Sixties-era appliances are finally replaced Project: Revamp an outdated kitchen in Kensington, Brooklyn Before: Racquel scored a deal when she found her 800-square-foot co-op in an estate sale, though she knew the kitchen (that hadn’t been updated since the ‘60s) would need work. “The first thing I did when I put my offer in was […]
Don’t be left in the dark; bathroom lighting is an essential selection you shouldn’t get wrong As with the kitchen, bathroom lighting requires a plan to effectively illuminate all the action that takes place here. The plan also ensures every beautiful feature in the bath shows to its best advantage. Yet often, lighting is an afterthought, “solved” with one ceiling […]
How much it costs to renovate your kitchen in Westchester County, NY (Above) Brooke and Paul’s Sweeten kitchen renovation in Pelham, New York There’s no doubt that Westchester is a picturesque place to live—the luxury of space and peace with the bustle of New York City a quick trip away. Some recent buyers and established homeowners alike feel it would be […]
How to created a seamless, stylish cook space (Above) Seamless system of cabinetry in Kavi and David’s Brooklyn kitchen renovation As the heart of the home, the kitchen is the room that gets a great deal of attention when the time comes to remodel it. However, even with cabinetry filled with organizational bells and whistles, this […]
John and Kaija’s kitchen renovation in Prospect Heights From pendant lighting to LED strips, here’s a primer on kitchen lighting Kitchen planning often seems to be concentrated on the “big” stuff—cabinets, appliances, that gorgeous stone countertop you’ve had your heart set on. Lighting is not exactly overlooked, but it typically plays a secondary role to the more […]
Joel and Eric’s kitchen in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn Imagine cooking in your new kitchen for the first time…the style! The smart layout! The shiny new appliances and lovely lighting! The team at Sweeten is inspired daily by our clients’ posts describing their renovation dreams, and the best place to start the process is with a […]
An awkward space turns sanctuary with a few simple ideas When a long apartment search finally ended, Victoria’s Secret designer Christine Yao returned to one of the first listings already crossed off her list. It was the one she ultimately closed on, and she was happy with her new home—except for her bathroom which felt like […]
Their dream space comes to life with herringbone tile, gray kitchen cabinets, and a clawfoot tub Editor’s Note: This post, originally published May 2014, is one of our favorites for still having a classic and modern look years later. Allison and Jovito purchased their first home together—a single-family brick row house, c. 1910, in the Ocean […]
Each week we visit a member of Sweeten network to check out what they are working on. This week we’re with Ishka Designs. Anishka & Niya, interior design partners & founders of Ishka Designs, are in the construction phase of a 4,000 sqft medical facility in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Working in close collaboration with the client, […]
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