We have a very similar size/shape sunroom but the PO installed paneling on the walls and over the chimney. When we bought the house, it was stained dark wood, but we quickly painted all the paneling a light color. I think your best bet would be to paint the chimney to match the wall color so it "disappears."

The sectional is great. I'm not feeling the corner bench... what about a straight bench in front of the chimney, and a round table for plants in the corner where the dog bed is?

Yeah, I'm up in the air about the corner bench.

Usage -- The sunroom is used by me (and my dog) for hours every morning. When my grandkids are here, this is where they like to play.

Problems to solve -- place to store kids' toys.

Wants -- plants. Extra kid/dog friendly seating, if it will work.

I'd thought about a console with baskets for toys -- against the chimney.

My poodle loves her bed location because she can perch there and see all the way through the house to the kitchen. It also serves as her landing spot for playing indoors to catch balls.

I love this Bunny Williams demilune, but it's $899 for aluminum!

I'd paint that chimney white ... but go for a light-ish, distressed look so that a bit of the color would show through.

I agree. The room would look larger if the chimney fades more into the background.

It's pretty brick, but I do agree that the room would look larger if it were "painted out".

This is a different shape, but would something like this, from Ikea, work? Maybe with plants on top, and toy storage below?

I would try some large hanging or painting on the chimney too.

Normally I am not in favor of painting brick, but that is so dominant in that area that paint would help balance the room.

TIP: put a couple of layers of real shellac - clear shellac - on the brick first to seal it, then paint. If you ever change your mind, it makes removal easier.

Yes for painting the chimney to match the walls. Have you considered painting the ceiling haint blue?

beckysharp - yes, those are tension rods.

When the designer came to measure for my plantation shutters she didn't recommend doing anything different to the sunroom windows. She thought shutters would defeat the purpose. The linen sheers allow the light and having them down at the top allows me to see the sky.

I don't have an IKEA store nearby. I'd have to drive 3 hours each way. Good idea, though.

suero -- my living room ceiling is painted SW Tidewater Blue (similar color as haint blue). That's why I didn't paint the sunroom ceiling. My vestibule ceiling and foyer ceiling are also Tidewater and the powder room is Tidewater.

I didn't want that color scheme in the sunroom. I like navy/grey/white with splashes of accent colors as seasons change -- yellow, red, peridot, etc.

Thanks!

Step 1 of the sunroom decor, and I'm happy with my decision. Besides warming up the cold corner, it is very functional.

My grandkids now have a place to store their toys when they're playing in the sunroom. They can pull the Sunbrella cushions down on the floor and use the bench top for drawing and PlayDoh, etc.

My poodle's bed still fits in the L-corner so she can see all the way through the house, as she likes.

This is a breakfast room banquette, so if I ever want to put a bistro table there, I can.

The sofa is coming the week of Dec 9. I've decided to go ahead and paint the chimney. My son is coming over on Monday to do that. He'll help me move the daybed to the upstairs empty bedroom/craft room.

Very nice! Looking forward to seeing the rest.

Looks wonderful. Can't wait to see the brick painted. Lovely place to sit!

My poodle is happy that she can have her bed. It's got to feel warmer and more secure for her.

Removing the rocking chairs made a big difference. They were in the way for sure.

When my sectional comes, I'm going to see if my rolling ottoman from my kitchen lounge fits well. If it does, I may go that route for the sunroom, too.

I'm also considering floating shelves on the chimney instead of adding another piece of furniture in the small space. I want a few plants and a bit of art.

I'm looking into plug-in wall lamps for each side of chimney as it's difficult to fit a lamp table anywhere.

The wall space is narrow for most lamps that I've seen that have fabric shades, so would metal look okay?

I can't get a photo of both sides of the chimney in one shot. The space is 16" wide on the window (left) side where the sectional will be. And, 14" on the door side where there is a tall basket for throws and such.

Would these lamps work?