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Need help redecorating a sunroom

13 years ago
This room is right off the kitchen which is adjacent to the family room. When you enter the house you look straight through the foyer into the kitchen and straight into this room. It is front and center but has never been decorated properly. I don't have a large budget and do a lot of DIY.

I just repainted the room beige and bought new pillows for the settee. A pale blue bottom cushion is on order. I need to use this as an office as well. I think some artwork is needed above the sliding glass door and above the windows on the wall where the clock is. I also was thinking some sheers on the windows to soften it up. But now i think maybe i should add fabric to the top of the sheers and put the rod all the way at the top where it meets the ceiling. What do you think of that idea? I still have to refinish the table and I think another chair and table may be needed.

The ceiling is a greenish blue color and that turquoise color is the theme. Advice on how to make this more inviting? And that little plant on the table is a Fiddle Leaf Fig meant for the room, too. Thanks!

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  • 13 years ago
    Here are more pictures.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Hi loriech -- I'm not seeing some of the things you describe; was there another photo?
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Ok there it is...
  • 13 years ago
    Let me know if i should take a picture from a different angle. It's a small room so it's tricky fitting it all in one shot!
  • 13 years ago
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    what's the view beyond the windows?
  • 13 years ago
    Colorful Cottage · More Info

    Take a look at the pics from this houzz ideabook. Especially for DIY.
    Some elements could be used for your own space.
  • 13 years ago
    Outside the windows is the backyard, so there are lots of trees and landscaping. The slider opens up to a patio. This room is very bright during the day because the sun is in the back of the house in the afternoon.
  • 13 years ago
    The rug seems a little dark...something lighter maybe, with some color? And some bright art and pillows.
  • 13 years ago
    I never noticed this DIY ideabook, thanks! What do you think of the idea of wrapping a curtain rod on the 2 walls and then hanging sheers on the windows? I feel like the room needs something to soften it up and make it feel more cozy. And i think maybe fabric on the top would help add color higher up on the wall?
  • 13 years ago
    sorry if I was misleading as there is no DIY Ideabook per se . The inspiration pic was for ideas for DIY.
    Click on Colorful Cottage under the pic to get to the site.
    If you feel that sheers are the element you're looking for then go for it. but you will need a break somewhere in the panels. How will you treat the windows on the wall that is sloped?
  • 13 years ago
    I agree, i was thinking of a lighter rug. I have it in the office area now, so do you think that's a good spot for it or does it look strange that it is over on one side of the room?
  • 13 years ago
    That sunroom photo is pretty! That is what i meant by curtains warming it up. My dilemma is that with the office furniture there's not much room for larger seating. Maybe one more chair and a side table?
  • 13 years ago
    There is a hard edge where the wall slopes, so i,'m thinking of putting the rod at the top and having curtains between the windows. But should they hang between each window? That seems like a lot.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I know you just painted the walls, but painting the walls and trim the same color would eliminate a lot of vertical lines and give the room a calmer feel. You could paint the windows the wall color. This would work and also eliminate some of the contrast to the blinds.
  • 13 years ago
    Need a picture of the desk....is it built in? can it move..?.....it is a nice room, right now it looks like everything is lined around the walls of the room....just needs better furniture placement......maybe a solid blue skirted slipper chair at your desk to soften the room, a blue lamp, artwork with blue by the doors, I do not think you need curtains, possibly add a very small round table by sofa to hold a cup of coffee, etc............
  • 13 years ago
    Add end tables by loveseat..add table lamps..bright rug...pillows.
  • 13 years ago
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    Dining Room - Secondary dining space · More Info

    suggestion for rods
    Nantucket Cliffs · More Info

    a treatment over your blinds a suggested by this pic
    Craftsman Style in Burlingame-Dining Area · More Info

    photo is self evident. this would soften the windows but could be cost prohibitive!

    Druid Hills Sunroom · More Info

    As CSI mentioned painting the walls and trim would bring calm to the room as seen in the last pic.
    Hope this helps some
  • 13 years ago
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    The piece opposite the desk..does it have to stay in room?
  • 13 years ago
    We added trim to the windows for contrast, so i want to keep them lighter. Here is a picture of the desk and it can be moved. The family does like the location because you can see the tv In the family room from here. The other piece used to be to the side of the desk on the empty wall where the clock is. I did like it there but was just trying something new but would move it back.
  • 13 years ago
    was wondering if an L shape with it and the desk would be better...?
  • 13 years ago
    Anne, i like the rod in the first picture. Now i'm thinking of using panels and keeping the curtains lower and just over the windows. Maybe put the rod on all 3 walls but curtains only in the corners?
  • 13 years ago
    Modern Home Office · More Info

    You could also consider printed roller blinds
    Eclectic Family Room · More Info

    check out houzz ideabooks type in Printed Roller Blinds and you'll see all kinds of good stuff!!
  • 13 years ago
    Personally I would try to make this room " it's own." I would move the settee to separate the two rooms. Too much furniture. Often simpler is better. Do you have different window coverings in the other room? That might be an idea to consider as well.
  • 13 years ago
    Brody1313, i love the blue lamp idea! I never thought to add color in that way.
  • 13 years ago
    I don't think it is a good idea to put curtains at the corner only. They would need to draw across the windows.
  • 13 years ago
    Jfgiants, i thought about trying to create 2 separate rooms with the setee but then i wasn't sure what to put on the back wall. I will make an L with the desk and turn the setee and post a picture tomorrow.
  • 13 years ago
    Anne, i agree not just doing curtains in the corners.
  • 13 years ago
    So I moved the office furniture into an L shape. I also am posting pictures of the setee separating the rooms and the original location. I am confused on what additional furniture would fit jn here and what the placement should be.
  • 13 years ago
    Lake Country Builders · More Info

    this is one layout you could consider . It miht need tweaking but it closely references your space.
    here's another arrangement for your interpretation https://www.houzz.com/photos/kirsten-bennett-interiors-traditional-home-office-boise-phvw-vp~304511
    To go with yr original blue concept https://www.houzz.com/photos/living-room-beach-style-living-room-atlanta-phvw-vp~337416
    lastly here's another simple arrangement
    I hope that these inspiration pics will inspire you https://www.houzz.com/photos/sun-room-farmhouse-porch-portland-maine-phvw-vp~437705
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Hi lor -- Sorry I got called away last night. I like your second arrangement, but instead of your L putting the bookcase up against the window, blocking some of your lovely view, what if you back it up to the settee in the middle of the room -- give the settee a console backing and the office the storage without blocking light.