Month: November 2021
Q&A With Joy Moyler: Design Tips on Trends and Budget
Joy Moyler on how to work with an interior designer and budgeting for one, to the best materials for kitchens and bathrooms (Above) Interior designer Joy Moyler Sweeten’s founder and
Read MoreMaking it Sweet and Keeping it Real
Like many homeowners, when I began my kitchen and bathroom remodel I envisioned a Dream Kitchen and a Dream Bathroom. I wanted every element in these new rooms to be
Read MoreController of the Universe
“Controller of the Universe” by Damián Ortega, 2007 sculpture in the Weapons section. (via NY Times ) The post Controller of the Universe appeared first on Sweeten. Did you miss
Read MoreIt Takes a Village to Start a Remodel
Like someone starting a diet, I began my home remodeling project by broadcasting the news. It was my first remodel, I was intimidated, and I needed support. Not many of
Read MoreThe Customer is Queen, right?
Like most home remodelers I’m spending more money on my remodel than I’ve ever spent on anything except the home itself. Kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures, cabinetry, countertops, and wall and
Read MoreSweetening the Bathroom: I Like You Just The Way You Are
I began the design for my new bathroom intending to replicate the existing 1923 design, to keep the same fixtures and simply update the finishes and accessories. I wanted a
Read MoreSweetening the Kitchen: It’s All About the Cabinets
When I began the design for my kitchen the only thing I knew for certain was that it would have dark wood cabinets. This was in part a nostalgia for
Read MoreMystery Date: Meeting the Contractors
The most crucial decision I made in my remodeling project was selecting a general contractor. The contractor would manage the schedule and budget, maintain the quality of the work, and,
Read MoreIt’s Not All About the Benjamins: Choosing a Contractor
After meeting all four of the contractors who were interested in my remodel, I already had a hunch that I would work with Martin and his team. Nonetheless I wanted
Read MoreHey, Where Did My Kitchen Go?
My remodel got off to a roaring start. The two site supervisors, Brian and Joe, arrived with their team one Monday morning at 9:00, as scheduled, and before lunchtime they
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