The day has finally arrived… our sunroom is DONE!
It’s been five long weeks of work… let’s do a quick recap.
The befores:
Before we bought the house:
After we threw some furniture in:
Phase 1: Building a secret cat outhouse:
Phase 2: Tearing out the ceiling panels, adding insulation and a new humidity resistant drywall ceiling (with recessed speakers and lights)
Phase 3: ‘Wood’ tile flooring
Phase 4: Building the beds, coffee table and console table
Phase 5: Accessorizing
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| Art can be purchased here and here |
And that is where we left off last.
Now that we’re all up to speed…. I present to you, our finished Sunroom:
Disclaimer: No, I did not place my cat there for staging purposes. That is “her spot” and she can always be found either right there or in my lap. She put up a fight when I tried to make her move so I could take these, lol.
I am beyond happy with these pillows. I purchased 14 (double sided!) custom covers from Etsy seller FestiveHomeDecor, in various sizes ranging from 16×24 to 26×26 for $295 shipped. The selection, quality and service were amazing. You won’t find a better pillow shop on Etsy… I’ve looked!
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| Both the lantern and table started out as black… <3 spray paint |
These baskets are my new favorite thing:
I had been looking everywhere for some wire baskets that were the perfect size to tuck neatly underneath this narrow console table, when I stumbled across these bicycle baskets on Ebay. The look and size were perfect, and they even combined shipping and got them to me within 3 days so I could have them in time for my party. Couldn’t be happier!
And this chair cover…
Holy crap.
Can you believe I managed to put this together with some hemming tape and an iron?
It took me 9 straight hours… but I pulled it off somehow. Surely my biggest accomplishment to date. *pats self on back*
I originally didn’t include a cost breakdown since there were so many random trips to the hardware store for miscellaneous things that I know I forgot to record, but I racked my brain to come up with this list for you:
Cat Outhouse: 75
New ceiling + insulation: 921
Floor tile: 756
Floor tile installation: 430
Lighting/wiring: 70
Misc. electrical: 45
Fan: 137
Paint/tape/caulk: 51
Beds + mattresses: 700
Sheets, pillows, bedding: 215
Pillow covers: 295
Metal side table: 35
Spray paint: 15
Rug: 30
Blue lanterns: 20
Coffee table: 70
Console table: 20
Chair slipcover: 85
Curtains/rods: 100
Baskets: 40
Vase + flowers: 20
Ballpark Total: $4130-ish. I would say $4200 would be safe for the small misc. stuff I’m missing.
Apparently $4200 is the magic number for us… our kitchen, master bathroom, and now sunroom renos were all right around this number. Strange! But I’ll take it.
That pretty much covers it! Right now this is everyone’s favorite room in the house. Summer is around the corner and we’ll be spending most of our time out here enjoying the weather. In fact… I took those after shots about 5 minutes before our official summer kick off party began yesterday.
Looking forward to many more this summer!
This room has been featured on House of Turquoise, Centsational Girl, Hooked on Houses and Young House Love!
Jenna Sue says
Thanks! No tutorial unfortunately… it took me *forever* and I basically just measured and cut and winged it as best as I could. I assumed it would be a disaster but luckily it doesn't look half bad. Good luck if you're brave enough to attempt it!
Jenna Sue says
I purchased it locally at a great store that has a wide variety. I would probably try a local place, and if they don't have it, see if they can special order it!
Jessica says
You did an AMAZING job!!! I wish I had a space like this at my house, it would definitely be my favorite room!!! Do you have a tutorial that shows how you made the slipcover? I need to make a slipcover for a loveseat that we have in our home office
~Jessica
Casey Remsing says
Hi Jenna—I saw this room on Young House Love a few months ago and fell hard for the flooring! We are about to do a thin strip of tiling in front of a bar area (8'x18″) and I want to use this… however, I'm having a hard time locating it. Did you find it locally, or purchase it online somewhere? I think I'm going to have trouble getting a single box shipped since most online tile resources have a minimum quantity, but any direction would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Mrs. Great Indoors says
What a beautiful space! I've seen you on Hooked on Houses, Centsational Girl, and now Young House Love– so it's time that I comment. 🙂
Erin @ The Great Indoors
Cody Carini says
Newly constructed sunrooms and conservatories need an initial “drying out” period because water vapors remain undetectable while floating in warm air. When they do make contact with cold surfaces like windows, mirrors, and tiles, condensation will occur and the vapor turns to water droplets. So to reduce the possibility of condensation, it is advisable to provide natural ventilation whenever possible by opening a door or window, reducing the watering of plants, and keeping kitchen and bathroom doors closed.
Galeria Dekolandia says
:)))
Lisa E says
Sorry I saw the post afterwards but thanx so much. I went to Ikea, which isn't too often, and actually found some there. I hope to build the table this week. 🙂
Jenna Sue says
Glidden's Sea Spray: https://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2012/04/sunroom-progress-diy-weathered-wood.html
Anonymous says
A little off topic, but what color is the console table in your living room (next to the ladder)? I've got a space that needs that touch of color!!
thanks
Jenna Sue says
Good question– I originally wanted to lay them the long way but realized the flooring in our house runs the other way. We wanted everything to flow so we ran them the short way.
Anonymous says
curious– how did you decide which way to lay the floor? was it materials based or just the unexpected factor? love the room!
Jenna Sue says
I got them at Lowe's for $10 each. All the details are in this post: https://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2012/04/easy-diy-coffee-table.html
Lisa E says
Thank you so much and one more question if you don't mind. I've been wanting to build an outdoor table with large casters and they are so expensive. Did you find a good deal and if so, where, please?
Camels & Chocolate says
I absolutely love everything about this sunroom. Can I move in? =)