![]() ![]() Ĭheck out another renovation where adding laundry was a main priority. ![]() Frontloading W1 washing machine and T1 heat-pump tumble dryer: Appliances Connection. Two-piece elongated chair, dual-flush toilet, # MW4463056CUMFGA#01: Toto. Wall paint in Hale Navy, #HC-154: Benjamin Moore. Spray jet showerhead vintage cross-handle balanced pressure bathtub and shower valve trim set with bath spout in aged brass early 20th century mercantile powder washstand with Carrara marble vanity top vintage cross-handle 8” widespread faucet in aged brass Edison glass inline double sconce in gunmetal bronze, early 20th century mercantile 84” cabinet: Restoration Hardware. Style finds : Floor in herringbone basalt mosaic walls and shower in Nori Gloss 3×6” white ceramic subway tile: Complete Tile. We’ve lived with and without a washer/dryer and much prefer life with one, so the fact that we could solve that problem with the apartment makes it infinitely more livable for us.” Ashleigh said.īonus : Their Sweeten contractor also built a walk-in closet out of the remaining alcove space. Given the limited space, it suits our needs and style perfectly. Sweeten reached out during the process and offered assistance, but the couple noted they actually didn’t need any further help and that everything was moving along. “His experience and expertise helped guide us through the process,” Ashleigh said. This wasn’t exactly Ashleigh and Jonathan’s first renovation-but their first with a licensed general contractor. Sweeten brings homeowners an exceptional renovation experience by personally matching trusted general contractors to your project, while offering expert guidance and support-at no cost to you. Once they came through, he had a month less than planned to complete the project-but all-in-all the renovation wrapped up just two days behind schedule. “He assured us that he was doing everything he could to make this happen and stayed in constant communication, keeping us informed on how things were progressing with our permits, as well as letting us know when he needed certain items for installation,” Ashleigh said. Once their contractor filed the necessary plumbing and electrical permits, all they could do, construction-wise, was wait. From there, they chose the aged brass and gunmetal fixtures, classic white subway tiles, and navy paint for the walls. ![]() ![]() The homeowner’s first decision? The unfinished wood vanity with a Carrara marble top. He was also very helpful in making design suggestions, such as what direction the herringbone tile should be installed, how many recessed lights we needed, door/molding choices, etc,” Ashleigh shared. “Right off the bat, he told us to only consider items that were in stock and not special order so that we could avoid unnecessary delays, which definitely guided us down a somewhat limited path when selecting tile, fixtures, etc. “That was a large factor in us deciding to go with him for the renovation,” Ashleigh said.įrom the onset, the contractor knew timing was tight-since the couple had to be out of their rental in the Financial District by a non-negotiable deadline. They were matched with a general contractor, who Sweeten shared was already working on another project in the same building. Stylistically, the duo decided to keep it pretty simple, but also honor the industrial vibes of the building and the apartment. “We had no idea that this next step would necessarily require renovation, however, we fell in love with the apartment, and figured out a way to make it work,” Ashleigh shared.Īfter : The couple posted their renovation project to Sweeten, with the plan to increase the bathroom’s square footage by taking space from a nearby alcove. Unfortunately, the couple didn’t realize what that upgrade would involve. Since the place didn’t come equipped with a laundry hook up, they’d planned to have one installed to add a washer and dryer to their bathroom. They found a 953-square-foot studio loft in DUMBO, Brooklyn, which was originally built as a soap factory in 1904. The couple sold their place across the river with the intention of buying an apartment in New York City. Project : Expand a bathroom to add a washer and dryerīefore : Ashleigh and Jonathan were renting an apartment in the Financial District of Manhattan while leasing out their own house in New Jersey, when they decided they’d rather own their everyday home. A bathroom gets a design and square footage overhaul ![]()
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