From L-shaped or galley to an island kitchen, use these ideas to choose which kitchen layout is best for your home Kitchens are tight spaces, so, it helps to thoroughly plan every square foot before starting a remodel. Kitchens also are complex spaces where many elements must meet code. Supply and drain pipes compete with […]
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 […]
They’re both a home cook’s biggest helper. Sweeten reviews the benefits, costs, and space requirements for kitchen peninsulas and islands (Above) A black walnut-topped island seats three You can never have too much working room or storage space in the kitchen…yet both always seem to be in short supply! Kitchen countertops, already forced to share […]
Sweeten’s top 10 reno trends we predict will continue strong Renovators this year embraced trends new and old, from fresh takes to a more classic approach. Read on to see what made the cut. SLIDING DOORS A door can be more than just an entry from one room to another; it can take an open […]
To increase surface and storage space, a two-seater counter and peninsula is all you need If you live in a studio or a small apartment, there’s a good chance that your kitchen is tiny. When planning the floorplan of a smaller space, much of the square footage goes to the main living area, perhaps a […]
From homework HQ to a prep and serving station at your next get-together, the kitchen peninsula proves its versatility Unlike a kitchen island, which has clearance on all sides, a peninsula is joined to the rest of the kitchen, often meeting with a nearby counter or wall to transform an L-shape layout into a much more functional […]
Revamping a kitchen’s original floor plans can take your space from workable to wow! If a major kitchen transformation is your wish, going beyond swapping out kitchen cabinets or simply replacing existing features, you’ll want to enlist an architect to make changes to your floor plans. Architects can see potential in the bleakest and most uninspiring places: Where we see […]
A Brooklyn cookspace pivots big-time by adding a peninsula, impressive kitchen storage—and yes, pulling down the ceiling Project: Reimagine kitchen storage and appliances in this kitchen remodel Before: The family of four—Emily, Trey, and their two sons—spent almost five years in their downtown Brooklyn condo before pulling the trigger on a kitchen renovation. By then, Emily, who […]
Project: A contemporary kitchen update in Greenpoint, Brooklyn Before: To refresh this open 100-square-foot kitchen, the homeowner chose a Sweeten contractor who would make some key changes, including replacing harsh gloss black counters, which showed dirt. She wanted a new sink, a pale marble backsplash, and a stainless range hood to punch up minimalist replacement […]
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