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 […]
Making a stylish storage statement one shelf at a time Upper cabinets have long been a mainstay in kitchen design and frankly, always will be. But there’s something to be said for open shelves: they make a kitchen feel lighter, more effortless, and more open. Plus, they pretty much force you to stay organized because […]
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 […]
A family whips up smart ideas worthy of a chef’s cook space Project: Transform a galley kitchen in a pre-war apartment into a functional space Before: Since galley kitchens are, by definition, usually small and narrow, renovators typically decide to open up the layout as much as possible when remodeling—whether it involves partially removing a wall […]
Problem-solving unique features that do double duty as inspiring design Function and fashion are two major factors to consider while planning for a home renovation. While we want our homes to be aesthetically pleasing, we also need them to be more efficient, organized and less cluttered. The solution? Integrating unique features into your home renovation […]
Storage and lighting add to the home, sweet home quotient Project: Refreshing an ineffective Harlem kitchen a family has outgrown Before: When Andréa and her husband purchased an early 1900s four-story brownstone in Harlem, the plan was to rent the top two apartments and live in the 2-bedroom, 2 ½ bath duplex. For a long […]
The costs to expect for kitchen, bath, whole home, and outdoor remodeling in Miami (plus resale value and permit tips!) Whether you own a modern beach-side condo, an on-the-bay house, or a bungalow away from it all on a quiet street, the process of doing a remodel in Miami can be enjoyable—with a rewarding outcome. […]
Inspiring makeovers of the most popular room in the home A successful kitchen renovation isn’t measured by the number of walls knocked down or the size of a kitchen island. Instead, it’s the thoughtful details and design elements culled over time from Pinterest and the hours of research on materials coming to life that brings […]
A step-by-step guide and timeline for a kitchen renovation One of the most common questions that we at Sweeten hear from homeowners is “How long does a kitchen renovation take?” This usually comes right after “How much is it going to cost?” (As part of its free service matching homeowners with vetted general contractors, Sweeten developed […]
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