10 Ways to Style a Sunporch

A sunny corner of the home with loads of windows is known as a sunroom or sunporch, and it makes the perfect spot to catch a few morning rays along with a cup of coffee, or relax as a summer afternoon winds down (with a little help from a fan and a cold drink). As it has more protection from the elements than a screen porch (a sunroom or sunporch always has windows that close), you’re not limited to indoor-outdoor furniture, which opens up more possibilities. Depending on how it’s outfitted, the sunroom can function as an overflow space for parties, a breakfast nook, a den and more. Here are 10 ideas for styling your sunporch to make the most of this sunny sliver of space.

1. Tropical color. Outdoor furniture with clean lines and a cool resin coffee table are perked up by bright pillows and a sunny yellow tray in this coastal sunroom. A tropical-style fan and vases of large leaves finish the space with flair.


2. Preppy wicker. You can’t go wrong with a simple matching wicker furniture set (love seat, armchairs and glass-top coffee table) on the sunporch; it’s the accessories that can set it apart. Give your furniture flair with cushions in a classic preppy color combo, like the citrine and hot pink on the Greek-key-patterned pillows here.


3. Beachy den. The colors of sand and surf soothe — try pale aqua on the ceiling, sandy gray on the walls and crisp white trim. If you plan to use the space as a den, invest in window coverings that will block the sun’s glare as needed. In this sunroom, clerestory windows left uncovered allow in natural light even when the shades are pulled down.



4. Tranquil escape. Get more of a Zen feeling in your life by turning your sunroom into a dedicated meditation and relaxation space. Here, a soft blue ceiling, red lantern and carved wood daybed set an exotic tone. A low tea table and floor cushions provide a spot for meditating or relaxing.


5. Surf inspired. Provide a postbeach hangout zone with a laid-back collection of mismatched furniture and seaside artwork. Unfussy upholstery fabrics and slipcovers are best when damp swimsuits and sand may make an appearance. For an unexpected touch of color, paint just the interior window frames a vibrant blue — and if you have a surfboard or boogie board, go ahead and lean it casually against the wall.



6. Reader’s paradise. For a sunroom that gets even more use in the cool months, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a circle of comfy armchairs make an inviting spot for plopping down with a good book. A wide-striped rug and carved wood coffee table keep the space here feeling fresh and beachy, not stuffy.


7. Black and white. The black and white striped furniture, pillows and rug here pile on the pattern while still managing to look crisp, thanks to the strictly enforced color palette. A groovy peacock chair provides a welcome natural touch (and some drama), and an indoor-outdoor rug is easy to shake out or hose off when it gets sandy or dirty.


8. Happy chic. A coral ceiling, turquoise beaded chandelier and lemon-yellow coffee table make it clear this space is not for the color-shy. But if you’ve always wanted to try out bold color and pattern, a petite, sun-filled space like a sunporch can be a forgiving place in which to experiment. Finding a fabric or two with all of the colors in your palette (as with the curtains and sofa pillows seen here) can help tie the room together.



9. Morning room. A sunny corner of the house is the perfect spot in which to carve out a breakfast nook. Comfy banquette seating fits a bunch of guests, and a cheerful palette, like the aqua and lime one here, keeps the mood light. A seating area on the opposite side of the room makes a relaxing spot to enjoy that first cup of coffee and a paper.


10. Seaside cottage. Bring the nautical look home without going overboard on kitsch by focusing on just a few details: graphic anchor-print pillows, vintage buoy and a blue and white striped rug. Wicker furniture and a worn wood trunk are classic pieces that will stand up to years of use.

Tell us: Do you have a sunporch? How do you use it?

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