Category: Home Renovation
An Architect-Guided Art Deco Renovation for a Queens Townhome
Soft hues and arching pass-throughs inject light in an Art Deco renovation “After” photos by Miao Jiaxin for Sweeten Architect: Can Vu Bui and Lane Rick, principal architects at the Office
Read MoreMy Sweeten Story: Backyard Deck Goes Wall-to-Wall in Brooklyn
modern deck renovation transforms an overgrown Brooklyn garden into a family room “After” photos by Kate Glicksberg for Sweeten Homeowners: Jess + Henry posted their Brooklyn deck renovation on SweetenWhere: Brooklyn, New
Read More7 Ways To Add a Wine Fridge in the Kitchen
See how 7 kitchens added a wine fridge for extra convenience and luxury Wine fridges make a modern, functional addition to any kitchen. They are the perfect way to effectively
Read MoreA Brooklyn Backyard Renovation Fashions into an Urban Retreat
Brooklyn backyard renovation blossoms with cedarwood, repurposed flagstone, and an elevated deck “After” photos by Miao Jiaxin for Sweeten Homeowners: K.V. Harper posted her backyard renovation project on SweetenWhere: Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, Brooklyn,
Read MorePopular Types of Kitchen Countertops
From granite to quartz, different types of kitchen countertops can deliver on both looks and performance After kitchen cabinets, kitchen countertops have the most style impact in the kitchen. There
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 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 MoreThe Fog of Construction
I visited Kuwait, briefly, in 2006 and the entire place felt as if it were immersed in a dust storm. I couldn’t see clearly more than ten feet in any
Read MoreA contractor with a website is a rare breed
Overwhelmingly, contractors answer “no” to the above question ( only 27% of contractors currently have a functional web site, from this book ). We know they have vans, vans and
Read MoreBreaking the Bank
My old boss used to say that for every project an architect has three equally-important priorities: cost, quality and schedule. As I began my remodel, maybe because of my background
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