Sunroom before pics and design plan
For a year I have looked longingly out our French doors which lead out to our sunroom. “SOMEDAY” I would tell myself. Someday I would get around to making that space functional and family friendly. Well, my friends! Someday has come, and I’m diving in! Check out our sunroom before pictures and a sneak peek into the design plan.
We are a military family of six and this is a home that we bought in 2011 and lived here for a couple of years before renting it out and moving away for a couple of assignments. Last summer we returned home and have spent 11 months updating and personalizing the space.
So far we have completed:
- Our oldest daughter’s preppy bedroom
- Our French Inspired formal living room and dining room
- An upholstered bunk bed room for my other two daughters
- Our Two story Entryway
- Our Master bedroom
We are grateful to have this space connected to the back of our home, but recognize that it could use some updates.
Here are the before pics of the area the day we moved in last summer.
Notice the scary blue carpet. It was so old that it was slimy to the touch.
Also, check out the gray paint. Five years ago I painted the walls and ceilings gray to coordinate with the gray siding. Have I mentioned that I’m soooo over gray?
One of my favorite parts of the home is the flow between these two rooms.
While both of these spaces need a lot of work, I see the potential. Truth be told, I have already make some changes to both rooms this year and big improvements to the sunroom in the last week. I’ll save all of those changes for the big reveal though! Yesss….always the consummate tease.
1. Paint walls and ceiling a bright white $60
2. Remove nasty old carpet
3. Move the terrazzo sofa up from the basement (eventually I hope to reupholster this long curvy sofa)
4. Replace wall sconce $30
5. Hang twin bed from ceiling to make a swing
6. Decorate with old rugs, pillows, and accessories I have on hand
7. DIY and use old art in my art bin (spray paint frame and mattes as necessary)
8. Paint chandelier
9. Upholster Chair
10. Sew fringe on coffee table cloth
11. Add plants…lots of plants
TIMELINE:
Big reveal next week as part of a Color Splash Blog Hop. Check back next week for the big reveal…but only if you like color, an eclectic mix of eras, and big drama…Just sayin’ 🙂
Good idea!!
Can’t wait to see. You are a force!! We adore our porch space – I always say it’s the best room “in” our house!!
So glad to hear you say you’re over gray! I never went there myself, since I’ve always worked in the gray cubicle world. I want my living space to reflect the natural world, full of color and pattern.
Can’t wait see your completed projects. All your currently made over rooms are gorgeous. I have a large screened porch and still enjoy the decor, but it could use some updating and I’m always looking for copycat worthy design! Bring it on.
Not on topic, but I just wanted to say that I really love the new large painting over your sofa in the living room. It is a moment of calm in a very lively room. Both the eye and mind need spots to rest.
I cant wait to see the reveal! It’s going to be stunning!
Thanks so much Inna!!!! Big reveal tomorrow!
Thanks Yarrow! It’s still hanging there for a moment!
Thanks Heidi! Big reveal tomorrow! It was fun to try to work on a $200 total budget. I think I will change the color scheme next year, depending on what I do in the attached living room.
Thanks so much! I can’t wait to show you!
Thanks Marcie! I just checked out your porch and our swings are similar! The kids are loving it