20 Bright + Happy Sunroom Design Ideas

Sunshine + air conditioning = paradise.

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Hangin' Around

While the great outdoors are, um, great, sometimes the mood calls for a lazy day indoors, curled up with a good book and a large cup of coffee. And what better place to do that than in a room filled with sunshine and comfy chairs?

With indoor/outdoor living and nature-inspired design on the rise, it's no wonder we've been seeing more and more stunning transitional spaces in our news feeds. If you're loving this trend or simply looking to give your current space a refresh, see these photos for a little sun-filled inspiration.

From: Clara Jung

Pops of Bright Color

A formerly humdrum screened-in porch was transformed into a colorful multipurpose place for lounging and entertaining thanks to a sectional sofa, clever use of rugs and a mismatched grouping of tables.

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From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Living Wall

A stunning living wall with plants takes up the entire back wall of this screened porch while black, white and yellow abstract art adds a burst of color to this indoor/outdoor dining area.

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From: Tiffany Brooks

Coastal Cottage

A wall of windows make this sunroom a comfortable place to relax, while the white walls and ceiling maximize the warm illumination of the natural light.

Home Office + Art Studio

If your multipurpose space is used by adults and kids, consider upholstery fabrics that will help mask accidents and spills. Medium gray tones pair well together and are an excellent alternative to beige or tan.

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From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Curtains + Swings

This sunroom exudes casual comfort with swings, curtains and two ceiling fans.

A Happy Place

"The light in here is incredible, so it’s a happy place,” says homeowner Meg Stein of her home's sunroom, which is brightened by yellow rattan chairs.

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Benched

Flooded with natural light, sunrooms make great spots for reading and napping, especially when they feature a wraparound bench.

Trendy + Traditional

Even without heat and air-conditioning, a well-appointed sunroom such as this one, with colorful, bright cushions and accessories, can become the most welcoming room in a house.

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Poolside Paradise

Different tones and shades of color with a mix of different styles can create an easygoing space that looks curated instead of cookie-cutter, as in this laid-back pool lounge.

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From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Cottage Style

This sunroom has a nautical feel and emphasizes a fresh, sunny atmosphere. A floral sofa and custom fat barrel lamp complete the space.

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From: John Lyle

Simple + Sophisticated

Two buttery leather chairs in a camel color create a cozy reading corner in this minimalistic sunroom. Brown tones from the jute rug, chairs and basket on the wall warm up the all white space.

From: Kelly and Co. Design

Screened Porch Sittin'

The beauty of this home's long backyard and urban garden can be enjoyed from a comfortable and stylish screened porch made for lounging and entertaining.

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From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Grill Out

Screened porches serve as another living room, this one complete with a grill and a fireplace featuring a dressed-up mantel painted to complement the rest of the fireplace.

From: Alice Cramer

Chandeliers + Tiled Floors

The entire sunroom was painted the same neutral color to effectively make the traditional art collection stand out. The Victorian floor tile is a focal point, so smaller sisal rugs were specified for the seating areas.

From: Perry Walter

Green Space

Gardeners (or would-be gardeners) among us will feel right at home in this sunroom with a tile floor, large swinging chair and window shelves perfect for potted plants.

A Spot for Everyone

Screens keep the bugs out but let the fresh air in so this sunroom can be enjoyed pest-free.

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Warm Wood Accents

Plush furniture and throws make this sunroom a cozy spot to relax. An upholstered bench doubles as a coffee table, and glass doors provide quite the view and also bring in tons of natural light.

From: Nancy Snyder

Read & Relax

Positioned next to floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves, a small table and plush chairs offer a cozy spot to curl up with a good book.

From: Harmony Weihs

Young + Relaxed

A farmhouse-style table creates the perfect indoor/outdoor setting for family meals.

20 Bright + Happy Sunroom Design Ideas

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Hangin' Around

Pops of Bright Color

Living Wall

Coastal Cottage

Home Office + Art Studio

Curtains + Swings

A Happy Place

Benched

Trendy + Traditional

Poolside Paradise

Cottage Style

Simple + Sophisticated

Screened Porch Sittin'

Grill Out

Chandeliers + Tiled Floors

Green Space

A Spot for Everyone

Warm Wood Accents

Read & Relax

Young + Relaxed

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