A widened kitchen window + fresh kitchen cabinets = A modern black and white kitchen Before: Renovate an outdated Brooklyn kitchen Longtime renters Marc and Steve dreamed of having a place of their own. Their search for a one-bedroom in Brooklyn eventually led them to an unexpected choice: a co-op or house? The townhouse, they […]
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 […]
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 […]
A couple’s childhood memories influence a kitchen’s design The homeowners bought their 1940s, two-bedroom co-op—their first as a couple—in Brooklyn a year before they set off on their renovation journey. It had lovely natural light from generous windows and the elevation made for spectacular views of the city, but with a dark, dreary decor and inefficient layout, […]
How to up the ante with a neutral like white? Go high-gloss! Editor’s Note: This feature, originally published summer 2015, is one of our favorite dramatic makeovers. An overpowering closet flanking the existing galley kitchen seemed to squeeze the entry even tighter. Then the walls came down, and the white cabinets got glossy with a finish that amplifies […]
Plans include an open kitchen, new closets, oak floors, and embracing the “cons” of Carrara marble A search for a home to suit their growing family led Marissa and Cody from the West Village to a beautiful spot in northern Manhattan. The apartment, a two-bed, one-bath corner unit, was located on a steep hill in the neighborhood […]
A developer’s dark style is transformed by its new owner with high-gloss cabinets, drawers turned sideways, and a comfy window seat Project: Redesign a kitchen with a bright sheen in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Before: There was much to love about the two-bedroom condo in Bed-Stuy that Ursula, a math teacher, recently purchased. The developer, who had just […]
When advertising executives Lia and Chris Wollen made the leap to homeownership, they didn’t have to go far. A waterfront condo, just four blocks from their Williamsburg rental, called to them with bridge views and appealing amenities. After envisioning the possibility of a townhouse, square footage in the two-bedroom was a concern, but with a stunning […]
We’re thankful for the many families who have welcomed us into their homes throughout the year, sharing personal styles and lessons learned during major renovations. The kitchens we’ve toured have much in common—variations on tile, stone, cabinetry, and appliances all with a universal goal of creating a daily space for food and family and friends. […]
Racing to line up an ambitious renovation before closing on a dated co-op in Woodside, Queens, Maria, a financial reporting director at a major media company, and Eric, the owner and Creative Director at broadcast design studio General Idea, expected “pain and horror” as first-time renovators. They’d linked up with an architectural designer and came […]
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