I like Ikea. It's not usually a quick in & out thing. I go when I want a browsing shopping…read moreexperience. It's a little more self-service than I like. Who wants to pick up and load a sofa? Not I. I bought a new sofa at Ikea late last year. For a small fee (under $40), it was delivered. The restaurant on the third floor was a must-visit, but now food is pricier (everywhere, not just here). Still, maybe it's worthwhile for an old-time experience of sitting sit in a department store eating a warm meal in front of those big windows with views of Midtown and other areas of the city. Room for improvement: I think the store should open a little earlier than 11 a.m. on Sundays.

I miss having an IKEA in my backyard. So when a friend asked me if I wanted to go there on a recent…read morevisit to STL, I said yes. We went at 10 AM, thinking that was when they opened. To our surprise, the opening time has changed to 11 AM. We left and came back at 11. Both of us always enjoy the displays that show you what you can do with specific amounts of square footage. The merchandising team at IKEA are so creative, they make use of every bit of space in their examples. IKEA is a huge store, but you can't get lost. All you gotta do is follow the arrows painted on the floor. They're there from start to finish. They'll lead you through; furniture, accessories, housewares, plants and more. When the arrows lead us through the frames and artwork, we got a giggle that they had copies of the Mona Lisa and Starry Night. My favorite area is the housewares, I can always find something that I need in my kitchen. However, on this visit I found a coat tree for my front foyer in the accent furniture area. It's going to be nice to have something to hand my coat on instead of throwing it on the chair. If you need assistance there's always an associate working nearby. As I shopped, I did notice the prices weren't as low as they use to be, but that is the case almost everywhere. However, it's still a good value.

I agree with the guy below-- everyone in St. Louis should know about Mwanzi, the gateway city's…read morevery own Green Building Supplier. As I am buying an older house, I've been exploring my options for renovations. Ideally, most of the work I do will be done with sustainable materials. Even at Lowe's, Home Depot and Lumber Liquidators, sustainable materials still carry a relatively hefty price tag, and for what? Some of the stuff is questionably sustainable, or less sustainable than another brand. After having my cabinets quoted, countertops quoted and floors quoted, I am confident that Mwanzi can give any of those discount suppliers a run for their money when it comes to sustainable materials. You can rest assured at that every bit of lumber is either reclaimed or Forest Stewardship Council certified. One of the neatest things that they do is to claim local, fallen timber from North St. Louis and have it milled into lumber for their very own cabinet line, "Greenhaus Cabinets". These cabinets are made right here in St. Louis of a number of different woods and appear to be made with the finest hardware and craftsmanship. I will be saving all I can to afford my Greenhaus Cabinets, but I will be incredibly glad that I did. The sheer variety of sustainable countertops and flooring offered at Mwanzi is nearly staggering. For countertops they have Cambria, Caesarstone, Bamboo Butcher block, Squak Mtn. Stone, Richlite and Paperstone. There are many many more options for flooring. I look forward to working with them on every home project I am able to afford. I highly recommend making an appointment to see their showroom (yes, the showroom is by appointment only). It is worth the trip!

From the owner: supplier green interior finishes, manufacturer of our own line of green cabinetry called Greenhaus…read moreCabinets®, a furniture line called FeRRUM, a maker of custom residential and commercial furniture.

Wow! John Peter's ACS did an outstanding job of plumbing repairs and remodeling my upstairs…read morebathroom. While other companies were still dragging their feet with quotes, ACS had the job done--quickly, efficiently, and with incredible attention to detail. The crew was professional, skilled, and a pleasure to work with. John wasn't the lowest bid, but he was absolutely the best--thorough, reliable, and committed to quality. Communication was fantastic from start to finish, and I'm already planning to use ACS for many future projects. I can't recommend them highly enough--better than great!

We had the pleasure of Mr. Peter's doing our roof. From start to finish there was professionalism…read more Communication was open and any questions were answered with immediate response. Would highly recommend his services to everyone the quality of work was and is impeccable and his foreman and crew extremely helpful, office staff was prompt and courteous, response time for his services was quick and efficient and he proceeded to go above and beyond on the bid and work done

This company sharpens our knifes. They do an amazing job. The workers are extremely friendly and do…read moretheir job quickly. Our knives are always very sharp. Knocking off a star because sometimes they seem to over-sharpen them, to the point where they cut your hand even if you barely touch them. That PROBABLY is a good thing and means they're a good company, just be careful lol.

I've had a Pampered Chef knife block and knife set for 13+ years. I lost their sharpening tool…read moreprobably 8 years or so ago and haven't kept up with sharpening the knives even though they were nice when I got them. The result has been frustration with basic cutting when cooking. Hubby researched knife sharpening in the area and found Barterelli. We called and they advised we could drop the knives off that day and they would be able to get to them. They sharpened our entire set (10 knives and a kitchen scissor) the same day and called us for pickup. While there the owner answered quite a few of our questions about how to maintain the sharpness, when to sharpen again, etc. Trust me I ask lots of questions lol. He was very patient and educational. When we returned home, Hubby had to try out the knives right away. He has been RAVING ever since about why we waited so long to do this. The cost was very reasonable for the final effect and now everyday ease of using our knives. We will be back much sooner than 8 yrs to sharpen these again! The store itself has many quality items. They do assist a lot of restaurants etc so you will see items for sale here that aren't necessarily something you would need in your home kitchen. That said, you can buy your next knife set and block here and some smaller kitchen accessories. They have BEAUTIFUL handmade wooden cutting boards here with the materials to take care of them as well. If you have a need for new knives, amazing cutting boards (wedding gift maybe?!) or sharpening services, this is a great place to go!

Our experience started off fantastic! They had completed a kitchen project for my in-laws and it…read moreturned out beautifully. The in-home consultation with Mike planning a basement bathroom was helpful to get an idea of the layout of things. However, during that consultation in our home we talked about budgets as the initial quote for a basement bathroom was $15000. We tried to find ways to stay within our budget. Crazy ideas like, what if we buy a vanity ourselves for $500 instead of budgeting $1500 for one they want us to use, were met with annoyance and reasons why that wouldn't work. Long story short, Mike ghosted us. We never heard back from our calls and ultimately ended up using another company to complete our basement project. I wish I could recommend them, but I truly cannot. I get the business end of wanting a certain price so you can turn a certain amount of profit, but ghosting someone is never acceptable and only required a quick call to say "it doesn't sound like we can do business together due to different budgeting priorities ". It left a bad taste in our mouths and that is the story we tell anyone who asks about using Modern Kitchen & Baths.

Robert Sutter, Designer, Mike and Don, Installers. I very much enjoyed working with Robert. He…read morehelped me find what I needed and we stayed within my budget. Mike and Don were a terrific team and I am very happy with the result. Don's work was excellent.

Very nice and professional job! The price was VERY good and they're extremely flexible with prices…read more Saved around $500 compared to other people. I would give them more than 5 stars if I could.

From the owner: We are professional kitchen and bath designers with more than 10 years of experience, serving the…read moreSt. Louis, Missouri area, providing exciting new construction and remodeling solutions for all kinds of kitchen and bath configurations. Our friendly and professional staff is here to answer any questions you may have about our company or our services. Whether you are remodeling your kitchen or bath, we have what you need at prices you can afford. Our goal is to provide you with courteous, expedient, professional service of the highest caliber.

I am currently working with this company and It has been a nightmare, Kelly as she calls herself…read moredoes not pay her workers which is pure exploitation, not to mention these are people of Hispanic descent. they are in the middle of framing a building and they have not been paid by this contractor. we gave them half the cost of the project before they even started the job, with multiple pricing increase along the way. Kelly is very inexperienced when quoting projects and will definitely bait and switch her pricing mid project, not to mention her attempt to nickel and dime you along the way. she agreed to a price and is now not willing to finish the project if we don't agree to her new price. I would not trust this company to build me a dog house, nor would I trust Kelly, the way that she treats those who contract with her is just unbelievable. Unless you want to end up in court with this company please make sure she is quoting you correctly up front. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY!

I was impressed by their work ethic and honesty. I had a plumbing repair that included the removal…read moreand replacement of a cabinet with sink and countertop and woodwork. One company said I'd have to get several companies to coordiate it all, but this one did it all, and at a fair price. The owner stressed she wanted to make sure I was completely happy and suggested I wait to pay her after I'd had a chance to make sure everything was perfect. Even after payment, she said to give her a call if I have any problems. I hope to have them do some other projects I have coming up.

The company came out promptly for a bid. Communication was clear and timely. They showed up…read moreat the times and dates they said. We had a very specific request to build a sturdy wall around our steps for our autistic son. We had a few items we needed addressed but it was promptly handled. Paid 1/3 upfront and the rest at finish. They were not the highest or lowest bid, but we went with them because they had a clear contract, established business and great communication.

Kelly, Sergio and the team did such a fabulous job. I'm thrilled and no one ever says that about…read moreconstruction. I'm an out of state investor who did a full gut rehab on a worn down 4plex in STL. We replaced the roof, added a 2nd bedroom to all the units, brand new kitchen and bathrooms and floors were refinished/replaced. The team always kept me in the loop. Were fair and budget stayed on track through the entire project. Would 10/10 work with these guys again and already excited about the next project.