English Conservatory Meets Florida Sunroom - Finale
Welcome back to the final installment of my sunroom. If you’ve missed any of this One Room Challenge series you can find weekly updates here: Intro, The Plan, Custom Windows, Design Changes & Lighting, Renovation Reality
It’s a stunningly beautiful day, the air is crisp, and the house is quiet. I feel at home in my newly updated sunroom, and I can’t wait to give you a tour. This room has been finished for a while, but the weather wasn’t allowing me to capture the gorgeous views through the incredible wall of windows.
The ‘before’
I started this project with the goal of creating a cozy space filled with pieces that felt collected over time. I’m definitely not a minimalist but clutter makes me anxious, so finding that balance is an ongoing process. The statement piece, the vintage credenza from my in-laws home, grounds the room and draws you into the space. This gorgeous piece centered the wall perfectly, and I hope it continues to stay in the family for decades.
I didn’t want to pretend we don’t watch TV in this room. We’re obsessed with streaming, aren’t you? The television screen doesn’t bother me, but it’s not art and the wall needed beautiful art to balance the weight of TV. I was ecstatic when Virginia, at Wishbone Studio, sent me her ideas for custom paintings. In my wildest dreams, I would not have been able to imagine anything more beautiful for this space. I knew they were going to be pretty and when the original floral paintings arrived, my expectations were exceeded! The details are incredible with layers of soft blues on a crisp white background. The collection has received many compliments and it feels good to have original art.
Let’s talk about the happy accident, this blue sofa. I wasn’t planning on a blue, and if you remember, I purchased a pretty neutral shade that ended in disaster. The blue upholstery contributes to the relaxing happy vibe of the room and lowers my anxiety by not having to monitor pets and feet on a lighter shade of fabric.
How about some pillow talk? When the sofa was going to be neutral, the pillows needed to have a punch of color. Now that the sofa has more personality and color, the pillows need to compliment the setting without being too attention-seeking. I like having the option to shuffle the pillows around between the sofa and the chairs.
Pink Botanical Lumbar - available here
Blue/Green (similar) - available here
Blue and white Mini Palm - available here
Diamond Outdoor Pillow - available here
Without a doubt, the triangular PGT windows perfectly frame both the architecture of the room and the captivating sky view. Finding a light fixture that would compliment the windows without obstructing the view was challenging. I wanted something that felt organic and light, with enough weight and presence for the 13’ ceiling height. This one has been discontinued, but similar ones here.
I’ll never tire of this view! We’ve lived here for almost ten years and it feels incredibly reassuring to finally have a beautiful space wrapped in the protection of a new roof and hurricane grade windows. Thanks for following along. Next up - my powder room!
This room is part of the fall One Room Challenge®, be sure to check out all the final room reveals!
