When you begin thinking about wheelchair accessibility, the conversation often focuses on the basics, such as wider doors, grab bars, and ramps. While those elements are important, true accessibility in a luxury home goes far beyond compliance. It is about creating a space that feels intuitive, elegant, and empowering to live in every day. At […]
At Glickman Design Build, we’ve always believed that true luxury lies in comfort, functionality, and freedom. As homes continue to evolve, one design philosophy is standing out as both visionary and practical: Universal Design. This approach goes far beyond simply making homes accessible and reaches into creating spaces that are beautiful, intuitive, and livable for […]
Creating a home that is wheelchair accessible is essential for ensuring comfort, independence, and safety. Wheelchair-accessible home renovations are practical and can add significant value to your property. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of making your home wheelchair accessible and highlight seven must-have renovations for enhancing accessibility. Benefits of Wheelchair Accessible Home Renovations […]
As we strive to make our homes welcoming and functional for everyone, wheelchair accessibility renovations play a crucial role. Whether for personal mobility needs or accommodating a loved one, creating a wheelchair-accessible home can significantly enhance comfort and quality of life. Join us as we explore the possibilities of wheelchair accessibility renovations, from inside to […]
In recent years, there has been growing awareness and acceptance to provide a wider range of residential housing needs for people of all abilities. This had led to the development and inclusion of Universal Design principles in residential real estate that provide aging in place options, safer living, and more accessibility and independence for all family […]
Homeowners in the DMV and around the country have been looking for ways to customize their homes to create an environment that is comfortable, safe, easy to use and yes, even beautiful to look at. But there is one question that we at Glickman|Design Remodel Build hear again and again. Can an accessible home be […]
A need to combine funds, broken retirement nest eggs, declining health, or a desire to be nearer to family and their children are just a few of the reasons more Americans are considering moving in with their adult children. The benefits of inviting relatives to cohabit include combining incomes to maintain a single household, shutting […]
Recently, Washington Metro Oasis in association with the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services asked Russ Glickman to join an open video conference call as their expert on Accessibility in residential home design. Russ gave a presentation entitled “Home For Life: Planning Ahead to Age In Place” to over 100 participants. The presentation covered many […]
Suddenly everyday movements we take for granted become a significant challenge. Going from the couch to get a glass of water is now an ordeal. Getting in and out of the tub a difficult journey. This is the life of someone in a wheelchair or suffering from limited mobility. It can happen to all of […]
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 […]