As more of us are aging in our homes, adding ease and convenience to our everyday lives has becomes increasingly more important. The good news is that so called “smart devices” are no longer a “nice to have” but have really become the norm. From smart doorbells, to smart light switches to automatic medication dispensers, […]
SVA Construction Corp Design/Build recently participated in the 2018 Design for Life Showcase in Silver Spring, MD. This is the only event that brings building professionals, designers, architects and product providers together with residents to demonstrate some of the best designs and products available for accessible homes. Residents get a chance to see the latest and greatest […]
SVA Construction Corp Founder, Russ SVA Construction Corp, spoke at a community event on March 15th with a talk entitled “Creating a Master-Plan to Live at Home Forever.” The free event was held at OASIS at the Macy’s Westfield Montgomery store and was hosted by Potomac Community Village (PCV). Potomac Community Village is a non-profit all-volunteer network of friends […]
Homeowner Goals While the client’s loved their neighborhood, their home lacked the functionality, modern amenities, and design touches that they desired. The garage was located on the lowest level of the home and led to a stairwell that opened into the middle of the home. Because there wasn’t a transition area before the kitchen, it […]
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Metro DC Chapter named SVA Construction Corp Design Build a 2017 Capitol CotY TM winner in the Universal Design—Entire House category of its annual awards competition at their “Evening of Excellence” held on Saturday February 24, 2018 at the Bethesda Jazz and Blues Club. “We couldn’t be more honored […]
You truly have to see it to believe it! I wasn’t sure what to expect as I experienced it for the first time but I was blown away. Using Facebook’s Oculus Rift 3D virtual reality technology, SVA Construction Corp Design Build has taken the design and remodeling experience to a whole new level. If you are like […]
Think home elevators are just a dream? Think again! Home elevators can actually work in almost any home. SVA Construction Corp Design Build is currently designing and building a 3-story home elevator for this Rockville, MD couple. These empty nesters have lived in their 2300 square foot three-bedroom, 2-car garage split level home since 1992. They want […]
While these homeowners loved their neighborhood, their home lacked the functionality, modern amenities and design touches that they desired. And thinking toward the future, incorporating accessible amenities with a modern and beautiful look was also very important to them. A 1940’s Cape Cod, the house was cramped and tight with narrow doorways and tight hallways. […]
A big trend today in home remodeling is multi-room remodels, especially on the first floor of the home. This often includes the kitchen, hall bath, mudroom and family room. As some of the most well-used rooms in the home, having the design, style, and functionality of each flow from one to the other is critical […]
It’s always a good idea to start thinking about the future of your parents and in-laws, and even your own, now, rather than when you really need to. In-law suites can be ideal for relatives who want to keep their privacy and maintain some independence while also feeling included in the rest of the household. […]