Forum Archive: Posts by: brookjoo

We’re moving to a pre-war apartment soon in downtown Brooklyn and are doing a walk through this month to get an idea of what it would cost to do some work. This is a place with nice detail, but we’re not looking at uber-costly finishes or a ton of work (nothing structural, etc).

We’re want to reface (possibly replace) the kitchen cabinets, put in new counters (not marble) and replace the backsplash and lighting, plus paint. We may move a sink, but don’t need to move pipes, just extend them.

We’re also looking to replace the tile floors in two bathrooms and repaint; as well as painting one of the bedrooms and the hallway.

Firstly, is it better to go through with an architect or a contractor?

Secondly, can anyone recommend a good architect or contractor with whom they’ve worked? We want something tasteful: not sleek and modern, but not too traditional or fussy.

If you’re a GC or Arch. and going to promote yourself, please at least provide a web site, or some references.

Thanks!