Bathrooms

  • Accessible shower
    26
    Oct

    An Accessible Bath – In a Condo Floorplan

    Glickman Design Improves Safety and Comfort Dream Goals It was all about making a safe and accessible master bathroom with beautiful design elements for this Arlington, VA condo owner. Being a walker and wheelchair user, space and ease of mobility were top priorities. The existing bathroom had a large tub and a shower with a […]

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  • Home Remodeling
    24
    Jan

    Design with the Future in Mind

    While these homeowners loved their neighborhood, their home lacked the functionality, modern amenities and design touches that they desired. And thinking toward the future, incorporating accessible amenities with a modern and beautiful look was also very important to them. A 1940’s Cape Cod, the house was cramped and tight with narrow doorways and tight hallways. […]

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  • safer bathroom
    06
    Dec

    Attractive Upgrades that Make for a Safer Bathroom

    Times have certainly changed when it comes to the bathroom. The very things that make your bathroom safer and easier to navigate—large, walk-in showers; higher toilets; natural lighting—are also some of the latest design trends. The terms have changed over the years but their purposes have remained the same. Grab bars are now being called […]

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  • Senior Living Renovation
    02
    Jul

    Top 5 things to Consider When Designing an Accessible Bathroom for Wheelchair Users

    1. Bathing: shower and tub accessibility Using a rolling shower seat or fixed shower seat in the shower can accommodate some users. Shower seat should be a height of 17” to 19”. A small stool or plastic chair can allow the bather to sit while taking a shower and can be removed for users who […]

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  • Home Addition in Mclean,VA by Glickman Design Build
    12
    May

    An Exceptionally Personalized Second-Story Addition

    This McLean, VA family of four loved their 1960’s home and wonderful neighborhood, but had simply outgrown their space. In particular, they were longing to create larger bedrooms for their two boys as well as a space the boys could call their own. They also wanted to better maximize their first floor space. That’s where […]

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  • Bathroom Renovation Spa-like Retreat
    29
    Aug

    When it comes to Aging-in-Place, Focus on the Bathroom

    One extremely important room in the home when it comes to accessibility is the bathroom. Here are some things to consider incorporating into your bathroom as you age-in-place.

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  • living-in-place accessible in law suite bathroom
    31
    May

    What living-in-place means for today’s baby boomers

    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. Contemplating the idea of packing up and moving somewhere new can pose a huge […]

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  • Accessible Shower Renovation
    10
    Mar

    Popular Bathroom Remodeling Trends

    Thinking about a bathroom renovation? Here are some of the trends we are seeing whether remodeling a master bath, hall bath or powder room. Creative tile patterns. In contrast to the patterned and geometric tiles we have been seeing over the last few years, simpler tiles are making a comeback to create a timeless look. […]

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  • Remodeled Master Bathroom
    27
    Oct

    High-End Hotel Luxury with all of the Comforts of Home

    A fresh, updated look for her master and hall bathrooms and decks was the goal of this home remodel.  The homeowner, a frequent traveler, stays in fabulous hotels and wanted her own home to have the same spa-like luxury that she experiences when she travels. A few must-haves on the homeowners’ list…a fix for a […]

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  • Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom Connection Newspapers
    18
    Aug

    A Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom with Beauty and Function All in One

    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/

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