7 Ways Renovators Style Ikea Kitchen Cabinets to Work for Them
Chic and cost-effective? These 7 renovations show how to style Ikea kitchen cabinets to make that happen. Aside from closets, kitchen cabinets represent one of the larger concentrations of millwork and...
View ArticleA Harlem Kitchen Designed with Nostalgic Notes
Storage and lighting add to the home, sweet home quotient “After” photos by Kate Glicksberg for Sweeten Project: Refreshing an ineffective Harlem kitchen a family has outgrown Before: When Andréa and...
View ArticleHow to Use Social Media to Grow Your Contracting Business
Grow your contracting business by following these easy steps on Facebook and Instagram Having social media business pages enables business owners like yourself to easily grow your contracting business....
View Article2020 Cost Guide for a Home Remodel in Atlanta
The costs to remodel in Atlanta in 2020; including kitchen, bath, and whole-home (plus outdoor budgets and permit tips!) (Above) Remodel by Sweeten general contractor Kimberly in Atlanta. Photo: Tomas...
View ArticleMeet Sweeten General Contractor Paul
A father-son team bringing renovators’ design dreams to life 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...
View ArticleWhen a Family Transforms with Design-Forward Plans
The renovation trifecta creates the perfect home The search for a new home would be one this couple could renovate to their specifications. When the family of five purchased their 1,800-square-foot...
View ArticleBefore & After: Kitchen Edition
Inspiring makeovers of the most popular room in the home A successful kitchen renovation isn’t measured by the number of walls knocked down or the size of a kitchen island. Instead, it’s the thoughtful...
View ArticleSweeten’s Renovating Neighborhoods to Watch in 2020
Sweeten’s annual report reveals the top renovating neighborhoods for 2020 in New York City and beyond (Above) Click here to see the top renovating neighborhoods to watch in 2020 across all New York...
View ArticleA Studio Grows into a Junior One-Bedroom Apartment
Custom sliding doors transform 500 square feet After living in rentals on Manhattan’s Lower East Side for several years, Claire, a program manager, and her partner Dan knew they wanted to buy in the...
View Article2020 Cost Guide for a Home Remodel in Philadelphia
The costs to remodel in Philadelphia in 2020, including kitchen, bath, and whole-home, plus basements (Above) Remodel by Coatesville-based Sweeten general contractor Brent Thanks to Philadelphia’s...
View Article2020 Costs for Home Renovation in Chicago
The costs to remodel in Chicago in 2020, including kitchen, bath, and whole-home (plus outdoor budgets and permit tips!) After a long obsession with so many Pinterest and Instagram boards, you’re...
View ArticleUnique Features You Should Include in Your Next Remodel
Problem-solving unique features that do double duty as inspiring design Function and fashion are two major factors to consider while planning for a home renovation. While we want our homes to be...
View ArticleA Galley Kitchen Renovation for Chef-Turned-Food-Editor
A family whips up smart ideas worthy of a chef’s cook space “After” photos by Miao Jiaxin for Sweeten Project: Transform a galley kitchen in a pre-war apartment into a functional space Before: Since...
View Article2020 Cost Guide for a Home Remodel in Nashville
The costs to remodel in Nashville in 2020, including kitchen, bath, and whole-home (plus outdoor budgets and permit tips!) Whether you’re fixing up a craftsman cottage or a century-old four square, a...
View ArticleVideo: Jean Brownhill on How Sweeten Works for a Home Renovation
The founder explains how Sweeten works and the benefits for homeowners looking to renovate Click here to watch the video Jean: (00:00) Imagine if you could turn your home sweet home into a space that...
View Article11 Takes on a Work-From-Home Space
11 Sweeten renovations show how to create a unified and functional work-from-home space (Above) Erin and Chris’ home office We may call them laptops, but we all know that a desk and it’s organizational...
View ArticleThe 411 On Kitchen Cabinet Door Designs
Put your kitchen’s best face on with these different kitchen cabinet door designs and types There are many decisions that go into a kitchen renovation—it can be hard knowing where to start! Selecting...
View ArticleA Garage Becomes Living Space in a Southampton Home
This Southampton home renovation gets more room, an updated kitchen, and a refreshed exterior “After” photos by Lena Yaremenko for Sweeten This New York homeowner had always owned property in Long...
View ArticleVideo: A Full Gut Renovation with Grandmillenial Home Design
Two sisters with a love of grandmillenial home design show off their reno highlights: walk-in closet, wrap-around kitchen, and more Click here to watch the video Daria and Deanna had lived in the...
View ArticleUse Custom Bookshelves to Build Your Own Library
7 ideas to house your collection of books—whether 20 or 200 If you live with a book lover, you know that one book can quickly multiply into ten. It’s the kind of proliferation that seems to grow...
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