Our experience with Maria started off pleasant enough, but was ultimately a very disappointing…read moreprocess. We began working with Maria after an initial positive meet-and-greet. She asked for a 3-hour($300) deposit and said the project could ultimately take between 4-6 hours. We said that was fine, but asked her to let us know when the 3-hour deposit was exceeded so we could evaluate whether or not we were satisfied with her work. (our mistake for taking her word and not getting that in writing) We asked her for advice on a kitchen remodel - specifically the tile backsplash material, counter-top material and paint colors. She said she was going to order samples for us, but after several weeks the samples never came and we ended up moving forward with our design decisions. A few weeks later, she sent us an invoice for several hours of work beyond the 3-hours we agreed to. We asked her why she didn't let us know that the 3-hour mark was crossed and she had no memory of the conversation. She was unrelenting in her desire to collect and refused to admit she made a mistake. Honestly, I feel ripped of and don't feel like we received much for the hundreds of dollars we're forking over to her.

I want to highly recommend Maria! I was so impressed with all of the ways she helped make my house…read morepersonalized and comfortable. I learned she has experience in all aspects of design from homeowners to custom home builders to commercial space. I appreciate the contacts and vendors she works with to easily get any furniture/draperies etc.. made and ordered in a timely fashion! She listens to your style and needs before suggesting anything which was very much appreciated.

Love doing business her Herbert and Workroom 101. They do…read morewonderful work. They are a little hard to get a hold of but worth the time and effort!

Sheryl from Herberts Workroom helped us pick and have Hunter Douglas' shutters installed in our…read morenewly constructed home, we cannot be happier with the guidance, product quality, price, timely install, impeccable service and attention to detail! We have received several compliments on how immaculate the shutters look, including feedback from the builder's decorators who offered a lesser product for higher price. Doesn't hurt that they also have a fabulous showroom and offer various services for interior decoration needs.

Felipe was great to work with! He communicated with us every step of the way and made us…read morecomfortable with our remodel. He and his crew added a master suite to our home and the results are beautiful! I was nervous about the whole remodeling process, but Felipe was informed and professional, and I felt like we were in the right hands for the job.

We hired Felipe and his team at MDC to renovate our main floor which included taking out the…read more carpet and hardwood floors and installing luxury vinyl planks as well as completely remodel our kitchen with new cabinets, appliances, and countertops. All of the construction crew were professional and very timely in their work. Felipe was in constant communication with me throughout the project and accommodating when changes were needed. The work was high quality and we felt comfortable with the subcontractors in my house. The process was relatively stress free considering that we were without our kitchen for 5 weeks. We were extremely happy with Felipe and his crew and would proudly recommend them to our friends and neighbors.

I hired Original Roots to remodel the living room, kitchen, and mud/laundry room of my 110 year-old…read morebungalow. I am absolutely in love with my new space. The principal team at Original Roots - Paul, Matt, and Brynn - were fantastic to work with. They were extremely experienced, trustworthy, thorough, patient, and were exactly what I was hoping for in a contractor relationship. That can also be said for their carpenters and other sub-contractors. They are all just good people. The project took about a year from our initial consultation to final completion. The actual construction phase was about 4-1/2 months and everything went as scheduled. Matt is a mastermind at getting all of the work scheduled, including permits and inspections; and Brynn kept everything on track with getting products ordered on time. During the initial consultation, Paul explained the process and provided a long list of past projects as references. I spoke with 4 of the prior clients and everyone was extremely pleased with Original Roots. From a cost perspective, there is full transparency from start to finish and no scope increase unless requested - or necessary due to items that could not be foreseen until all of the old walls were down. I did have some initial sticker shock over the contract price, but after getting several other bids for the project, I realized that Original Roots was in alignment with local costs for the same type of full-service renovation. This company showed great pride of workmanship and took care of my space during the project. It felt like moving into a new house when the project was finished. They stand behind their work and do not finalize the close-out payment until everything is perfect. I highly recommend Original Roots and can't wait to do another project. They were just great to work with and left me with the most beautiful kitchen in all the land.

If you want an AWESOME historic home renovation, you can rely on Brynn, Paul, Matt, and the rest of…read morethe crew. We've been through a few renovation projects before, but their experience, creative problem solving, attention to detail, responsiveness, and general energy are beyond anything we've experienced. We're so pleased with the way our project turned out. Really, why would you hire anyone else? Becky and Steve Potter Highlands Historic District

We were referred to R&J Cabinetry by a general contractor we met at a tile store named Lacy. I had…read morelooked everywhere including online to find a special sized cabinet with drawers and a desk drawer for a sitting type vanity remodle of the bathroom I use for my hair and makeup. What I needed was nowhere to be found. Jan at R&J Cabinetry came to my rescue. They offer many options and pricepoints and this quaint owner operator cabinetry store was able to find exactly what I needed. Jan was meticulous with details that were important to me. When she wasn't sure she would contact her cabinet representative to confirm exactly what was available for me. The whole process took less than a week. Jan was very responsive via text, phone and follow up. We haven't completed our project yet but have ordered our custom cabinet (which was also a reasonable price). Once we complete the project I will upload pictures. For now I have the visual rendering Jan provided which I can't seem to upload. The measurements were a special and non standard size. This husband & wife team are who you want handling your special project. I highly recommend R&J Cabinetry!

Jan Sullivan - owner of R&J Cabinetry - designed my new kitchen. She was amazing to work with. I…read morecouldn't have asked for more. Jan came to my house to look at my space. We sat together in her showroom, designing my kitchen and picking elements that were important to me. Jan helped me avoid mistakes with her many years of experience of what does and doesn't work in a kitchen. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a keen attention to detail. Jan is also committed to everything being right. She came back to my house to meet with my installer, to ensure he fully understood the kitchen design. She responds to emails and calls quickly, and is patient in answering questions. When one of our cabinet doors didn't look perfect, she replaced it. I looked long and hard for a reasonable and talented kitchen designer, and Jan was it! I highly recommend R&J Cabinetry.

We just wrapped up a large project with Lindy Design Build that included a master bathroom remodel,…read morekids bathroom remodel, and enclosing a vaulted ceiling on the main floor to create an additional upstairs bedroom, en suite bathroom and upper floor laundry area. The entirety of our upper floor and most of the main was updated with paint, flooring, etc. This was all completed in less than 4 months! They gave us our dream design on time, on budget and with a beautiful final project! We loved our home before and are enjoying a beautifully update space that suits our family so well. My husband and I are so glad we trusted our home to Lindy's expertise. Here are some things that set Lindy Design Build apart: -Thorough pre build process: the feasibility study is an invaluable tool to explore layouts and scopes of the project. We were presented with 3 layout options for our project that the Lindy team was able to hash out with us before we selected a floor plan to move forward with. Ashley took our inspiration pics and created a design that was spectacular and unique, while capturing the elements we loved from the inspiration photos. The plans, product procurement, permits and approvals were thought through, organized and in place before demo even began, which is a very thoughtful approach. -Full scope and firm estimate solidified BEFORE demo: we were able to "value engineer" in some places, as suggested by Lindy, in order to meet the budget and still achieve our desired design. We really appreciated how much time is spent in pre-construction firming up the allowances and budget so that there is no surprise billing later. The client knows up front what to expect to pay and at what specific construction interval each payment is due. -Quality of their team, contractors and sub contractors: we lived in our basement throughout this project and felt completely comfortable with (if not completely fond of) the Lindy team and the sub contractors working on our home, especially with us being home during all of it. They were incredibly respectful of our home, and of us living in our home during the remodel. The contractors and subs seemed to be highly qualified and experienced in their fields.

Our experience with Lindy Design Build was top notch. From the beautiful design by Ashley all the…read moreway through construction with Lars and his team, the whole process was seamless. The estimate was within 5% on a fairly large scope and the project was even finished slightly ahead of schedule. We walked Ashley through the things we wanted to accomplish, and she even suggested some fun add ons that really made the project pop. The quality of the work has been outstanding, and we couldn't be happier with the way our house turned out. Ashley and Lars make a point to get to know each of their clients and really listen to what they want to accomplish to ensure the project not only looks fabulous but that it fits the needs of the families they are serving. We highly recommend Lindy Design Build!

I am shocked about the negative reviews. We used S&J twice. Once to put new hardwood in our Living…read more& Dining rooms & also refinish the rest of the first floor. They did a fantastic job at a reasonable price. That was 2022. About a year later, Steve redid our stair case & balusters. I couldn't have been happier with the end result. Again, very reasonably priced. Janene was always very communicative & over the top polite! I'd use them again if we had another hardwood project!

Steve was fine. Floors ended up good. He clearly knows his stuff. A little too well, in that he…read moretakes a few shortcuts. In the end, you'll know that the communication was horrible (mostly handled by the wife (whose name I forgot)) and the end result will be decent but won't wow you. Pricing is likely in line with that. We got three quotes, $2700, $3300, and $3500. S&J was $3300. I would say just don't trust their communication at all. They will be all over the place in what days to move stuff, what days they'll be done, when you can walk on it, etc. Just plan on 12 days of mayhem for 1000 sq ft and you'll be good. One last thing, they tell you it is a three coat system, but it is stain, then two coats. Very, Very misleading. Update: I suppose "shortcuts" was the wrong term. Lazy is the term I should have used. There is white stain all over my house where it shouldn't be. Nearly every door handle is stained because he didn't clean his hands, there is a permanent footprint on the entryway, there is stain on the dark kitchen cabinets, he left two hardboards here that I had to get rid of for him. There are little white beads of stain coming up between boards. Just lazy. Oh, and the communication piece I am referring to is that 4 days before our project started, the wife's cell phone was disconnected by her carrier and I could not reach them in any way. I wrote their email on the website but never got a review. Never was given Steve's number. The 12 days refers to 2 days to move your stuff, 5 days of work, then 5 days before you can put rugs back down. Steve told us only 3 days for furniture, but I actually read the label of the Bona coating he used and it clearly said 5 days for rugs (which furniture is on top of) so 12 days. Also, little lazy that he said 3 days when the product he is "certified" to use clearly says 5 on it.

(I have tried to write this review a couple of times already and each time, it didn't successfully…read morepost, for some reason! Third time's the charm?) We highly recommend MOTIF for your special design-build projects. They are an amazing team and our experience with them was absolutely top-notch. They helped us re-invent our built-in-the-late-80's home and create a place that is beautiful, functional, and feels like "us". On the design side, they had both a high-style approach to design AND an ability to listen to and incorporate our ideas and preferences. It was a delight to work with them. There was also excellent communication between the design side and the build side, which made a world of difference to us as the homeowners. Once the build phase began, there were workers at our house every day by 8 a.m. (never seen anything like it!). The build team members were exceptionally respectful of our space, accommodating of our needs, and kept us fully in-the-loop as things unfolded (and were great with our dog!). Listen. Home renovations are painful and expensive. But if you want it done really well, in a very reasonable amount of time, go with MOTIF.

So grateful we got connected with this incredible company. They did multiple things for our home…read moreand all with efficiency and perfection. They were easy to communicate with and our voices always felt heard. They were also patient as we kept adding on task because their work was so good. Can't wait to use them again.