The Comfort of a Cozy Sunroom
This porch is featured in the latest issue of Coastal Living. It's their Idea House in the community of Seawatch at Sunset Harbor, North Carolina.
Fall weather makes me think of crisp mornings, kids playing in the leaves, and cozying up to a good book in a comfy chair. It’s such a beautiful time of year as we shift from outdoor sun-seeking to indoor semi-hibernation. Where is the best spot to spend a lazy afternoon? Just follow your dog or cat, they will lead the way.
Three twin size daybeds in the same room. Sorry kids, that's my bed!
A sunroom or sleeping porch (we call it a Florida room) is a great place to camp out with a good book, game, or snack. These rooms are a throwback from years past when most people did not have air conditioning. When it got too hot in the house, they slept on screened porches where they could catch a soothing breeze every now and then. Many people have winterized these porches with windows and insulation. So now you have a lovely view of the cold, crisp outdoor world as you sit warm and snug in your daybed reading your favorite novel.
A simple, yet beautiful version. Reminds me of Grandma's house.
As with all decorating, sunrooms range from elaborate enclaves created by top designers to simple rooms furnished with antique daybeds and hand-me-down quilts. Personally, I prefer the more sparsely decorated ones. As long as it’s warm and cozy; simple, yet thoughtful decor is fine. I am more interested in observing the birds and the changing leaves.
This sunroom, that was an addition, integrates so nicely with the home.
This porch, which is quite large, would be wonderful for entertaining.
As the seasons change I try to become more aware of the subtle shifts around me. If it hasn’t gotten too cold where you live, it would really be fun to sleep out there with the kids and pets. We eat and sleep in the same exact places day after day. You may find that a small change like this is not only fun, but awakens you to a different point of view.
Do you have a sleeping porch now or memories of one as a kid? Please share your story!
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