Many of us love the idea of staying in our homes as we age. But what does this really mean? A few simple updates can make a big difference in the comfort and safety of our homes as we get older. And can often be great for resale purposes as well. First Floor Master Suite. […]
This late 80’s Vienna, Virginia kitchen was in much need of some TLC. The builder grade kitchen was dated and in poor shape. A few must have’s–the homeowners wanted to leverage the island more by making it larger and adding eating space for quick meals on the go. In addition to the kitchen, the homeowners […]
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 […]
Ninety percent of older Americans would prefer to live in their own home as they age, according to AARP. The strong desire to remain in one’s own home can generally be attributed to place attachment, or a deep connection to home. Place attachment describes a special bond between people and specific places. Many older adults have […]
Glickman Design Build was recently featured in the Potomac Almanac and Connection Newspapers in an article entitled “Function Meats Beauty” about a recently completed bathroom remodel in a Northern Virginia condominium. Click the link to read more http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2015/aug/11/function-meets-beauty/
We all know that we are not getting any younger. And when it’s time to remodel, taking into account aging-in-place principles is now a good idea. What exactly does that mean when it comes to your kitchen? Here are some things to consider for your next kitchen remodel so that it works for you for […]
As we are embarking on an era in which the baby boomers are starting to retire, a variety of products and services are popping up catering to the 50-and-over crowd. And the nationally acclaimed CAPS program is no exception. The acronym CAPS stands for Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist. It is a construction credential that has builders, […]
This complicated elevator addition proved to be too challenging for many contractors, but a perfect fit for the experienced team at Glickman Design Build. The homeowners talked to several contractors about their need for a 4-story and 4-stop elevator addition to their large Northern Virginia home, however either they did not get call backs from […]
Glickman Design Build was truly honored to receive the 2015 Chrysalis National Award for Universal Design for this truly unique bathroom renovation. The client has ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, and therefore needed to convert a basically brand new 18th floor condominium bathroom into an accessible bathroom. The client was away for the duration of […]
Over the years, society has gone through regular changes. There was a time when multiple generations lived under one roof, so the ages in the home could range from babies to seniors. As people moved to the suburbs and families became more nuclear, this changed. However, the trend is re-emerging as people move their aging […]