3-Stage Makeover: Cozy Sunroom

Sunroom was a misnomer for this window-wrapped space -- until our three-step makeover inspired a warm and bright forecast.

Stage 1: Drab Sunroom

This sunroom has plenty going for it: a long bank of south-facing windows, gorgeous wood floors, and period trim. The palette, however, zaps the sunlight, and the furnishings cry out for serious freshening. The love seats offer curvy profiles that are perfect for lounging, but the off-the-rack slipcovers look rumpled and unkempt. The coffee table's silhouette and scale work great with the love seats, but the dark finish is too formal for the space.