Things change. But we can change things. Like the home you bought, perfect for when you moved in but then changes happened. Perhaps you now need an extra bedroom. That den needs to become an office. The porch would be better and more energy efficient as a sunroom. What to do? Two choices: Move or […]
Maybe you’ve been thinking about this for years and now it’s finally time to get started. Or perhaps you just moved into a new home where you love the neighborhood and lot but knew that you would be doing major renovations before moving in to make the house perfect for you and your family. Either […]
Building an addition is not as easy as it looks. Not that to most of us it probably looks all that easy! There are countless behind the scenes considerations that must be addressed before even thinking about the design and construction of the new space. Then there are the multiple design, materials, structural constraints and […]
Homeowner Goals While the client’s loved their neighborhood, their home lacked the functionality, modern amenities, and design touches that they desired. The garage was located on the lowest level of the home and led to a stairwell that opened into the middle of the home. Because there wasn’t a transition area before the kitchen, it […]
A big trend today in home remodeling is multi-room remodels, especially on the first floor of the home. This often includes the kitchen, hall bath, mudroom and family room. As some of the most well-used rooms in the home, having the design, style, and functionality of each flow from one to the other is critical […]
It’s not just how a remodel is built that makes it environmentally friendly. It’s the finishing touches that are incorporated that can make all of the difference. Today’s eco-friendly home products are not only good for the environment, but are great to look at and easy to maintain. Here are some of the popular products […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By: Russ Glickman When I meet with a new client about their home remodel, I can feel the excitement in the air. After all, our homes are our oasis and personalizing them to fit our needs only enhances our enjoyment. When thinking about a remodel, I always encourage homeowners to consider not only today’s needs […]