Sunroom Reveal

I partnered with Benjamin Moore for this post.  They provided me the paints and floor stain to make this room into the one I was dreaming about.  All thoughts and opinions (and love for Benjamin Moore) are my own!

Please join us for a celebratory brunch!  The sunroom is finished!

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But before we get on with our celebrations, perhaps, we should take a look at the “before”.  I took this photo the night before we moved in…

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I wasn’t a fan of the berber carpeting for an outside room.  It had lots of stains on it, but the previous owners told us there were wood floors underneath.  So we stored that information and we thought we’d do this room eventually.

Eventually, came a whole lot sooner when Poppy was sprayed by a skunk….

The carpet absorbed the odor and blood stains from our poor dog…

Luke and I ripped out the carpet to find the floors underneath.  They were wood alright, but LOTS of water stains and dark green / gray paint on top.  I wondered if we were doing the right thing… But the rug had to go…

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The whole room needed paint.  Lots of it…

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Oh, and new baseboard.  We ripped up the strip that was there when we removed the rug…

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We did a lot in this room.  First we removed the rug and sanded the floors.  You can read about that here.  We then painted the ceilings probably the most beautiful shade of blue.  Ever.  The color is Ocean Air by Benjamin Moore in a soft gloss finish.

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The walls were painted in Benjamin Moore Simply White, flat finish.  Here you can see the difference the brighter and clean white makes to the walls.  The previous color was a little more yellow and I wanted the walls a coastal white to remind one of the sails shimmering in the harbor just down the road.

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The trim is Super White by Benjamin Moore in the same soft gloss finish as the ceiling.

Alright, let’s get on with the pretty photos, shall we?!? Please come on in through the garden and step inside and join us for our little celebratory brunch.

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I picked up some lovely warm, croissants from French Memories just for you.

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Oh, I warn you now, that I took LOADS of photos in this sunroom reveal.

A jute rug as you step inside floats on our driftwood floors.

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A beautiful yucca enjoys the sun.  Conor keeps calling it our palm tree…

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You may hear the boys giggling over checkers.

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Or you may enjoy the fragrance from blooms from our garden –

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Take a seat and enjoy the ocean breezes.  These chairs were my birthday gift!

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Oh, you fancy some juice. Please help yourself.

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This room is all life at the beach should be.  Soft, simple and serene.  A place to reflect and surround yourself with your quiet thoughts and dreams.

The boys are excited to “camp” out here this summer.  I promised them they could sleep out here with the soft ocean air.
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This is also doubling as my summer office.  I’ve been writing out here.  I’m actually typing this in the sunroom right now.

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The new baseboard and paint has made such a difference.  The floors have brightened the space and given it that coastal feel.

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So has the new light Lamps Plus sent me.  I adore the rustic galvanized finish against the shimmering blue ceiling.

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It is even pretty at night with the Edison bulb glowing as the sun sets.

The room is done in soft whites, blue, grays.  Washed over floors, walls, and furniture.

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Vintage furniture has been given a second chance of happiness.  I’ll be sharing the makeovers of these pieces with you soon in another post.

 

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So please enjoy some macaroons and our new coastal sunroom.

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I think it just might be my favorite spot in the whole house.

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Source List:

  • Ceiling Paint – Color – Ocean Air by Benjamin Moore, MooreGlo Exterior, Soft Gloss
  • Wall Paint – Color – Simply White by Benjamin Moore, Moorlife, Flat Finish
  • Trim Paint – Color – Super White by Benjamin Moore, MooreGlo, Exterior, Soft Gloss
  • Floor Stain – Color – Silver Gray by Benjamin Moore Oil Based Exterior Finish, Translucent
  • Galvanized Ceiling Light – Lamps Plus
  • Vintage Chairs – Goodies II and I refinished them
  • Empire Style Table – Bent Nail Farm Antiques, we refinished
  • Enamel Pitcher – Consignment Shop
  • English China and Pitcher – Goodies II and yard sale find
  • Wicker Chairs – Ikea
  • Woven Mat – Ikea
  • Indoor Outdoor Rug and jute rug – Ikea
  • Ticking stripe pillows on wicker chairs – Pier One
  • Oars – Freecycle find, painted them in our old house
  • Baseboard – Home Depot
  • Pulleys and rope, to hang oars – Lowe’s
  • White light over table – already had, originally from Ikea
  • Pine chest between wicker chairs – yard sale find and refinished
  • Rock lamp – hand-crafted by local artist – Saltwater Stones
  • Yucca Plant and plant pot – Ikea
  • Rope floor pillows – Ikea

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cassie
10 years ago

it looks amazing, danielle! such a great place to relax. i love the colors, and guess what? i have that same aqua enamel pitcher! 🙂

Nancy
10 years ago

Looks fabulous! Love all the colors and the lighting, the oars look wonderful hung on the wall. What a beautiful space to enjoy with your family. I hope Poppy likes it!

Wendy
10 years ago

Oh Danielle it looks so amazing – well done! Don’t think I would ever leave this room! Just perfect, and the boys are going to love “camping” in here! Maybe you will want to keep Poppy out of here ha ha, can’t wait to see you this week! Wendy xx

Lauren
10 years ago

A perfect post, Danielle. You’ve done a great job of making us feel as though we’re actually there in the room itself. What a beautiful space, it looks great – you’ve certainly all been working hard to ensure it’s just right.

Perhaps one day you’ll get hold of a Distinctive Chesterfields wing back chair too, or comfy footstool!

Lauren

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
10 years ago

Absolutely charming Danielle! I love every single detail. And I also love the simplicity of the room. It’s so easy to over-do a beachy look, but you kept it clean, simple and classic coastal – pure perfection!

Mary @ Orphans With Makeup

What a great extension to your home. You did a great job in the transformation. Feels so fresh and relaxing. Love the choice of the blue ceilings. Enjoy!

Darrielle Tennenbaum
10 years ago

What a great room-it looks so peaceful and relaxing. Great job!

Alice W.
10 years ago

It looks absolutely amazing Danielle! Wish I could be there with you to ooh and ahh at it all right now! The floors are stunning and that light fixture….LOVE it!

Alice W.
10 years ago

Oh and I totally love the color you painted the ceiling. That was the perfect choice.

LUCY
10 years ago

wow Danielle, this turned out AMAZING! love the paint colors you chose…just beautiful..xo

Shannon Acheson | AKA Design, Bloggers & Brands

It looks great Danielle! Beautiful afters for sure!

Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule

It’s just over the top amazing Danielle! I love every single detail. 🙂
Nancy

Jennifer @ Town and Country Living

Gorgeous, Danielle! Aren’t you kinda glad now that your dog got sprayed by the skunk? 😉 I really love the way the floors turned out and would totally spend the night out there with the boys. Great paint colors!

Victoria
10 years ago

I love it soooo much. I am inviting myself over soon!!

Gee
Gee
10 years ago

So soft and pretty Danielle. Enjoy!

fiona
10 years ago

Oh wow Danielle, your sunroom is gorgeous, I love every part of it, the furniture, the great lighting, the rug, the paint and finishes and the colours are so perfect.
It’s easy to see why you’d like to spend a lot of time in here.

Kristen
Kristen
10 years ago

Oh Danielle! Everything is absolutely perfect! I LOVE those floors!! You did such a wonderful job.

Robin
10 years ago

That’s a gorgeous makeover, Danielle! You and your hubby must have such a sense of accomplishment! Very pretty!

Janice Hebert
Janice Hebert
10 years ago

I love this room Danielle! We have a breezeway between the house and the garage but I’ve always wanted a sunroom! It must be so nice out there for most of the year! I didn’t see the dimensions of the room, did you mention those? I just love the wood floors, the color you chose for the ceiling, it just looks amazing! I have always dreaded skunks but this turned out to be a positive thing after all.

Jan

Jen @ City Farmhouse
10 years ago

Beautiful Danielle, I want to come over!!! Pinned it of course! Happy day! Jen

Bre
Bre
10 years ago

Absolutely stunning Danielle!!!! Just gorgeous 😉 I love how the floor turned out!! So so pretty!! -Bre

Charlotte @ Ciburbanity

What a wonderful summery space!!! LOVE the light fixture and the floors are amazing! I’d love a porch… especially after seeing this. 😉

Paige.Rose
10 years ago

I love your beachy sun room, but I’m in Ahhhh over the outside of your home! It’s so quaint & charming to the max!!!!Lovely!

Paige.Rose
http://www.TheQuaintSanctuary.blogspot.com

JaneEllen
JaneEllen
10 years ago

CONGRATULATIONS on a spectacular job on the sunroom. Seems like you had just shown us the room after the skunk and dog had a go at it. Love your b/d present, awesome chairs. That light I’ve been seeing a lot lately, would love to have it in our kitchen after we paint cupboards. The light looks incredible on sun room ceiling. Aren’t you the fancy pants. You must be so happy with your sunroom, great place for your boys to play and so nice for breakfast any meal at your table which is awesome. Where did you get that rug?… Read more »

Kennesha
10 years ago

Girl! You absolutely outdid yourself on this one! This room turned out lovely! Wished I was closer so I could hang out with you on that porch! Bravo, lady! Bravo! XO

Pam @ House of Hawthornes

I’m in love with your “new” sunroom! The before vs after is amazing! Great job!

Debra @ MsMoozys Open House

Love, love,…LOVE this room! I want one just like this. 🙂 Thank so much for sharing it with us. Have a great week.

Sarah
10 years ago

Danielle?! Are you kidding me? This is so stunning, I think I gasped out loud when I opened up the post and saw the first pic!!!! Even if driftwood was not your first choice for these floors, you gotta admit it fits the room perfectly! Thatta girl, Poppy, we in blogland owe you alot;) I can’t even decide what is my favorite thing in this space…the jute rug and the navy and white rug both look amazing against the floors, that new lamp is awesome, the ceiling color is just so whimsical, the pop of the blue of the table… Read more »

Lee
Lee
10 years ago

Your sun porch turned out fantastic, what a lovely job, you must be so very pleased. It looks larger and brigher and I like the way you have put a small table at one end, perfect for lunch with your girlfriends. Everything about the space works. I would love to sand back my reddish brown wood floors and white wash them but can’t quite get my husband on board yet…all he is seeing is ‘hard work’. The exterior of your home is also so very pretty, It looks New England style…I love it! Thank you also for your comment on… Read more »

Susan
10 years ago

Danielle, you did an amazing job on the sunroom. I love the coastal style. It’s right up my alley!

Shelly
Shelly
10 years ago

Danielle,

Love that color on your ceiling so much! It is in the tradition of painting your porch ceiling “haint blue”.

I also love the floor. Will have to read how you did that! Enjoy your lovely sunroom. I am saving your ceiling paint color for my screened in porch which does not need painting right now. but will later on.

Blessings

Carrie - Curate & Co.
10 years ago

Your home is so charming! I love coastal cottage style. Your sunroom is so cozy & just the perfect relaxing coastal retreat. Great transformation!

Molly
10 years ago

This looks awesome! I love the floors so much and the oars are perfect in there!! I’m getting very close to starting on ours (paint and floors too!) How did you partner with Benjamin Moore if you don’t mind me asking?

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Michelle Lepak-Dandelion Patina

Hi Danielle! The finished sunroom looks fabulous! I have been following the progress from when you started removing that carpet. I was wondering if you could share what you used to hang your oars? I love the way it looks and we have a pair to hang that have been sitting in the corner for awhile. I also saw you over at the Inspire Me Please party-congrats on the feature!

Marie
10 years ago

Love, love, love, love this space! Did I mention that I looove this space. You’ve inspired me to add some cute storage for games and toys to our upper outdoor deck… Thanks for sharing!

Alice W.
10 years ago

Featured your light fixture at Sundays at Home this week 🙂

Keeping It Cozy
10 years ago

Danielle – your sunroom turned out absolutely beautiful. I just love those wood floors! And the blue ceiling. It’s perfect!

Leena Lanteigne
10 years ago

Danielle! This room is amazing! I love the beach so much and your sunroom captures that wonderful, relaxed, natural feeling so well! Thank you so much for sharing! Hugs, Leena