Hoping to spend just $5K on their Atlanta bathroom remodel, these homeowners leaned on their Black-owned contracting firm for help Written in partnership with the Sweeten homeowner Before: Deciding to remodel an uncomfortable bathroom Atlanta We initially looked for a move-in-ready home, but hadn’t found many within our budget in our desired Atlanta suburb of […]
A daughter leads her mom’s Westchester condo renovation with luxe results Homeowners: Tatiana posted her Westchester condo renovation on Sweeten with the help of her daughter Where: Hartsdale, New York Primary renovation: A homeowner downsizes and renovates the kitchen and bathroom in a 975-square-foot condo Notable: Porcelain tile resembling marble made the difference Result: A […]
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 […]
See designs of bathroom floor tiles, learn their costs, and get inspired When it comes to tiling your bathroom floor or walls, there are many options to choose from. For example, you can go the timeless and classic route and opt for the minimalistic look of subway tile. Or, add a little flavor with different […]
A bathroom remodel gets blue tile and a coat of blue paint Project: Overhaul a very beige bathroom in Jackson Heights, Queens Before: Owners Rachel and Michael didn’t want to go super modern with their bathroom update, so they went with a classic look that complemented their apartment’s prewar roots. The original space was dark and in […]
A Brooklyn couple who loves to cook creates a waterfall counter as a welcoming perch for friends and family Project: Open up a tiny kitchen in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn Before: Amy and Nick were looking for a new home and wanted a place that was either move-in ready or didn’t need a lot of work. […]
Kasey set out to find a prewar apartment of his own and discovered original herringbone wood floors to take center stage As someone who works for a real estate investment company, Kasey has an innate appreciation for New York City’s grand architectural history. So it was no surprise when he purchased a prewar apartment along Park […]
An architect dodged a shady general contractor in the nick of time and ended up with a perfect Sweeten home Ana and Leo survived the complex process of selling their old apartment and buying a new one simultaneously—no easy feat!—but were nearly taken by an unscrupulous contractor when it came time to renovate. They realized that […]
An outdated master bath becomes a sanctuary, complete with double vanity, walk-in shower, and strategically placed tile Project: Turn an old, run-down bathroom into something elegant and calming Before: Mary Ann and Frank’s three-bedroom Upper West Side apartment had done its job since they had bought it in 1992. But now, with their two kids grown […]
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