We paid them $45,000 and they never did anything. Then they went dark on us. Now, they are…read moreclaiming to be Pi Kitchen and Bath. Stay away and learn from us.

Absolute LIARS - both Melissa and Sean as they tag you like a good cop and a bad cop SMDH. Avoid…read morethis company like the plague. They are the poster child of the typical BAD contractor - the type that bait and switches, never get a call back after they get your money, terrible craftsmanship, etc etc... and etc.. They say they employ their own employees.. False.. They subcontract less skilled workers that they pay minimum wage, if not less while they charge you premium rate. The result? Sub par construction that results to a lot of shoddy work, quality issues, super long delays. I have filed a complaint and won easily because they are absolute clowns.. more in the process. Avoid Avoid Avoid at all costs.

Summary Project:…read moreRemove wall between dining room and kitchen - build a large chef's kitchen with island to seat 15-20 for sit down dinner Estimate and Planning * SKB was accommodating and realistic, honest, forthright and pricing was middle of the road relative to big and small companies we invited to come estimate the job Construction * Great attention to beauty, symmetry and detail Communication * 100% responsive and consistently available. I never had to chase down an answer Teams are mostly in-house * SKB puts together top notch teams, they conduct their work in a clean way, efficiently, peacefully in your home (we were living there during the construction). They manage the timing, take full responsibility for quality and are ultra responsive to us if there were any issues (as there always are - but they handle them impeccably). I have written a longer more detailed reference. I don't want to bore anyone who doesn't need that level of detail - but if you are interested, please feel free to request it, or make an appt with me to see our kitchen and see their work first hand: francoisethalacker@gmail.com

I would definitely recommend working with Solid Kitchen & Bath (and have to friends already)…read more Sirin is very communicative, fair, and her crews are incredibly clean and polite when they work. We absolutely love our kitchen!

I definitely recommend Bath + Kitchen to design and install new kitchen cabinets. Bath + Kitchen…read moredoes an outstanding job with design, remodeling and cabinetry. We love our new space. The team is well versed in kitchen design and does beautiful kitchen designs (just seems the pics). They asked lots of questions and made sure to design the cabinetry with the right amount of drawers, accessories and lighting to meet our specific requirements. During install the team was very communicative and the crew was on time and professional every day (and wore their masks all day while working in the house). Appreciate the time they spend to make sure you're happy with the design and details.

When we bought our house in 2005, the people who flipped it had just redone the kitchen. It was…read moreperfectly fine, but nothing exciting. Years later, it was time to replace everything, and we wanted a kitchen with a better flow, more space, and better quality cabinets and appliances. Most contractors we contacted simply wanted to replace everything without improving it. Bath Plus Kitchen has actual architects on staff, listened to my list of wants and needs, and then incorporated them. I liked that they change a base price for this, so that I had the option of taking the plans to a different contractor or of using their in-house building crew. We went with their building crew, and we're really happy with how the kitchen turned out. It's so much more open and spacious than before. I have lots of space for working. I upgraded to a powerful stove with a hood, both of which work great. I'm really happy with the quality of the cabinets -- such an upgrade from any I've had before, probably ever. I'm enjoying the little extras that they planned into the kitchen that wouldn't have occurred to me, like dimmers on all of the lights, the quality hardware, touch-sensitive faucet, even the matching wood-panel vent covers and switch plate. The building crew did a very good job keeping the site clean and performing quality work all the way around. Nothing has felt wobbly, looked crooked, or seemed in the slightest bit off. A few negatives: Bath Plus Kitchen is BUSY! We started working on this project in November 2022. We finalized the plans, picked out appliances, and put down a large deposit in early February 2023. Work on our kitchen actually began the second week of July. That's a while to wait! We also had a few communication challenges, like a shifting start date, when to expect the crew to be at our house, and who was responsible for arranging delivery of a few items. It was nothing awful, but worth keeping on top of. Overall, the kitchen looks great and is great to cook in, and I'm excited to have friends over. I think we will enjoy it for many years to come.

I have used Architectural Ceramics for my kitchen and bathroom remodels, as I love their selection,…read morequality and design expertise. Just recently, Kylee assisted me with a smaller project to tile my bedroom fireplace. When the tile I selected was discontinued, Kylee spent days searching and contacting multiple suppliers to see if they had it in stock. She ended up contacting the original manufacturer and negotiated for them them do another order - just for me. Additionally, Kylee worked with Charlie and his crew who did a wonderful job installing the tile. I am so pleased with the result! The quality of the tiles and the quality of service I received throughout the entire process was exceptional. I plan to be a life-long customer of Architectural Ceramics and highly recommend them!

Good selection of high end tiles. After selecting tiles with one of the qualified sales personnel…read morein the Vienna location. Color & variation confirmed by sales personnel. I purchased! Big disappointment and big difference in color . Sales person agreed " this is not the same" but since your problem we have now changed our internal process!! Wow great for your company !!Did I get a rebate ? No! I wrote the president , the regional Vp - did I even get a reply or a callback! No!!!! Customer service is terrible. I was left holding the bag. Everything is great as long as things are great but beware!!!

Great work and after job completion they stand behind their work and products. I highly recommend…read more I had a complete bathroom redone from piping to shower, tub, toilet including all new cabinets and fixtures.

I went to Old Town Bath and Kitchen when I needed to replace the cartridge for my bathroom faucet…read more It was an older, higher-end model and come to find out cartridges were hard to get a hold of. Ed, the manager from Old Town B&K, was able to do it! Moreover, he did this over the course of 2 emails and a phone call. He was incredibly helpful in helping me maneuver all of this - dealing with a leaky faucet and a less than interested manufacturer. Unfortunately, the cartridge did not fix the problem and in fact my faucet leak became worst due to internal damage the plumber found. I was soon advised to simply replace the faucet. I emailed Ed and asked for help once again; I sent him a picture of my current faucet and asked what we he could do to help me find something similar. In hours he found multiple alternatives in a great price range - $250 - $350; this was half the price of the faucet I was replacing. The options were all great and I ended up settling on one that I love more than the original faucet. Ed was a savvy advisor that in a few short emails and calls was able to help me find a high quality and beautiful faucet that I love. He was simply SPECTACULAR - especially during a demanding work week and crazy travel schedule. Moreover, Ed worked swiftly to get me the new faucet in two days so I was able to get rid of the leaky one and have a fully operational bathroom again. Simply awesome. And while I feel the mark-up on some of the products seemed a little high, I would surely say it was all worth it considering the amazing customer service and counsel I got from Ed and the team! I plan to return to them for all my bathroom and kitchen needs in the years to come! They were fantastic.

Braemar Cabinetry is happy to sell you crappy MDF cabinets, beat them up on installation, and then…read morenot honor your warranty claims. Braemar is the "in-house" cabinet and kitchen design arm of Marks-Woods Construction LLC. (of whom I am not a fan for reasons you can read elsewhere), and tout luxury materials and access to a design team to ensure a beautiful and integrated result. Unfortunately, this illusion is as thin as Braemar's plasticky "wood" veneers. We worked with their designers who were pleasant and professional (and both have since left the company...hmmm). Unfortunately, they failed to take into account the actual ceiling line of one of our rooms (despite Marks-Woods having built that part) which led to a pretty ridiculous look (we ripped those cabinets out). The kitchen cabinets are wholly mediocre and at least partially made in China, giving Home Depot a run for its money in the race to the bottom in quality. The installers (also in house) chipped and scratched and splintered portions of them. We tried to get these issues addressed under warranty (and were assured that they would be), but to no avail: our emails were punted and then abandoned after three months, after which we gave up. Add to these issues the fact that the cabinets are super expensive ($56,000+), and I would highly recommend you look elsewhere for your cabinetry needs.

If I could give these guys 6 stars I would. Very high quality products at a fair and reasonable…read moreprice. Superb customer service and follow up. A rare find -- these guys actually do what they say they are going to do, when they say they are going to do it. Next time I renovate a house, I will certainly be a repeat customer. Thanks Greg for making my first kitchen renovation so easy!

Kitchenware store for ..... people who love to cook! Came here looking for a cast iron griddle that…read morewe purchased a few years ago.... THEY STILL HAD IT!! Different colors but so happy they still had them. We also purchased a cutting board that I can't wait to use. While we were there, the afternoon cooking class was about to begin.

I booked a cooking class at the Alexandria Sur La Table location well in advance for my birthday…read morecelebration and a large group of guests. Although there were some enjoyable moments, the overall experience was disappointing, especially given the cost. The class started later than scheduled, and there appeared to be insufficient preparation for the size of our group. Staff indicated that they had not anticipated the number of attendees and might not have enough food, despite the reservation being made in advance. When it was time to eat, the portions were insufficient, and several guests remained hungry afterward. The dessert portions also had to be divided because there was not enough for everyone. Given the size and cost of the reservation, I expected the location to be adequately prepared and to provide enough food for all guests. I was also uncomfortable with some of the instructor's comments toward guests. Although they may have been intended as humor, I found them inappropriate and unprofessional, particularly when guests' names were altered or treated dismissively. I do want to acknowledge the positive aspects of the experience. The room was clean, the chef assistants were kind and helpful, and Hunter (cashier) was consistently polite and especially helpful with coffee. The class also gave my guests and me an opportunity to cook together, which I had been looking forward to. However, the inadequate food, lack of preparation, and uncomfortable comments overshadowed the positive moments. For a special birthday celebration at this price, I expected better organization, sufficient food, and a more professional experience.

I'm not the type to shop at Linens N' Things or Bed Bath and Beyond (ever see that Family Guy…read moreepisode where Peter goes into "beyond"?) Last time I was in Old Town I was attracted to this store by the yellow facade. Inside I fell in lust with the brightly colored placemats. I don't think I had seen Couleur Nature table cloths and napkins at any store outside of LA. They also carry adorable handmade stuffed animals and blankets by Moncalin. The unique and high quality linens come at a price, but don't worry. Just because you can't see springing two hundred for that rainbow striped bathrobe doesn't mean you can have the towels in the same pattern for 14 bucks a piece.

Fabulous go-to place any time you're looking for something gifty (for yourself OR someone else!)…read more Carmie is so so so nice and always goes the extra mile to help you find what you need. She's also always willing to order something from one of her lines but different than what she carries (she puts out her catalogs for you to look at). Expensive but to DIE for linens, nice jewelry, great items for the home (Portuguese pottery, Missoni towels). Oh, and can we talk about the section of children's items?? A place where you can spend way too much time (and money) but thoroughly enjoy yourself in the process.

Alexandria Kitchen and Bath is nearly done renovating my condo. It is beautiful! I reached out…read moreto a couple contractors and Tanya at AK&B had a design proposal before anyone even called me back from other agencies. She was so helpful in designs and ideas. George is a consumate professional and all around great guy. He has worked diligently to get the work done and ensures everything is in place after the work day as I was living in my condo while the work is being done. I am not an imaginative person so both Tanya and George have been so very helpful and have worked hard to keep within my budget. I highly recommend them and would go so far to say if you are thinking of rennovations, no need to get bids. Just go with AK&B! You will not be disappointed!

AK&B are very competitive in pricing. Once all the materials are selected and arrive, the…read morecompletion only took a little over 2 weeks. Dedicated people on the job were the tile, glass, electrician and plumbing. It is a process so be patient. The finished product looks great! We have a 1-year warranty and while we don't anticipate anything - it is good to have. Constructive criticism: Make sure that all changes and/or conversations are followed up in writing; be prepared that the owner, George is rude and at times combative. He is more comfortable dealing with males since I felt the brunt of his personality on many occasions. If he is out of the direct contact picture - the rating would have been higher. Our eyebrow also raised when the designer shared stories of other people and jobs...that means us too ~

"I recently had a second floor added to my home in Arlington by DC Home, and I couldn't be happier…read morewith the results! The contractor was professional and attentive to our needs throughout the entire process. They worked efficiently and delivered high-quality craftsmanship. The new space has transformed our home, and it's exactly what we envisioned. I highly recommend DC Home for any home improvement projects!" "I recently had a second floor added to my home in Arlington by DC Home, and I couldn't be happier with the results! The contractor was professional and attentive to our needs throughout the entire process. They worked efficiently and delivered high-quality craftsmanship. The new space has transformed our home, and it's exactly what we envisioned. I highly recommend DC Home for any home improvement projects!"

The tile I liked needed three weeks to come in. He said as much before I paid anything and showed…read moreme two he could have by the weekend, then let me choose.