Airy Sunrooms That Are Brimming With Natural Light

A sunroom is a welcome addition to any home that provides access to natural light any time of the year and in any weather. Sunrooms come in many shapes and sizes, from small front or back porch conversions to spacious additions. If your house came with a sunroom, you can decorate it with plants, turn it into a dining room, playroom, home office, or entertaining space with the right decor and furniture. Or you can build a sunroom addition to your home to add value or seamlessly connect spaces.

Have a look at these stylish sunroom ideas that range from simple screen rooms to all-weather insulated sunrooms with climate control, fireplaces, and other features for ideas on how to set up and decorate a sunroom of your own.

Highlight the View

With its tall windows and view to the large outdoor space, this sunroom from Ashley Montgomery Design is perfect for relaxing. Located just off the kitchen makes it perfect for casual entertaining. A coffered ceiling detail makes it feel elegant and like it's part of the house rather than an add-on.

Add Patterned Tile

Becca Interiors added patterned tile flooring to this sunroom that makes it feel decorated and defines the space. Comfortable seating, a coffee table, and an end table make it an ideal spot to curl up with a book.

Set Up a Dining Table

This updated 70s Pittsburgh home from Leanne Ford Interiors has a bump-out sunroom dining room with wraparound windows and whitewashed finishes that has sweeping views of the outdoors. A set of buttercup yellow Panton chairs with groovy vintage curves lets the sunshine in even on cloudy days, and provides a color accent that energizes the space. The bottom half of the windows open up when desired to let the breeze flow in.

Incorporate Lighting

While sunrooms are designed to be used during daylight, be sure to add lighting so that you can use the space after dark. This Long Island, NY, sunroom from BHDM Design has contemporary pendant lighting, a mix of woven, wood, and metal furniture and decor, and a casual striped rug that anchors the seating area, perfect for sharing a glass of wine among friends.

Cover the Windows

While some people leave their sunroom windows bare, it's worth considering installing shades or blinds for light and climate control (and privacy) when needed, especially if your sunroom faces south. Britt Design Studio installed both woven Roman shades and drapes along one wall of this neutral-toned sunroom, outfitted with a large sectional sofa.

Make It a Game Room

Kate Marker Interiors turned this back porch cottage sunroom into a light and airy game room with cozy seating and white walls and window shades.

Keep It Neutral

This modern farmhouse sunroom from Crisp Architects has a palette of white, black, and gray, with comfortable seating, white shiplap walls, black casement windows, and a large area rug to anchor the space.

Make It a Screen Room

One variation of a sunroom is a screen room that trades windows for screens that keep bugs out while letting the breeze in, like this breezy all-white screen room from Chango & Co.

Add Boho Style

This screen porch turned three-season sunroom from A Beautiful Mess is decorated with plants, a large plush area rug, and a low table with floor pillows to create a casual hang out and entertaining space during warm weather.

Incorporate Texture

Leanne Ford Interiors added texture to this all-white sunroom using a mix of glossy and matte finishes, materials, and natural accents that complement the lush green setting. A built-in glass-front storage unit on the third wall mimics the windows, reflecting the views and bouncing around light.