For many homeowners across Northern Virginia, the main level is where life really happens, whether it’s cooking, gathering,...
Is Your Main Level Working for You? From Cookie Cutter to Customized Comfort
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How Can a Fairfax Main Level Remodel Transform the Way Your Family Lives?
Some remodels elevate and beautify a space – and some transform the way a family lives every single day. This main level remodel...
Is Your Basement Ready for a Lower-Level Remodel in Northern Virginia?
Why is now is the perfect time to start planning your basement remodel? As the holidays approach and cooler weather keeps us...
Remodeling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Embarking on a whole home remodel is an exciting opportunity to transform your living space—but without proper planning and...
Designing Kitchens That Work with Adjacent Spaces
At Sun Design Remodeling, we understand that a kitchen isn’t just a standalone room – it’s the heart of the home and often a...
From Utilitarian to Unique: Why You Should Remodel Your Unfinished Basement
Basements make up a third of our homes but are often unappreciated spaces. Families often use this space to store out-of-season...
Thriving in Place: What to Consider Before Adding an In-Law Suite
As more families embrace multigenerational living, adding an in-law suite has become an essential way to support aging parents...
Designing a Home to Grow with Your Family
Jessica and Todd envisioned their dream home to be a place where their three children would grow up safely and family could 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...
Don’t Rush into Remodeling Solutions too Quickly
Shelley and Ed lived in their North Arlington, VA home for 18 years before needing a change to how their home functions. Despite...
Questions to Ask Yourself When Planning a Home Remodeling Project
Planning a home remodel should be approached carefully. Whether you’re thinking about purchasing a house that needs renovations...
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...
Thriving in Place for Mom
I remember my childhood home. A typical split-foyer found in almost any Northern Virginia neighborhood built between the 50s...
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...
THRIVING IN PLACE: Main-Level Living, Not Just for the Elderly
What components make for main-level living? Most think of the kitchen, living/family rooms and dining room – but what about the...
THRIVING-IN-PLACE: Your Kitchen – Haven or Hassle?
Isn’t it true that when guests arrive they all seem to gravitate in the kitchen? Kids return home from school, grandchildren...
The Heart of Thriving in Place: A Kitchen Built for You
Most would agree that the kitchen is the hub (heart) of the home. It’s where the family gathers for meals, queues up for...
THRIVING IN PLACE: Where Do You Begin?
As throngs of Baby Boomers move our collective attention to the concept of Aging in Place, here are two thoughts to keep...
Aging in Place: Blending Households from Afar
Carol Mailander, formerly a resident of Los Altos, CA, moved to Fairfax, VA to retire-in-place with her daughter, her son...
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...
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...
Trends: In-Law Suites for Multi-Generational Living
Spending time with family is priceless, and bringing your entire family together under one roof is even more invaluable. We...
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...
A Family Heritage: Remodeling a Whole House for a Family Coping With Dementia
Transition Clients Jim and Grace helped to remodel their daughter's home and recently moved in. Downsizing, relocating and...
5 MORE Tips For A Stress Free Remodel
If you've already read our top five tips for a stress free remodel, you're well on your way to a calmer, more easeful remodeling...
5 Tips for a Stress Free Remodel
Remodeling is stressful. Here are our top 5 tips, under the best of situations, for a stress-free remodel! How to: Choose The...
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