Category: Home Renovation Projects
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Glass Shower Doors | Types and Styles for Every Bathroom
Step into a luxurious, spa-like bathroom where every detail is carefully curated. A glass shower door can elevate your bathroom space, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication while creating a sense of openness and allowing natural light to flood the room. Whether you’re enhancing your existing bathroom or embarking on a complete remodel, this…
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Galley Kitchens | Maximizing Space for Small Homes
(Above) Rashmi’s new galley kitchen with white cabinets and an eat-in counter A galley kitchen layout can transform a small space into an efficient and stylish cooking area. This design features two parallel counters separated by a narrow walkway, perfect for kitchens under 90 square feet. Keeping the distance between the counters around 4 to…
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Before & After Living Room With Mid-Century Modern Fireplace
A mid-century modern living room remodel in Central Park South adds a desk niche, fireplace, and a Carrara focal point Homeowners: Geoffrey, an architect, and Alicia, who works in operations at a FinTech startup, posted their modern living room remodel on Sweeten Where: Manhattan on Central Park South Primary renovation: An updated living room creates…
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Townhouse Gut Renovation Brings a Sunnier Outlook for a Family
Marsha and Adam knew they wanted a home in Brooklyn. What they didn’t know was that it would take them two years of searching—and a full gut renovation—to find it. The couple, along with their two daughters, had been living in a tiny 720-square-foot apartment and were ready for more space. When they finally found…
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A 1920s Westchester Kitchen Gets a Modern Update
When Tracey and Brian bought their 1920s home in Pelham Manor, New York, they knew the kitchen’s days were numbered. What they didn’t know was that they’d be living with a failing, outdated space for 14 more years. The layout was a maze of awkward turns, the floors were “evil,” and the flow of the…
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This Hamptons Beach House Got a Full Pop Art Redo After a Flood
Disasters are rarely an opportunity. But when a burst pipe flooded Katy Garry’s decades-old family beach house in the Hamptons, she and her husband decided to see it as a chance for a radical fresh start. A Flood Wrecked This House. The Renovation Turned It Into a Pop Art Paradise. Rather than simply repairing the…
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7 Designs That Push the Limits
When you hear “modern classic,” your mind probably goes straight to a sterile, all-white bathroom with a few tasteful chrome fixtures. It’s the safe bet, the default setting for a certain kind of grown-up design. But what if we told you that the concept has evolved? Today, the best modern classic bathrooms are less about…
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From Dank to Sleek Brooklyn Office
A designer transforms her dank downstairs into a gleaming creative zone with renovation help from Sweeten Homeowners: Interior designer Danielle Fennoy posted her modern basement remodel on Sweeten Where: Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, New York Primary renovation: A basement turns into a designer’s home office (including laundry and storage) with gallery looks Sweeten general contractor Homeowner’s…
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Create Your Dream Workout Space with These Home Gym Ideas
Tired of the commute to the gym, waiting for machines, and that lingering, questionable smell? It’s time to bring the workout to you. Transforming a spare room, a corner of your basement, or even a section of your garage into a dedicated home gym is more achievable than you think. And with the right design,…
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From Blue Vanities to Green Tiles
In the world of home design, bathrooms are often relegated to a palette of predictable neutrals. But as more homeowners embrace personal style, a new trend is emerging: using the bathroom as a canvas for color. Whether it’s a bold accent or a full-blown theme, adding color can make a big impact. From calming blues…