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Whether done in houses or co-ops, kitchen renovations for families make life easier “After” photos by Kate Glicksberg for Sweeten When you have young children, you realize quickly what does and doesn’t work about the space you’re in. Common issues are a lack of storage or insufficient dining space. Perhaps you need a better flow between rooms. Or, it might be all of the above. Here, three Sweeten renovations show how parents transformed kitchens and bathrooms into spaces that work for their families—adding functionality and, of course, beautiful form to their homes. Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and up to $50,000 in renovation financial protection— for free. Borrowed Space Makes the Difference for a Brooklyn Kitchen “After” photos by Kate Glicksberg for Sweeten An inhospitable kitchen Betsy, a teacher, and Zach, an executive at a retail company, live in a two-bedroom, two-bath duplex garden apartment...

Joy Moyler on how to work with an interior designer and budgeting for one, to the best materials for kitchens and bathrooms (Above) Interior designer Joy Moyler Sweeten’s founder and CEO, Jean Brownhill and interior designer Joy Moyler met virtually to discuss how to navigate a remodel for the best possible home. Joy, a designer listed in Architectural Digest ‘s 2021 AD 100 and Elle Decor ’s   A-List for two years in a row, shares tips on working with a design professional and what she thinks about today’s trends. Watch the whole Instagram live video with Joy Moyler here. Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and up to $50,000 in renovation financial protection—for free. Jean: When should you include a designer in your home renovation project? Joy: As soon as you know you want design services for a home renovation project, get an interior designer on board. Do that immediately after you’ve sat down and id...

These master bedrooms ideas from Sweeten renovators showcase unique design trends that produce a serene space While most home renovations focus on the kitchen and bath, the bedroom is arguably just as important. Although bedrooms are key spaces for retreating from the stress of everyday life, they’re often deprioritized during renovations. Updating a master bedroom—even with simple refreshes—can have an outsize impact on how we enjoy our homes. If you’re seeking master bedroom ideas to guide your design dreams, look no further! These Sweeten renovators turned the spotlight on their own master bedrooms, using unique design approaches to refresh their favorite space in the house. Sweeten  matches residential renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering know-how, support, and up to $50,000 in renovation financial protection—for free. A Hollywood star’s much-needed nook Dreaming of a special, cozy place to call your own? If you have the room and your spac...

This pre-war Bronx remodel gives a work-downstairs space for its artist owner “After” photos by Kate Glicksberg for Sweeten Homeowners: Steve and Lewis posted their gut renovation project on Sweeten. Where: South Bronx, New York Primary renovation: A whole-house remodel in the Bronx reveals an in-home art studio and a vibe of “warm minimalism” Sweeten general contractor and architect, Shannon Reid of Reid Wilson Architects Sweeten’s role: Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and up to $50,000 in renovation financial protection—for free. Written in partnership with Sweeten homeowners Steve and Lewis Setting goals for a new home We bought this house with dreams of a live/workspace that would reflect our style and offer plenty of room for our art collection. Steve is a painter, so having his studio at home was a life-long dream. We also wanted a place where our friends and large extended family cou...

From granite to quartz, different types of kitchen countertops can deliver on both looks and performance After kitchen cabinets , kitchen countertops have the most style impact in the kitchen. There are many types of kitchen countertops to choose from—stone, quartz, solid surfacing, wood, to identify the most popular—so you’ll want to take a few factors into consideration before pulling out your wallet. Where will it go? Will it be attractive if it’s visible from adjoining living areas as well as the cooking space? How will you use it and how often? Can it stand up to common spills and daily impact with cooking tools? What other features will it connect to? Will it look good and stand up to adjoining elements, like a sink or a stovetop? How often do you clean? Besides the after-meal swipe with a sponge, are you up for taking the time for regular maintenance ? Happily, whatever your answers are to the questions above, there is a countertop for you. Today’s ecle...