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Jennifer Malise

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Jennifer grew up in an old farmhouse in New Jersey where her mom kept stacks of Better Homes and Gardens and regularly repainted the furniture. She lives in a brownstone in Weehawken, New Jersey.

  • A Beige Bath Turns Blue Beauty

    by Jennifer Malise October 22, 2019
    October 22, 2019

    A bathroom remodel gets blue tile and a coat of blue paint Project: Overhaul a very beige bathroom in Jackson Heights, Queens…

  • 5 Tips to Create an Outdoor Space

    by Jennifer Malise October 15, 2019
    October 15, 2019

    Renovate your backyard (and terrace!) to entertain, garden, or just kick back and relax (Above) Sweeten homeowner K.V.’s backyard A private backyard or…

  • 10 Wow-Worthy Bathroom Tile Ideas

    by Jennifer Malise July 15, 2019
    July 15, 2019

    Add a pop of color or pattern without a lot of effort Tile is one of those pivotal design choices that you…

  • Fridge Paneling: 8 Refrigerators in Disguise

    by Jennifer Malise July 1, 2019
    July 1, 2019

    Let your fridge blend neatly into its surroundings In many kitchens, one of the first things you see is the refrigerator; it’s big,…

  • 7 Space-Savvy Ideas to Maximize a Small Kitchen

    by Jennifer Malise June 10, 2019
    June 10, 2019

    What these designs lack in size, they make up for in cleverness Small kitchens come with all manner of design quirks that…

  • 5 Steps to Hiring a General Contractor for Your Renovation

    by Jennifer Malise November 7, 2018
    November 7, 2018

    Here’s what to know and ask when it comes to your project Renovating can be a complicated process; and the more you…

  • 8 Closets That Maximize Storage and Style

    by Jennifer Malise September 10, 2018
    September 10, 2018

    Getting (and staying) organized has never looked so good Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast—or not—a closet with plenty of room for clothes,…

  • Bedrooms with Style and Storage to Spare

    by Jennifer Malise August 27, 2018
    August 27, 2018

    Seven serene retreats with tucked-in storage Like the rest of your home, your bedroom is a place to surround yourself with the…

  • Meet Sweeten General Contractor Ron

    by Jennifer Malise August 17, 2018
    August 17, 2018

    Ron’s favorite part of the job? Making a difference in someone’s life At Sweeten, the experts in our network are experienced contractors and design pros we’d be thrilled…

  • A Philadelphia Kitchen, Reborn

    by Jennifer Malise August 15, 2018
    August 15, 2018

    A relocated entry and new window transform a rowhouse cook space Project: Renovate a builder-grade kitchen in Philadelphia Before: The birth of the couple’s…

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