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A backyard can look generous from the kitchen window, yet still be hard to build on. For many homeowners, this is one of the first surprises in home addition planning. The open patch of lawn, patio, or side yard may seem like the obvious place for more living space, but a feasible addition must pass several tests before the design can move forward. In Westchester County, the Bronx, Queens, and Long Island, those tests can vary widely by neighborhood, municipality, lot shape,

A living room does not need an existing fireplace to become a place where a fire brings people together. Sometimes, that feature starts with a blank wall and a design that fits the home.

With Thanksgiving about seven weeks away, you may already be thinking about the kitchen. Where will you prepare the food? Is there enough counter space? And will you spend another holiday cooking while everyone else gathers in the next room? Those frustrations can bring a long-awaited renovation to the top of your list. But the holiday deadline deserves careful consideration. A major kitchen redesign involves decisions, coordination, and construction that should have a reali

A fireplace often sets the tone for an entire room. In this Whitestone, Queens home, the existing fireplace had a heavy gray stone face, a dark wood mantel, and a broad hearth. It had presence, but its traditional, rustic look didn't match the clean, contemporary interior the clients wanted. They envisioned a brighter space with sleek lines and a predominantly white finish. The fireplace was one part of a larger interior redesign by AC Design & Development Corp, but transfor