Sunrooms and Outdoor Living Spaces Deserve Great Art Too
I'll be honest, when people ask me about hanging coastal prints in a sunroom or alfresco area, there's always a flicker of excitement. These spaces get so much natural light, and natural light is genuinely the best thing that can happen to a coastal print. The colours pop. The detail comes through. The whole thing just works.
If you've got a sunroom, a covered deck, a garden room or an indoor-outdoor living space, this one's for you. Here's how to get it right.
Why Natural Light Is Your Best Friend (With One Catch)
Natural light makes coastal art look incredible. The blues read true, the greens come alive, and the detail in the water and sand really shows. That's the upside.
The catch is glare. A print behind standard glass sitting opposite a bright window can be almost impossible to see at certain times of day. So the framing choice matters more in light-filled spaces than anywhere else in the house.
My go-to recommendation for sunrooms and bright rooms is the floating frame canvas. There's no glass at all. It's printed on 400gsm Hahnemühle Daguerre museum quality canvas stretched over a solid timber frame, and because nothing sits in front of the image, you get zero reflections at any time of day. It looks incredible in natural light and it's built to last.
If you prefer the look of a framed print with a bit more depth and dimension, the shadow box frame is worth considering. The glass sits 20mm off the print, which creates a really nice floating effect, and it comes with standard clear glass that handles most lighting conditions well. If your space gets really intense sun from a north-facing wall, the premium shadow box with Tru Vue Museum Glass is worth a look. It cuts out 99% of UV and virtually eliminates glare, which is genuinely useful in the right situation. But for most sunrooms, the standard shadow box or a canvas is all you need.
You can read more about the difference between frame types in our Tru Vue Museum Glass guide if you want to dig into the details.
Go Big. Seriously.
Sunrooms and outdoor living areas tend to have generous wall space and high ceilings. A small print can disappear in these rooms. My honest advice is to size up from what you think you need.
An L size (59.4x84.1cm) is a solid starting point for a single statement piece. But if the wall can handle it, an XL (84.1x118.9cm) or even the EPIC (100x150cm, that's 1.5 metres wide) can look absolutely stunning in an open, light-filled space. The EPIC size is something I don't think people realise is an option until they see it. It completely changes how a space feels.
Check out the size guide if you're not sure what's going to work on your wall.
Which Prints Work Best in These Spaces
Bright, colourful coastal photography suits these rooms perfectly. You want something with energy. Something that looks like it belongs in the light.
One of my all-time top sellers, Point Addis Art Print I, works beautifully in sunrooms. The aerial perspective gives it a real sense of scale, and the deep blues and sandy tones hold up brilliantly in natural light. I shot it from above with my drone on a clear day and the colours you see are exactly what was there. It starts from $89 as an unframed print and goes up depending on size and framing.
If you're decorating a Queensland-style alfresco or a tropical-feeling outdoor room, the Port Douglas Art Print I is worth a look. That far north Queensland light translates really well onto canvas and it suits the relaxed, warm feel of a covered outdoor living space.
For something with a bit of surf energy, Bells Beach Art Print I brings a real sense of movement and power to a wall without feeling heavy.
Take the Coast Home
A sunroom or outdoor living area is one of the best places in a home to hang coastal wall art. You're already halfway outside. The light is good. The mood is relaxed. A great print of your favourite beach just completes the picture.
All my prints are made to order and shipped free anywhere in Australia. Every frame uses FSC certified timber. And every photo is one I shot myself at a real beach I actually know.
If you're not sure where to start, the product guide walks you through all the framing options in detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of frame is best for a sunroom with lots of natural light?
A floating frame canvas is the best choice for bright, light-filled rooms because there's no glass to cause reflections or glare. If you prefer a framed print, the standard shadow box works well in most sunrooms. For extremely bright, north-facing spaces with intense direct sun, the premium shadow box with Tru Vue Museum Glass adds 99% UV protection and near-zero glare.
Can I hang framed beach prints in an outdoor or semi-outdoor area?
Covered outdoor living areas and sunrooms are fine, as long as the prints are not exposed to direct rain, moisture or prolonged direct sunlight on the print surface. All Local Breaks prints use archival giclee inks designed not to fade or yellow over time, but they should be kept away from water and extreme weather. A well-covered alfresco area is perfectly suitable.
What size wall art should I choose for a sunroom?
Sunrooms and outdoor living spaces tend to have bigger walls than you expect, so sizing up is almost always the right call. An L size (59.4x84.1cm) works as a starting point for a single statement piece. For larger walls, an XL (84.1x118.9cm) or EPIC (100x150cm) will have much more visual impact. Use the size guide to help you measure up before ordering.
What coastal wall art works well in a light-filled living space?
Bold, colourful coastal photography works best in rooms that get a lot of natural light. Prints with strong blues, greens and sandy tones read really well in bright spaces. Aerial shots like Point Addis Art Print I and beach scenes from Port Douglas are popular choices because the colours hold their own in natural light.
If you're searching for coastal wall art Australia or framed beach prints Australia that are actually made here and shot at real beaches, you're in the right place. Every print ships free across Australia, ready to hang.
