Nothing gets us more excited for summer and warm weather than re-opening the sunroom. From sipping rosé al fresco to hosting summer dinner parties, these indoor-outdoor spaces have so much to offer once June hits.
If you’re lucky enough to have one of these sun-soaked rooms strictly devoted to relaxing and weekend hangs, we invite you to get lost in planning a 2025 design refresh. And remember: Even if your layout doesn’t include a specified ‘sunroom,’ there’s enough summery balmy goodness here to be translated for porches, patios, and balconies alike.
Ahead, find our designer-vetted and approved sunroom ideas for the 2025 season (and beyond).
1. Sunroom Ideas: Put It In Neutral
Warm minimalism is all about creating a home that’s visually clean and clutter-free, but still exudes a very inviting and cozy vibe. In other words, it’s the perfect design aesthetic for a sunroom. To pull off this look, invest in a few foundational pieces that fit the scale of the space, as opposed to several small pieces. As for color palette, stick with neutrals (beige is the new gray, after all) and play with different tones of the same color. Create warmth and visual interest by way of texture — embrace wool, cotton, leather, jute, and metals in the same space. Finally, use pattern to add a touch of contrast and depth, but keep it subtle — you don’t way to veer too far away from your grounding aesthetic.
2. Sunroom Ideas: Dine Al Fresco
Craving a sun-soaked space to sip your morning coffee or host friends for late afternoon wine on Summer Fridays? Consider an informal dining space in your sunroom. Differentiate it from your interior dining room with fun floral prints, sweet slipcovered silhouettes, and painted wall paneling — the look feels very cottagecore-meets-coastal in the best possible way.
3. Sunroom Ideas: Bring the Outdoors In
Given the abundance of natural light in a sunroom, it makes sense to take design inspiration from the great outdoors. When curating your color palette, for example, consider natural elements like sand, driftwood, and evergreen forests. As for materials, bring in raw textures like wicker, cane, rattan, grasscloth, and linen. And when it comes to decor, there’s no such thing as too many plants — layer it up with floor plants, hanging plants, and decorative table top plants. Finish the look with a hanging, swing-inspired chair and voilà!
4. Sunroom Ideas: Go Modern Scandi
The rustic-Scandi aesthetic takes an organic, uncluttered and comfortable approach to styling. Start with a hygge-inspired palette of black and white, focus on furniture with clean, streamlined silhouettes, and emphasize texture above all else. Building materials like reclaimed wood, local stone, and raw concrete are all welcome here, especially when paired with cozy textiles like rugs, pillows, and throws (bonus points for chunky knits and throws). If possible, don’t obstruct window areas with curtains — let all the natural light lazily filter in for that quintessential sunroom warmth.
5. Sunroom Ideas: Create a WFH Nook
Sick of working from your kitchen counter or living room sofa? Consider carving out space for a small WFH nook in your sunroom. There’s no reason why your sunroom can’t function as a practical, dual-purpose space, especially if you’re dealing with ample square footage. Plus, the large windows, crisp natural light, and scenic views make for the perfect relaxing backdrop when you’re fielding Zoom calls and logging hours for your side business. Stick to the sunroom aesthetic with reclaimed wood, neutral linen, and striped accents.
6. Sunroom Ideas: Highlight Existing Architecture
Large windows are a stand-out feature in any sunroom, so why not show them off as much as possible? Center your outdoor sofa or dining table on the largest window (bonus points if you have an A-frame style pitch and gorgeous wooden beams), and add accent seating to create a functional gathering space. Keep the color palette and decor serene and simple, and let the scenic views steal the show.
7. Sunroom Ideas: Play With Contrast
The light, bright, and airy aesthetic truly sings in a light-filled sunroom, but some thoughtful contrast can really amp up the drama. If your style leans a touch modern and edgy, consider balancing out all those neutrals with pops of black to draw the eye in — we especially love the black window grids and throw pillows in the above indoor-outdoor space.
8. Sunroom Ideas: Keep it Classic
We draw the light at nautical figurines and beach-inspired word art, but there’s something undeniably classic about a coastal sunroom. Skip the kitsch and go elevated and modern with a clean blue and white color palette, wicker accents, and plenty of striped upholstery. Finished with a few live plants and a glass of white wine, and your coastal sunroom will look straight out of a Nancy Meyers film.
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