home design

  • Glickman Whole House Addition
    15
    Jan

    What’s Hot in Remodeling in 2016?

    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 […]

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  • Exterior Accessibility Ramp
    16
    Oct

    An Accessible Exterior and Bathroom Renovation

    The objective of this exterior face-lift and bathroom renovation was to help a 5-year old boy in a wheelchair obtain easier access when going to and from his house and help him to have more independence with daily activities such as showering and brushing his teeth. In order to accomplish this, the homeowners had a […]

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  • Glickman Remodeled Home
    30
    Sep

    A Home Renovation For Now and Down the Road

    The goal of this whole house renovation was to update and expand an existing Cape Cod style home while maintaining the quaint architectural structure of the existing home. It was important to the homeowners that the remodel fit in with the rest of the neighborhood and be less obvious than many of the other recent […]

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  • 07
    Aug

    An Accessible Design Bath on a Very Short Timeline

    This award-winning bathroom remodel/renovation was truly unique. 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. Returning from Florida to the DC area in less than a month, the modifications had to be done extremely quickly. The client was away for the duration of […]

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  • 01
    Aug

    Lower Level Space Transformed into Owner’s Suite – N. Va

     For many, the desire to stay in our home as we age is a reality. But often this means that universal design modifications are necessary to increase its comfort and function. Such was the case with the owners of this three-story home in Fairfax County.  They loved their house and location, but were finding that as […]

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  • NARI Master Certified Remodeler
    02
    Jul

    Glickman Design Build’s Own Russ Glickman Receives Master Certified Remodeler Designation

    The Glickman team is excited to announce that company president Russ Glickman has recently achieved the prestigious top honor of Master Certified Remodeler (MCR) by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). The designation of MCR emphasizes Glickman’s superior remodeling knowledge, dedication to the industry, and community involvement. NARI’s MCR program measures skill and […]

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  • Creating the Perfect Kitchen in Olney, MD
    22
    Mar

    April 22nd is Earth Day – Celebrate with These Top 10 Home Energy Efficiency Tips

    With summer just around the corner, remember that energy efficiency can keep you cool while saving money and preserving the earth’s energy resources. The average U.S. household will spend about $2,100 on home energy this year, based on data from the U.S. Department of Energy. But taking advantage of some of these tips can help […]

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  • Remodeling a home - AARP
    07
    Mar

    Remodeling a Home to Be a Lifelong Home

    Russ Glickman, along with other industry experts, recently shared ideas with the AARP about creative ways to plan ahead to make your home functional for now and later.

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  • 14
    Feb

    Getting that spring feeling… inside your home

    It’s hard to believe but spring really is just around the corner. And what better way to get ready than to give your home’s interior a spring spruce up. Here are a few quick and easy tips to give your home a fresh new look. Vintage light fixtures and cabinet hardware are a great way […]

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  • 02
    Jan

    Move or improve?

    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 on many factors. And this is a question only you will be able to answer. Here are a […]

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