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Larchmont occupies a small stretch of Westchester coastline between Mamaroneck and New Rochelle, and its housing stock reflects that position. The Manor section north of the Boston Post Road has some of Westchester’s finest Victorian and Colonial Revival homes, many built between 1890 and 1930 on generous lots overlooking the Sound. The village section south of the Post Road has…

Port Chester homeowners who have already worked with us on interior painting or kitchen remodelling sometimes ask what a bathroom remodel actually involves. Not at the full gut-renovation end of the spectrum, but at the refresh level: new tile, updated fixtures, fresh paint, and a bathroom that looks and functions the way it should. This guide covers bathroom remodelling in…

Greenwich kitchen decisions involve different math than most markets. The kitchens here are often large, with high-end bones already in place: solid wood cabinet boxes, granite or marble countertops, professional-grade appliances. The question is rarely whether to renovate. The question is what actually needs to change. For many Greenwich homeowners, the answer is the cabinet finish, not the cabinet itself.…

Wallpaper tends to outstay its welcome. White Plains homes hold plenty of it. Think pre-war colonials, postwar ranchers, and older apartment buildings with three or four owners behind them. So wallpaper removal comes up constantly once a homeowner decides to paint. It’s also the job people underestimate most. Anyone who’s tried it once knows the truth. The work is messier,…

New Rochelle is one of the largest cities in Westchester County. It also holds one of the widest mixes of homes in the area. Wykagyl and Beechmont have stately Colonials and Tudor Revivals. The North End has post-war ranchers and split-levels. Downtown and Echo Bay have condos and co-ops. That range covers almost a century of building styles and price…

Understanding Darien Homes and Their Painting Needs Darien’s housing stock is diverse. Stately Colonials and traditional Georgians line Tokeneke Road and Nearwater Lane (many waterfront or water-view properties). Center-hall Colonials dominate Noroton Heights with their characteristic formality. Renovated Capes and ranches cluster near downtown and in surrounding neighborhoods. Newer luxury construction fills available pockets throughout town. The common thread: most…

The Mid-Century Modern Challenge New Canaan is home to some of the most significant mid-century modern architecture on the East Coast. That’s a double-edged compliment. These homes are beautiful. They’re also demanding to paint correctly. Mid-century modern homes in New Canaan typically feature floor-to-ceiling windows, open floor plans with minimal walls, and interior finishes that prioritize material honesty. Paint a…

Chappaqua Kitchens: From Closed-Off to Open Walk through most Chappaqua homes built before 1990, and you’ll find the same layout: a small, galley-style kitchen tucked behind a wall, separate from the dining room and living spaces. It worked when homeowners spent less time cooking at home. Today, it doesn’t. Chappaqua kitchens are among the most frequently remodeled spaces in town,…

,,,,,,,,,,ount Vernon’s Neighborhoods and Housing Stock Mount Vernon isn’t a one-style city. Fleetwood, in the northwest, features Victorian and Queen Anne homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s. These houses have architectural character-bay windows, varied siding, original woodwork. They demand respect for interior updates. Chester Heights, to the south, shows a mix of Victorian and 1920s homes with solid…