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Should I make this room into a sunroom?

4 years ago

we don’t use our dindining room very often. im thinking about making it a sunroom as windows dace south. Any ideas regarding furniture and its placement?


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  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Should you? lol. up to you.

    Can you ? yes.

    If you think you'd get more use and joy out of transforming it, go ahead! since you have great light, bring in potted succulents and cactus

    ok, so maybe this is a bit much, but that blue ombre wall is amazing w/the wood shelves and hanging plants. I'd be all over this.




    maybe go for a southwestern boho type of look?



    you could easily plank the ceiling w/wood flooring, bring in a bright rug




    or, try something light and airy










    Deb Hawkinson thanked Beth H. :
  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Before doing that, treat the space as though already a sunroom - oh wait, you said it is sunny! I guess you could furnish it with what's in your house, and experiment... some call it: shop from within your house -- do you have casual tablecloth, extra curtains, bold floral, an old wicker chair?

  • 4 years ago

    Bamboo shades?

  • 4 years ago

    But do keep in mind that a bright sunny space will fade dark fabrics and rugs over time. Think about brining outdoor fabrics in, such as Sunbrella or other such products if going with bright and/or dark colored cushions or upholstery.

  • 4 years ago

    U can also cover the windows with uv film.

  • 4 years ago

    Only you can decide what you would do for those times when you want a dining room. Do you have other spaces for a large table, or might you want to make this room do double duty? If the latter, you might consider furniture that is easy to move aside or fold up for the sun room use and folding table and chairs for when you want a dining room. This certainly can be done, you just need to be sure that the sun room furniture isn't too big and heavy.

  • 4 years ago

    What do you want to do in the sunroom? Garden, read, entertain, play table games, watch TV, take naps?

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    I use solar shades in sunrooms since you still want to see out and I never likefilm since on a cludy day it is nice to open the shades. As for doing this what are you planning to do about the times when you need a dining table. In my experience sun rooms are often just too hot to enjoy so some AC is probably a good plan and lots of sun LOVING plants the rest is decided by how you will use the space .

  • 4 years ago

    Thanks for all the comments!!! I shouldn't have asked if I should make a sunroom...my choice...LOL...everyone had such great ideas...so many great ideas!!!

  • 4 years ago

    Deb, now you know the “danger” of asking such an open question on this forum. If you don’t need a dining room, a sunny room can be a favorite for other activities. I envisioned a wicker chaise, a rocking chair or glider and a small sofa. @Beth H gave you so many visuals it’s hard to choose one, but having a quiet, sunny room sounds like heaven.

  • 4 years ago

    You could add a table small enough to play games on and then flexible enough to open up for dinner and enjoy the double the time!

  • 4 years ago

    RedRyder..you are so right...LOL...as soon as I saw a few comments, I wanted to edit it badly! LOL..oh well, it is what it is! People have been nice and humorous about it..we are all in this together!

  • 4 years ago

    If you do not occasionally host family events or entertain more than four guests at a time, you may not need a separate dining room. If you would enjoy a sunny sitting room and would use it regularly, go ahead and convert it! If there is a nice view, play it up. If you get direct sunlight shining into the room, you may need to filter the light with grass cloth shades or other window coverings to protect the floor and wood furniture. Use indoor-outdoor fabrics which will not fade in direct sunlight.

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