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 […]
Sweeten general contractors renovate all types of spaces! Projects include kitchens and bedrooms, even basements and garage conversions. When it comes to the many types of renovations, Sweeten has seen it all! Whether a single-room remodel or adding square footage to a house, Sweeten helps homeowners envision their dream spaces—and then turns them into reality. […]
A co-op refresh including an unplanned kitchen remodel It was something like the seven-year itch that had Jessica and Alex setting off on their own. Having lived in a Manhattan rental for six years, they received a lease renewal from their landlord for the seventh. Jessica a real-estate development executive, and Alex, who works in […]
These 9 custom closet designs by Sweeten look sleek while keeping tidy, organizing shoes, & arranging kids’ toys Closet organization for clothes is an accomplishment that gets any day off to a great start. Smaller closets can be combined to make one large one or another look at a floor plan may reveal extra square […]
A family renovates and calculates an extra room and a bigger kitchen With a family of three in a one-bedroom rental apartment, Sheilaja, a fundraiser, and her husband Sergio, an economist, searched for a home with more space. They found a new 1,100-square-foot co-op to move into with their daughter, Lara. While there was plenty […]
When kids flee the coop, it’s time for change Grown children leaving the nest gives parents an opportunity to rethink their lifestyle and their home. For some, that means turning an old bedroom into a gym or office, but for these renovators, it meant tackling kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas to best suit their needs. […]
Closet switches and a “must-have” range make a home sweeter Sonali, a consultant, and Shalaj, an investment banker, were initially unsure about their move to the Financial District in Manhattan, but soon found themselves falling in love with the neighborhood. “We enjoy going on long walks along the river and just exploring the shops and restaurants […]
Seven serene retreats with tucked-in storage Like the rest of your home, your bedroom is a place to surround yourself with the things you love. It’s also a place for more personal trinkets and mementos, which means storage for those (and, of course, all your clothes) is key. By incorporating custom built-ins, floating shelves, and […]
Going down to the studs, a new footprint and closets emerge Project: Renovate a master bathroom in Pelham, New York Before: In advance of moving into their newly purchased Pelham home, a three-bedroom, two-bathroom in Westchester, Alexy and her husband decided to get some necessary renovations out of the way. The couple had a five-year-old and were pregnant […]
Two architects draft a colorful co-op in Brooklyn With a baby on the way and an energetic dog named Alfie, Terri Lee and Brett Appel needed a larger apartment. The couple had a design advantage from the start: Brett runs his own custom residential architecture practice and Terri works for one of the largest architecture […]
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