With a sister as a housemate (once again), a “creepy” basement bathroom goes onto the remodel to-do list “After” photos: Nova Soul Imagery for Sweeten. Styling: Simon Staging. Written in partnership with Sweeten homeowner Nicole Before: Remodel a basement bathroom to go from “icky” to incredible I love my Arlington Ridge neighborhood with its hilly […]
Want to create your own crisp & timeless cook space? Get inspired by these immaculate white kitchen ideas from Sweeten renovators! White cabinets have long been a staple in contemporary kitchens. They add a fresh, clean dimension to a space’s design that is versatile and enduring. Here, five different Sweeten kitchens that use white as […]
With renovation help, a kitchen in Westchester opens up for backyard views and better party flow Before: Remodel a kitchen in an over 100-year-old Tudor Nilda and Brian’s grand “forever home,” a 4,400-square-foot Tudor Colonial built in 1912, had a nightmare kitchen that hadn’t been updated for 60 years and was literally falling apart—it was […]
Removing walls while renovating brought light into one couple’s new kitchen Erica had lived in her one-bedroom apartment in the popular Clinton Hill Co-ops in Brooklyn for more than a decade before her then-fiancé, now husband, Joshua, decided to move in. So Erica was in tune with what she loved about her space and what […]
Get galley kitchen design inspiration for your own small cook space Just because a kitchen is short on square footage, it doesn’t mean it has to lack in function, organization, or style. The key to owning and making the most of the space is a layout that maximizes efficiency, like a galley. By definition, a […]
Islands that cascade seamlessly into your kitchen Often on the wish-list, islands are the perfect kitchen workhorse but don’t need to look so hard-working. The waterfall style gives this piece of furniture a finishing touch. From wood to concrete, here are seven ideas to pore over. Hidden Storage Marble Veining Mineral-inspired Warm Wood Multi-tiered Live-edge Cool Concrete — Sweeten is a […]
Add character to your flooring underfoot Whether you’re renovating a kitchen, bedroom, or living room, the classic wood pattern doesn’t disappoint. With so many options when it comes to hardwood floors—solid, engineered, or reclaimed—why not add more character by rearranging the pattern? Here are six ideas to bring a fresh dynamic to your home. Crosshatch Running Bond Multi-toned Painted Stripe Effect Herringbone […]
A classic tile gets a refreshing look If you’re looking to tile a kitchen backsplash or a bathroom wall, you can’t go wrong with the classic subway tile and its recognizable pattern. But what if you were to move those subway tile around like pieces of a puzzle? Suddenly that same subway tile shape takes […]
A Clinton Hill home gains flexible space with sliding doors Two decades ago, native New Yorkers Margery and Jim Fields worked in Manhattan and lived just outside the city. In 1996, the family relocated to Philadelphia when Jim was transferred for a job. The couple always had a special place in their hearts for New York, […]
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