hosting serenity Sunny:

Sunny sees his space as a public space. The bedroom itself makes that feel even more true, as the lofted room lacks the privacy of walls, connecting his room to the main living space through only a ladder. But it isn’t necessarily privacy that Sunny is looking for: “I wanted to create a space where I felt like I could be here by myself but also wanted to make sure I made a space where people can come over and have room to talk and hang out. I’m a huge hoster.” Abundant seating options, natural light, and balcony space transform this bedroom into a space meant for hosting, directly disagreeing with Caroline’s philosophy that interior design is an entirely personal or private form of expression.

While this space is not created only for Sunny, it is still a space that is defined by him: “I got all of these pieces because I feel like they represent parts of myself that I feel at peace with.” With his minimalistic background, this room is the first time Sunny has ventured into the possibility of outwardly expressing parts of himself through his space. His room is carefully curated with objects from his past or from home that represent a peaceful side of Sunny’s identity.

Paintings done by his mom, delicate chess pieces, a tea kettle - the room is able to reflect Sunny’s idealized self, not necessarily the whole of the person, starkly contrasting Caroline’s eclectic collection of every side of herself. This distinction makes sense when you consider the audience each person kept in mind: Caroline designing only for herself, and Sunny designing for the masses. Most importantly, Sunny’s love for hosting is indeed a crucial part of who he is, and successfully represented in this peaceful public oasis.

Q: How would you describe your personal style?

A: I got all of these pieces because I feel like they represent parts of myself that I feel at peace with. I used to have a bare room with literally just a bed and a desk. I was just very military like... I think I’ve never been able to really express myself. I’ve always been so minimalistic and only went for the bare bones and essentials. at’s how I grew up. And I never really got the chance to explore ‘what do I like?’ I had always instead been thinking ‘what do other people like, how do I make other people comfortable here’ but this is the rst time I feel like I have a space where I feel super at home, was able to decorate it myself for the rst time, but it is still a space that is open to other people... I think this room hits every element of myself. I have areas that are organized to host and represent my extroverted and social side, but these books and oating shelves are a way for me to put on display the things that I myself like. e room has become a combination of all these di erent aspects of my identity.

Q: Do you see this room as something only for you? Or was the design of this room in�luenced by who else was going to see it?

A: I had both in mind for sure. Even the way I set it up, I wanted to create a space where I felt like I could be here by myself but also wanted to make sure I made a space where people can come over and have room to talk and hang out. I’m a huge hoster. I’ve had a lot of people here before. I like having people over and just hanging out in this room.

Q: How does this space make you feel?

Q: How does this space make you feel?

A: It makes me feel super at peace. And creative as well. I love having the giant windows and the balcony space, I love the idea of feeling connected to the outside. is space makes me feel creative and happy. is is my safe space for sure.