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Project in Process: Making Small Spaces Work: Two Jersey City Apartment Remodels

“Make it work!” is the famous sing-song mandate from Tim Gunn on Project Runway. Just as Gunn’s signature tough-love command spurs participants’ creativity in the fashion realm, so too is this our motto in home renovation, especially when our clients live in smaller spaces.

We’re helping two clients make their spaces work in these Jersey City apartment remodeling projects. Check out what we’ve got in store.

Project #1: Making Room for a New Addition

One of these families is preparing for a new baby! We are so excited to help them retrofit their apartment to make room for their new bundle of joy – and, of course, all the gear that babies need.

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Jersey City Apartment Remodel – Nursery Conversion

We are transforming the second bedroom into a functional nursery. This work includes moving a wall to create a new entryway, providing new lighting solutions, painting, and adding a new custom built-in closet.

Jersey City Apartment Remodel Before

Jersey City Apartment Renovation Closet Before Renovation

We’re also building a new linen closet, as well as retrofitting the coat closet in the entryway and the master bedroom closet. The new closets will offer space for bulky items including baby’s stroller, bassinet, and infant car seat. Installing brand-new closet organizers will allow for easier storage of coats and shoes. The master bedroom closet will include shoe shelves, plenty of room for hanging clothes, and mesh drawers for odds and ends.

Jersey City Apartment Remodel Before

Jersey City Apartment Remodel – Bedroom Conversion

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Jersey City Apartment Bedrooom Conversion Mood Board

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Jersey City Apartment Bedrooom Conversion Mood Board

Project #2: Creating Spaces That Do Double Duty

Our second Jersey City apartment renovation is focused on helping a family find creative solutions to maximize their space.

The family of four (plus a furry friend) had been feeling a bit cramped in their small two-bedroom apartment. They came to us with two requests.

Jersey City Apartment Remodel Before

Jersey City Apartment Remodel Before – Cluttered Space

Their first goal is to enclose an open dining area into a semi-private office/den. This will provide a much-needed work-from-home solution, as well as a place for guests to stay. The second goal is to transform a giant storage closet into a dining nook, and to find alternate storage solutions for necessary items.

Jersey City Apartment Remodel Before

Jersey City Apartment Remodel Before – Dual Use Space

We presented a few different design solutions that we think will meet their needs, and we’re excited to share the results with you soon!

Jersey City Apartment Remodel Before

Jersey City Apartment Remodel Before – Storage Areas

When we’re finished, these two families will have less clutter, simpler ways to store their things, and more open space to enjoy being together. Once we’ve finished remodeling, we’re confident that these families will have spaces that work for them.

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Jersey City Apartment Remodel Mood Board

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Jersey City Apartment Remodel Mood Board

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Jersey City Apartment Remodel Mood Board

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Jersey City Apartment Remodel Mood Board

Update: View the finished project here.