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 […]
During COVID-19, certain renovation projects became even more important for homeowners (Above) A Sweeten homeowner turns the garage into a living room The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to take a hard look at our homes. Many were grateful for the security and comfort our homes offered. But many more made note of the features that […]
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 […]
Hoping to spend just $5K on their Atlanta bathroom remodel, these homeowners leaned on their Black-owned contracting firm for help Written in partnership with the Sweeten homeowner Before: Deciding to remodel an uncomfortable bathroom Atlanta We initially looked for a move-in-ready home, but hadn’t found many within our budget in our desired Atlanta suburb of […]
In smaller bathrooms and homes, a bathtub to shower conversion saves space If you prefer walk-in showers, you’re not alone. A larger showering area, the ease of entry and exit, and a streamlined look to the bathroom make walk-in showers an attractive choice when remodeling. Not all homeowners opt for showers over bathtubs, but shower conversions […]
Tackling a bigger bathroom renovation project—six ways to make the most of the space you have Have a too-small bathroom? While some renovators choose to expand the space or reimagine the footprint, those types of changes can increase the budget. So how can you make a bathroom appear larger with the space you already have? […]
In Gramercy, a full bathroom and vanity renovation transitions a space from “1980s Mafia movie” to “personal heaven” Before: Give a Gramercy bathroom a much-needed facelift for storage, style Dated tile (“the bathroom looked like a 1980s Mafia movie!”) and no storage (“with a pedestal sink and no drawers or shelving, we didn’t even have […]
For a spa-like feel, this material may be clear but the choice isn’t always Nancy and Aram’s bathroom renovation It wakes you up in the morning. It calms you down at the end of a hard day. The shower has, at last, stepped up next to the tub—separate and equal—to become a focal point in […]
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 […]
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