Invisible improvements—like soundproofing—are worth as much as the splurges you see Who: Samantha and Jameson, seeking a kid-friendly apartment renovation, posted their project on Sweeten Where: Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, New York Primary renovation: A kid-friendly, gut apartment renovation of the 1,000-square-foot layout to become ideal for entertaining guests of all ages Sweeten general contractor Sweeten’s […]
A full apartment renovation in Clinton Hill prioritizes comfort and storage Homeowners: Dara + Mauricio posted their project on Sweeten Where: Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, New York City Primary renovation: An 1,800-square-foot full apartment renovation to increase function and storage Notable: Giving the kitchen more space and flow by moving the refrigerator out of the space […]
Three floors in a townhouse remodel for the ultimate parents-and-kids pad Condo owners Jill, a community college professor, and Cy, a non-profit executive, were crazy for their family’s Brooklyn life. But after years of apartment dwelling, they longed to give their daughters, Naomi, 12, and Camille, 6, the experience of living in a house all […]
Mid-century Scandi meets ’70s Italian modern Project: Brighten a dark and closed-off kitchen in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Before: A beautiful neighborhood, an optimal layout, and an abundance of natural light drove Melissa’s decision to purchase her corner unit apartment in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill Co-ops in 2004. From the moment she bought it, the literary agent […]
A kitchen pares down with integrated appliances in a landmark Brooklyn building Project: Expanding a cramped kitchen in a Clinton Hill landmark townhouse Before: In 2013, Kate and her husband, Graham, purchased a 4-unit townhouse built in 1890 in Clinton Hill, and moved into it with her two brothers and their families. (They operate the […]
A Clinton Hill renovation brings upgrades from the kitchen to a tough wood flooring decision British expat Sam and her American husband, Sean, had been living in Park Slope for several years when they made the decision to find a place to buy. While they casually searched in Park Slope and its surrounding neighborhoods, they […]
As a frequent business traveler, architect Brian Kaplan had stayed in his fair share of hotels around the world. So when it came time to redo the only bathroom in his family’s 1940s-era co-op apartment, he drew inspiration from the luxurious spaces he had recently visited. As a professional, Brian hand-selected every material and each […]
As a director at the Marianne Boesky Gallery in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, Kristen Becker knew the value and versatility of the color white. It was ideal for creating a “bright and crisp but serene” backdrop for the art on her walls, as well as the textiles and ceramics that she had collected over the years. […]
A creative Brooklyn couple came to Sweeten with an enviable problem: they had a gorgeous townhouse on their hands, big on charm and original details, but a little low on the storage and conveniences that a modern, entrepreneurial family needs. Kavi Ahuja Moltz and David Seth Moltz, the fabulous duo behind the small batch perfume […]
When a creative Clinton Hill couple came to Sweeten to find the right general contractor to renovate their aging co-op, we sent Sweeten Expert Kris their way to create a new bath, alongside a new kitchen and hallway. Their original project post called for a partial bathroom renovation, but for a couple who both work in […]
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