by Allegra Kochman | Aug 2, 2022 | GUT RENOVATION, PROCESS
The Classic Six Apartment is the most common New York City apartment type built before 1940. The Classic Six is generously sized, and designed for another era: one of tiny bathrooms, live-in help, and a time when cooking was not a family activity. There are six rooms,...
by Allegra Kochman | May 13, 2022 | PROCESS
Self-knowledge goes a long way in easing the stress of budgeting decisions. Knowing at the start who you are, and how you make decisions is as important as knowing what you want, and how much you want to spend. At AKA, we have found that our clients fall into two...
by Allegra Kochman | May 13, 2022 | GUT RENOVATION, PROCESS
The prospect of undertaking a gut renovation can seem daunting. Follow the 5 tips outlined below to plan ahead and make the process seamless, predictable, and relatively stress-free. 1. Know Your Goals What do you want to achieve with your gut renovation? More light?...
by Allegra Kochman | Apr 29, 2021 | DELIGHT, GUT RENOVATION, PROCESS
Gut Renovations have a terrible reputation, and we are here to share insights on how to have a delightful experience instead. We use Marshall Goldsmith’s FeedForward technique. Our clients have told us that the most significant factor in reducing the stress of a...
by Allegra Kochman | Apr 29, 2021 | DELIGHT, PROCESS
What makes this blog special is our New York City-centered insights. You will learn what makes a renovation delightful, how to maximize your views, how to get the most light, how to open dead spaces, and find storage. You will learn what impacts your timeline, secrets...
