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Fireplace renovations add comfort to a room and character to an empty wall Whether living in a modern apartment or a mid-century-style house, a fireplace is a welcome feature to elevate any home. Fireplaces make a room feel cozy and warm, while visually drawing you in. Below, Sweeten highlights a few fireplace renovations that are…

Black window frames create subtle visual drama for every space Seemingly minor design changes can shift a room’s entire aesthetic. Case in point: black window frames. They not only act as a frame to a picture-perfect outdoor view but dress up a plain wall. Take a look at these six Sweeten projects to see how…

Charlotte took charge of the interior design for the four-bedroom, two-bathroom Amagansett House, which had been purchased as a summer home. In addition to a more modern feel from room to room, they wanted to update the home’s color palette. A minimal interior would connect with the property the home sits on, wildly populated by…

Junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) vs. ADU: What’s the difference? Should you have one…or both? ADUs, or accessory dwelling units, have been an ad-hoc housing option forever. They are also known as granny flats, laneway homes, and carriage houses. Accessory dwelling units typically solve one or two challenges for homeowners: money and family. An ADU…

Yes, it is possible to live through a kitchen remodel, with a few key remodeling tips in hand Remodeling your kitchen is a smart move and you’ll be pleased that you took the leap and did it. However, for a short time during the project, you might feel some…frustration, especially if you are accustomed to…

How to create and use a scope of work when undertaking a home remodeling project (Above) Sweeten homeowner Bellamy + Zak’s renovation. Photos by Kate Glicksberg. Why is the scope of work important? “Scope of work” or “scope” is construction lingo for the list of work that needs to be done in a remodeling project.…

A mid-century modern living room in Central Park South adds a desk niche, fireplace, and a Carrara focal point “After” photos by Kate Glicksberg for Sweeten Homeowners: Geoffrey, an architect, and Alicia, who works in operations at a FinTech startup, posted their project on Sweeten Where: Central Park South in New York, NY Primary renovation: An…

Remodeling in a Chicago greystone building, a couple remakes an apartment entrance and two bathrooms “After” photos by John Laning for Sweeten Homeowners: A professor and an accountant post their Chicago condo remodel on Sweeten Where: Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood Primary renovation: A relocation of the condo’s front door, plus rip-and-replace remodels of two dated bathrooms…

See how Shaker-style cabinets complement many home styles—from farmhouse and industrial, to beach-y and classic (Above) Renovation with Shaker cabinets by Sweeten homeowners Amy + Kevin Shaker-style cabinets have been a steadfast and dominating kitchen trend. Popularized by the all-white kitchen farmhouse look, painted Shaker cabinets in colors like blue, green, and gray are now…

The punch list is a final, crucial step of a renovation. Here’s how they work. (Above) Renovation for Sweeten homeowners Dia + Alex. Photo by Kate Glicksberg for Sweeten. A punch list is a list of tasks put together by a homeowner that needs to be completed by their contractor. The punch list needs to…