Chic subway tiles and storage space fixes made this co-op bathroom renovation a success Before: Complete a co-op bathroom renovation in landmark building Angela, an epidemiologist, moved to Manhattan from New Jersey and started renting. She loved the city so much, she decided to make it her home. She chose to live at The Manor, […]
A growing family prompts a layout change: adding a second bath and bedroom Project: Transform a one-bedroom unit by splitting the master bath into two; adding a second bathroom and an extra bedroom. Before: When Jeanne and Philip found out they were having a baby, it was just the incentive they needed to renovate. Changing […]
A family whips up smart ideas worthy of a chef’s cook space Project: Transform a galley kitchen in a pre-war apartment into a functional space Before: Since galley kitchens are, by definition, usually small and narrow, renovators typically decide to open up the layout as much as possible when remodeling—whether it involves partially removing a wall […]
A bathroom remodel gets blue tile and a coat of blue paint Project: Overhaul a very beige bathroom in Jackson Heights, Queens Before: Owners Rachel and Michael didn’t want to go super modern with their bathroom update, so they went with a classic look that complemented their apartment’s prewar roots. The original space was dark and in […]
Three floors in a townhouse remodel for the ultimate parents-and-kids pad Condo owners Jill, a community college professor, and Cy, a non-profit executive, were crazy for their family’s Brooklyn life. But after years of apartment dwelling, they longed to give their daughters, Naomi, 12, and Camille, 6, the experience of living in a house all […]
Check out how this space went from dated to deluxe Project: Fix water damage and give the main-floor bathroom a facelift in Valley Stream, Long Island Before: The problem with the first-floor bathroom in Marilyn’s 1950s home was twofold. While undergoing a separate renovation in the basement, the family discovered water damage in the bathroom […]
Let tile be your focal point When it comes to tiling your bathroom, there’s no right or wrong approach. Whether you’re looking to go more classic or mix it up with an unexpected pattern, these stunning spaces show how to pull off your vision. Tickled Pink (Image Credit: Equipe) Large-format Subway (Image Credit: Domino) Marbled […]
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 […]
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