Rental Revamp: An Architect Couple Reimagine a Dated Queens Apartment for Just $5K
Using found materials and DIY know-how, Jordan Meerdink and Shalini Amin create a polished home that emphasizes their African roots.
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The apartment that architect couple Jordan Meerdink and Shalini Amin rent in Ridgewood, Queens, had a lot going for it—picture molding running across the walls, transom windows above the doors, a tin ceiling in the kitchen.
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Jessica Dailey
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Jessica Dailey is a Brooklyn-based editor, writer, and content strategist interested in where and how people live. www.jessicadailey.me
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