During COVID-19, certain renovation projects became even more important for homeowners (Above) A Sweeten homeowner turns the garage into a living room The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to take a hard look at our homes. Many were grateful for the security and comfort our homes offered. But many more made note of the features that […]
A double sink vanity can introduce extra working space in the bathroom, without skimping on style If you have space, you should consider adding a double-sink vanity when redoing your bathroom. This welcome luxury allows homeowners to more easily share their space and simplify their morning routines. No more banging on the bathroom door to […]
Living space and rental come together in this Brooklyn brownstone renovation Homeowners: Bellamy, an executive at The GAP, and Zak, a senior environmental scientist, posted their project on Sweeten Where: Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York Primary renovation: Three stories of a 2,400-square-foot Brooklyn brownstone Notable: Swapping the positions of their renovated garden rental and owners’ […]
A condo renovation in New Jersey combined different design styles for a happier, brighter home Homeowners: Chong + Adam posted their project on Sweeten Where: Fort Lee, New Jersey Primary renovation: Kitchen and two bathrooms in a 1,090-square-foot condo Notable: One wall holding the pantry came down and was replaced by a peninsula. Result: More […]
Outdated units merge into a family home in Manhattan Megan and Zack thought a one-bedroom apartment would be sufficient space for them—and maybe a child down the line—when they purchased their home in a 1928 co-op building in Carnegie Hill, Manhattan. A year of living in the space, however, changed their perspective. The good news? Luck […]
Elevating privacy with an extra WC If your home only has one bathroom, then you’ve probably fantasized about moving to a bigger place just to get a second one. Maybe you don’t have to move to accomplish your goal! These five Sweeten homeowners repurposed existing square footage in their homes—adjusting layouts and converting closets, alcoves, and […]
Olivia and Greg take on a refresh with no time to spare Olivia and Greg were expecting their first child when they began the remodel on their 1,300-square-foot co-op in a classic Upper West Side prewar building. Olivia, a journalist, and Greg, a lawyer, thought the neighborhood would be perfect for kids with its beautiful parks, play areas, […]
A four-story gut reno with modern touches was worth the wait Marsha and Adam searched long and hard for almost two years before they found the townhouse that would become their family home in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. The pair—she, the CFO of a division at Siemens, and he, a manager of software development […]
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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