Friday, August 2, 2013

Sunsational Sunroom

With summer here, I thought this would be the perfect time for me to share my SUNROOM with you'll. My family and I love this space. In the mornings, the sunroom is enveloped in the east sun. Perfect to warm the cool summer mornings and in winters to warm our sock covered toes. It's where my husband and I share our morning cup of tea. It's a ritual we indulge in, every single day. This space is also devoted to a whole load of snuggling and cuddling with our six year old son, to put our feet up and watch the fire flies in our backyard at dusk and  when it rains, to cozy up and watch the raindrops trickle down the window accompanied by endless cups of tea. 




When we bought the house 2 years ago,  we had the option of a deck or a sunroom. As nice as the outside deck would be, we would not be able to use it all year round with the Virginia weather. So we chose the sunroom and we are so happy we did. With large windows on all sides there is no dearth of light or view in this room. The house backs up into a tree save line. So it's all greenery and the only peeping Toms we have to deal with are cardinals, woodpeckers, squirrels, a family of rabbits and occasionally deers . It's also perfect for entertaining as the space opens up to a little balcony on one side and to the kitchen and informal dining on the other.




We used our sectional that we already had cause it fits snug in the space. This space had to serve as a catch it all place. So we did not want furniture with a touch me not tag on it. To be very honest, our son uses this couch pretty much like a trampoline. The coffee table is a little treasure chest and stores away extra pillows and throws that are seasonal. The pendant light was a perfect find from JCP and echoes the ethnic-eclectic theme going on in the house. 





The artifacts on the little treasure chest consist of a copper Pan Dan (Betel nut container) that belonged to my paternal grand mom. The elaborate hand carving on it is amazing. The little cow is made of wood with intricate brass detailing purchased at  a handicraft fair back in Bangalore (India).The cluster of pillows were sourced from Target, Marshalls and Home Goods. A little basket holds my magazines for a quick read.The biggest investment in the room were the natural woven shades from Home Depot. 


Flowers.....sigh....... are something I splurge on all the time. That's the only way I pamper myself. They mollify me any time of the day or night that I look at them. 

Do drop me a line and let me know what do you do to pamper yourselves??????

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13 comments:

  1. This is beautiful. Thanks for stopping by. The wooden spoons sounds so interesting. By the way I would love to feature your sunroom on my blog. Do let me know. Thanks Anu

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  2. I'd love that Anu. The pleasure is all mine.

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  3. Lovely pics of your lovely home!!

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  4. Thank you Roopa for the wonderful feedback.

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  5. LOVELY LOVELY ROOM!!!!! I LOVE THE BLINDS, THE LIGHT FIXTURE, THE CHEST! AAH!! very inviting Shruti!!

    Love,
    Supriya (Aalayam)

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  6. Thank you Supriya. Hope to hear from you often.

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  7. You have a beautiful sunroom. You can feel both the contemporary and rustic substance because of the fixtures that you have there. And the tulips give color and splendor to the room! Installing a pendant light was one of the best thing you did to upgrade this room. Overall, you have a stunningly minimalist sunroom. Great job!

    Chase Conely @ G.M. Roth

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    1. Thank you Chase Conely......I really appreciate the feedback coming from a pro like you'll. Glad you stopped by.

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  8. Beautiful room and glad you love Home Goods too!

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    1. Thank you Roshni................Home Goods is like my Mecca and feel good place;)

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  9. Where did you buy that Lamp?....love it.

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