IKEA vs. Home Depot: Which should you choose for a NYC kitchen renovation?

… … If youre trying to keep to a budget with your New York City … Home Depot or IKEA for new cabinets will save you money What you may not know is that a lot of designers go this … by taking them to a millworker Of course you can always buy new fronts but that might not be something you want to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 2, 2026 - 11:00AM
Looking to add a pantry to your NYC kitchen? Here's what to consider

… a guide to creating a pantry in a NYC apartment that delivers on all counts … Size up your needs … How much space …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 11, 2021 - 9:30AM
Considering renovating your NYC kitchen? Here are 5 (make that 6!) trends to think twice about

… renovators can get tripped up A lot of my clients tell me I dont want to do this years fad and then have my kitchen … founder of Fontan Architecture   After all following home design trends can be tricky  Thats why Brick Underground … be considered sacrilege and for many designers and end users handles are still the only way to go  If you are doing …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 25, 2019 - 2:00PM
Know your neighborhood's history, shelving ideas for the DIY set, and more

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By Virginia K. Smith |July 30, 2014 - 10:59AM
NYC Renovation Chronicles: How to give a custom built-in look to a $59 Ikea bookcase

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By Mayra David |November 6, 2013 - 8:59AM