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Sweeten Blog » Bathroom Renovations
10M ago
A designer makes her mom’s house in Queens her family’s own starting with the kitchen and bathroom
Homeowner: Gabrielle A. Gilbert inherited the house when her mother passed. Then she posted her home remodel on Sweeten, and pays mom a loving tribute.
Where: Rosedale, Queens in New York City
Primary renovation: A simultaneous gut renovation of the kitchen and bathroom, both cramped and non-functional
With: Sweeten Queens general contractor
Homeowner’s quote: “The contractor I hired offered me the best time frame, materials, and cost. His crew went above and beyond and did not cut corners ..read more
Sweeten Blog » Bathroom Renovations
11M ago
With less storage and a full suite of fixtures, a bathroom is streamlined and functional for $30,000
Homeowner: After purchasing and settling into the 2005 home, Lauren hired a designer to map out the renovation and posted the bathroom remodel on Sweeten
Where: EaDo district (East Downtown) in Houston
Primary renovation: A gut remodel of the bathroom to remove dated fixtures and décor, modernize and make the space more functional
With: Sweeten Houston general contractor
Homeowner quote: “Sweeten provided me the opportunity to post my project to multiple contractors and have those well-suit ..read more
Sweeten Blog » Bathroom Renovations
11M ago
Returning expats create an eye-grabbing bathroom and french doors to the deck
Homeowners: Cory + Andrew posted their project on Sweeten
Where: Glassell Park neighborhood in Los Angeles, California
Primary renovation: A bright blue gut bathroom remodel is inspired by New York and Yves Klein blue while a pair of new entry doors open to the deck
With: Sweeten general contractor
Guest blog post written by homeowner Cory Quailes. “After” photos by Madeline Tolle.
A homecoming for Americans abroad
Before the word “Covid” entered our collective consciousness, Andrew and I lived as American expats ..read more
Sweeten Blog » Bathroom Renovations
1y ago
In a couple’s 1929 Colonial, a marble and glass bath refresh comes in at budget for $19,200
Homeowners: Natalie and John, having lived in their 1929 Colonial home for years, posted their bathroom remodel on Sweeten
Where: The Mt. Airy community of northwest Philadelphia
Primary renovation: The 100-square-foot vintage second bathroom was finally going to get its re-do after a challenging demolition phase
With: Sweeten general contractor
Homeowner’s quote: “The vetting process was great—just the ability to know that the contractor was pre-approved and interested in our project from the ..read more
Sweeten Blog » Bathroom Renovations
1y ago
An interior designer’s bathroom cost $23,000, featuring a new shower and a special black and white floor tile
Homeowner: Interior designer Chelsea Albright posted her small bathroom remodel in Washington DC on Sweeten
Where: The Kalorama neighborhood
Primary renovation: Remodel the bath in a 550-square-foot unit, replacing the old tub with a modern, glass-enclosed shower
With: Sweeten general contractor in DC
Homeowner’s quote: “We were in a pinch regarding the timing of our renovation—every other contractor was busy during the timeframe when we needed the project to happen,” said Chelsea ..read more
Sweeten Blog » Bathroom Renovations
2y ago
With guidance from their renovation team, Brooklyn homeowners unveil a dream bathroom
Homeowners: First-time homeowners Carly and Peter posted their bathroom remodel on Sweeten
Where: Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, New York
Primary renovation: Refresh an outdated bathroom
Sweeten general contractor
Homeowner’s quote: “[My contractor] answered all of my questions about the bathroom materials we were considering, how to take measurements, and what other things to consider. [He] guided me through the entire renovation.”
Sweeten’s role: Sweeten matches residential renovation projects with vetted gener ..read more
Sweeten Blog » Bathroom Renovations
2y ago
Remodeling in a Chicago greystone building, a couple remakes an apartment entrance and two bathrooms
“After” photos by John Laning for Sweeten
Homeowners: A professor and an accountant post their Chicago condo remodel on Sweeten
Where: Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood
Primary renovation: A relocation of the condo’s front door, plus rip-and-replace remodels of two dated bathrooms
Sweeten general contractor
Homeowner quote: “We’ve renovated before, and we know: The wrong contractor can add unnecessary stress, delays, and cost. The right contractor can make the process relatively painl ..read more
Sweeten Blog » Bathroom Renovations
2y ago
A small-spaced bathroom remodel in Philadelphia maximizes every inch to fit a deep soaking tub
“After” photos by Kristina Kroot for Sweeten
Homeowners: Kait and Patrick posted their project on Sweeten as first-time homeowners
Where: Philadelphia’s Point Breeze/Newbold neighborhood, Pennsylvania
Primary renovation: A full-scale rip-and-replace of the small outdated bathroom original to their 1920 home
Sweeten general contractor
Sweeten’s role: Sweeten matches home renovators with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and up to $50,000 in financial protection—for free
Written ..read more
Sweeten Blog » Bathroom Renovations
2y ago
In this Hoboken home remodel, a kitchen and bathroom modernize with black, white, and wood
“After” photos by Jeffrey Rosenberg Photography for Sweeten
Homeowners: Danielle and Michelle Dobrusin found their general contractor by posting their Hoboken home remodel on Sweeten
Where: Hoboken, New Jersey
Primary renovation: Gut redos of both kitchen and bath for their new condominium in a converted 19th-century schoolhouse
Sweeten general contractor
Sweeten’s role: Sweeten matches home renovators with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and up to $50,000 in renovation finan ..read more
Sweeten Blog » Bathroom Renovations
2y ago
A Hudson County vintage bathroom remodel highlights a mint green palette and higher ceilings
“After” photos by Curious Lens for Sweeten
Homeowners: Homeowners posted their vintage bathroom remodel on Sweeten
Where: Hudson County, New Jersey
Primary renovation: Revamping the main bathroom in their 150-year-old home, inspired by a bygone era
Sweeten general contractor
Sweeten’s role: Sweeten matches residential renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering know-how, support, and up to $50,000 in renovation financial protection—for free.
Written in partnersh ..read more