Category: before & after
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Full Apartment Remodel Upper West Side: Before & After
Many homeowners choose to get an apartment renovation when they can be out of the space for an extended period. Renovating in summer, when the weather is warm, is also preferable, and schedules are more flexible for site visits, deliveries, and inspections. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Home Renovation Los Angeles: A Scandi-Modern Gut Remodel
A Los Angeles family recently underwent a complete home renovation in Los Angeles to create a modern and spacious living environment. Working with a skilled woman-owned general contractor, they added 1,400 square feet to their home, seamlessly blending functionality and contemporary design. Their modern home remodel transformation was a testament to their vision and the…
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Tudor Home Renovation | Bronxville Before and After Remodel
Inspired by years of HGTV viewing, Sara and Mike embarked on a comprehensive Tudor home renovation of their nearly 100-year-old English house in Bronxville, New York. What began as a choppy, awkward layout evolved into a modern, family-centric haven, complete with an open-concept kitchen, custom mudroom, and thoughtfully updated bathrooms. Battling the quirks of an…
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The Tile Pattern Risk That REALLY Paid Off In This Kids’ Bathroom
First, I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who read and commented on last week’s post about our primary bathroom! Your kind words really meant so much. I’m not a regular writer on the blog, as you know, so it’s still a little nerve-wracking for me to put myself and our…
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Kaitlin’s 90s Builder-Grade Primary Bathroom Makeover
And we’re back! It’s been a little over three months since we ripped out our small, builder-grade primary bathroom and our daughter’s bathrooms for a much-needed update. I’m so happy to finally share that the bathrooms are complete! Last time you heard from me, we had just demo’d, and I shared our rough design plans…
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Makeover Takeover: Jess’ Colorful Yet Calm Bedroom Reveal
We meet again! I first just want to give you all the biggest thank you for all of the kind comments on my living room. I’ve been walking on a cloud for two straight days. You’d think after six-ish reveals that the nerves wouldn’t get to you, but surprise, they never do. But maybe that’s…
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Bronx Kitchen Renovation | Doubled Space & Open Layout
This Bronx kitchen renovation transformed a tight 124-square-foot kitchen in a Riverdale co-op into a bright, social hub for homeowners Elizabeth and Martin. Strategic wall removals, a glass-front storage unit, and a new peninsula improved flow, added seating, and made daily cooking a pleasure. Homeowners: Elizabeth, a research analyst for a public policy consulting firm,…
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The Grand Finale: Mallory’s DIY Hollywood-Inspired Dining Room Reveal
A few weeks ago, we revealed my living room and my closet speakeasy, and I’m happy to report that I have one more space to share with you – my dining room! You might’ve seen a sneak peek or two if you saw the last two blog posts, since all the spaces are adjacent to…
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See How Mallory Turned Her Coat Closet Into A Speakeasy
Spoiler alert: this might just be my favorite project I’ve ever done. But before I show you everything, let me back it up a bit and tell you how it all came to be. My living room (which was just revealed!!) and dining room (which is coming soon to the blog!) are open to each…
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How We Built Our Pickleball Court
I definitely didn’t envision a pickleball court here when we bought the property 4 1/2 years ago. Sure, I knew we’d make improvements to the broken tennis court we inherited, but I don’t think I had even heard of this “pickleball” then (now the #1 growing sport and so much fun, TBH). The whole thing…