My Sweeten Story: Neutrals Go Bold in a Hoboken Remodel
In this Hoboken home remodel, a kitchen and bathroom modernize with black, white, and wood “After” photos by Jeffrey Rosenberg Photography for Sweeten Homeowners: Danielle and Michelle Dobrusin found their general contractor by posting their Hoboken home remodel on Sweeten Where: Hoboken, New Jersey Primary renovation: Gut redos of both kitchen and bath for their new […]
Can I Ask My Contractor for a Revised Estimate?
Yes, revised estimates are possible, but be ready to compromise and collaborate So you’ve received a remodeling estimate from your Sweeten general contractor. What if the total exceeds your budget—can you ask for a revised estimate? Short answer: Yes, with limitations. Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and up […]
What Goes into Converting a Tub into a Shower?
See the costs, materials, and end benefits associated with this common bathroom project (Above) Sweeten homeowners Ylia + André’s tub-to-shower conversion Deciding whether to convert a bathtub into a shower Bathtubs have their place, but most of us take many more showers than baths. So why were most bathrooms outfitted with a bathtub rather than […]
Meet Sweeten Washington DC General Contractor Jennifer
This Sweeten general contractor strives to do good for others At Sweeten, the experts in our network are experienced contractors and design pros we’d be thrilled to have working in our own homes. We check their licenses, insurance, quality of work, and customer service skills. Trust and open communication are the lifeblood of our free renovation service, and our personal connection to our experts enables us to […]
My Sweeten Story: A 1930s Kitchen Gets a Chic Vibe in LA
A personally-designed kitchen and refreshed laundry room revive a historic Los Angeles home “After” photos by Madeline Tolle for Sweeten Homeowners: Chrissy, a costume designer in the film industry, and Matt, a production company operations manager, posted their project on Sweeten Where: The Historic Filipinotown neighborhood in Los Angeles, California Primary renovation: The couple embarked on a […]
7 Living Rooms Remodels Find New Life
7 renewed living room spaces offer ideas for relaxing and gathering Rivaled only by the kitchen and bedroom, the living room is where you spend most of your time. So, designing it to match your lifestyle and personal aesthetic is key. Here, see how seven homeowners with unique modern living room ideas reimagined their spaces. […]
A New Kitchen for a Multigenerational Family in Maryland
An open-concept, two-tone kitchen remodel in Rockville creates more space for family participation “After” photos by Nova Soul Imagery for Sweeten Homeowners: Brandi and Chris posted a kitchen remodel in Rockville on Sweeten Where: Rockville, Maryland Primary renovation: Replacing DIY storage with a unified kitchen design plan and removing a wall Sweeten general contractor Sweeten’s role: Sweeten […]
A Bed-Stuy Remodel Allows a Landmark Home to Start Over
This well-timed Bed-Stuy remodel preserves an inherited family home for years to come “After” photos by Miao Jiaxin for Sweeten Homeowners: A young couple posted their Bed-Stuy remodel on Sweeten to revitalize their townhouse Where: Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY Primary renovation: Outfit their 1,500-square-foot Bed-Stuy home with a new kitchen, bath, and open-concept living area Sweeten general contractor […]
The Panoramic View of Open-concept Kitchens
Six open concept kitchen ideas by Sweeten imbue space, flow, and natural light When asked what they want in a kitchen remodel, many homeowners echo the same idea: an open-concept kitchen. Gone are the days of the kitchen being cordoned off. No more swinging doors or small entryways. Renovators want big, open spaces that connect […]
My Sweeten Story: A Slow-Brewing Remodel Speeds Up in Queens
A remodel in a Jackson Heights co-op delivers an open floor plan, kitchen peninsula, and spa bathroom “After” photos by Kate Glicksberg for Sweeten Homeowners: Dia, a personal trainer, and Alex, a technology executive posted their pre-war co-op remodel on Sweeten Where: Jackson Heights in Queens, New York Primary renovation: A full-scale remodel of a three-bedroom, two-bathroom […]
