When autumn arrives in Northern Virginia, it brings crisp air, golden light, and a renewed desire to spend time outdoors. Fall is the perfect season to entertain – hosting friends for dinner on the porch, sharing s’mores by the fire, or simply enjoying the changing leaves from the comfort of a heated patio.
At Sun Design, our design-build remodeling firm specializes in luxury outdoor living remodels that seamlessly connect your indoor spaces to the outdoors. Whether you’re envisioning a screened porch addition, an outdoor kitchen, or a covered patio designed for year-round use, our goal is to create spaces that encourage gathering, relaxation, and connection.
What Do We Mean by Indoor/Outdoor Connection?
At Sun Design, indoor/outdoor connection means more than simply tacking on a deck or patio to the back of your home – it’s about designing spaces that feel unified, where your home’s interior and exterior flow together as one. Through thoughtful space planning and material choices, we create transitions that give you the beauty of the outdoors with the comfort of being indoors.
By studying your home’s orientation and surrounding landscape, our design team identifies the best views and access points to extend your living space outward. Large folding doors, matching flooring materials, and integrated lighting help your luxury home remodel feel cohesive from the kitchen to the patio.
The result is a custom home remodeling experience that transforms how you entertain – where conversations move effortlessly from indoors to outdoors, and your home feels more expansive, comfortable, and connected to its environment.
An Investment in Lifestyle and Home Value
Outdoor living remodels are among the most rewarding home renovation investments, offering both emotional and financial returns. A complete home renovation that includes a connected outdoor area can dramatically increase your home’s resale value, making it one of the most effective return-on-investment remodeling strategies available today.
In high-value areas like Great Falls, Arlington, and Fairfax, homeowners are increasingly turning to bespoke home design and build projects that merge indoor comfort with outdoor luxury. These premium remodeling services often include outdoor kitchens, covered entertaining areas, and custom landscaping – each crafted with the same level of care and craftsmanship as any interior luxury remodel.
The Sun Design Approach to Outdoor Living
As a trusted home transformation specialist serving Northern Virginia and the DC metro area, Sun Design’s process begins with understanding how you want to live. Our collaborative design-build process means your designers, architects, and builders all work together to ensure your project feels intentional, cohesive, and built for your life.
Whether it’s a Fairfax luxury home remodel that opens to a 3-season room, or a Lake Barcroft outdoor living space designed for family dinners and lake-side views, our team creates spaces that enhance your life – and the lives of the people you share it with.

