Some of our favorite projects, big and small, in this booming neighborhood With the Barclays Center on the north end and the farmer’s market at the Grand Army Plaza on the south end, Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights has something for everyone. From its historic architecture to its tree-lined streets, and with close proximity to Manhattan, it’s […]
Glossy IKEA cabinets, parquet floors, and smart material swaps led the way in this Prospect Heights renovation. First-time homeowners Jill and Aaron landed a sunlit co-op (with parking!) in Prospect Heights. The downside seemed daunting: a faux-wood-and-laminate-counter combo in the 1960s kitchen and thick gray tile throughout the small bathroom. With no idea where to […]
Work, business school, and an appetite for adventure had Joel and Eric relocating from NYC to overseas and back again. With New York soil permanently underfoot, the couple set their sights on a spacious one-bedroom co-op with loads of potential in the heart of Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights area. Ready to undo a decade-old renovation of […]
The kitchen in Kaija and John’s one-bedroom, one-bathroom Brooklyn co-op began life as a slim galley until the day came when the previous owner chopped the galley’s wall to half-height and slapped some formica on top—opening up the kitchen to the living room and creating a little faux island. I’m not sure we’ve seen this […]
When it’s summertime in NYC, there’s nothing more coveted than having your own outdoor space — but along with the many perks, comes the obligation to keep it well-maintained throughout the year. Just keeping up with the seasonal cycles of potting, planting, and maintenance alone can keep any invested DIYer on their toes, especially during […]
This week we were invited to tour the beautiful new Prospect Heights eatery, Elberta, designed by Anishka and Niya of Ishka Designs. We were excited to learn more about another great business in Brooklyn after our recent small biz story slam night. We’re also thrilled to see an increasing number of small business owners posting their projects on our […]
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