Here’s a space that needs some sweetening. This one bedroom prewar apartment is on Clinton Avenue in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The building is located brilliantly, on a lovely residential block close to the subway station, shops and restaurants. The apartment is on the second floor and faces a quiet rear courtyard, with three large windows […]
Since none of the finishes or fixtures in the apartment are worth saving and the layout is somewhat awkward, without a real kitchen or closet space, the best strategy is to gut the interior and begin with a clean slate The apartment would benefit most from a more open layout, to bring light from the […]
This apartment would benefit from a soft, bright palette of materials to keep the rooms, which receive most of their light from the back windows, light and airy. I would start by painting the walls and ceiling in an off-white color and installing a durable, light-colored flooring material throughout. Maple and bamboo are both good […]
Get an edge by installing connected smart home technology during your home remodel Smart home technology is everywhere today. It has made its way into our vehicles, our workplaces, and our pockets. With smart tech’s skill at automation, it’s no surprise that it has found a perfect place in the home. Nearly 70-percent of homes […]
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