Inclusive home design is a methodology that is getting more attention lately, as it should. Home residents are all different, and so are their abilities. An inclusive home design includes features that make everyday life easier for all abilities. Accessibility isn’t the only goal. Accessible design and inclusive design both work hand in hand by […]
If you are looking for a way to spruce up your home or if you are building a custom house, you are probably looking for unique ways to make your home design pop! Glickman Designs have been helping create perfect designs for our clients for over 40 years. Through our years of experience, we have […]
Looking for bathroom design ideas? Of course you are, that’s why you’re here! Whether you’re considering a full remodel or building a new bathroom addition, a bathroom renovation can make a big difference in the feel of your home (and your skin-care routine). So it’s no wonder that along with the kitchen, this practical space often takes […]
After their parents put a roof over their heads for years, many adult children are considering returning the favor. Recent data shows that approximately 20% of the U.S. population lives in a multi-generational home, meaning three or more generations share the same household. Creating a distinct space at home for an aging parent to move […]
According to Pew Research, a whopping 64 million Americans live in multigenerational homes. Grandparents, parents, and kids all living under the same room has gained traction over the past few years, thanks to rising housing and healthcare costs. While packing more people into one house might seem less than ideal, it does have its perks. Whether it’s […]
As real estate markets across the country deal with limited supply and surging prices, many people who just a couple of years ago might have decided to sell a smaller home to move to a bigger one are now choosing to remodel to add more space. Many factors such as COVID, the rush to create […]
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 […]