A few weeks ago, it hit me: our sun porch was ugly.
BEFORE:
Ok, it wasn’t horrible to look at, but it wasn’t reflective of our style or the rest of our house. And what style it did have was just plain old boring. Clearly, our sun porch lacked style, but it was also a space that we never used because it wasn’t welcoming or comfortable. Basically, our sun porch needed a redesign, so here’s how we gave it an easy makeover.
Step 1: Out with the old and in with the “new”
First, Mal and I got rid of all of the furniture on our sun porch since none of it was working for us.
But, we weren’t about to buy all new furniture, so we re-purposed pieces that we already owned. We brought a loveseat couch up from the basement and washed the covers since they were a little mildew-y.
We also moved a chair from our living room and a trunk from our basement out onto the sun porch.
Step 2: A room with a view
Then, we rearranged the furniture to give the room a whole new look. (This was actually Mal’s idea. He’s so smart.)
Step 3: Pinterest inspiration
Once the main pieces of furniture were in place, I went to Pinterest for some inspiration. I created a “Sun Porch Ideas” board and started pinning things I liked, keeping in mind that our blue couch was the focal point of the room.
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Step 4: Shop until I drop!
With my Pinterest ideas in mind, I went to HomeGoods and bought all sorts of pillows, accessories, and even an accent table (is that what it’s called?).
Step 5: Clean
I brought my purchases home (Mal liked them all!) and then it was time to clean the sun porch.
I told Mal to make sure he swept behind the couch”¦
”¦because there was a little surprise for him. The skull!! Haha!
I totally got him!
Coming together”¦
Step 6: “The rug really tied the room together.”
And, finally, we added a new chevron rug that my friends at Wayfair sent me. Of course, Mr. Nosy Pug needed to see what it was all about.
Pugs are SO helpful.
Just a heads up: I’m hosting a giveaway on CNC for this same rug next week. Keep an eye out for it!
And here’s the final product!
AFTER:
The pillow says: “And they lived happily ever after.” Aww, how cute.
Now that the cooler weather is here, the sun porch is the best place to relax and read a magazine. In the summer, it’s like 200 degrees, so I’m glad we finally got our act together and redecorated it just in time.
Doesn’t the rug just tie the whole room together?
I saw a similar boot tray on Pinterest, so I made my own. The plastic tray is from a dollar store and the rocks (vase filler) are from Target. The whole thing cost me $11 to make!
The umbrella holder is also from Target. It’s actually a huge 20” vase!
I hope you enjoyed seeing our easy sun porch makeover! Here are some of our other home makeovers in case you missed them:
Oh wow, it really looks awesome! Such a great improvement!
I love the yellow and blue colors together – they look really great combined like that.
I love it. When I saw your photos from Friday night I was jealous. What a great space for Fall afternoons and evenings. Enjoy!
I have been admiring your recent sun porch pictures! I absolutely love that run and I agree it does tie the room together. Now, I want a sun porch! 😉
Looks like a great place to hang out now…good work!
Wow, what an improvement! It truly looks amazing and you’re right, that rug really tied everything together. Home Goods is such an awesome store. I was just there today. You can definitely find some great things there!
Silly question, but what’s that green stuff in the third photo, insulation?
Otherwise it looks pretty! I really love the DIY boot tray – I might make one myself for when the snow comes. 🙂
Stuffing from the couch pillows! 🙂
It looks great! Rugs can make a huge difference.
Love it! The sofa looks a zillion time more comfy!!!
I l-o-v-e the new look!! The chevron rug really does tie everything all together. I think you two did a great job. It’s SO much cozier.
I like it! Its so cute and looks like a perfect place to unwind and relax!
Wow! Great job, it looks great. I especially adore your happily ever after pillow!
Oh my goodness, I just love it. I really do! You guys did an awesome job with it. And that rug!! I hope I win it!
love love love! that rug is AMAZING. and the sofa looks so comfy- definitely more welcoming than the wicker 🙂
Love it! It looks like an awesome spot to drink coffee in the morning or take an afternoon nap. I love that rug, looking forward to the giveaway!
It’s super cute but I have a question. Do you have to cover the screens of your sun porch? I just wonder how you the furniture will hold up to rain and snow since I assume some of that moisture will come into the sun porch and affect the furniture. It’s so so so cute though and something I’d live to do if our next house has a sun porch
We just switch out the screens to glass windows. We change them out in the spring and fall.
It’s looks so cute! Love it!
Very nice! The coat rack/boot tray area is my favorite!
I love it, Tina!! Looks super cozy – I bet you’ll find yourself out there often now! Good work. 🙂
You’re so right – the rug does totally tie the room together! I love how the chevron and other patterns go together so well. Great job redecorating!
Looks fantastic! The rug (and the pug) really does pull it all together.
Wow looks so nice!
No wonder yall hung out there so long last weekend! That space is adorable!
Looks amazing! What a great place to chill on a night in
Wow! You did a great job. I love the rug and the pug too.
Very cute! What’s the blue stuff in the mason jars on the trunk?
Melted candles! 🙂
@Tina: Did you make the candles?
Nope, bought them. They might be from Target?
The room looks so cute! (and way more modern). Nice work!
OHH nice job! I have to admit one of the big downsides to our condo living has been not having any kind of outdoor space to paint or spray things when I’ve wanted to be crafty!
Looks wonderful!
Off-topic here, but I’ve made your Cheesy Garlic & Herb Brussels Sprouts with Sausage once a week for the last month. Simple and delicious, even my husband likes it!
Yay! So glad you guys like it! It’s one of my favorite recipes!
I’ve been dying to try that boot pan with the rocks! But I live in an apartment and there’s no place for it. Moving to a condo soon so I’ll be raiding my Pinterest including that idea. I’m glad it looks that nice in “real life” lolll
Love what you’ve done with your sun porch! It looks so relaxing and cozy. And the rug definitely ties the room together. Looks great! 🙂
What ever did we do without Pinterest?? 🙂
wow, it really looks awesome! Great job!! 🙂
Tina, this looks amazing! I don’t usually comment, but I’m so impressed at how well it all came together. Thank God for Pinterest – there are so many amazing home decor ideas on there. I love the chevron rug!
Looks cute! I have that “happily ever after” pillow in red! Got it at TJ Maxx.
I made that rain boot tray last year! But I thought it was so silly to go pay for rocks.. so I went to a stream nearby and collected rocks and rinsed them off! I love the look too because they’re natural and I handpicked them
That looks great! We had a rug out on our back deck at our old house and for some reason a rug just makes it look more like a real room. Good job!
Looks great! I love blue and yellow and chevron is always a fav. I would definitely be out there every night enjoying:)
Anytime you want to come design a room here in Denver, PLEASE let me know!
I love your sunporch! I noticed it the other day in another one of you posts.
this looks great! such a nice cozy space for you all now…just in time for fall!
WOW!!!!!!!!!! I am so NOT home like – come over here & help me! 😉
Wow, that looks fantastic!! Beautiful!!
I love Home Goods. I would totally decorate my porch just like that if I had one. Ahhh, I love it so much!!
It looks fabulous! I especially love the boot tray idea!
I think Mr Nosey Pug approves of the new sun porch 🙂
Looks great…I so wish we had a sun room, so I can drink my morning coffee there 🙂
Holy cow, you did a great job, Tina! Love it! That rug is just perfect. Definitely ties it all together. Cool thing for the rain boots. Cute
The whole porch is cool, but love the boot tray, I live in Oregon so this would be a great addition to our mudroom before the rain hits!
I thought your “before” porch picture was really cute, but I like your after even better! I love the colors you chose! Classy but also really fun 🙂
Oooh! The boot tray is so cute!!! And the rug definitely makes the room!!
I love this makeover! Your sun porch does look totally awesome right now and I can totally see how you got inspired by the pinterest pictures. Amazing!