Jessica and Todd envisioned their dream home to be a place where their three children would grow up safely and family could all come together comfortably, and in style. They had filled up their idea boards with dozens of their favorite styles and designs, all with the...
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The Pre-Construction Meeting: Get to Know Our Design-Build Process
Here at Sun Design, every design-build project we undertake follows a meticulous and proven process. This process is for the benefit of our clients but also ensures our team can work efficiently and effectively to deliver amazing results. Today, we’re talking all...
Growing Family – Remodeling for the Future!
Dave & Shira, of North Arlington, were aware of the areas of their home that needed to be reconfigured, but it wasn’t until they began expecting a new member of the family that they realized it was time to tackle a home remodel. The anticipated arrival of baby Daniel...
It’s in the Process: Design has Taken Shape, Then a Pandemic Hits
Choosing to remodel your home, especially when it involves an addition, can be life changing. The ever-changing and uncertain climate of the past year has made this decision even more difficult for most homeowners. For Laurel and Don, the need for a better...
Whole Home Remodel: Built on Trust
Steve and Renee came to Sun Design seeking solutions to problems that they could not yet identify. They knew that they loved their home and location, and that it had served them well during the years their son and daughter were young children. However, as their kids...
It’s in the Process: Collaboration Takes a Vision Further
Entering a New Stage in Life Rex and Patti had been living in their Fairfax County home for the past sixteen years before it became time to acknowledge the lifestyle changes that their family was both experiencing and predicting. Both are working professionals with...
5 Reasons to Add Onto Your Home
Home additions allow you to transform your home’s function and beauty without the hassle of moving. In this post, we’ll outline 5 reasons why home additions are a great way to improve your home and transform your lifestyle. #1: You Need More Space The biggest...
5 Essential Guidelines to Designing With Purpose
A Build vs. Design Approach Why approach the design with purpose? Often a remodel starts when something breaks, doesn’t work quite right, or you just want to improve something (whether it’s functional or aesthetics). If you were looking to remodel a kitchen, for...
Understanding Holistic Design
For years, the majority of folks have been obsessed with how a space looks and functions. We are pivoting to a time where we want to live in spaces that support us not just from a functional and visually appealing way but to a space that can also support our...
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...
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. Having separate spaces for formal cooking, living and dining are no longer a priority or requirement. Instead, most families require connected space where they can spend tie...
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 family from Clifton, VA came to Sun Design seeking a basement remodel they had very specific requirements for their space. The Situation: A Multi-Use...
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