My son outgrew his 60 sq ft room that he had occupied since toddlerhood. The room is challenging -…read morestrangely shaped, rife with beveled corners and angled walls. We were not even able to fit a twin size bed because there was not a 75" wall to go along. We had to do custom work as store-bought was not an option. We wanted something that utilized every inch of space, and something that accommodated our specific needs. Zen Spacemakers were great partners in listening to what we wanted, and coming up with solutions. For example, I didn't like the idea of a support post blocking the window, so Zen Spacemakers created an arched support system to allow a clear view out the window. I also didn't want my son to feel like he was stuck in a cave whilst hanging out under the loft. The solution was adding sheetrock and recessed lights underneath the loft, so the space felt/looked like a normal room. Zen Spacemakers has a high standard of quality and skilled workmanship. They were a good fit for us, because I am stickler for the details. If you are on a tight budget, Zen Spacemakers is probably not for you. We spent more than we planned, but the craftsmanship and quality are worth it. (Wood and materials are very expensive, and I'd rather pay a highly skilled carpenter than some minimum wage rando.) The end result was more amazing than we could have imagined. My son LOVES his loft and his cool, new room. The loft bed allowed us to create different zones in his little 60 sq ft room for sleeping, hanging out, entertainment, and studying.

Sander and his team at Zen did a fabulous job making my vision a reality. I have a 14 and 11 year…read moreold and needed to create a room that would allow for them both to have their own space/privacy. We were able to take advantage of the high ceilings and create meaningful space below the beds for each of them to have a desk, storage area and dedicated personal space that was well lit. I really appreciate the thought and care that went into the design. Storage was created on each side with drawers and cubbies built into the steps, outlets (with usb c ports!) were added near each bed for easy charging and the steps came out extremely solid and easy for a child or adult to walk up and down. I also want to add that Sander really went the extra mile in the end to make sure everything was perfect. He was super receptive to constructive criticism on some minor issues and he ensured that the project was finished to completion within the time frame requested and within budget. It can be challenging to make a functional space for kids in city apartments, Zen made it look easy. Thank you!

I had two interesting pieces of leather that Howard and his staff turned into the most beautiful…read moresofa and bed pillows. The price for eight pillows was reasonable, and most of all, the workmanship was clean and perfectly executed. The communication was excellent, and Howard is a total professional. I highly recommend this shop!!

Fantastic job. The quality of the fabric (there so many swatches to pick from) and the firmness of…read morethe cushions, and the workmanship.... The job was done in a weeks time Summer of 2021 and look how great they look!

Randomly called looking for a woodworker and was very unsure if they would be able to assist me…read morewith the project, as I needed it done. I was able to speak with someone who asked me to come in with the work I needed done. He was able to take a look at it told me exactly what needed to be done and was open to assisting me. He was very welcoming, humble, and even gave us a short tour of the facility.

It was a great process end to end with Doron getting our shelves installed and a custom office…read morebuilt in. He was personable and I got to be part of the design process at every step.

I'm very pleased with the work United Decorators did on our 7 dining chairs, wing chair, and…read moreottoman. They graciously came to our house and gave a quote. They also picked up and dropped off the furniture. Communication was easy. They did excellent work.

We were looking into Hunter Douglas for our window treatments. Paul came to our house measured our…read morewindows and helped us navigate the different types of window treatments. Was not overly sales-man-y, did a great job directing us to what we were looking for. Him and his crew did a professional installation. The windows look beautiul

Fantastic experience. Have been lucky to get Zak & Grateful on several projects, and I'm always…read moreimpressed by the deep commitment to quality & perfection. And the speed! Professional, personable, and efficient, you will be happy with the result.

Zak did an excellent job- was up front about what the job would take, had excellent suggestions,…read moreand in the end finished the job on time and did great work Highly recommend!!

Bernie is a neighborhood institution. I've used his…read moreservices for 35 years, he's receptive, returns your calls almost immediately and shows up, does whatever the job in a reasonable and often quick amount of time. No better person/businessman to work with. I respect his work ethic. Thank you, Bernie for servicing the community for all these years.

I ordered a plain mirror and several thick glass shelves for my mini bar from Bernie's Glass &…read moreMirror. While the quality of the mirror and shelves was outstanding and transformed my mini bar into something remarkable--with my contractor installing everything flawlessly--the overall experience was marred by the shockingly poor customer service. The price was very fair. Despite providing the accurate measurements, I received glass shelves in the wrong size. Instead of acknowledging the error, Bernie refused to take responsibility. In fact, he was furious, and he treated me condescendingly, even going so far as to mock and humiliate me in his store in front of his colleagues. His hostility and dismissive attitude made what should have been a simple correction (with an apology) into an unnecessarily prolonged and unpleasant ordeal. This review is based on at least 3 visits to the shop myself over a period of many weeks, so it was not just "one off day". It is baffling that a business with such a longstanding history in Bed-Stuy can treat a customer with such disrespect. I pride myself on being courteous and respectful to all people, yet I felt insulted by the way I was spoken to. For installation, I trusted my own contractor--and for good reason. I would never rely on Bernie's so-called expertise again, despite them saying only they can be trusted to properly install a mirror. It was a breeze for my contractor. I will say that one other person that works there (I forgot his name) was extremely kind and helpful the few times I spoke with him. He actually showed that he cared about my experience and service. Not the case at all for Bernie. I wholeheartedly encourage others to shop elsewhere if they value respectful treatment along with quality products. While the items I received met my expectations, the experience left a sour taste that no one should have to endure.

Robert is a true professional when it comes to glass he was able to make me a glass shelf on the…read morespot him &his crew or top-notch people with high work ethics highly appreciate you guys definitely would highly recommend if you need custom glass done. These people are the best at what they do.

Needed a custom glass door for our main bathroom reno and went with Signature Glass due to their…read morecompetitive prices and responsiveness. Robert did a great job! The door looks perfect, and he had it installed within a week. Highly recommend Signature Glass!

We found Sawkill while looking for reclaimed barnwood for our renovated kitchen. We visited the…read moresmall showroom in Bklyn and Alan told us all about the wood and showed us samples. We ordered the reclaimed oak planks in various widths, skip-planed, which he explained would allow some smoothness and some of the rough distressing. It took a couple of months for them to source the wood and deliver it to us in LI, but it arrived as promised. Our contractor installed it and my husband and I sanded and finished it using Waterlox Trutone natural sealer and finish. You don't have to sand it, but we wanted it a little lighter after testing the finish. We decided to fill in holes with epoxy, but in hindsight didn't need to, and it was a lot of work to sand it smooth. Otherwise it was pretty easy. We LOVE LOVE LOVE our floors! The wood is gorgeous and so unique. Alan knows all about reclaimed wood and even wrote a book about it, which we bought. He kept in touch, answered all our questions and helped us with advice on finishing. Highly recommend Sawkill and Alan!

I was able to find exactly what I needed and Alan was really helpful throughout the whole process…read more Very quick and friendly service!!!