This suburban family came to us with a fairly lengthy to–do list of renovations for their home. With aging parents who visited frequently, their number one priority was to create a functional and attractive in-law suite featuring a bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchenette, all complete with accessible features. Also on their wish list was […]
What do you do when your family outgrows your house, or when the quirks of the place you once found charming aren’t so charming anymore? Is it smarter to move or improve? The answer is, it depends. And this is a question only you will be able to answer. Here are a few things to […]
Most people are familiar with the word design. In fact, we base many of our decisions on design. When things look good we are tempted to choose them over the things that are more useful. But it actually is possible to combine great design with function. Here are three practices that do just that. Usable […]
Looking for inspiration for your next remodel? Here are some of the top trends we’re anticipating this year. Bold Accent Walls Move over paint and wallpaper. The new way to pop an accent wall in any room is with tile or stone. Partial horizontal backsplashes will continue to be replaced by full walls of tile […]
The readers of Bethesda Magazine voted and we are thrilled to have been named a Best of Bethesda Readers’ Pick top vote getter in the Best Remodeling Firm and Best Kitchen Design Firm categories. “There is no better feeling than to receive an honor like this from our clients,” said Glickman Design Build Founder, Russ […]
Glickman Design Build wrapped up its fall seminar series on November 14th at Ferguson in Rockville, MD. The attendees learned about the latest in design trends and creative solutions for their kitchen, bath and addition projects from Glickman designers Dana Kaminsky and Lanna Ali-Hassan. The presentation was followed by individual discussions with Glickman designers and […]
Want to incorporate green components into your remodel? Here are four steps to get you started. Step 1: Get an energy audit The beauty of this relatively inexpensive battery of scientific tests is that it will pinpoint and measure a house’s energy deficiencies. A detailed inspection will uncover air leaks, equipment inefficiencies, inadequate insulation and […]
Glickman Design Associate Dana Kaminsky shared her thoughts with the Potomac Almanac on Preparing a Home for the Holidays…Suggestions for Getting Your House Guest-Ready.
Glickman Design Build was recently honored with two more awards recognizing excellence in design and construction. Their two most recent awards were earned in the Whole House Renovation and Universal Design Categories. The awards were presented by the Remodelers Council of the Maryland Building Industry Association at an event on November 12, 2015. The team […]
Master Design Awards 2015 Accessible Bathroom Remodel is Recognized with a 2015 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Award. This gorgeous master bath renovation is truly beauty and function all wrapped up in one. The homeowners couldn’t be more thrilled with their bathroom and winning an award was just icing on the cake. The Qualified Remodeler Master [...]