Tag: Finishing

  • Lendlease puts finishing touches on $316M LA apartments

    Lendlease puts finishing touches on $316M LA apartments

    Property: The Habitat ResidencesDeveloper: LendleaseArchitect: SHoP ArchitectsLocation: Los AngelesUnits: 260Cost: $316 million (full mixed-use development) One of Australian developer and contractor Lendlease’s last two U.S. multifamily projects is nearing the finish line. The Habitat Residences, the multifamily component of its $316 million Habitat mixed-use development, is set to open in Los Angeles’s Culver City submarket…

  • Installing a kitchen island: 5 steps from planning to finishing

    Installing a kitchen island: 5 steps from planning to finishing

    Installing a kitchen island is a milestone for many homeowners – the final flourish that creates a luxurious and livable kitchen. These desirable kitchen features have been used since at least as early as the 1800s, when European households would often position a worktable in front of a hearth or stove. Today, kitchen islands are…

  • Key Tips for Finishing Your Basement & Adding a Bathroom

    Transforming an unfinished basement into a functional living space with a bathroom represents one of the most valuable home improvement projects you can undertake. This comprehensive renovation not only expands your home’s usable square footage but also enhances convenience, increases property value, and creates new possibilities for how you use your lower level. However, adding…