Great place for kitchen remodeling. Great owners who know what they're talking about. Love our new…read morekitchen. Bob was there for us from beginning until end! Would definitely recommend Schreck Kitchens in South Elgin.

Schreck offers quality products at a fair price. We used them for our kitchen and powder room…read morecabinets. We made a drawer front style mistake and they changed them all at cost. We had a couple of cosmetic issues (not uncommon with cabinets) and they addressed them promptly. Would definitely use them again.

Zanotti installed my master bath (glass and limestone) and kitchen backsplash tile (marble). Their…read moreguys are true old world craftsmen. The work is perfect and at a fair price. Mr. Frank Zanotti is a wonderful gentleman. This shop is the best on the North Shore, and probably all of the Chicagoland area. Grazie mille, Zanotti!

Great tile work on the bathroom floor and in the tub surround…read more HOWEVER... The installer scratched the tub AND incorrectly reinstalled the toilet. When I called Floro about my scratched tub, he hung up on me. A few months after the tile installation, we knew something was wrong when we saw water leaks on the ceiling of the room below the recently tiled bathroom. The plumber we hired said the height of the tile prevented the toilet from being installed correctly: the stack needed to be extended. Essentially, the water was leaking into the subfloor. When I called Floro about the toilet being installed incorrectly and that I had to hire a plumber to fix the problem, he said "what can I say" and hung up again on me. I suggest you think twice before working with this group.

Wow, amazing! Dominika has a great eye, and Anna is a very detailed and technical designer. They…read moreare a terrific team in the office. I really appreciate their input from beginning to end of our kitchen project. Although we did not choose their contractors, the order was correct and really worked out great! I wish we hired their contractor since they work with these particular cabinet makers on a regular basis, since my workers made a costly mistake which was really upsetting. However, Kitchen and Bath was great with ordering new parts/ cabinets/replacements. Communication was excellent, and a few times, we did hire their contractor, who fixed problems or offered good solutions. We had an incredible experience with them, and our kitchen looks so fabulous!

I needed a new cabinet for the bathroom after some remodeling and whatnot, so I looked around for a…read morecouple of cabinet places. This place is in a nondescript strip mall in Lincolnwood just outside Chicago, and I just happened to see it as I was driving home one day. I wanted to check out a few places so I added them to my list. Their hours are not super easy to work with, especially if you're a working individual, so you'll probably want to either make an appointment or contact them to confirm their hours for the day or week to make sure someone will be there. Marta helped me understand the cabinets that I might be able to choose from for my space, find something of a relatively inexpensive price point, and the countertop options for it as well. There were some hiccups. Communication leaves a lot to be desired. Even disregarding the Memorial Day holiday where there was no communication for about five days (I get it, people take time off plus their limited schedule), it was like pulling teeth to get information I needed--for instance, when I asked what they needed from me to get the job started, I got an email saying that they'd probably need a deposit. That was the full email--no instructions on how to provide one, when, etc. So I had to respond back to them to ask how to make a deposit to get the work done and it was several days before I got an email saying that I could bring a check (because apparently they do check only) during their very limited hours of 9:30-3. Oh, and to let them know when I was coming so that they'd actually be able to help me I guess. They intimated they take check only as payment, so I had to go during my workday to pay. I arrived 10 minutes after they opened--specifically after they told me they opened, because I asked via email for them to confirm their hours and that they'd be there since I needed to go during work--and no one was there when I arrived. So that was a bit annoying. Having said all that, I chose to work with them because they were by far the quickest option and reasonably priced. The townhome in which I live we hopefully will sell within the coming months, so I didn't want to spend a ton of money on this. Also, with my mom visiting in fewer than six weeks from the time I was looking, I needed the work to be done as immediately as possible. Kitchen & Bath Cabinets Center said they said it would be about two weeks. Given the cabinet place in my neighborhood said it would take five weeks just to get the cabinetry in--and then I'd have to find my own installers)--and not being able to really get much help from Studio41, this company was the clear choice. But if I wasn't worried about the timeframe (and planned to remain in the home longer than say a year), I may have gotten frustrated and gone elsewhere. Whilst this was all happening I was on the fence as to whether I'd recommend this contractor to someone else, and it would definitely have been with some caveats. However, now that the work is done I would recommend them as someone to check out knowing you'll need to have patience and be flexible. They did get it installed within a couple weeks, and it's absolutely beautiful work. They provided installation, which others didn't, so that was something that I didn't have to worry about finding separately (that alone may have tipped me to using them, to be honest). They also prepared the custom vent area that was necessary since there is a vent hole under where this unit was/is. They put on the cabinet pulls I'd purchased from Lowes, and would have done the plumbing but since I had a plumber coming anyway I preferred he take care of it. Now I just need to find someone to install the mirror that was once above the space and the bathroom will be all set.

I had two bathroom remodels completed by Mariusz Kolbusz and his team. I can't say enough about…read moreMariusz. They replaced, flooring, cabinets, lighting, fans and mirrors. They installed new flooring and tiling as well. Attention to detail was excellent and I have no complaints. Would highly recommend this company. In fact, I will have them back to update a fireplace.

This is a long overdue review of a solid walnut standing desk that Brokenpress Design built for me…read more Simply put, a year later I'm still in love with my desk - it will be a piece that I keep forever. The design process was simple - I gave Alex a few ideas of what I was looking for, he sent me a sketchup of the desk along with a quote (which was quite reasonable), and several weeks later he delivered the desk. The desk is beautiful, and very well built. On delivery, Alex explained a few of the details in the build and finishing process that help to ensure it will look great for years. In the interim, he sent me pictures of the work in progress to help with the anticipation! I plan to work with them again in the future for another piece for my office. This is real furniture, built by hand, that will last a lifetime - the kind our parents and grandparents had (only better)!

We had a phenomenal experience with Brokenpress Design. Alex worked with us to create our floating…read moreshelves in a style and price point that was comfortable for us, resulting in the beautiful, dark wooden shelves of our dreams. After a shipping SNAFU, Brokenpress was prompt, responsive, professional, and helpful -- even to the point of guiding us on best hanging methods (we are in California). I highly recommend utilizing Brokenpress + Alex for any of your custom furniture needs for both quality of product and fantastic customer service.

We cannot say enough positive things about our experience! We started our project with 3 quotes,…read moreand they were the best price. The line item quote was easy to understand, comprehensive, with no hidden fees, and as we added new items to our project, he totally kept us up-to-date on what our budget was. We are so glad we chose Artisian! They gutted our kitchen, took down walls, built new ones, updated the electrical, rerouted our HVAC vent, and painted. Adrian discussed any issues that came up, while also giving us great solution options. They were clean, organized, fun to work with and meticulous in their work. Always on time and on schedule with the whole project. Along the way we had additional needs, and Adrian & ChiChi were always willing to help us with a smile!! We had an out-of-town emergency towards the end of our project and we left our house in their very trustworthy hands. When we arrived home and the project was complete we were beyond thrilled with the outcome and how beautiful it was. We cannot wait to start our next project so we can work with them again!

I had a great experience with Artisan/Adrian and his team. From the beginning, I had a very…read morefrustrating time finding anyone to install my Ikea kitchen. I had made all the measurements but was afraid it wouldn't be exactly precise. It seems no one wants to install Ikea, go figure... ha. Anyway, I had started out with a different company (a friend of a friend) and that job ended with the demo because they had literally walked in and doubled the price they had quoted me, not to mention they said they'd worked on Ikea projects but it was obvious they hadn't. So I called Artisan and was able to set up a date right away. They honored the price quote they originally gave me months ago, minus the demo, which I greatly appreciated. Great start! There were a few snafus due to the nature of my space (a loft in an old building), but Adrian always came up with a solution to solve the problem. They were efficient and pleasant to have around. Always on time, made sure they cleaned up, and kept me in the loop regarding everything they were doing. I'm very happy with my kitchen and really appreciated the dedication and obvious attention to detail Adrian and the team provided. I highly recommend and wouldn't hesitate to contact them again for any home improvement project.

The worst painter I ever had in all my 5 houses. Beware like the one review said. I wish I would…read morehave listened but I was recommend Dave by Tony the owner of premium cabinets that said dave is also a contractor. I gave dave 4 thousand dollars to paint an empty 800 square foot condo with no furniture and he didn't finish painting kitchen or hallways or closet shelves. It was an easy job. But it was a nightmare. I have a list a mile long. The straw that broke the camels back was him doing something simple like putting a rod in my closet to hang my cloths. Well I put my last piece of clothing on rod and the whole closet rods and brackets came out of wall on top of me. He came back after his vacation 1 week later and fixed it then he measured wrong and I couldn't open the drawers from dresser inside of closet that he knew I had to open the drawers. So that being said I couldn't trust Dave installing my cabinets for premier. He can't even hang a closet rod let alone cabinets. Hit or miss kinda a guy. Live and learn. Reviews are for a reason. Next time I will listen. That was a lot of money for me Beware.

We were in the process of both remodeling our condo kitchen with new cabinets, and replacing our…read morecomplete condo flooring and therefore in need of a contractor we could trust. Our cabinet company salesman put us in contact with Dave Pike, and we will be forever grateful he did! From our initial meeting to go over the project, our vision and expectations, and timeline, Dave's professional approach, support and suggestions told us straightaway that we could trust him and his work. Not only did he finish our project in time and on budget, we are so pleased with the high quality of work and his follow through to complete a few minor lingering issues. We appreciated his level of communication and follow through whenever we had questions. This is by no means our only renovation and we thus know how difficult it is to find a contractor who does what he says he will do, with expertise and consummate professionalism, and by someone you can trust to complete the project to your specifications. Dave Pike did that precisely, so we highly recommend his services. Our building manager was so impressed, he asked us for Dave's contact information so he can forward it to others in our building! He's a gem!

My wife and I have had a great experience working with James at PurezaWood!…read more When you first visit James' showroom, you can appreciate his passion for his products. It's truly a high-end product, direct to the consumer. If you've looked in the typical places for hardwood options, you'll be blown away with the quality of what he offers. We opted for the 7.5" wide, French White Oak, in a beautiful grayish brown pre-finish stain. We're remodeling a loft condo in the West Loop and knew we needed something special to recover the entire loft's floors, to tie it all together. We had 6 different flooring surfaces throughout the home. For install, we decided to go with SLC, to eliminate some ridges and valleys, and a double-stick glue install, using 1/4" cork underlayment. We have to break up the install into 2 parts, first part looks great! Looking forward to seeing the completed project later this year!

My husband and I have had a great experience working with James at PurezaWood! The quality of this…read morehardwood is second to none.. you can't get this type of quality at this price in the city of Chicago. James is a customer-centric businessman, and I really appreciate his detailed explanation of the wood quality and his passion for the business. The best thing is his pricing includes customization even though we didn't need it because we loved his "Elmhurst" collection - 7.5" wide, French White Oak, in a beautiful grayish brown pre-finish stain, and we wanted to install the new floor immediately. I even recommended him to my family outside of Chicago. You can get the same look from the stores in Merchandise Mart and the high-end contractors will sell you those brands with a much higher rate. But working with James will help you achieve the high-end look as well as manage your budget well. Keep in mind this is not the average wood you will get for $5 per sqft. I feel I can trust James and his integrity which is the quality that we always value in any business that we want to work with. If you want to see his showroom, just make sure you call and make an appointment in advance. They are very responsive which I like as well. Thank you James and PurezaWood!