What can homeowners do when they need more space at home—but don’t want to leave? Many homeowners find themselves in a tough spot when their home’s space, design, or location stops working for them. Many wind up asking themselves: should I move, or remodel? A Zillow study found that when given a choice between spending […]
An office renovation in Manhattan helped this tech brand update a full floor while modernizing their workspace Project: A tech brand expands office space in its NYC headquarters Location: Manhattan, New York Sweeten general contractor Interview with Piper Skillman for Chapter Interiors Sweeten’s role: Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, […]
Original or newly hewn, exposed beams boast some serious style While it’s true their original purpose was solely functional, exposed beams have proven their worth beyond utility time and time again. Whether your home has an industrial, rustic, or contemporary feel, they up the drama and demand attention. These renovators, who all worked with Sweeten, […]
Megan handles the design and David builds it At Sweeten, the experts in our network are experienced contractors and design pros we’d be thrilled to have working in our own homes. We check their licenses, insurance, quality of work, and customer service skills. Trust and open communication are the lifeblood of our free renovation service, […]
Babeland heightens the senses with a new look and a welcoming vibe With retail stores already serving the east and west coasts, Babeland, a women-friendly adult sex toy company, was looking to refresh their SoHo shop in downtown Manhattan. The space would hold an expanded product line, bring in new displays, and an improved flow, as […]
His key to success? Scheduling, scheduling, scheduling! At Sweeten, the experts in our network are experienced contractors and design pros we’d be thrilled to have working in our own homes. We check their licenses, insurance, quality of work, and customer service skills. Trust and open communication are the lifeblood of our free renovation service, and our personal […]
Combining two apartments is never easy. See how these families combined spaces. Combining two apartments into one home is one of the most time-consuming (and rewarding!) projects in the renovation world. The reason behind the decision varies, but the need is usually the same… more space. These renovators approached Sweeten looking to find vetted general contractors […]
A former builder-grade kitchen gets a custom look Project: Increase storage and counter space in a Queens, NY, kitchen Before: Ed, a buyer for a retail department of a major New York City museum, purchased a sponsor apartment with his late wife, Kate, in Jackson Heights, Queens, nearly 16 years ago. (A sponsor unit is […]
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