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Sunrooms are the perfect place to begin and end your day in. In the morning, you can bask in the sun’s early rays as you sip on your favorite caffeinated beverage. At dusk, you can unwind with a glass of wine or tea while admiring your landscape or reading a new book. Sunrooms add sophistication to your house and can be installed in several different ways. 

Below are several sunroom ideas to help inspire your next home renovation or DIY project.

Meditative Sunroom Ideas

These sunroom ideas below will help you enjoy the natural light and relax throughout the day.

1. Install a fireplace 

Installing a small fireplace is a great way to enjoy your sunroom during the wintertime. The warmth of the fireplace contrasted against the cold window panes will make for a pleasant and cozy environment. 

2. Design a Cabin-Style Sunroom

A cabin-style sunroom is perfect for houses in densely forested areas. An easy way to do this is to use dark-stained wood planking inside the sunroom and on the exterior beams.

3. Create a Sunroom Studio

If you’re passionate about working out via yoga, cycling, or doing online classes then consider creating a sunroom that also serves as a fitness studio. Pro-tip: if you’re using weights in the sunroom, consider installing gym floor mats. 

4. Invest in Dimming Lights

Dimming lights are that much more expensive than regular light bulbs. It’s worth it though to adjust the lights to correlated with the outside’s natural light.

Shed-Turned Sunrooms

If you have an unused shed in your backyard, it’s the perfect place to create a gorgeous extra living space by transforming it into a sunroom. Here are several shed-turned sunroom tips and ideas.

5. Protect Your Garden

A shed-turned sunroom can be a place to both relax by surrounding yourself with plants. Even better, these plants will be enclosed, protecting them from insects and critters. Your shed will serve as a greenhouse and a relaxing place to hang out. 

6. Add on an Additional Office Space 

Perhaps you’re a remote worker and sometimes your home is too noisy to work in. If so, then look to turn your unused shed into a small office sunroom. The natural light will help keep you awake and energized throughout the day. 

7. Construct an Additional Guest House

Give your guests more privacy away from the house by transforming your shed into a sunroom guest house. Your guests will look forward to visiting as they fall asleep under the stars. To make sure they have a working bathroom, use our plumbing services. 

8. Create an Additional Meal Space

If you love entertaining others, then create an additional meal space with a great view. If you’re short on space in your shed, consider placing a long counter bar against the window with the best view. 

Guest Contributor: Chi Whitley