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 was recently featured in NARI’s (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) Create Magazine highlighting the transformation of an outdated suburban kitchen into a modern, yet classic beauty. http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2015/aug/11/function-meets-beauty/
The goal of this Potomac, MD kitchen addition and mudroom renovation was to enlarge the existing kitchen and breakfast room area and add a mudroom with lots of space for storage. With two adults and three teenage girls living in the house, this family had simply outgrown their existing space. And the kitchen amenities were […]
The kitchen has always been the heart of the home. More and more, it’s the brains as well, thanks to the emergence of smarter appliances, fixtures, and design practices. Here are smart upgrades to consider if you’re remodeling the kitchen—or just looking to improve its form, function, and feel. A home for all your electronics. […]
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 […]
Maximizing the beautiful backyard views from the kitchen of this colonial-style home in Olney was just one of the goals of this gorgeous kitchen renovation. The homeowners had visions for their perfect kitchen and every detail was addressed. An updated, yet classically-styled kitchen complete with plenty of storage, high-end finishes, attention to details and additional […]