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Photo: David A. Land
Chance for a Change
After a decade in the same small New York City apartment, design pro Genevieve Gorder was itching for a change. So when the unit next to hers became available, she jumped at the chance to buy it and combine the two spaces. The 18-month project—documented decision-by-decision on the HGTV show Genevieve’s Renovation—didn’t lack surprises. “Let’s see, there were the uneven floors and the out-of-date wiring,” Genevieve recalls. “Oh, and did I mention the HVAC system that had to be ripped out and replaced? When you’re gutting a 160-year-old space, you have to expect the unexpected. You either go for it or you don’t, and I went for it!”