TOH editors learn the hard way—by renovating our own homes. Here, multimedia editor Alex Bandon redoes her garden apartment, one affordable DIY project at a time
The kitchen window was not only painted but puttied shut when I got the apartment. At one time a first-floor window like this might have been a security risk in New York, but not anymore. So I pried it open.
In removing the putty, I took off multiple layers of paint, uncovering the lovely galvanized metal underneath. I decided it looked better raw, especially with the pot rack mounted over it. A deeper shade of green on the wall highlights the arch and adds architectural depth.
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