In the world of home design, bathrooms are often relegated to a palette of predictable neutrals. But as more homeowners embrace personal style, a new trend is emerging: using the bathroom as a canvas for color. Whether it’s a bold accent or a full-blown theme, adding color can make a big impact. From calming blues […] The post How to Make a Colorful Splash in Your Bathroom appeared first on Sweeten.

Tired of the commute to the gym, waiting for machines, and that lingering, questionable smell? It’s time to bring the workout to you. Transforming a spare room, a corner of your basement, or even a section of your garage into a dedicated home gym is more achievable than you think. And with the right design, […] The post Your Ultimate Guide to a Killer Home Gym: Ditch the Dues, Upgrade Your Gains appeared first on Sweeten.

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason.

A designer transforms her dank downstairs into a gleaming creative zone with renovation help from Sweeten Homeowners: Interior designer Danielle Fennoy posted her modern basement remodel on Sweeten Where: Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, New York Primary renovation: A basement turns into a designer’s home office (including laundry and storage) with gallery looks Sweeten general contractor Homeowner’s […] The post A Brooklyn Basement Remodel Becomes a Sleek Home Office and More appeared first on Sweeten.

So maybe you can’t move to the South of France. But perhaps you can channel it at home. Take, for example, this bedroom at Hotel Lilou in Hyères, on the Mediterranean: Here are some sources to replicate the look. Paints and Materials Furnishings and Lighting Soft Goods More ideas to steal from design hotels: Steal […]

In today’s tough housing market, some first-time home buyers are looking to their parents for help. Here’s what to know if you plan to do the same.

A designer transforms her dank downstairs into a gleaming creative zone with renovation help from Sweeten Homeowners: Interior designer Danielle Fennoy posted her modern basement remodel on Sweeten Where: Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, New York Primary renovation: A basement turns into a designer’s home office (including laundry and storage) with gallery looks Sweeten general contractor Homeowner’s […] The post A Brooklyn Basement Remodel Becomes a Sleek Home Office and More appeared first on Sweeten.

When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing.

Brothers Andrew and Adam Mariani are fourth generation California farmers who, after spending time as vineyard hands in Europe, returned to their hometown and bought an old vineyard in the foothills of Sonoma, California, to start their own winery, Scribe. The early 1900s hacienda was in need of a complete overhaul (it had partially burned down in a […]

The other day, after admiring Margot’s feature on the excellent Tuba Club in Marseille (see Tuba Club: Marseille’s On-the-Rocks Hideout), we were looking at some outtake photos together. Of the many guest room details to admire, one jumped out: fold-up, fold-down nightstands that reminded us of a ship’s cabin—perfect for any small room, and not […]

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block.

When you hear “modern classic,” your mind probably goes straight to a sterile, all-white bathroom with a few tasteful chrome fixtures. It’s the safe bet, the default setting for a certain kind of grown-up design. But what if we told you that the concept has evolved? Today, the best modern classic bathrooms are less about […] The post The New Rules of “Modern Classic” Bathroom Design appeared first on Sweeten.

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy.

First-time home buyers are commemorating their purchases by sharing images of a new home staple, takeout pizza, online.

This last week of August, we’re revisiting summery stories from the archives, like this one: Since moving into our house, my partner and I have been the happy frequenters of our very well-stocked town swap shop. Both of us find excuses to take the recycling over…and, while we’re at it, to see what our fellow […]

Nonprofits are offering cut-price apartments as a way of combating the housing affordability crisis.

If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go.

When Tracey and Brian bought their 1920s home in Pelham Manor, New York, they knew the kitchen’s days were numbered. What they didn’t know was that they’d be living with a failing, outdated space for 14 more years. The layout was a maze of awkward turns, the floors were “evil,” and the flow of the […] The post In a 1920s Westchester Home, a Kitchen Gets a 14-Year-Overdue Renovation appeared first on Sweeten.

This last week of August, we’re revisiting summery stories from the archives, like this one: The abiding quality of shirting applied to sofas: Here are our 10 favorite sofas upholstered in a variety of stripes. For more characterful sofas, see our posts: 10 Easy Pieces: Corduroy Sofas 10 Easy Pieces: Curvaceous Loveseats, Luxe Edition 10 […]

This last week of August, we’re revisiting summery stories from the archives, like this one: When creative director Charlotte Simpson and her partner, Gavin, moved into their Victorian terrace in southeast London, the kitchen was “by far the worst part of the house.” The roof was constructed from corrugated plastic, a manhole was positioned in […]

This last week of August, we’re revisiting summery stories from the archives, like this one: The burning question, for people (like us) who spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about kitchen sinks: Is the double-bowl sink still relevant? The double-bowl (or divided) sink was popular before the advent of the dishwasher, when its two […]

Even if rates dropped to zero, typical homes would still be unaffordable for median earners in some major metro areas.

There are several ways to investigate, including acoustic tests and checking building records.

If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it doesn’t sell?

Over the years, so many of our favorite “renovations” have had one approach in common: They let the space lead, often stripping back more than is added. So much harder than slapping on the new. So this lament, by photographer Laura Muthesius and Nora Eisermann—talking about an apartment in a historic building in Germany before […]