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Project Spotlight: Addition in Maryland
ADDITION REMODEL GAITHERSBURG, MD These homeowners wanted a functional space that their parents, in their 80s, can easily access and use as a guest space during their frequent visits to their home. By expanding the backside of the house they were able to add a main-level bedroom along with a bathroom and easier to access back-porch. The…
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15 Exquisite White Kitchens to Inspire
White kitchens stand the test of time. They’re clean, airy, and sophisticated. It’s easy to see how diverse these white kitchens can be, and how they can compliment a variety of personalized accent tones and textures.
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Choosing the Best Floor Plan for Your Family
When we think about remodeling our home, often what comes to mind is a classic image of a plain room transforming into a gorgeous picturesque open space, straight out of a magazine. Yet underneath the glamour there is another important piece to a remodel for every homeowner, and that is functionality. The greatest priority for…
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Project Spotlight: Basement in Clifton
BASEMENT REMODEL CLIFTON, VA These homeowners wanted a functional space for spending time with their children, entertaining friends, and sharing with house guests. By creating separate speciality areas using creative design, they gained a gaming area, a lounge area with a web bar for entertaining, a wine cellar, a bedroom + bathroom enhancement for guests,…
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Zoning Restrictions and Your Addition
More and more people are aging at home and main level suites are one of the easiest ways to begin preparing for this transition. Adding a master suite to the main level of your home can be done through reconfiguring your current floor plan or adding an addition. When we sat with Rusty and Lisa…
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Aging In Place – Maximizing Comfort
The remodel for this multi-generational family, involved a sizable addition off the back giving them two bedrooms on the main floor, two on the upper floor, and a sitting room attached to each one. This will include exploring zoning limitations, details on aging in place, staying within a budget, and maximizing comfort. In this blog…
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Project Spotlight: Backyard Outdoor Space
OUTDOOR SPACE REMODEL These homeowners desired a rear covered porch that helped transition between their home and their outdoor pool. The results of their outdoor transformation includes several sitting areas, a covered outdoor kitchen, additional shading space and a grilling porch off their indoor kitchen. HERE’S A SNAPSHOT OF THEIR REMODEL: Several areas were created…
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The Model Energy Code – How it Pertains to Your Addition
Additions and renovations are required to meet the same strict codes as a new home would. Being able to design creatively while still working within these requirements requires a knowledgeable team of architects and designers. What is the Model Energy Code? The Model Energy Code (MEC) contains energy efficiency criteria for new residential and commercial…
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Negative Space – The Process to Getting to Your Desired Results
Negative space is described as the space around and between the subject(s) of an image.* In a home, negative space could be considered blank spots where there’s no design. For the Howells their basement was a plethora of negative space. The previous owners’ additions to the basement felt of no use to them, so the…
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Project Spotlight: Kitchen in Paeonian Springs
KITCHEN REMODEL LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA These new homeowners in Paeonian Springs desired a modern look to their kitchen, with the capacity for large family soirees. The results of their stunning remodel is this galley kitchen, styled to enhance family gatherings and give the husband (the chef of the household), more work and storage space. HERE’S…
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Guide to Aging in Place Home Remodeling: How to Enjoy Your Home in Your Golden Years
At Sun Design, we believe the best way to enjoy your golden years is in the comfort of your own home. This allows you to live independently in a place that lets you feel like you. In this month’s blog post, we’ll outline everything you need to know about the best way to make this…
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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 was very favorably impressed at how the Sun Design team minimized the upheaval to my life and listened to my concerns. The thought of having people work in my home daily for some time was a bit daunting, but your workers were very pleasant.”
Connie S.
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