Expecting parents take on a Manhattan duplex remodel to expand their space and fortify for the future Homeowners: Rachel + Marco posted their Manhattan duplex remodel on Sweeten Where: Greenwich Village in Manhattan, NYC Primary renovation: Swapping rooms between two floors of a duplex co-op Notable: A kitchen expands with hidden appliances and built-ins Result: […]
Decorative trim adds timeless character and visual appeal (Above) Molding and picture frame molding by Sweeten homeowner Are you satisfied with the overall look of the rooms of your house? Furniture and decor aside, does it have the character you crave? If not, consider introducing molding. The addition of trim along the ceiling, at the […]
Keeping the same layout, a remodel spins a dramatic new look. These homeowners saw an opportunity when they happened on this modest 1920 house in Midwood, Brooklyn. The 1,200-square-foot single-family, clad in faux-brick, was dated, lacked the architectural details one might expect to see in homes of its era—and also required an electrical overhaul. The […]
While renovating their Brooklyn brownstone, Nazli and Larry discovered the merits of a dark, painted pantry and that heated floors were indeed worth fighting for We’re back again this week with Part 2 of Nazli and Larry’s historic Brooklyn brownstone renovation in Bedford-Stuyvesant. If you missed it—check out Part I where Nazli walked us through their […]
A couple’s clever path to a larger, more personal space with a full home renovation in Brooklyn When Aimee and B upgraded to a 3-bed, 2-bath (formerly 1-bath) Park Slope co-op, they weren’t sure if they needed a contractor, an architect, an interior designer, or all three! The kitchen was “more or less non-existent” and […]
A family of five settles into their new stucco house In the summer of 2017, Brooke and Paul closed on a 1924 Mediterranean-style home in Pelham, New York. The couple, already living in town, was drawn to the location of the house, perched on a picturesque hillside cul-de-sac in a neighborhood full of young families like […]
In the sleeping quarters, a playroom, an extra washroom, and a couple’s lounge This week, we’re featuring Part 3 of Nazli and Larry’s gut renovation of a Brooklyn brownstone in Bedford-Stuyvesant. In case you missed it, you can catch up here and here. In this final post of the series, Nazli introduces us to their son’s […]
Diving into a multi-story Brooklyn brownstone renovation, welcoming spaces like the foyer, guest bedroom, and bath get the luxe treatment for friends and family Today’s before and after kicks off a three-part series on a Brooklyn brownstone gut renovation in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. In 2015, Nazli and Larry bought a four-story derelict townhouse and set […]
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