Having a sunroom is such a luxury! But just having the room isn’t the final step. If you’re wondering how to really max out all that amazing natural light, I’ve got you covered.
Getting that bright, airy vibe is easier than you think. Let’s look at some gorgeous ideas.
Look Up at Those Skylights
It’s a pretty simple equation: the more windows in your sunroom, the more sunshine you get. So why not take that logic straight up to the ceiling?
Honestly, it’s those open ceilings combined with tons of windows that make sunrooms feel so special compared to any other spot in the house.
Think your sunroom is too small for this? This design proves you can totally open up a tiny space with enough windows and a ceiling that’s almost all skylight.
Look at this incredible sunroom! This is a personal favourite. It combines the skylights with greenery actually draped across them. It’s such a cool idea for a true garden or greenhouse-inspired vibe.
This traditional design is a great example. It pairs rich wood with multiple rows of huge skylight windows. This setup makes sure the room never looks too dark.
This adorable breakfast nook already has those stunning vaulted ceilings and beams, which create a bright feeling on their own.
But when you add skylights into the mix? The natural brightness just goes to the next level.
A Blue Sky Ceiling
Okay, so maybe a full ceiling reno isn’t in the budget. Fear not! You can get a similar feeling by just painting the ceiling blue, like the sky. I’ve seen this trend a lot in beach-inspired designs, and it just gives off such a light and airy feeling.
This next example adds a very, very slight touch of light blue. It’s just subtle enough that it’s not overpowering at all.
Here’s one last look at this simple trick. It’s an easy way to bring more color and brightness into the room. I love how it’s paired with those lovely striped chair cushions and drapes.
This design uses a very light, baby blue on the ceiling. Then, it pulls that same color down into the matching throw pillows to really tie the whole effect together.
Go All-In on White
You don’t have to be a design expert to know this one: white is bright. It’s truly one of the simplest ways you can pull more light into any room.
If you really want to commit to that super fresh and clean white look, you can just skip any colored furniture completely. Aim for a room that is almost 100% white, just like this one.
Even when it’s grey outside, this beautiful Scandinavian design has so much white built into it. It would be almost impossible for it to look dull, no matter what the lighting is like.
Our first stunning sunroom design comes from a home makeover. It has crisp white walls, ceilings, furniture, and even a white light fixture.
This all makes up for the fact that it doesn’t have those huge, far-reaching windows. A little pop of pink in the accessories adds such a nice touch of color!
This romantic white sunroom isn’t totally white, but it absolutely gives off a vivid and luminous vibe, even when the light is lower.
Focus on the Landscaping
When it comes to sunrooms, it’s all about bringing as much of the outdoors inside as you can. The position of the room is one thing, but it doesn’t stop there. The way the room highlights your yard will totally impact how bright it looks and feels.
If you’ve got massive windows that take up almost all the wall space, you have even more reason to take care of what you’re looking at in the yard.
This gorgeous room extends right out toward the beautiful green space, giving it a naturally bright look indoors.
What better way to bring tall trees inside than by designing a sunroom with massively high ceilings? This breathtaking room couldn’t be any brighter or more gorgeous with those amazing trees in full view.
In this eclectic, mission-style room, the design steps away from using tons of white. Instead, it goes for funky, personality-filled color that really complements the bright gardens and greenery right outside.
Have a look at this sunroom. It really puts a huge focus on the trees, gardens, and all the landscaping just beyond the room itself.
