few weeks ago, I shared the brick flooring in our sunroom, before we officially moved into the house. Now that we are in, I wanted to share how it’s progressed now that we have some furniture in the room. I’m calling this post How to Decorate a Small Sunroom because it isn’t a huge room, but it’s set up to be very multifunctional!
Sunroom Paint
In most of the house, I did white walls with contrasting trim. But because those beautiful brick tile floors are the focal point of this room, I went with white walls so as not to compete.
The walls are Polar White by Behr paint, and the trim is Ultra Pure White, also by Behr. The Polar White is a true white with no undertones.
How to decorate a small sunroom – Multifunctional furniture layout
From the start, I didn’t want to set up the sunroom as another living room. Since it’s a bonus room, I wanted to be a little more creative with it and incorporate some of my antiques. Additionally, because it’s a smaller room, living room furniture would’ve taken up too much floor space.
The small table on the far wall and the antique chair can double as a home office. As I mentioned, it’s a great multifunctional space. During our first week in the house, we used the sunroom as a dining room until our table arrived.
I scored a vintage wooden couch on Facebook Marketplace for just $25. It was a gamble, but at that price, I figured—why not? When we went to pick it up, it turned out to be way heavier than I expected and surprisingly well-made. Solid piece!
I actually loved the green paint it came with, so I decided to go with it. The couch ended up being the perfect fit for this room, so we’re keeping it – at least for now. The original cushions, though? A very unfortunate shade of green. I covered them with simple white sofa cushion covers and added a few decorative plush pillows to make it more inviting (and much more comfortable).
This beautiful caned daybed would be a good alternative. I’ve had my eye on this for a while.
Sunroom accent tables
I’m using an old trunk as a coffee table, which also doubles as extra storage space. That section of the sunroom is the perfect little reading nook and a great place to enjoy morning coffee.
I thought a little game table would be a fun touch for the space, and a great way to create an additional seating area. So I brought in an antique chess table I’ve had for years. It’s the perfect excuse to slow down and play board games—or at least look like the kind of person who plays chess. I paired it with two cute café chairs I found on Marketplace.
The seat cushions had already been reupholstered in a fun, colorful fabric. The bold pattern is in contrast to my usual light colors and neutral tones, which is one reason I liked it.
The green in the fabric matches well with the wooden sofa, and the muted red works with the floors. The chairs were a great find because they add a nice little pop of color, and the fabric ties the color palette together.
We often eat lunch at this small round table. The back French doors look out into the yard where there are always birds, squirrels, and other wildlife.
I wanted the furniture to make this space feel like a welcoming sunroom, somewhere you want to stay and hang out for a while.
Budget-friendly sunroom curtains
As you can see, we get lots of natural light in our sunroom thanks to all the windows.
Finding window treatments for a room with so many windows was hard to do on a budget, but these pretty semi sheer curtains were very affordable! The quality was far better than I expected as well. They let in plenty of natural light while still offering privacy. I used ring clips and tension rods to hang them.
This is the view into the sunroom from the kitchen. Initially, the architect had this spot slated for our refrigerator. Then I had the idea of adding a porch, so I reworked the kitchen layout and asked him to move the fridge and make this opening a Dutch Door leading to the porch – somewhere along the way, the porch morphed into a sunroom.
Every piece you see in here is functional. That basket on wheels is where we hide the cat toys, of which we have far too many.
And here is the view looking out to the back. I always wanted a set of the skinny French doors reminiscent of older homes. Each door is 24″ wide. As you can see, we have all our indoor plants here in this room.
All of the doorknobs in the house are antique brass from Nostalgic Warehouse. After having their doorknobs in our last house, I could not go back to basic knobs! These are small details that make a HUGE impact.
When I shared our kitchen tile, I mentioned how we added this quirky window into our kitchen design. This is the other side of that. I left this side of the old window unpainted and love how that looks.
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The three picnic baskets from our old living room moved into this space. These double as toy storage for when my little niece comes over. Both the baskets and the coffee table were a great way to add built in storage.
Here you can also see a better shot of the old wooden couch, with its chipping paint. Underneath is a very old, large shelf with peg hooks we will eventually hang above it. It’s a green primitive shelf I’ve been holding onto for a while until I found the right spot for it.
layering sunroom decor
For now, I’m keeping the sunroom a bit more minimal. I plan to add more decorative accents and some things to the walls, but slowly over time. Though I have a few more ideas for this room, I don’t want to rush it.
One thing not visible in the photos is the ceiling fan we chose. I kept that subtle as well, as not to draw attention to it. Ceiling fans are never pretty, but they are great to have, and this is a good, simple option.
Final thoughts on how to decorate a small sunroom
Before I end, here’s one more photo where you can better see the beautiful brick tile floors. They are one of my favorite things in this entire renovation. I try and discourage everyone from even using these exterior doors because I don’t want them to get dirty! (Though I did find this great machine washable throw rug for inside this door.)
The combination of brick floors and live plants brings in several natural elements, which I always gravitate towards.
Because a sunroom is a bonus space in the house, much like an enclosed porch, it is a fun area to experiment with and learn how it will best function for you.
As for the furniture in our sunroom, it’s always subject to change. With my work in home decor as well as antiques, that’s pretty much always the case over here!
This little sunroom has quickly become one of my favorite spots in the house. With its large windows letting in all that beautiful natural light, it feels like a peaceful retreat from the rest of the home. It’s a space we’ll use often, especially in the colder months when we don’t get enough natural sunlight!
Whether we are sipping coffee, curling up with a good book, or pretending we know how to play chess, it’s the perfect place to slow down and enjoy the moment.
If you’re working with a small space, I hope this gives you some fresh ideas (and encouragement) for how to decorate a small sunroom of your own! Add your own personal style to create a beautiful space you’ll love!
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