INDEPENDENT HOME LIVING

Latest Blogs

Jan 25

15 Ways to Apply Universal Des...

1 0 4

...

Mar 19

World of Possibilities Expo 20...

1 1 6

Independent Home living will participate in the upcoming World of Possibilities Expo at…...

Mr. Norman

Sirage Adem, owner of GBK Remodeling, is an experienced professional, with great communications skills, particularly good in Universal Access (formerly "Aging-in-Place") issues. He and his team of designers proposed changes to my Master Bath and Master Bedroom that had not occurred to me, yet answered my nagging questions about the configuration of my MBR and Master Bath to serve both myself (I have age-and-neurological disabilities) and persons without disabilities, with attractive, non-institutional designs at reasonable cost. Adem was quite flexible in making changes during design and construction phases - his objective was to make changes that worked for me. I…
Rating:
Jean Anderson

We liked their work so much we asked them to give us another estimate on remodeling the kitchen which they did within 2 days of our request. The changes made by GBK have made it easier for my parents to live and function independently. As a nurse practitioner, and daughter of these parents, I am blessed that I found them so easily. ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Rating:
Dawn Jones

The bathroom looks great, and I can make full use of it without any worries about my safety. We are very likely to hire GBK again to updates our kitchen (which will be minor in comparison to the bathroom project) once we are ready to take on another project. Arlington, VA 22203
Rating:
Rick Tenney

As I prepare to spend the next 20 years in my newly renovated, Universal Design apartment, I'm comfortable knowing I have intelligent designs in place to meet my future physical constraints, avoiding costly "one-offs" in the future . Springfield, VA 22150
Rating:
Greta Lehman

They converted a powder room into a full handicapped bathroom. My husband has been in hospital for 3.5 months. They finished the work just as he got home but they did it on short notice.Amazing. It looks great and they started and finished in less than 3 weeks. Alexandria VA
Rating:

About

Independent Home Living was founded by Globe Bath and Kitchen Remodeling –a leading bath and kitchen remodeling company with over 12 years experience .

and an Angie’s List Super Service Award winner since 2008! Leading the industry with a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) and internal design team.

Why Us

We provide accessibility solutions
We educate and advise on safty and independence
We have exlusive universal design showroom
We work with health professionals and cater for all mobility needs

Our jobs Include

Remolding for universal design which includes astatically pleasing grab bars for safety and reinforcing walls for future use wheel chair access configurations in bathrooms and door winding.

We address safe and accessible entryways inside and out. We look for solutions for cabinets and areas that have limited reach, bath to shower conversion, grab bars, support poles, elevated toilet seats, walk –in tubs, curbless or barrier –free showers and rubber bath mats.

Mr. Norman

Jean Anderson

Dawn Jones

Rick Tenney

Greta Lehman