Some people approach a kitchen renovation with big enthusiasm and boundless energy — hours of anticipation, research, pinning, and hunting devoted to a major undertaking. Brooklynite Laura is not one of those people. When Laura decided it was finally time to overhaul the 1950s kitchen of her Windsor Terrace co-op, she took on the project […]
This week’s guest author hails from Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Evelyn came to Sweeten to find a general contractor to help right decade-long wrongs in her lovely co-op’s kitchen and bathroom. Read on down for the full story on a classic before and after! Guest post by Evelyn, Manhattan homeowner After living in NYC for […]
When a Brooklyn family moved into their new Prospect Heights home, the large living space presented an intriguing but daunting challenge. The condo had been meticulously renovated, so design decisions and new ideas for carving out additional storage were a bit fraught. The new owners loved Mid-Century modern design, but weren’t looking to create a home that […]
From HGTV to real-life, this Ditmas Park reno is a scene-stealer Editor’s Note: Blane’s apartment overhaul is truly unforgettable. The post, originally published in 2016, showcases a mix of high-end materials and appliances paired with budget-friendly cabinets. An accountant by trade, Blane knows when to splurge and when to save, blending stock items with custom pieces throughout his […]
When Karen and Kevin bought their Upper West Side co-op, they knew there was work to be done. To make the one-bedroom and one-bathroom ready for their family, they hoped to convert a small dining room nook into a nursery for their adorable daughter, Eleanor. Karen, an accountant in the hotel industry, and Kevin, a […]
Austin came to Sweeten to find a design/build contracting team after a long search for a move-in ready pad in Williamsburg. He’d scoured New York’s ultra-competitive market for months and landed a charming but worn floor-through unit in a Graham Avenue co-op. The building was a century old and his unit hadn’t been touched since […]
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