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Bring Sun into Your Space

“Designing homes is about fusing clients’ vision and lifestyle into a space that is not only beautiful, but extremely functional,” says Sun.  Homes need to support character, beauty and movement. Achieving the right balance is the focus of many of the families, and that’s exactly what I will bring to my clients.”

       Interior Designer Sun Lee was born and raised in South Korea. At 13, her family moved to the US and settled in Maryland.  After being introduced to the interior design and she quickly discovered a love and passion for design.  She later moved to New York to pursue an education in interior design at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

       Sun began her career at S. Russell Groves Architects in New York, an architectural firm that specialized in high-end retail and residential designs. Drawn to his modern and minimalist aesthetics, she collaborated on retail concepts for Coach and Giorgio Armani as well as managed residential projects.  After three years with Groves, she moved to Los Angeles and joined prestigious firm, Michael Smith Inc.  As one of his top designers, she created and managed multiple projects and clients.  She later relocated back to New York where she managed and operated Michael Smith Inc., New York office and all of their east coast projects.

       Over the last two decades, Sun has managed many projects in California and New York, as well as residences in Montana, Florida, Colorado and Michigan.  She has contributed to several projects that have been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, House Beautiful, Interior Design and The World of Interiors magazines.   She left Michael Smith Inc. at the end of 2017 with aspirations to start her own design firm.

       The combination of Sun’s personal journey and her professional experience has contributed to a deep understanding of various life styles and an innate ability to help clients develop spaces that are both classic and comfortable.  She is excited to announce the launch of her own design studio, Sun Studio, based in Ardsley, NY where she lives with her husband and son.  She maintains clients in both New York and Los Angeles, while also working with many of the growing families in her own community who want to modernize their homes.