Nothing is better than lounging around in a beautiful sunroom during the hot summer months.
You can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors without the heat of summer when you have a sunroom.
Many people overlook the fact that sunrooms need to be decorated along with the rest of their homes.
Apart from the traditional outdoor furniture that usually fills these spaces, there are dozens of options to make it feel like a true extension of your home.
Follow these simple tips to make your sunroom even more warm and inviting for your family.
First, choose a color scheme that doesn't distract from the beauty outside.
A sunroom is not the place for yellow walls or dark colored rugs.
Instead, go with a soft white or egg shell color for the walls.
You should also paint the window frames in this same neutral shade to create a calming effect.
If you want to incorporate darker colors such as ebony black or chocolate brown, use the furniture or linens to bring those colors into the room.
If you paint the walls or frames a dark color, it will make the room feel smaller and it will take away from the beautiful view.
Next, decide if you want to I install curtains or blinds to the sunroom.
Many people choose vertical blinds in the sunroom because they can conveniently shut out the sun's glare if it is coming from one direction in the late evenings.
You could also choose a simple bamboo style blind that rolls up easily.
These create a more organic feel to your sunroom keeping with the theme of nature.
Consider adding some tropical plants to your sunroom area.
Research has shown that plants can help keep a sunroom cooler.
They also add to the feel of being outdoors without the sweltering heat.
If you have no gardening skills, you could always opt for artificial plants.
Choose furniture that is comfortable and inviting.
Decide on furniture based on what your family will enjoy most.
Perhaps you would like to have leather couches in a crisp cream color.
Maybe you would rather have glider rockers in your sunroom.
Maybe you prefer the organic style of wicker with soft cushions.
If you want to add a fun punch of style for the kids, think about using some bean bag chairs.
Your furniture options are endless for a sun room.
You can choose whatever you love as long as you stay within the light, neutral color scheme.
Finally, make sure you add cozy rugs to the floor.
No one wants to lounge on a floor and play games if the floor is hard and cold.
Create a soft effect by adding braided area rugs or even shag rugs in a light, neutral color.
Beige rugs are another excellent choice for your sun room.
No matter what design elements you choose, you can create a gorgeous sunroom by sticking with a neutral color scheme and adding comfortable furniture and greenery.
Bring the beauty of summertime inside where it's cool by designing a sunroom your entire family will love and enjoy.