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Blending Old and New in a Mid-Century Modern Redwood
Simone grew up in the Donaldson Run neighborhood of Arlington, VA admiring this mid-century modern redwood home every day she walked to and from Stratford Junior High School. In 1999 when she moved back to Arlington, she purchased her 1956 dream home from the same couple that owned the house back during her school…
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Design: Opening a Load Bearing Wall
It’s surprisingly not uncommon to find yourself and your family spending all your time in specific areas of your home as other areas gather dust from months or years of neglect. Some rooms have better lighting. Some are easier to access. Some just feel right, while others don’t give you the felt sense you’re seeking…
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Project Spotlight: Kitchen Remodel in Rockville
KITCHEN REMODEL ROCKVILLE, MD These homeowners desired an updated kitchen to compliment the contemporary feel of the rest of their home. By extending the island and reconfiguring their kitchen layout, they now have a contemporary kitchen for hosting their large family with excellent flow and ease of use. Here’s a walk through their kitchen renovation:…
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Trust: “We are Starting our Third Project…”
“We are starting our third project with Sun Design, and the reason we keep coming back is very simple – trust. From the very beginning of the design process up through the final walk-through, Sun lives up to their reputation as a firm that stands behind their word and delivers on their promise to make…
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Design Layout: “We were only living in two rooms…”
Seasoned remodelers, BJ and his wife Jodi weren’t planning on purchasing another home. It wasn’t until their realtor introduced them to the quaint 1939 Cape Cod style home a few miles away that they decided to make the move. They knew it needed work, but fell in love with the neighborhood, the lot, and the…
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Design: Relocating a Kitchen to Connect Family Spaces
Disconnected family space is a complaint we hear over and over again in the Metro DC Area. Separate spaces for formal cooking, living and dining have taken the backseat to time shared doing homework and talking about the ins and outs of each day. For Jennifer’s family, the detached feeling was a problem that needed…
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Design Process: 3D Visualization for a Most Unique Kitchen
As owner of a successful drywall company, Tom spends a lot of time at his Clifton home along with his wife. Working from his home office and therefore keenly aware of how his family interacted within their first floor space, he knew it was time for a change. When Tom came to us he knew…
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Project Spotlight: Renovated Condo in Alexandria
CONDO REMODEL – FINISHES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE ALEXANDRIA, VA Downsizing from a single-family home to their Alexandria condominium, this couple decided to personalize their new forever home to enjoy for years to come. Mastering the many roadblocks for remodeling a condo, we were able to make dramatic changes to the space while staying within budget…
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Design: Creating a Basement Floorplan for Changing Family Needs
The beauty of working with a design-build firm is the ability to customize each home to family needs. When this Clifton family came to Sun Design seeking a basement remodel they had very specific requirements for their space. When they met with us they shared that they were going to be installing a swimming pool…
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Designing for Entertainment and Future Outdoor Needs
When Bryan, his wife Tracy, and their two girls moved into their new home, they set to work searching for a remodeler who could match their kitchen space to their lifestyle. Surrounded by acres of land, the homes interior was as vast and welcoming as the space around it, apart from the small dark cramped kitchen…
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Blending Old and New in a Mid-Century Modern Redwood
Simone grew up in the Donaldson Run neighborhood of Arlington, VA admiring this mid-century modern redwood home every day she walked to and from Stratford Junior High School. In 1999 when she moved back to Arlington, she purchased her 1956 dream home from the same couple that owned the house back during her school…
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Design: Opening a Load Bearing Wall
It’s surprisingly not uncommon to find yourself and your family spending all your time in specific areas of your home as other areas gather dust from months or years of neglect. Some rooms have better lighting. Some are easier to access. Some just feel right, while others don’t give you the felt sense you’re seeking…
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Award Winning Design
We are committed to professional excellence and innovative designs, winning various prestigious awards at both the regional and national levels.
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”I want to thank you and Sun Design for doing such a great job on my kitchen redesign. It is rare these days to work with a firm who does high quality work on time and on budget. Sun Design did just that.”
Meridith
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