A sunny guest bedroom & spare office space emerge with help from interior windows The alcove has long played a supporting role in many post-war city apartments — a flexible, windowed nook off the living room that can pass for an office or a nursery, or turn a studio into an almost-but-not-quite one-bedroom. Lots of […]
How to maximize space at home: use transom windows, pocket doors, custom walls and more Open floor plans are all the rage—so much so that the first temptation of a renovating homeowner may be to tear down walls. But before you bring in the wrecking ball, consider if you’ll have enough personal space for your […]
A glass shower door brings light and transparency to any space While shower curtains can add flair to your bathroom, they aren’t always ideal for smaller spaces or a more streamlined look. Enter the glass shower door: it immediately makes a room feel more spacious, modern, and clean. They’re also easy on upkeep—a quick swipe […]
Retired homeowners—and their visionary architect—went for it, floor to rafters “After” photos by Kate Glicksberg for Sweeten Written in partnership with architect Aaron Davis, A.I.A., and Sweeten homeowners Ilene and Neil Homeowner: After living in their West Village condo for over 15 years, Neil Berkson and Ilene H. Lang decided it was time for a total […]
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