Category: before and after
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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 What they didn’t know was that they’d be living with a failing, outdated space for 14 more years.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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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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LA Home Remodel that Solved the Work-From-Home Problem
Remember when we all thought working from home would be a temporary thing? Well…years later, the pandemic-era reality of living and working in the same space permanently sent a Los Angeles couple on a mission. They were producers, sure, but they were also first-time renovators with a vision: a 1950s house that would not just…
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1920s House Gets a New Master Bath
For Kusum and Dave, their charming 1920s house in Pelham was almost perfect, but a single, crucial problem loomed over their family of four: they were all sharing one bathroom. The quirky, converted attic that housed their three bedrooms was a beloved space, but the lack of a second bathroom had turned into a daily…
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Inside a Fort Greene Co-op’s Elegant Prewar Renovation
In the heart of Fort Greene, Brooklyn, a prewar co-op once hid its potential under layers of yellow paint and outdated fixtures. Cat and Jordan, the new owners, saw past the worn-out interior and envisioned a home that honored its classic charm while embracing a clean, modern aesthetic. With a focus on meticulous details—from a…
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Basement Bathroom Remodel in an Arlington 1950s Home
When Nicole’s sister, Missy, decided to move from San Francisco to Virginia, it created the perfect opportunity for a home renovation. The house already had a great vibe, but a creepy, unused bathroom in the basement was anything but welcoming. It was dark, dated, and nobody wanted to use it. With her sister moving in,…
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Historic Filipinotown Kitchen Remodel: 1930s Charm Meets Modern
In the world of Los Angeles real estate, you’ll find a few things in abundance: sun, sprawl, and renovated kitchens that look like they were designed by an algorithm. But when a costume designer and a production manager found a 1932 Spanish Revival co-op in Historic Filipinotown, they saw something rare: an original 1930s kitchen…
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A Softer Look for a 2005 Home
After moving into her home in Houston’s EaDo district, Lauren knew her primary bathroom needed a serious update. While she loved the industrial look, she wanted to soften the space with a more feminine feel. The room felt cluttered with its excessive storage and a walled-in bathtub that wasted space. With a clear vision for…