Category: before and after
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Light-Filled Kitchen Extension & Remodel for Queens Townhouse
For nearly twenty years, Laura and Tim’s 1929 Queens townhouse served as the backdrop for raising their family. But while rich in history, the home’s aging galley kitchen was cramped, crumbling, and suffering from water damage. What began as a necessary update soon evolved into a transformative vision: not just remodeling the kitchen, but extending…
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100-Year-Old Home Remodel: HGTV Inspired Bronxville Reno
Inspired by years of HGTV viewing, Sara and Mike embarked on a comprehensive renovation of their nearly 100-year-old English Tudor 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 aged home,…
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From Dungeon to Dream Home
In the heart of Manhattan’s coveted West Village, a mere 320-square-foot studio, once dubbed “The Dungeon” for its gloomy aesthetic, underwent a dramatic transformation. With a keen eye towards future resale and a $70,000 budget, homeowner Taylor, guided by Sweeten, infused the petite space with light, warmth, and a touch of modern artistry, proving that…
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I’ve Been Secretly Decorating My Best Friends House – Living Room Reveal Today!
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People use the word “thrilled” far too often when it should be reserved for me in moments like this. When it comes to this house I’m like a proud grandpa shoving wallet photos of my grandkids into strangers faces. Expect pride + bragging, with a big dose of personal bias. This is one of my…
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Gramercy Park Renovation Created a Vibrant Pied-à-Terre
In the heart of Gramercy Park, a design-savvy couple, Charon and Lex, embarked on their third renovation journey with Sweeten, transforming a classic co-op into a vibrant pied-à-terre. This wasn’t just another remodel; it was a masterclass in maximizing small spaces, featuring a hidden kitchen cloaked in mirrored doors and a bold color palette that…
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A Film Editor’s Fort Greene Renovation
In a city where square footage dictates destiny, film editor Mollie Goldstein faced a classic New York dilemma: cash out or creatively conquer. With co-op prices skyrocketing, she chose the latter, transforming her “starter” studio into a cinematic masterpiece of color and clever design. Forget the moving boxes; Goldstein wielded wallpaper swatches and a contractor’s…
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A DUMBO Renovation Goes Chic-Casual
In the heart of Brooklyn’s historic DUMBO, a 1,050-square-foot condo has undergone a stunning transformation, a testament to the power of vision and meticulous design. Co-founder of Roar + Rabbit, Mitzie Wong, and media executive Jenifer Herrmann, began a journey to infuse their two-bedroom space with “casual luxury,” blending wall paneling, hidden appliances, and striking…
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Unearthing the Beauty of a Prewar Bathroom in NYC
In the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, one homeowner dared to reclaim the elegance of her building’s past. Leah’s bathroom, once a beige and cramped afterthought, underwent a stunning transformation, revealing hidden architectural treasures and a touch of golden warmth. We take you inside this meticulous remodel, where subway tile meets custom craftsmanship, and…
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A Remodel for Grandmillennial-chic Sisters
In a city where square footage is a luxury and “making it work” an art form, sisters Daria and Deanna DeChirico, millennials with a penchant for Chinoiserie and a keen eye for resale value, tackled a 1962 Sutton Place apartment with a singular vision: transform a cramped layout into a spacious, two-bedroom haven, all while…
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Vintage Meets Modern Flair in a Brooklyn Bath Reno
In the tight confines of an East Flatbush, Brooklyn, bathroom, Allyson, an attorney, has conjured a jewel box of global inspiration, a space where salvaged 19th-century doors meet meticulously laid marble and brass inlays. But it’s the floor—a geometric tapestry of cool marble and warm brass, painstakingly assembled—that whispers of a homeowner’s audacious vision, a…