Thinking about remodeling your home and not sure where to begin? To help ensure success, keep these things in mind as you begin this very exciting process. 1. Have a clear vision of the end result. Visual references are so important to the process. In addition to drawings of the project, pictures from magazines and […]
With a growing emphasis on aging-in-place, more people will consider modifying their existing home as an alternative to moving to senior living communities. Therefore, universal design, or enhancements that work for everyone, in any situation, will become more prevalent. Go to https://www.glickmandesignbuild.com/services/universal-design/aging-in-place/ to see popular universal design modifications.
Remodeling a home with green components in mind is a top priority for many homeowners today. Green remodeling does require approaching a remodel a little differently. Here are some things to keep in mind as you plan for a remodel with a green approach. Think realistically about square footage. Consider how much space you really […]
So what are popular products among green savvy homeowners? Reclaimed wood floors, passive solar design, and direct-vent gas fireplaces are just a few.
Updating this quaint 1960’s era Washington, DC condo kitchen while at the same time removing a wall to open up the space into the adjacent dining room was the goal of this remodel. Updated cabinets and a new refrigerator as well as a new floor were all must-haves for these homeowners. The homeowners wanted to […]
Glickman Design Build’s own Justin Wigfield shares his thoughts with a leading remodeling industry publication Remodeling magazine in an article entitled Bethesda Whole House Remodel is a Tale of Two Stories. https://www.glickmandesignbuild.com/services/home-additions/second-story-additions/ Glickman Design Build brought a one-story home back to life with a second story addition, a well thought out interior and a revamped […]
Take a look at these 10 must-read secrets of remodeling before you begin your next home renovation project. A FREE download from Glickman Design Build. Glickman Design Build is a high-end home design, remodel and building firm with a focus on building homes for life. Over the years the Glickman team has been proud to […]
Read about this must see recently completed Glickman whole house renovation project in Bethesda in the Potomac Almanac article “A House Expanded” – A House Expanded. A cramped, dated home is transformed into a spacious, modern abode.
Building up on your home can allow you to capture views, maximize square footage on a small lot and locate all the bedrooms on a single level. Good design and structural planning up front will allow you to maximize your new space. Seamless integration. A good design will make the second-story addition look like it […]
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 […]