I really can't praise the dream team at Monterey Kitchens and Bath enough. Guido and Victoria are a…read morepleasure to work with and everything was made easier for me because of their experience, support and talent. They took my kitchen project ideas and created spaces far above what I could ever imagine. I looked forward to meeting with them and watching my little kitchen space evolve before my eyes. I received so much attention it felt like I was their only client. Unlike my contractor, Guido, and Victoria were always available to me. Always. Guido is an experienced, creative designer with excellent taste who thinks outside the box. He went with me to pick my stone and backslash even offering to drive me to the Bay area for more choices. Victoria did all the 3D plans in order that my non-3 demential brain could see exactly what the space would look like, as well as the plans to submit for a permit. Guido and Victoria helped me pick and buy appliances, which is not easy these days. Every detail was handled including buying hardware. They even purchased for me so I got discounts. They created a three-ring binder that was a godsend for the contractor. They were my support system and I will never forget that without them, my gorgeous kitchen would never have happened. Grazie mille!

I absolutely love my new kitchen!!! Guido blended his knowledge and creativity for a…read morea design that works! He has an eye for all the details that are essential in creating a warm and inviting space. I have finally learned after all these years that a kitchen designer is well worth every penny for a remodel or new construction. He held my hand ( and my heart ) throughout the whole process. Thank you Guido! Cindy/Carmel, Ca.

I really wanted to like this place since it's local, but after three visits, I can't recommend it…read more The hovering: Every single time I walked in, staff would immediately start following me around the store. Even after politely saying I was just browsing, they'd continue shadowing me. It felt less like customer service and more like I was being watched for shoplifting. The knife sharpening disaster: Brought in 4 knives on a Saturday. When I greeted the owner, he completely ignored me and just stepped aside for an employee to ring me up. Already awkward. They said the knives would be ready Monday. Showed up Tuesday - not ready. "We'll call you when they're done." By Friday, still no call. Went in to pick them up anyway - no apology, just handed them over. When I got home and tried using them, I realized none of the knives had actually been sharpened. Not one. The pattern: After this experience, I checked their reviews and realized I'm not alone. Multiple people have complained about similar treatment and service issues. Bottom line: Overpriced merchandise, surveillance-style customer service, unreliable work, and zero accountability when they mess up. There are other options in Monterey for kitchen equipment - save yourself the frustration and go somewhere that values your business.

Tried several times to get some help with my food truck. No one ever got back to me. Went in 3x…read moreand called several. Nothing. I wish they would have just said no we can't do that...

Gary designed my kitchen and bathroom in our whole house remodel. He guided me thru my uncertainty…read moreon how to incorporate the kitchen with the great room concept and designed what turned out to be a truly functional kitchen that gets lots of positive comments from people. It was easy- I told him what I wanted and he helped make it happen. He was upfront about costs and I appreciated that. He also pointed out things that I would never have thought of. I love my kitchen! Oh...the bathroom turned out very nice too!

From the owner: Specialties Functional and Stylish design and cabinetry for modern day living! History Established…read morein 1981. Beginning out of a home office in Monterey, Carmel Kitchens & Baths has evolved into a beautiful showroom with designers that can create an efficient and stylish space for any home.

*please note this review is about a year old and due. My review is part of a thank you letter I…read moresent The Kitchen Studio** I want to take the time to thank you so much for your contribution toward my kitchen project and for being sooo patient with us. Thank you for your guidance in fulfilling our vision for our home space. Everything fit perfectly. The quality of the materials are very nice and the look is perfect. My family and I are beyond thankful. Agustín is amazing! He is a true asset to the kitchen studio. What an amazing guy and great soul. His work is fabulous, but his demeanor makes it so pleasant to work with him. He will wrap up the project with hardware and a few things, but for the most part it's done. Thank you Carrie!! I'm in love with my kitchen. My husband and I are beyond happy. Happy tears. I am so thankful for my friend recommended The Kitchen Studio and Agustin's work. I too have recommended my friends to visit Kitchen Studio. See you for my next project.

I recently worked with Carrie and Camila for the design and plans of my kitchen cabinets. They did…read morean excellent job. They were precise on their measurements and helped me lay out a beautiful nee design that I'm very happy with. I highly recommend them.

My wife and I shopped at several local shops and big box stores, but when we walked in here we knew…read morewe found the right spot. Carrie and Jillian were very helpful and flexible with design changes. We are very happy with our choice.

From the owner: Cabinets, countertop surfaces, backsplash and flooring tile, cabinet knobs, pulls and hardware,…read morevanities, islands, pantries and more! Not only suitable for kitchens and baths, visit us for your library, bar, garage, bedroom, airplane hangar project...you name it!

I wish I could give zero stars. Ferguson has consistently proven to be one of the most frustrating…read morecompanies I've ever dealt with, and after multiple bad experiences, I'm finally done. Their sales staff and phone operators are hands-down the rudest people I've encountered in any customer service role. Condescending attitudes, short and snappy responses, zero patience, and zero willingness to actually help solve problems. It's like they're annoyed that you're even calling or showing up in person. we decided to give them one more chance, thinking maybe things had improved. Big mistake. Same rude treatment, same incompetence, same total disregard for the ocustomer. Never again. Avoid Ferguson if you value basic courtesy and competent service. There are plenty of other suppliers who will treat you like a paying customer instead of an inconvenience. 1 star only because I have to pick something.

Great, knowledgeable staff. I disagree with other reviews saying it was a 'stuffy experience'read more

These guys did great! We've never replaced kitchen counters…read morebefore, and they were so patient with us and all of my questions. They walked us through everything in great detail. Followed through every step of the way. Very communicative on the status of our project. We're very impressed. The quality of work is outstanding! I'll recommend them every time. If we ever get around to doing our bathroom counters, they will be the only call I'll make! Well done!!

Tale of 2 projects. The first was kitchen counter replacement. It was excellent, professional,…read more timely and very faily priced. Jose and crew are at the top of thier game. Could not be better. However, I tried hiring them for a 2nd project ( because the 1st project went SO well) and got ghosted by Jose tbe owner. I tried to reach him more than 15 times to no avail. It's all very confusing. I just hope he is OK and that he was just too busy for the 2nd project. But he should have just made one simple call back to let me know. If the issue with the 2nd project does not concern you, then I highly recommend them. For my osrt, I am disappointed because I know how qualified and professional this outfit can be.

What a mistake going with this company. I spent over $300,000 on what I thought and was lead to…read morebelieve top quality kitchen cabinets from Germany. I am super disappointed. Look at the pictures - cheap pressboard already falling apart. Packaging was poor. The vanity's are similar quality to what I've purchased on Wayfair. Customer service was just as poor. Had trouble getting return calls and had to pony up an additional $15,000 for a very minor change.

Wonderful Kitchen Design. Mike the Contractor did a wonderful job and Justin was always there for…read moreall the questions we had.

As a contractor support is necessary to maintain job flow. Cypress Cabinets has time and again…read moreproven to be the most efficient at what they do. From their software used in design, current showroom displaying recent trends and latest materials to their amazing staff of sales professionals... The cabinet line we like to offer clients of our own has custom options that set them apart from the rest. Nearly every client expresses excitement and satisfaction. It is due to the accurate way in which they design each kitchen. See Fred or Ray and invite them into this important area of your project. Lead time is always this contractors concern. They truly deliver on schedule and within budget. I do and will continue to refer all our clients to their design team. Thanks a bunch Cypress Cabinets, The Carmel Guild Devin Johnston

We ordered our kitchen cabinets from Cypress after working with Fred. When they arrived, we…read morerealized the interiors were white melamine rather than the natural maple color we ordered. After trying to gaslight me by saying that white interiors are standard for white cabinets and "that is what I had liked", I pointed out that the signed contract clearly stated that the interiors were supposed to be maple. Cypress finally did admit they made an error and reordered the cabinets, but it took another 3 months or more for them to arrive, which totally screwed up our home remodel timeline. Once the new cabinets arrived, we discovered 2 of them were damaged and had to be remade a second time, again delaying our project. Really the worst part of this terrible experience was that although Cypress did pay for the dismantling of the wrong cabinets and the reinstall of the correct ones by our builder, they denied that their error caused us any delay or inconvenience and refused to even consider our very reasonable request for a 15% discount on the cabinets. They also repeatedly did not return my or my builder's calls during this whole debacle. I would NEVER recommend using them.

After lunch we walked along lighthouse Ave and found this gift shop. They had all sorts of cute…read morethings for your yard and home. It's a bit pricey but they had so many cool things. Lots of monarch butterfly decor, since pacific grove is known for the monarch butterflies. I found some really wonderful smelling soaps. I decided to get the peach bar soap to take home. Service was good here.

Whenever I'm in Pacific Grove, Variety is one of those shops I can't resist checking out. Back when…read moreI lived in Monterey, I'd pop in pretty regularly just to see what new things they had on display. The shop has a great mix of items--seasonal décor, gifts, and fun little treasures--though the real charm is that it pulls together products from multiple local vendors, so there's always something different to discover. The store is organized in a way that makes browsing easy: toys, clothing, and accessories tend to be toward the back, while the front features home décor, soaps, and unique trinkets. The owner is always warm and welcoming, happy to chat or answer questions, and it's clear how much she cares about supporting the Pacific Grove community. Over time, I've picked up thoughtful gifts for my family--soaps and home decorations for my grandmother, beanie babies and old-school VHS tapes for my siblings, and even hats and wall art for my mom and aunt. Prices on items are understandable especially knowing that the prices vary depending on what vendor owns that item. It's the kind of place where you never know what gem you'll walk out with. I'll definitely make it a stop every time I'm back in town!