The sun room is
the ideal room for daytime relaxation; an unspoiled view of your beautiful
garden, great natural lighting, and natural warmth only serve to soothe the
mind and body. But what can be done to really make the most of a wonderful
space such as a sun room? Here are some great tips for cultivating the most
comfortable and clear space in your home.
Flora
Bring some of your
beautiful garden into your sunroom, metaphorically break that barrier between
you and the outside world! A few select potted plants and small trees,
strategically placed in corners of your sun room towards your garden, will
serve to blur the lines between outside and in, and provide a fresh, relaxing
feel to the room in the same breath.
The Right Flooring
When considering
how to go about decorating your sunroom, the flooring is an incredibly
important piece of the puzzle. What goes down, and what lays on top, really
pulls everything together. Light colours work best, reflecting instead of
absorbing sunlight and consequently brightening the room yet more; studies show that lighter, cooler colours like blue and
green are the best for projecting calm and harmony into a room. A rough-pile
rug would add some texture, and provide a slip-free surface for any coffee
tables or central furniture.
A Day Bed
Since much of your
weekend relaxation will be taking place in this arena of light and colour, why
not invest in a comfortable day-bed to take the weight off your legs? It would allow for
stress-free napping, while adding to the room’s décor in whatever stylish
design you choose. It would also double as a handy sofa/lounging space for
family and guests alike – the perfect multi-use piece of furniture for your
sunroom.
Art Features
Rather than
seeking to clutter your sunroom with all sorts of furniture, keep storage to a
minimum, seating a priority, and tactfully use some house-ward corner space to
display some visual art – a sculpture or arrangement goes a long way to
promoting relaxation and introspection, provides a talking point for when
hosting guests, and in general another beautiful thing to take in as you sit.
Curtain
A nice set of
curtains would serve not only to block the sun out! Purple, being another relaxing colour, would provide an
interesting frame to the outside world when undrawn - and implicitly also a
beautiful feature for your walls – and when drawn, obscure your belongings from
view and ostensibly prevent any opportunistic burglaries. Practical and
aesthetically pleasing!
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