“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” – David Viscott

Designing a sunroom is far from straightforward. Unlike bathrooms or bedrooms, no two sunrooms share the exact same purpose. Some homeowners use this space as a second living room. Others use it as a formal dining area. This flexibility allows for tons of creativity—if you can avoid feeling overwhelmed.

The sunroom likely isn’t the most used room in your home. But it still deserves to have thought and care put into its decor. Something as simple as furniture could make the difference between your sunroom feeling like a total afterthought versus a luxury oasis.

If you’re not sure where to start, check out these sunroom decorating ideas for a little inspiration. You’ll learn how versatile your sunroom can be and how to pick out furniture, decor, and greenery that will bring your dream space to life.

1. Kitchen Sunroom Decorating Ideas

Most people agree you can never have too much natural light indoors, especially in a highly functional space. For this reason, sunroom-inspired architecture and design are popular in and around the kitchen.

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Even if your sunny kitchen isn’t technically a sunroom, you can still harness the beauty of one with your decor choices. Be sure to magnify the room’s natural sunlight. Use strategically placed curtains to make the existing windows look even bigger. Avoid heavy drapery in favor of sheer, light-colored fabrics.

Of course, lush potted plants will definitely help your airy kitchen feel like a large sunroom. If you fancy yourself a chef, try growing culinary herbs alongside decorative plants.

2. Sunroom Living Room Decorating Ideas

You can do anything you like with a sunroom addition, though the vast majority of homeowners use this space as a formal living or sitting room. It’s important to implement sunroom design ideas that highlight the room’s outdoor views while still encouraging conversation within.