Before an extensive remodel by Glickman Design Group, this 1940s…
Before an extensive remodel by Glickman Design Group, this 1940s brick home in Bethesda, Md. was a single story structure that no longer functioned for the growing family who lived inside.
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Outside, a new front entry porch, detached garage with a storage…
Outside, a new front entry porch, detached garage with a storage shed and a concrete driveway welcome guests to the revamped property. The team also gave the home’s exterior a fresh new look by repainting the original brick on the first floor and using durable, low-maintenance materials on the new spaces: the second story’s siding and trim is fiber cement, the front porch is constructed of PVC and vinyl materials, and the back deck uses composite boards and PVC railing.
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The family now has a backyard complete with a deck made of compo…
The family now has a backyard complete with a deck made of composite boards and PVC railing.
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A light, clean and simple color palette sets the tone for the ne…
A light, clean and simple color palette sets the tone for the new kitchen that features plentiful cabinetry and counter space, as well as a walk-in pantry and a breakfast area.
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The redone first floor of the home now has an open floor plan th…
The redone first floor of the home now has an open floor plan that allows for a more functional space in the kitchen to accommodate eating and gathering as a family.
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The staircase posed a speed bump for Justin Wigfield and the Gli…
The staircase posed a speed bump for Justin Wigfield and the Glickman Design Build team when the clients changed their minds about a bathroom on the first floor of the home. Luckily they were able to accommodate the request and successfully join the two floors without major complications.
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The neutral colors found in the kitchen are reflected again in t…
The neutral colors found in the kitchen are reflected again in the master bathroom, where his and her sinks and ample cabinet space create a comfortable retreat.
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The two sisters who live in the Bethesda, Md., home have their o…
The two sisters who live in the Bethesda, Md., home have their own Jack and Jill bathroom to share. Situated between the two bedrooms of the second floor addition, the bathroom echoes the hues and materials found in the master bath, including ceramic tile and Caesarstone.
What was once the attached garage now is a home office that boas…
What was once the attached garage now is a home office that boasts numerous windows for an abundance of natural light.
This whole-house renovation by Glickman Design Build gave a young family an additional 2,000 square feet of living space by expanding and opening the first-floor footprint, updating the basement, and adding a second story. The main level of the reinvented home now includes an open floor plan with kitchen, living room, dining room, mudroom, screened-in porch, and guest suite, while the second-floor addition boasts a master suite, office, two bedrooms, a jack-and-jill bathroom, and a laundry room. The existing basement was refinished and now features a gym, den, game room, bathroom, and utility/storage area.
Of course, a major project like this doesn’t come without a few hiccups. Because it took a year to finish, the team worked throughout the summer, a time when thunder storms are prevalent and occur nearly daily. The roof needed to be removed and a tarp was draped in its place while the second story was being added. Despite efforts to quickly complete the task and replace the roof, a storm passed over that inevitably caused water damage to the original oak flooring. Ultimately it was replaced with a red and white oak mix that later was stained.
But as project manager Justin Wigfield describes in the following clip, that wasn’t the only obstacle. Listen as he explains what happened when the clients had a change of heart regarding the original first floor bathroom and how he handled the design challenge.
Erin Ansley is a frequent freelancer for Pool and Spa News and Aquatics International. She has been a professional journalist since 2001. When not sleuthing the web for the latest news or calling on sources in the construction industry for the inside scoop, Erin can be found surfing waves along the California coast, challenging her athletic limits in her favorite CrossFit box, playing drums with her indie rock band, and spending time with her daughter and husband.
