What can homeowners do when they need more space at home—but don’t want to leave? Many homeowners find themselves in a tough spot when their home’s space, design, or location stops working for them. Many wind up asking themselves: should I move, or remodel? A Zillow study found that when given a choice between spending […]
Renovate or buy a second home? A new layout in an apartment made all the difference Homeowners: Courtney + Jim gave their home one more chance and posted their full home renovation in Clinton Hill on Sweeten Where: Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, New York Primary renovation: Reconfiguring, more storage, and even a peninsula made 800 square […]
Two daughters renovate an unused room into a senior-friendly, handicap accessible bathroom for their elderly parent Before: An empty room becomes a handicap accessible bathroom The family has lived in their colonial home in Saint Albans, Queens since 1975. The space was working for most of them, but the daughters’ aging mother needed a one-floor […]
Making a stylish storage statement one shelf at a time Upper cabinets have long been a mainstay in kitchen design and frankly, always will be. But there’s something to be said for open shelves: they make a kitchen feel lighter, more effortless, and more open. Plus, they pretty much force you to stay organized because […]
In smaller bathrooms and homes, a bathtub to shower conversion saves space If you prefer walk-in showers, you’re not alone. A larger showering area, the ease of entry and exit, and a streamlined look to the bathroom make walk-in showers an attractive choice when remodeling. Not all homeowners opt for showers over bathtubs, but shower conversions […]
Jen’s Crown Heights kitchen renovation goal: maximize its minimalism Before: Update a kitchen with low-grade materials Jen rented in neighborhoods across Brooklyn for 10 years before she bought her first apartment in a 1937 Crown Heights co-op building. She fell in love with how open the space was—with the exception of the tight, closed-in kitchen. […]
Chic and cost-effective? Yes, please! 7 renovations show how to style Ikea kitchen cabinets to make that happen. Aside from closets, kitchen cabinets represent one of the larger concentrations of millwork and storage designed to keep spaces organized and clutter out of sight. Whether modern or traditional or navy blue or natural wood, the cabinets […]
A bathroom gets a design and square footage overhaul Project: Expand a bathroom to add a washer and dryer Before: Ashleigh and Jonathan were renting an apartment in the Financial District of Manhattan while leasing out their own house in New Jersey, when they decided they’d rather own their everyday home. The couple sold their […]
The new layout is perfect for the homeowner’s “kitchen parties” Project: Turn a one-walled kitchen into a space fit for cooking and entertaining Before: A series of events, including a new job and a shift in the political climate, took Anita from Manhattan’s Chelsea to a co-op in Jackson Heights, Queens. “After the election in […]
Whether they work simultaneously or on different timelines, their goal is one and the same Behind every renovation is a hardworking team that’s striving for one thing: executing a successful project. Homeowners come to Sweeten to find a general contractor who can reimagine their homes and sometimes bring along an interior designer who can help […]
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