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Young House Love ยป Reader Redesigns ยป Reader Redesign: Endless Summer

| By John Petersik | August 30, 2012 | 91 Comments

Reader Redesign: Endless Summer

Maybe this is just me trying to hang on to every last vestige of summer. Maybe it’s me wanting a big sunroom makeover (we haven’t even touched ours since we moved in). Or maybe it’s just that Jenna Sue has a knack for awesome makeovers (you may remember her entryway transformation). Whatever the reason, feast your sunshine-loving eyes on this cheerful update. Here’s her letter:

Hello once again! Our sunroom began with white walls, green trim, carpet and a sagging ceiling.

Jenna Sue Before

We removed the ceiling, added insulation and fresh new humidity resistant drywall (which I painted a light blue and added recessed speakers and lights). And we replaced the carpet with gray ‘wood’ tile planks.

Jenna Sue During Ceiling

Jenna Sue During Floor

We bought a couple of Brimnes daybeds from Ikea so we can finally have guests over.

Jenna Sue After Full

I built a simple rustic coffee…

Jenna Sue Table

… and console table…

Jenna Sue After Mirror

… added some accessories and a bunch of pillows, made a no-sew slipcover for our old armchair, hung some art, and now we have the perfect summer party space.

Jenna Sue Cat

Thanks for looking! -Jenna Sue

Thanks for sharing, Jenna Sue. It makes us very jealous that we don’t live in Florida right now. And we love all the construction details (like the drywall and tile work) along with the homemade stuff (like the slipcover, coffee table, and console table). And for everyone else, be sure to click over to Jenna Sue’s blog for more info on the projects in the space (cat owners will love the hidden litter box she made). But first let’s play the favorite part game. Sherry is swooning over those two daybeds from Ikea that are smartly placed to form sort of a daybed sectional (her exact quote was “daybed sectional for the win!”) and I’m loving the gray “wood” tile and that black cat who looks just like my parents’ cat. Now when can we come over?

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Comments

  1. Avatar for ElisaElisa says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    Kitten approved! Love all the soft pillows too.. makes me want to dive right in.

    Reply
    • Avatar for KariKari says

      August 30, 2012 at 10:15 pm

      Where is the metal turquoise side table from?

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 31, 2012 at 12:20 am

      I think folks are saying it’s a trash can turned over and sprayed turquoise. So smart!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for annabelvitaannabelvita says

      August 31, 2012 at 7:21 am

      Jenna Sue actually said on one of her blog posts: “PS, contrary to what everyone believes on Pinterest… this is and always was a side table, not a trash can! And it was purchased at Target which apparently no longer sells them” (but she did spray paint it from black to blue!)
      http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/sunroom-week-3.html

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 31, 2012 at 8:52 am

      So interesting! It was a Pinterest rumor! Haha.

      xo,
      s

  2. Avatar for Janice BJanice B says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    When I read, “Reader Resign…” on facebook, I instantly knew it was John’s doing. LOL. Hey John… we still love ya. :-)

    Reply
  3. Avatar for StephSteph says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    I think you mean Reader Redesign.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 30, 2012 at 3:27 pm

      Haha, all fixed!

      xo,
      s

  4. Avatar for AutumnAutumn says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    I want to take a nap out there!

    Reply
  5. Avatar for elainaelaina says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    I think that mirror belongs in your bedroom, it really totally has “that shape” that is repeated in there!

    As for what I am in love with? The pillows! I never really cared to pay attention to throw pillows until recently. I made my first purchase and now I want a Sherry sized collection of them! ;) So fun!

    Reply
  6. Avatar for FranFran says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    check the spelling in your title. should prob be reDEsign. lol

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 30, 2012 at 3:26 pm

      Haha, thanks! All fixed :)

      xo,
      s

  7. Avatar for Melissa GMelissa G says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    i LOVE her blog! (and yours of course!) i have one of her entry way prints with a key and our address #, LOVE it. her work is amazing!!

    Reply
  8. Avatar for StephanieStephanie says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    I love the entire thing. It looks so airy and bright; like you should grab some lemonade and a good magazine. But for my favorite part I’m going to paraphrase Clara here; “pretty pretty tile.”

    Reply
  9. Avatar for JulieJulie says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Holy schmoly! I love the turquoise side table! Where did it come from?!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 30, 2012 at 3:26 pm

      If you click over I think she found it in black and sprayed it! Forget where. I think it’s in her write up though :)

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for Nicole HyattNicole Hyatt says

      August 30, 2012 at 5:35 pm

      It’s a trash can she turned over and painted!!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 30, 2012 at 5:42 pm

      Amazing!!!

      xo,
      s

  10. Avatar for Alexandra SchellingAlexandra Schelling says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    Love it! Drooling over the gray “wood” tile!

    Reply
  11. Avatar for Sarah@SBrandesDesigns[email protected] says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Gorgeous make over! I really really love that coffee table

    Reply
  12. Avatar for CoriCori says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    I love the kitties. As for the decor, I love love love the blue ceiling. I want to buy a house with a sunroom or porch simply so I can paint the ceiling sky blue! And the blue and white color scheme is so fresh and clean!

    Reply
    • Avatar for MicheleMichele says

      August 30, 2012 at 10:05 pm

      I love that ceiling too Cori. I have an old farmhouse with a covered porch and when I had the house repainted, the painter told me it was an old custom to paint the ceiling of the porch sky blue and it supposedly helped reduce wasps nests? This year is all about spiders so I haven’t had a big wasp issue, but I have wondered. While I don’t mind wasps, having them in the barn and sheds is more preferred ;)

  13. Avatar for JaleneJalene says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    We have a sunroom about the same size and want curtains in this same configuration. Where do you get curtain rods long enough to make this happen? What happens in the corners?

    Reply
    • Avatar for MichelleMichelle says

      August 30, 2012 at 4:37 pm

      Jalene,

      We also have a sunroom and we actually used electrical conduit for rods and home depot drop cloths as curtains. It actually came out really nice! It also kept costs way down!

  14. Avatar for ale norrisale norris says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    this is definitely one of the best makeovers i’ve seen! it looks fantastic.
    -ale

    Reply
  15. Avatar for ErinErin says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    This is absolutely amazing!!

    ingenioussoloutionsfortheuninspired.blogspot.com

    Reply
  16. Avatar for ShannonShannon says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    I love when it seems like animals are sneaking in and posing like posh models in photos!!! :) Great job Jenna Sue!

    Shannon
    Fabulously Vintage

    Reply
  17. Avatar for Crystal @ 29 Rue HouseCrystal @ 29 Rue House says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    LOVE IT! It is absolutely stunning. I love the floor, and all the white. Cat looks beautiful in the pictures too – love it that he’s grooming himself on the new floors!

    Reply
  18. Avatar for StephSteph says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    My favorite part of the sunroom is easily the cat :)
    (that’s not to say the rest of the room doesn’t look amazing, it totally does!)

    Reply
  19. Avatar for KateKate says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    Gorgeous make-over! And I love that your cat is photobombing all the pictures. Mine do the same thing.

    Reply
  20. Avatar for Amy @ a new old houseAmy @ a new old house says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    Love the “wood” tiles, and the breezy curtains! What a beautiful space!

    Reply
  21. Avatar for Julie (from Pocketful of Joules)Julie (from Pocketful of Joules) says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    I love the mix of ikat and stripped pillows. So fun and casual!

    Reply
  22. Avatar for leahleah says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    What a cozy spot. I love the colors and the airy feel. I want to sit and have a coffee date there!

    Reply
  23. Avatar for LaurabethLaurabeth says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    John, you might want to proofread your last paragraph. ;)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 30, 2012 at 4:08 pm

      Just looked it over. What am I missing?

      xo,
      s

  24. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    Oh man, I’ve seen that turquoise spray painted console table on Pinterest a million times! I just did a similar little spray paint job based on it. Nice to see the whole room! So pretty.

    Reply
  25. Avatar for ReenieReenie says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    WOW….what a transformation. I think Kitty approves too! ;)

    Reply
  26. Avatar for ErikaErika says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    The cat is definitely my favorite thing :)
    Although the room looks awesome too!

    Reply
  27. Avatar for Lesley@ChaoticallyCreative[email protected] says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    I love everything. and as an owner of 3 cats I can totally appreciate having the box outside. We have one in our garage and the cats have to “tell” us when it’s time to potty. And yes they actually let us know. Speaking of cats I actually use to have one that used the toilet, it’s true. Beautiful room, I’m totally jealous!

    Reply
  28. Avatar for CristenCristen says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Lovely! It is also a sign….I have been doing lots of research on “wood” tile. We have a toddler, baby, and a huge dog. I want to replace all our missed matched flooring on the first floor with wood but am sooooo afraid that very day life with boys and dogs will mess up the floors. I am wondering,am I crazy for thinking about doing the wood looking tile on an entire level of the house? I have seen some dark colors that look amazing, at least online.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 30, 2012 at 4:36 pm

      I love that idea! Anyone else have experience with it?

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for Jenna SueJenna Sue says

      August 30, 2012 at 4:42 pm

      We love our wood tile so much that I am really considering doing it throughout our entire next house instead of hardwood. They are so easy and durable! Though if you live in a cold climate you might want to invest in radiant heating.

    • Avatar for Katie @ J&K HomesteadKatie @ J&K Homestead says

      August 30, 2012 at 5:50 pm

      We used “wood” tile in our 1/2 bath remodel. I LOVE IT! And unlike regular tile, the temperature stays neutral all the time. No problems with it being cold, even in the Wisconsin winters we have. The only place temperature fluctuates is where the one vent in the baseboard directly blows onto the floor. We plan to use the same tile in our 2 entryway remodels coming up.

      Here’s what we used (sorry my photography skills weren’t so good back at that time)…

      http://jkhomestead.blogspot.com/2011/02/12-bath-im-floored.html

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 30, 2012 at 6:42 pm

      Love that!

      xo
      s

  29. Avatar for Kristin FKristin F says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    It is an absolutely fabulous room, but did you check out her cost run-down? Not trying to win brownie points with you, however, I appreciate your more “thrifty” ways. I wish I had $295 to spend on pillow covers! I balk at buying a pillow for $19.99, which is probably why there are so few pillows in my house!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 30, 2012 at 5:14 pm

      Haha, you know me and pillows… I love them all! I really like how she kept costs down in other ways like building furniture and making those curtain rods! So cool.

      xo,
      s

  30. Avatar for Brooke @ Inside-Out DesignBrooke @ Inside-Out Design says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    The way they’ve used the daybeds is genius! I’m gonna keep that idea in mind! The whole transformation is awesome- the room is so pretty!

    Reply
  31. Avatar for Amanda CAmanda C says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    Have I not seen that waste-basket-turned-side-table on Pinterest?!

    Reply
  32. Avatar for Gabriella @ Our Life In ActionGabriella @ Our Life In Action says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    The colours looks so crisp and clean and play off eachother beautifully; keeping it simple yet modern. Not to mention that cute little kitty…a ham like burger (sneaking into every pic). Nice job!

    Reply
  33. Avatar for Christina @ Homemade OceanChristina @ Homemade Ocean says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    Holy smokes! I think this is my favorite Reader Redesign so far!!!!

    I love the colors she chose, and ohhhh talk about pillow heaven.

    Can I come over?

    Reply
  34. Avatar for Christina @ Homemade OceanChristina @ Homemade Ocean says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    And also….I am loving all the porch instagramming you all are doing!!! Glad to see you are enjoying it!

    Reply
  35. Avatar for jenniferjennifer says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Awesome! I have been yearning to redo our untouched sunroom!! ANd this is exactly what I’m going for! my fave are the daybeds!!

    Reply
  36. Avatar for MamawMamaw says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    LOVE this room. It’s official! I’m adopting Jenna Sue so she can re-do my house. Whatever she wants to do, I’m game!

    Reply
  37. Avatar for Ginny @ goofymonkeysGinny @ goofymonkeys says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    Such a beautiful space! It makes me want to enclose our screen porch and set it up as a quiet sitting room. I would love that.

    Reply
  38. Avatar for LeanneLeanne says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    Lovely! It’s funny because I just spent the better part of an hour browsing Jenna’s website and I stubled on her city maps. It should be noted that these are the same maps that I have had in my Etsy favorites for months and have specifically set aside two walls in my dining room for a pair. I love that she has a blog showcasing her immense talent. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 30, 2012 at 5:22 pm

      I love that!

      xo,
      s

  39. Avatar for HeatherHeather says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    This is absolutely beautiful. I think I have that same mirror (Hobby Lobby???) and I adore all of the different, and yet complimentary, shapes going on in here.

    Absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
  40. Avatar for Jess @ Little House. Big Heart.Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    All the patio makeovers and deck updates this week are making me positively itch to get outside and start banging away (literally) on our future decomposed granite patio!

    This is a gorgeous makeover! I love the “wood” tiles.

    Reply
  41. Avatar for CherylCheryl says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Lovely room – all the white & turquoise makes it look so cool. Totally need that visual in Florida to offset 200% humidity in 90+ degree heat. (Can you tell I’m getting tired of summer? I think we’re on month 5 of 7!)

    I’ve got to show my sister the litter box – that is brilliant!

    Reply
  42. Avatar for TaraTara says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    I was thisclose to buying the Hemnes daybed this weekend (20% off – wahoo!) for my guestroom, but I’m liking the Brimnes (and it’s lower pricepoint)!

    Thanks for sharing the IKEA goodness! :)

    Reply
  43. Avatar for betty in munichbetty in munich says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    I love that her cat(s?) photo bombed almost every picture! They are so cool…oh and of course the porch is great too!

    Reply
  44. Avatar for Katie @ J&K HomesteadKatie @ J&K Homestead says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    Love the transformation!

    Is it just my imagination, or does Picture #4 not remind you of the sunroom of your old house (in terms of room layout and windows)? I had to do a double take thinking the new owners had made-over your old house. :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 30, 2012 at 5:45 pm

      Totally! Aw, memories.

      xo,
      s

  45. Avatar for Barbara H.Barbara H. says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    Love the cat outhouse, coffee table on wheels, wood tile – it all looks delicious.

    Reply
  46. Avatar for AmongAmong says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Sherry/John,

    Unrelated but wanted to ask what kind of staple gun do you guys use for your projects? Would you be able to suggest something for a someone who will be using it for the first time?

    Also, I find the “where we bought” section extremely helpful, will it possible to do a post or have a section on what kind of tools you use for your projects?

    It would be such big help! :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for AmongAmong says

      August 30, 2012 at 6:30 pm

      Please note that after reading your blog for more than 3 years and being inspired every single time, it’s finally time to pull the trigger ;)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 30, 2012 at 6:44 pm

      Aw, good luck with everything!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 30, 2012 at 6:44 pm

      Aw thanks! Here’s a post about what tools we like/what they help us with: https://www.younghouselove.com/a-handy-little-holiday-gift-list/

      As for a staple gun, we just have a $20 one from Home Depot (it came with some staples and we got a pack of extra ones to use after those ran out). It’s just metal and basic and doesn’t even have a brand on it but it has worked well for years! Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  47. Avatar for Rene@BargainHoot[email protected] says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    Love it. The daybeds are the perfect idea for a sunroom. Guests sure, but afternoon naps even better!

    Reply
  48. Avatar for MeganMegan says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Love it all! The colors are fantastic and it’s definitely a great place. I wish my sunroom would look like that… instead it’s more of a covered porch with windows that all needs torn down and done properly.

    Reply
  49. Avatar for Paige @ Little NostalgiaPaige @ Little Nostalgia says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    I remember their entryway! They have excellent taste. This is so cheerful, and I like the kitty approval too.

    Reply
  50. Avatar for JoannaJoanna says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    I would be interested in knowing how she got that grey-washed finish on the DIY coffee and console tables. Everything looks beautiful!

    Reply
    • Avatar for LynLyn says

      August 31, 2012 at 5:23 pm

      Joanna, she explained it on her blog. It was stain with paint over it and sanding.

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