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Support women-owned and women-operated general contractors with Sweeten ( Above ) P hotos by Pixy Interiors for Sweeten homeowners Kavi and David’s townhouse remodel In honor of Women’s History month, Sweeten is spotlighting women contractors in the general contracting field. These Sweeten contractors are leading the charge and closing the gender gap. With years of experience under their belts, their firms include experts who handle a myriad of projects—from residential room remodels and full-home renovations to commercial work. Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and up to $50,000 in renovation financial protection—for free. In the last of a five-part series, we feature women contractors who have the skills and industry knowledge to make your home-sweet-home a reality. Sweeten General Contractor Emily | Long Island, NY Entire homes and single homes are Emily and Cristhian’s specialties. They oversee a team o

Whoever said grey homes were dull and boring? Neutral and timeless, we go to grey because it’s a safe choice. But these condominiums and HDB flats show that a grey colour palette can be more than just that—it can be exciting, intriguing and interesting. But most importantly? They illustrate that this hue can also be versatile and exceedingly stylish. 1. Contemporary class Cue Exhibit A: Plenty shades of grey in this gorgeous apartment, seen from the furniture down to the smaller décor accessories. The use of wood (with grey undertones) creates an additional dimension to the space, while the black accents and the white background lend a stylish, contemporary vibe. The theme is very consistent here and carries through to the bathroom, where the shower area is clad in marble-grain grey tiles. This is juxtaposed with pale woodgrains in the rest of the bathroom. Location : Keppel Bay Design : Third Avenue Studio See the rest of the home here Get your renovation quotations he

H appy news! We are planning several new home projects this year! I’ve held off on updating a few key spaces in our home (other than paint or minor changes) because I knew, if we were going to stay in this house, that someday I was going to do “something more than paint” to make these rooms and spaces our own. I didn’t know exactly what. Or when. I didn’t want to rush it. So I’ve just been patiently (and sometimes not patiently LOL!) dreaming of ideas … and considering the options for years ! The good news is, I finally know “what” I want to do… and I’m ready to share the inspiration and ideas with you! I have a few small projects we’ve almost completed in our lower level that I will be showing you soon (plus our stairs ), too. There is so much more to tell you, so many new ideas to share and backstories to explain, I hardly know where to begin! So let’s just start with one simple update I want to make, and then we can go from there. I shared this idea on my Instagram storie

From L-shaped or galley to an island kitchen, use these ideas to choose which kitchen layout is best for your home  Kitchens are tight spaces, so, it helps to thoroughly plan every square foot before starting a remodel. Kitchens also are complex spaces where many elements must meet code. Supply and drain pipes compete with wires, ducts, and cabinets. The kitchen is not the place for last-minute, informal planning. Where should you start when considering different designs and ideas for kitchen layouts?  Simply: homeowners should consider using the most common layouts found in kitchens. There are many benefits of starting with a tried-and-true layout in your kitchen: smooth traffic flow, and less wasted space. Additionally, kitchen functionalities —sink, stove, fridge, and dishwasher—will end up in sensible places. Ultimately, this saves money for routing plumbing and electrical work (expensive!)  Below you’ll find renovations by Sweeten homeowners with kitchen layout inspiration.