Interior Design will help you live each day to the fullest.
At SVA Construction Corp|Design Remodel Build, our goal is to create a home that reflects who you are and how you want to live. So when you enter the space, when your project is completed, you know you are home. Your unique home. That’s why our design services are tailored to your individual needs that can include everything from space planning, furniture selection, lighting, to new safer designs for high traffic rooms like the kitchen and bathrooms. We have found that there is no one solution. When you go through SVA Construction Corp’s galleries, and see what we’ve done, you’ll find that we have the vision to create signature, one of a kind homes.

Call in the experts
The team at SVA Construction Corp has a passion for beautiful and accessible design and we are well versed in a wide range of styles and new innovative products. SVA Construction Corp works closely with our clients to develop the style, needs and future needs for their homes. Today we focus even more on sustainable solutions that are long-lasting, beautiful, and right for the neighborhood you love.

Every home is different. For example, we have found that taking down walls, changing the flooring, creating safer more accessible cabinetry and connecting living and dining spaces to other essential rooms provides innovative solutions that realize our clients vision. Over the years we have enjoyed keeping our project size varied and our solutions flexible.

The SVA Construction Corp Interior Design Process
Interior design planning begins in our first meetings. Clear expectations and our defined steps allow everyone to be involved. This ensures that there aren’t surprises or thoughts of wishing things had been done differently. A project stays on budget when changes are made on paper and not when construction begins. That’s why our team of professionals will take the time upfront to explain exactly what will happen when and make sure all of your questions are answered. No two interior projects are alike, so at SVA Construction Corp|Design Remodel Build our process starts with the initial consultation and lasts through completion of construction.

Plan, Design and Create Interior Design Today!
SVA Construction Corp, the leading group for home additions, provides customers in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and the Maryland area with everything they need to create to better interior design to enhance lives. We are so proud to lead with our creativity, design and forward-thinking to help you love and enjoy your home. That’s why so many homeowners have called on us to start the interior design process.

SVA Construction Corp was built on a foundation of integrity, care, and understanding. From day one our mission has been to provide superior design, remodel and construction services to customers that value their fine homes. For over 40 years we’ve strived to exceed expectations focused on professionalism, clear communication, quality, craftsmanship and meeting unique needs.

For all your additions, renovations and remodeling needs, SVA Construction Corp|Design Remodel Build is the right choice. If you’d like to discuss a new project with a knowledgeable consultant you can contact us on or website or call one of the phone numbers below:

Maryland: (301) 444-4663
Virginia: (703) 832-8159
Washington, DC: (202) 792-7320

Think about location

There are often many options for where to build your in-law suite depending on your home and lot. You can transform your garage or porch area into an enclosed space. You can design an addition onto your home.  You can combine existing rooms in your home such as a living room and dining room.

Think about functionality

Keep in mind who will be using your new space and anticipate the needs they will have now and in the future.  Will they need wider doors and hallways? Could they use assisted baths with lever handles and stylish guardrails? How about no-slip flooring and no-curb showers? The possibilities are virtually endless.

Think about decor

If your relatives aren’t planning to move in permanently or they won’t move in for a while, it’s important to keep everyone in mind with the decor of your addition. Keeping things neutral, from flooring, to curtains, to wall color, will allow personal touches to be added by those that use the space.

Could you use more space in your home? You may not need to look any further than your lower level. This Gaithersburg, MD home is a perfect example of how to dramatically increase a home’s living space without touching the existing footprint.

The homeowners, empty nesters with children and grandchildren that visit often, wanted to obtain more usable living space and did just that by creating an elegant yet relaxing basement that boasts an expansive living area with comfortable and beautiful furniture that is great for everyday living as well as for entertaining guests. The gorgeous vinyl plank flooring complements the overall feel of the room while providing warmth. Columns and beams were strategically integrated into the design to provide both function and visual interest. A calming Benjamin Moore Tundra paint was selected for the walls. Recessed lighting was meticulously placed throughout the space. A gorgeous and intricate wine rack finishes the look and serves as the perfect focal point for the room.

The full bathroom in the basement features: Encore White Matte Crystal Cabinets, Steel Grey Granite Countertops and Aristocrat Grey Natural Finish Field Tile and Glazed Mosaics White Matte Ceramic Tile, blending perfectly with the designer feel of the rest of the basement.

The homeowners could not be more thrilled with how this space has changed their home and look forward to enjoying it for many years to come!

One possibility is transforming a garage or a porch area into living space. A basement can be another great option as long as it has adequate outside egress. Combining two bedrooms to create a suite could be another opportunity. A third garage bay can be converted into a separate apartment-type living space with its own access. You can also consider replacing or eliminating an underused first-floor living space, such as a formal living room or dining room. Creating a suite in a bonus room over the garage is another popular direction. Working with an experienced designer will allow you to explore which direction would work best for you and your home.

The terms have changed over the years but their purposes have remained the same. Grab bars are now being called “shower rails”.  Higher-seated toilets are “comfort height.” And easy-to-use lever handles and handheld showers are “ergonomic.” Items once avoided by homeowners are not only sought after, but in high demand.

What’s wonderful about incorporating these design components into your bathroom is how it relates to “visitability” which means making your home welcoming to people of all ages and abilities.

Some features to consider when planning for safety in the bathroom:

• Create the right lighting with natural light, sconces and a night-light
• Widen doorways and switch from knobs to levers
• Enlarge the shower and go curb-less
• Use wall mounted sinks that allow space underneath for someone seated
• Look for slip-resistant tile or vinyl
• Choose grab bars that match towel racks and other fixtures
• Think about a walk-in tub

Passive Solar Design
Passive solar design captures the sun’s energy to keep interiors toasty and save you energy costs. Concrete floors and thick interior walls made of concrete, brick, or plaster soak up heat during the day and release it at night when sunlight goes away or your cozy fire goes out. That helps stabilize temperature fluctuations and makes a room — or house — more comfortable. If your remodel plans don’t include passive solar design, you can always beefing up your insulation is a good alternative.

Thumbs Up for Terrazzo
Chips of recycled glass cast into a concrete slab make up terrazzo, a green countertop choice known for its durability and nearly limitless color options. Recycled components make up the bulk of the material — the glass chips usually come from post-consumer sources, such as bottles and windshields, which make terrazzo a greener choice than granite, however not a less expensive option. On the upside, it’s easy to clean, and so tough that you can put a hot pot directly on it.

Burning Clean
Wood-burning fireplaces are romantic, but they’re messy, inefficient, and produce pollutants that irritate lungs. A more eco-friendly choice: a direct-vent gas fireplace. Direct-vent fireplaces use outside air for combustion and convert up to 80% of the fuel they burn into usable heat (wood-burners convert only about 10% of their fuel). Direct-vent fireplaces don’t require a chimney, either — they can be vented horizontally or vertically.

Lighter, Brighter Kitchens

Make room for windows. By using smart storage strategies like extending cabinets to ceilings, you can open up the kitchen and sacrifice some wall space in these areas.

Convenient Kitchen Cabinetry

Aside from featuring soft-close drawers and door, cabinetry today works overtime to organize and improve the efficiency of the kitchen design.

Time-Saving Kitchen Appliances

A convection microwave works as a true speed oven. Induction cooktops perform faster. A good convection oven allows you to produce food quicker than a traditional bake/roast/broil oven.

Kitchen Backsplash Styles

Extending the backsplash to the ceiling and using materials such as statuary marble, mosaic glass tile mixed with natural stone creates an artistic focal point in a kitchen space.

Quartz Countertops

Quartz and similar man-made surfaces do not need to be sealed like granite does. Plus, they are easy to clean with soap and water.

SVA Construction Corp Design Build is a high-end home design, remodel and building firm with a focus on building homes for life. Over the years the SVA Construction Corp team has been proud to have been recognized with over 40 national and local awards recognizing design, craftsmanship, customer satisfaction and business ethics.

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First Floor Master Suite. A first floor master suite provides single floor living with a bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen all on one floor.

Elevator Rough-In. If you are planning on adding space to your home now, think about incorporating a rough-in for an elevator. It’s much easier to do as you are building than to add later.

Bathroom and Kitchen Features. Incorporating a curbless shower or grab bars in the bathroom or roll out drawers in the kitchen are great features to consider. Not only will they potentially be helpful down the road, but are nice features to have at any age.

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2016 01:55:04 +0000 Thinking about a bathroom renovation? Here are some of the trends we are seeing whether remodeling a master bath, hall bath or powder room.

Creative tile patterns. In contrast to the patterned and geometric tiles we have been seeing over the last few years, simpler tiles are making a comeback to create a timeless look. Laid in unusual patterns, they can create a unique design.

Natural vibe. Earthy materials like natural stone and river rock not only on floors and walls, but also on vanity tops, sinks, baths, feature walls and bathroom furniture are gaining in popularity.

Double-header. Double showers consisting of an oversized rain shower head and separate handset are certainly trending. Not only does this offer a luxurious, invigorating and customizable shower, but it also delivers a seamless look.

Functionality first. Clean, practical and a streamlined look are what homeowners want today. Adequate storage to hide hair dryers and excess lotions allow for a calm and relaxing environment.