Removing walls while renovating brought light into one couple’s new kitchen Erica had lived in her one-bedroom apartment in the popular Clinton Hill Co-ops in Brooklyn for more than a decade before her then-fiancé, now husband, Joshua, decided to move in. So Erica was in tune with what she loved about her space and what […]
Lakou Café serves up healthy fare and a sense of community Lawyer-turn-entrepreneur Cassandre Davilmar, along with her business partner, Isiah Michael, saw something missing in her neighborhood: a place for healthy-minded people to gather for camaraderie and movie nights. She turned to Sweeten, a free service matching business owners with vetted general contractors, to find a […]
Add character to your flooring underfoot Whether you’re renovating a kitchen, bedroom, or living room, the classic wood pattern doesn’t disappoint. With so many options when it comes to hardwood floors—solid, engineered, or reclaimed—why not add more character by rearranging the pattern? Here are six ideas to bring a fresh dynamic to your home. Crosshatch Running Bond Multi-toned Painted Stripe Effect Herringbone […]
A classic tile gets a refreshing look If you’re looking to tile a kitchen backsplash or a bathroom wall, you can’t go wrong with the classic subway tile and its recognizable pattern. But what if you were to move those subway tile around like pieces of a puzzle? Suddenly that same subway tile shape takes […]
The lowdown on wood flooring options—solid, engineered, reclaimed—and how to choose (Above) Rima installed mid-sized plank engineered wood with a matte finish throughout her home. Of all the surface options available for the home, hardwood flooring remains the one with the most cachet and value. After all, it’s warm in appearance, easy underfoot (especially compared to tile […]
Tile revamps ho-hum walls and floors in an instant—from tile flooring to backsplash tile. Geometric tile backsplash in Jerry and Janet’s Crown Heights kitchen. Chances are, your home has tiles somewhere—the bathroom and kitchen, or maybe a foyer or mudroom. While they serve a practical purpose—waterproof, easy to clean, protects surfaces—tiles have now emerged as […]
Feeling stuck in your renovation? Look to the stars for inspiration If your home needs a renovation, and you’re not sure where to start, why not consult the celestial bodies for some answers? Whether your sign is connected to fire, water, earth or air, each element leans toward certain colors, styles, or texture preferences. In […]
Vivid proof there’s more to kitchen design than all-white There’s a reason why so many renovators prefer neutrals. Soft shades of cream and linen, or cloud-gray and pewter, never go out of style. But they can also feel a little flat. Injecting a bright color into your space adds a splash of personality. Sweeten—a free service matching renovators […]
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