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A Plywood Kitchen Reno That Proves IKEA Can Be Unique

Anthony Espino and Jeremiah Corley bought their first home in Brooklyn with a problem they couldn’t ignore: a kitchen stuck in the 1980s that was falling apart at the seams. They knew they wanted a space that could handle their love for cooking and baking, but they quickly realized the renovation would be more complicated than a simple facelift.

What Do You Do When Your Dream Kitchen is Full of Hidden Problems? You Build a Better One.

The existing kitchen was a puzzle of poor choices. A previous owner had cut corners, running a washer’s wiring through tubes inside the cabinets, and laying floor tiles without a subfloor, which caused them to crack.

But Espino and Corley, with the help of a Sweeten contractor, weren’t deterred. They saw an opportunity to create a kitchen that was not only functional but also deeply personal, reflecting their artistic tastes and smart, cost-saving strategies.

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