by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 17, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Home Design, Interior Design
A lot of work goes into renovating an apartment in NYC. Along with all this work, many decisions and details to figure out. In this post, we will look at an apartment gut renovation we completed in Manhattan on the Upper East Side. We have a video walk-through for you...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 9, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Home Design, Interior Design
Working from home has become a very common aspect of daily life. Many people work from home full time while some others work between home and the office. One common problem with working from home is the constant distraction coming from the home infiltrating into the...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 7, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, NYC DOB, Renovations
Can You Turn a Studio Into a One Bedroom Apartment? It is possible to legally turn a studio apartment into a one bedroom apartment in NYC provided the studio has sufficient floor area and windows. An architect can obtain approval from the NYC Department of Buildings...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 8, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, General Architecture, New York City
A “Classic Six Apartment” is a term commonly used in New York City real estate parlance to describe an apartment in a prewar building that has six rooms consisting of a kitchen, living room, dining room, two bedrooms and a maid’s room. Classic...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 15, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Renovations
Toilets can be put into two categories: floor mounted and wall-mounted (also referred to as wall-hung). Like any other fixture or finish that you choose for new home renovations, toilets have implications related to aesthetics, ergonomics, cost, installation, and...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 4, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts
Add Texture One of the most straightforward ways to add a sense of Masculinity to home is with raw textures. By avoiding polished materials, you achieve a more rugged and imperfect look. A space that appears almost unfinished can really emphasize its...