GRAY talks to three pioneering individuals who are changing both the way we approach design and who can approach it. BY RACHEL GALLAHER NOVEMBER 27, 2018 Portraits by Nate Watters LAST FEBRUARY, I TOOK A TUMBLE WHILE SKIING AND TORE A MUSCLE IN MY LEFT CALF. It wasn’t anything major, but it put me on crutches for a […]
The ultimate goal of Universal Design (UD) is to create a home that works for everyone; now and in the future. This brilliant design makes homes accessible and safer as you age and allows maximum access for those with disabilities. Universal Design can make each room accessible, reduce home accidents and potentially increase resale value. […]
“Happiness is a small house, with a big kitchen.” Alfred Hitchcock No room in a home is as versatile as the kitchen. Here you engage all five senses: Sight, hearing, smell, touch and of course taste. The hub of every home, the kitchen space has evolved from the merely functional into a multi-functional room to […]
Millions of Americans today are calling themselves the Sandwich Generation — sandwiched between caring for both their children and aging parents. They are generally in their 40s and 50s, still working, and meeting the tough demands of a multi-generational caregiver. This generation has gotten the message that perhaps our parents should not go to a […]
Your home is an essential part of your life. Interior design is the art and science of enhancing that home; making the most of every day and creating a warm welcoming place where your family and your friends come together. Interior Design will help you live each day to the fullest. At SVA Construction Corp|Design Remodel Build, […]
“While that lucky old sun got nothin’ to do But roll around heaven all day…” It’s time to put that lucky old sun to work at your house. If you’re like most, remodeling means the bathroom and kitchen comes first. They are the most impactful on home resale value and this high-use, high-traffic rooms make […]
Every senior asks themselves this question. Should I stay or should I go?Do you stay in the home you love? Or go to an assisted living facility? For many, it’s much more than just a move. It’s a deeply emotional decision that’s life-changing. Our homes are where we feel safe and secure, and for good […]
By Wendy A. Jordan, Washington Post, August 22 Soon after Foster Lott and his wife, Katharine Alter, bought their two-story, 1945 house, they began talking about ways to improve it, and saving up to do so. Sixteen years went by and they were still talking about it. But in 2016, Lott’s hip was giving him […]
You bought the perfect house in the perfect neighborhood and even got a great mortgage. Suddenly life happens. You feel like your home is bursting at the seams and space limitations are everywhere. Perhaps you now need an extra bedroom. That den needs to become an office. The porch would be better and more fuel-efficient […]
Universal Design can be summed up in one dramatic word: Inclusion. Years ago, we at SVA Construction Corp/Design Remodel Build started using Universal Design in the remodeling of homes and offices and we’re proud to say this idea has now spread to every corner of our culture. Universal Design was invented to be the people’s servant, to […]