Sunroom makeover

We have had a lot of drastic makeovers in our house since we bought it and oh man, I love a good ‘before and after’ post to show how far we’ve come. A few years ago we did a major overhaul on our master bedroom (like major-major: there used to be a kitchenette in our bedroom!) [...]

When I found my house, the sunroom was one of the many reasons I fell in love with it. I could see the potential! Although narrow, it had enough room for a sitt…

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1. Radiant Relaxation Bringing a significant portion of the outside atmosphere indoors can be done easily if you choose to create a sunroom. It may not be an easy thing to do, but the ability to laze away in the sunroom will definitely make it worth your time.

If you grew up in our sun-bleached country, like me, you will be familiar with one of the great Australian home features – the ubiquitous sunroom, or sleepout. When I was a kid so many of my friends’ houses had a sleepout – and so many still do. Commonly tacked onto the back of 60s and 70s homes to give a little extra living space, or to create a somewhat

This sunroom embodies a contemporary design, characterized by its floor-to-ceiling windows that invite an abundance of natural light, neutral-colored sofas, and a blend of modern and natural materials. Key characteristics of contemporary design include simplicity, clean lines, and a focus on functionality. Materials like metal, glass, and natural woods are frequently used to create a […]

After buying an early Edwardian home 10 months ago in Chatham, Kent outside London (about a 40-minute train ride away), interior stylist Tiffany Grant-Rile

After buying an early Edwardian home 10 months ago in Chatham, Kent outside London (about a 40-minute train ride away), interior stylist Tiffany Grant-Rile

Christine’s husband thought she was insane for falling in love with this 113-year old house — it was a mess of ’70s faux wood paneling, awkward trim colors and in desperate need of some TLC — but she knew they could reveal its charm with a little elbow grease. In the sunroom, she painted the paneling a soft gray and gave the buttery-yellow trim a coat of crisp white. What a difference! From Christine: I was also thrilled with how easily I was able to paint the paneling.

The sunroom makes for a wonderful backyard or side yard addition to your home. If you’ve ever been in one, you’ve probably noticed that your host has it furnished for a variety of uses, including being a coffee nook or a place to wind down on a summer’s evening. If you’re considering adding one of […]