How Much Does an Interior Designer Cost?
Melissa Galt identifies the biggest role of an interior designer. Melissa, who honed her own skills as a designer, is an author, business coach and marketing consultant to the trade. “Our hope is to help homeowners discover about designers what they didn’t know existed,” said Melissa. “Space planning is the most important element of interior […]
The Pros and Cons of Bottom Freezer Refrigerators
Bottom freezers are great for size capacity, stacking, and efficiency. Side-by-side refrigerators are best for accessibility, small spaces, and price. Choosing between a bottom freezer or side-by-side refrigerator depends on what the homeowner is looking for. Source
2022 Kitchen Design Trends: Color, Style, and Technology
Renovators are blending brave color choices with the wood tones. And green and blue are topping the list of emerging kitchen colors. These colors are appearing on backsplashes, cabinets, and wall paint as well as artwork. Often brushed gold hardware is the accent of choice adding an even cozier feel to new kitchens. The kitchen […]
What is Soapstone?
Soapstone countertops take the lead for low-maintenance, durability, and modern sensibilities (Above) Sweeten homeowners Janet and Jerry install a soapstone countertop and backsplash The kitchen is uniquely a space where we’re ultra-comfortable and happily busy. There’s a lot of infrastructure in a kitchen too, between cooking and refrigeration and storage. Countertops, we’d say, are one […]
White Kitchen Islands: A Classic Workspace for Every Style
White kitchen islands anchor a cook space, and are dependable in function and style Look no further for inspiration for your cook space than a white kitchen island. Large or small, it helps bring unity to the space and a sense of dimension. White can blend effortlessly into a similar color palette. Or, it can […]
2022 Color Trends of the Year: Farrow & Ball
Honey Gold (Babouche No. 223) For 2022, yellow is reinterpreted in shades of honey gold, which can bring soft light into a room. It’s a soothing shade that’s warm and fresh. Soft White (Schoolhouse White No. 291) The go-to white for 2022 is a soft white that isn’t stark or bright. Use it to add […]
Wood Cabinets Make a Comeback in the Kitchen
For decades, homeowners chose neutral color palettes in their homes. It is versatile, as a complementary backdrop for bold, colorful accent pieces. Or, it can stand alone, adding a calm yet stylized feel to any room. In the past, neutrals in the kitchen meant light wood cabinets. In fact, from the 1970s to the early […]
An LA Photo Studio Opens for the Community
A photographer envisions a creative studio space out of an old auto repair shop Project: A photography studio renovates to match their company’s contemporary aesthetic Location: Los Angeles, California Sweeten general contractor Interview with Neil Abramson, owner of Hippo Factory Studios Sweeten’s role: Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and financial protection—at […]
Fireplace Renovations To Anchor a Room
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 Add Drama to Any Home
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 […]
