by Allegra Kochman | Nov 9, 2022 | Advice & FAQs, FAVORITES, PROCESS, Process & Planning
In this article, we help you understand the terminology and the strategies when your home renovation costs are above your budget. We have a companion article, “How to Manage Your Renovation Budget.” What is the difference between cost and budget? A budget is an ideal...
by Allegra Kochman | Aug 2, 2022 | FAVORITES, 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 | 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 tough reputation, and we are here to share insights on how to have a delightful experience instead. We provide links to more in-depth articles below. 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...
by Allegra Kochman | Apr 29, 2021 | Advice & FAQs, GUT RENOVATION, Space
This article provides the top three ways to capitalize on the experience of your apartment when you plan to gut renovate. Pre-war Apartment Opportunities Pre-war and pre-pre-war homes were designed for life with different needs. Their room size and large windows are...
