Designer Builders just completed a complete kitchen makeover for us. This is the second major project DB has done for us, and the second one where there WAS NOT ONE PROBLEM FOR US during the project. The first was a partial bathroom renovation, which included tearing out and replacing a master bath shower that had leaked for years, with the addition of a skylight in the shower. I needed to stay in my master bedroom while the work was being done, and DB was very careful to leave everything tidy at the end of the day so I could live in the construction zone. The workmanship was flawless. Three years later, it looks as good as the day it was finished.
The kitchen project was a complete gut, with an expansion to encompass what had been a porch, and the addition of a new porch. The house was built in 1926, and keeping the original look was important to us. We also had a limited amount of space in which to work. DB came up with a design to maximize storage and utility in a modest space. They carefully removed the old brick and reused it, so the addition is seamless. The original built-in oak icebox was removed, refurbished, and re-purposed as a focal cabinet. The custom cabinetry was designed to mimic the original cabinetry which was too worn to salvage. As expected after the first project, the workmanship is beautiful. We couldn't move out during the construction, so neatness counted. The workspace was cleaned every day so that we never felt overwhelmed by the construction mess. We worked with the owner and a 2-person crew, who we got to know well over the course of the construction. We knew our home was safe in their hands, and that they employed trustworthy subs. And, when the need arose due to medical issues, DB brought food and mowed our lawn. We actually miss them now that the job is finished! THANK YOU, DB!! read more
