In our last blog we talked about the hottest kitchen appliances and trends in materials design. In this installment we wanted to get you percolating a bit with some general impressions on the direction and trends that our clients have expressed to us as they redesign their Homes for Life. Make It Yours!Take a look […]
The current real estate market is in some professional estimates unrealistic and unsustainable. Home prices are dramatically inflated, and housing availability is at an all-time low. So, If you need more space in your house, consider an addition rather than searching for a larger home. It may be a very smart investment because of the […]
We can’t ignore how lockdown has changed the way we see our homes and how they have become a place of refuge and sanctuary. Home is our safe place, so comfort and coziness are paramount. Colors are natural and earthy, drawn from nature, and shapes are rounded and cocooning. We all feel we deserve a bit of luxury […]
Many households are cohabiting across several generations by choice or by necessity, and that’s generated significant interest in the home additions or renovations known as mother-in-law suites. In fact, as of 2019, 20% of Americans lived with two or more adult generations in a single household, compared to just 12% in 1980. What exactly is […]
“The remodeling business has strengthened as homeowners focus on the importance of home for work and life amidst the pandemic and its consequences,” said NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) Chief Economist Robert Dietz. In this blog we wanted to pay attention to a topic that we seldomly discuss and that’s national trends in remodeling. […]
In 2020 thousands of homeowners in the DMV were forced to take a long, hard look at their home. Not necessarily in dollar value but from the point of view of “livability”. They were asking themselves questions like, are we comfortable? Is there room to grow. Do I want to invest in this particular house? […]
There’s nothing like a adding an addition or completing that long over-due remodeling project to add value, comfort, and personal style to a home. As you think about starting such a project, Glickman| Design Remodel Build recommends you to take some quality time and create a vision of “Your Home For Life”. But not just […]
Let’s face it, we’re staying home more. And now that 2020 is nearing it’s end (happily for most of us), homeowners are looking for ways to enhance their homes for 2021. This past year exposed many of the limitations of our homes. From not enough kitchen space, too few bathrooms, not enough play space for […]
No other remodeling project creates as much space, costs as much, or takes as much time as a home addition. Yet, an addition is the one house alteration that most people want usually because they need the extra space and adding on allows them to stay in their current home rather than buying a bigger […]
Whether you have a large or small home, room and house additions are invaluable investments. Along with expanding your available storage and living space, adding rooms with features that are desirable to home buyers can increase the value of your home. But before you start adding an addition to your home, here are a few things to […]