A Weekend Home in Amagansett Takes on a Restful Vibe
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 […]
What Is A JADU And Should You Consider One?
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 […]
How To Live Through a Kitchen Remodel
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 […]
What is a Scope of Work in Home Remodeling?
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. […]
My Sweeten Story: A Manhattan Couple Revitalizes a Living Room
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 […]
My Sweeten Story: A Fixer-Upper Remodel of a Chicago Condo
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 […]
Shaker-Style Cabinets: Origins & Styling Tips
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 […]
What Is a Punch List?
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 […]
203(k) Loans: What to Know When Clients Use Them
203(k) loans come with strings attached. Understand how they work, and when they can—and can’t—be used. In addition to cash, home equity loans, and home equity lines of credit, many homeowners pay for their renovations with Federal Housing Administration 203(k) loans. How do 203(k) loans work? These federal loans come with strings attached: they can […]
Do You Need Permits to Remodel a Bathroom?
Discover if you’ll need a permit for your bathroom remodel based on the work, how you’ll file the permits, and your building codes When do you need permits to remodel a bathroom? It’s easy to understand why bathroom remodels are one of the most popular home renovation projects. We demand a lot from our bathrooms! […]
