News — BathroomRenovation

Bathrooms are often high-use spaces that are on the smaller side, so it’s important that you also consider ergonomics when planning out your bathroom. That means no more head/knee/elbow bumping, difficult cleaning or awkward manoeuvring when navigating around the space. We have 12 tips to building an ergonomic bathroom: ONE. For shelves mounted above the sink, you want to make sure you are installing them at a height that you don’t bump your head when you lean in to wash your face. Alternatively, consider a built-in recessed shelf/ledge that won’t get in the way. Design: Fuse Concept TWO. Laminates aren’t...

If you want to have your way with a New York City apartment, “handyman special” is the phrase to look for in the listings. And that’s exactly what our discreet homeowners—we’ll call them MR and SV—found when they walked into this one-bedroom Kew Gardens, Queens co-op. The 1,000-square-foot unit was chock full of prewar features, but would make way for a clean and modern look focusing on the kitchen and bathroom. The renovators posted their project on Sweeten, a free service matching homeowners with vetted general contractors, and found the right contractor who elevated an outdated apartment into the 21st...

Brooke and Sam knew they were home when they walked into this 1,800-foot, loft-style Brooklyn condo. The three-bedroom Fort Greene apartment was modern and gave them room to grow. That was good, because by the time they’d closed on it, they had  one-week-old baby Leroy in their arms. Brooke, a digital media exec, and Sam, a tech specialist, loved the sleek two-floor space, but wanted to freshen up the kitchen and (three!) baths, and give the apartment whimsical style. While in contract, they’d posted their project on Sweeten, a free service that matches renovators with vetted general contractors. Soon, they’d...