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Sunrooms – also referred to as glass rooms and screen rooms – allow you to enjoy your surrounding landscape, no matter how dull the weather is outside. If your solarium roof lets light in, they can also double as a conservatory or garden room. People often take advantage of an outdoor patio or alfresco area, while those northeast of the country are known to enclose their Queenslander verandahs, all in the name of creating a room in which you and your family can enjoy the sun.

What building materials should I consider for my sunroom?

If you want to allow the maximum amount of sunlight into your sunroom while also trapping heat, clear, double-glazed windows should make up the majority of the walls. If you live in a mostly-warm climate like Queensland, enclosed verandahs would benefit from window screens, to allow airflow. A retractable roof or louvres are another great option that would let you control the airflow.

Roofing can be consistent with the rest of the home, or, depending on the preference of the homeowner, could consist of glass or plastic panels that let in extra light. If you’re willing to spend more money, panels are also available with coating designed to reflect ultraviolet rays. Since high ceilings result in hot air rising out of reach, a vaulted ceiling is a nice alternative that still allows your space to feel light and airy. All types of flooring can be installed, but concrete, brick or stone will increase thermal mass.

If you're designing your sunroom from scratch, consider consulting an architect to help.

How do I decorate a sunroom addition?

When looking for furniture and decor, remember that your sunroom will see a high amount of direct sunlight. Leather, plastic and metal, for instance, can become extremely hot if exposed to the sun, whereas other fabrics and materials such as linen and silk can quickly fade. Outdoor furniture is a good option, as is anything made of wicker, cotton or wool. Consider installing blinds to help prolong the life of your furniture and accessories when the sunroom is not in use, and add greenery so you don’t feel hemmed in. A professional stylist can help you choose if you're unsure.

Inspiration for a contemporary sunroom in Brisbane with a standard ceiling and beige floor.

New Farm Residence

By Redcoop Architecture Interiors Landscape

Angus Martin photography
Inspiration for a contemporary sunroom in Brisbane with a standard ceiling and beige floor.
Black metal - white walls - timber - like tiles too but suitable for bathroom - not within the house - suzy_lawrence

Mid-sized contemporary sunroom in Sydney with concrete floors.

Naranga Avenue House

By Brickworks Building Products

Architect: James Russell Architect Photographer: Toby Scott
Mid-sized contemporary sunroom in Sydney with concrete floors.
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Design ideas for a tropical sunroom in Melbourne with a standard fireplace and a standard ceiling.

South Yarra

By Alexander Pollock Interiors

Nicole England
Design ideas for a tropical sunroom in Melbourne with a standard fireplace and a standard ceiling.
driftwood sculpture with climbing vine devils ivy? - kristy_sheridan55

Inspiration for a beach style sunroom in Brisbane with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Residential - Kurwongbah

By Jitta Jack Interior Decorating & Property Styling

John Downes
Inspiration for a beach style sunroom in Brisbane with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
All the house is gorgeous and comfy - goodallj

Inspiration for a small eclectic sunroom in Brisbane with painted wood floors and a standard ceiling.

Notnel c.1863, Ipswich Queensland

By Jason McNamara Photography

Jason McNamara
Inspiration for a small eclectic sunroom in Brisbane with painted wood floors and a standard ceiling.

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Inspiration for a contemporary sunroom in Sydney with light hardwood floors and a standard ceiling.

Milson Project

By Insynk Design

Inspiration for a contemporary sunroom in Sydney with light hardwood floors and a standard ceiling.
It looks like a zoo wooooooooooooow - arthur92

Photo of a midcentury sunroom in Melbourne with medium hardwood floors, a standard ceiling and brown floor.

Dorman House

By Austin Maynard Architects

Dorman House, Austin Maynard Architects Photo: Peter Bennetts
Photo of a midcentury sunroom in Melbourne with medium hardwood floors, a standard ceiling and brown floor.
Glass and Timber, particularly under the eaves - webuser_279519781

This is an example of a beach style sunroom in Sydney with carpet, a standard ceiling and grey floor.

High Street, Willoughby (2)

By Cordony Designs

Refreshed throughout to display its classical Federation features, the home showcases multiple sundrenched living areas and charismatic wraparound gardens; innately warm and inviting. -Crisply painted inside and out, brand-new carpeting -Formal lounge with decorative fireplace, linked dining room -Large separate family and dining room at the rear bathed in sunlight through walls of glass -Expansive level backyard planted with mature flowering trees -Leaded timber windows, high ornate ceilings throughout
I like the furniture except I would change up the windows. - jalexander66

Design ideas for a contemporary sunroom in Brisbane with porcelain floors, grey floor, a concrete fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.

Broadbeach Waters Lux Town Houses

By Groove Tiles & Stone

Cemento Grigio Cassero 600x1200 porcelain floor tile.
Design ideas for a contemporary sunroom in Brisbane with porcelain floors, grey floor, a concrete fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
layout, palette, flow from indoors to outdoors, fire pit, flooring, furniture, - jessica_scott65

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Contemporary sunroom in Melbourne with carpet, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.

Inspirational Living

By Realistic Views Photography Melbourne

Yolonda - Realistic Views Photography
Contemporary sunroom in Melbourne with carpet, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Sunroom, I like the rock wall - geoff_scott1

Design ideas for a country sunroom in Brisbane with medium hardwood floors, a standard ceiling and brown floor.

Country Cottage

By Berkeley Interiors

A sleep out in a Queenslander cottage transformed into a sunny playroom for kids and study. Property Styling
Design ideas for a country sunroom in Brisbane with medium hardwood floors, a standard ceiling and brown floor.
window design - vinayah

Inspiration for a beach style sunroom in Other with a standard ceiling and beige floor.

Partial Styling - Water Gum 3

By Sapphire Living Interiors

Mitch Franzi
Inspiration for a beach style sunroom in Other with a standard ceiling and beige floor.

Photo of a transitional sunroom in Sydney with a skylight and grey floor.

Arnold Street QUEENS PARK

By Cubic Construction Management

Photo of a transitional sunroom in Sydney with a skylight and grey floor.
layout, flooring, timber, lighting, skylights - jessica_scott65

Inspiration for a mid-sized country sunroom in Brisbane.

Manshed

By Paul Uhlmann Architects

Christopher Frederick Jones
Inspiration for a mid-sized country sunroom in Brisbane.
The colour of grey the wood colour - abyei

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional sunroom in Sydney with medium hardwood floors, a standard ceiling and brown floor.

Copeland Residence

By Anne Resplendino Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional sunroom in Sydney with medium hardwood floors, a standard ceiling and brown floor.
Stained glass. Traditional - charm2762

This is an example of a small tropical sunroom in Sydney with painted wood floors, a standard ceiling and white floor.

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

By The Designory

The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Lauren Hernandez
Sun bath at the window - jeff_tao65