Hosea's painter team did nothing short of a miracle job. Really…read more I wholeheartedly recommend you go with them. You can't go wrong. I appreciated his teams' skills and most importantly his ethics, honesty and integrity. I recruited Hosea and his team for a risky paint job due to the unusual designer type of paint we were going to use. Also, I had a very tight deadline at risk of not being able to move in. Every painters told me they needed at least 2 weeks or more to finish it, even with a 3-person teams. This even included a large national paint companies (those who specialized on commercial or corporate buildings). Hosea's team were able to finish it in just about a week or slightly more, allowing me to move in right in time. I used a designer paint complex to handle and prone to mistake from inexperienced painters with this particular paint. As expected, they made a mistake, but owned it without creating difficulties. The end result ended up very fan-tas-tic, above and beyond expectations. And the pricing (certainly not cheap) was rightly fair and quite reasonable I think. I am so glad I selected Hosea for this impossible mission job. It was a total success. Attached are photos before/after the job. Paint was from Farrow & Ball with the exception of the windows trim (Sherwin Williams).

I worked with Laura at Charlestown Home Improvement on two interior design projects and was…read morethrilled with both experiences. In one, she created a beautiful, thoughtful design starting with a completely empty space; in the other, she helped refine and enhance the design of my home using some existing furniture and recommending new pieces where needed. Laura listens, asks the right questions, and offers creative options without being pushy. Both times, she created spaces that I am truly proud to call home. Highly recommend!

I needed a small piece of quartz to use as a vanity backsplash in my bathroom. I contacted a dozen…read moreplaces before finding Louis Mian. Most places didn't want to bother for such a small job, or wanted to charge me for a full slab of quartz. Chris was super helpful and responsive, and the price was reasonable. He cut and polished the piece to my specified dimensions, which I then installed myself. I'd gladly return for other projects.

Great stone and superb customer service!! When our house was new to us, we used Louis Mian's to…read moresource and install granite counters and backsplashes in our kitchen and marble counters and floors in our bathrooms. Great selection, great design service and great installation. Fast forward 30 years, and the customer service gets even better. Old house, new leaks. Our bathroom floor gave out due to a leak that took months to source. Facing possible destruction of part of our floor to get at the leak, I went back to Mian hoping beyond hope there was matching stone to be purchased. Jon Mian very kindly went through his inventory and miraculously came up with four pieces of floor tile that perfectly matched that installed by his father. It's a great company that stands behind its customers for generations. Bravo!

Invited to an impromptu event, and I had to come up with a memorable gift…read more Blackstone's of Beacon Hill to the rescue! Not only do they have a dizzying array of gifts small and large, they also stock anything you need as far as kitchen utensils, candles, greeting cards, charming and unique knick knacks and countless other items too numerous to mention here. Pair that with amazing customer service and salesmanship either by phone from Ms. Angela or in person from Ms. Arielle, the staff is top-notch. (apologies if I mispelled, Ms. Ari;-) Y'all definitely have to come and have a look around. I plan on coming back in the near future for a more leisurely browse through soon

Best selection of knives. Was really excited to discover this store, and see that they take knives…read moreseriously. In Downtown LA there is a fantastic store that has an insane number of knives... maybe too many. This store claims that they they have the biggest selection of knives in New England. I feel like they have enough good knives to have a varied enough selection for different preferences, but yet not overwhelming their customers with too many choices. I got a great bread knife that I'm really happy with recently. It's just the right weight (not to light) and has a really comfortable grip and an "elegant" length. It makes cutting breads really smooth and easy to cut very thin slices. It is apparently their best bread knife, and at $150, I think the price is right. Despite being on Beacon Hill, I don't feel that their prices are high or unreasonable, but just right. The store is fun to browse through for many other kitchen or cooking supplies or gifts. As a well-stocked mom and pop store it has that quality of surprise at finding something you never thought about. The personnel is also very helpful. I've been there a couple times and they seem to be knowledgeable and willing to help, to explain things and answer questions. They have personal experience with the things they sell.

Angela and Eddie came to my home to see if some of my upper cabinets could be repaired. That was…read morenot an option so we chose to replace our upper cabinets. The Creative Design showroom is a great place to see your options. Sarah was our designer and was able to provide a rendition of what new black uppers would look like with our existing cherry lower cabinets. Angela coordinated everything seamlessly and always responded to any questions or requests. Eddie was in charge of installation and was great. I have already recommended Creative Design to our neighbor who loved how our kitchen came out. The whole team was a pleasure to work with.

Enza was wonderful. She took the time to explain all the different choices and options. They…read moredelivered my pantry cabinets exactly on time. I am thrilled with both the service and quality of the products purchased. I plan on buying all the products there on the next portion of my renovation.

If you're looking for solid german kitchens, this is as good as they get. The manufacturing of…read morethese kitchens is solid, and the designs speak for themselves. But was most impressive are the staff here. They are knowledgeable, prompt, extremely good listeners, and professional. It was incredible working with them on my kitchen.

From the owner: Kitchen Remodeling Cabinet Maker…read moreInterior Design

Stay away from this kitchen supply store. They buy cheap quality products imported from China and…read moresell it at a high markup price. I bought a wok, washed it after I used it to cook, and overnight rust spots appeared. I put oil on it but the rust wouldn't go away. Wasted $50. And also, I exchanged a cutting board for other utensils and it didn't add up to the same price as the board. It was only a 5¢ difference. The young man store owner said "You must pay". Really, you really want that extra nickel. Buyer beware, you're in for a scare! You can buy good quality utencils at Dollar Tree for way less.

Could not have been nicer! Had everything I needed at a stellar price. Will be back for larger…read moreitems next visit. Tight space so leave friends outside... or better yet getting Dim Sum near bye.

At the end of the walkway between two long buildings is a tiny little showroom that instantly…read moretransports you to the world of fine European design. If you live in Boston / Cambridge and have a small deck or terrace, you could get something here that is reminiscent of a fine hotel in Barcelona, London, or Milan. Beware - this is not a general outdoor furniture store carrying products like what you'd take home from a Home Dept - but a showroom that has examples of fine modern design. It's not for everyone but again, if you can afford it, this is a nice place to do some damage to the credit cards!

saw this bed in a Milan design studio a couple of years ago. i remember it as leather, sexy and…read morespendy. the type you mentally file in "someday". fast-forward 2011 and found it again at store's catalogue, now received 3mos after order. when you're ready to graduate from boxspring or ikea to a classic-keeper, look here (just don't pick mine). http://www.zanotta.it/en/products/Beds/1880_81_Caracalla.htm

I came in here to see what the big fuss is about. The items are great quality and the prices…read moreweren't that bad. There were decent sale items as well. I don't like the limited color selection (blue was my choice ) and the service was great.

Great prices and promotions on first quality Le Creuset merchandise. Options for Virtual shopping…read moreevents, curbside pick up, phone orders and discounted shipping. Email: somerville.store.us@lecreuset.com or call (617) 764-2998

Hi Boston, please *NEVER* use this company. The owner, Matt Hauber, is building a huge apartment…read morecomplex behind my newly purchased home and he has severely damaged my property during his construction. His workers left a HOLE IN MY WALL and did not contact me, although Matt has my number. I recently came home to find that the hole turned in to an entire CLOSET WALL being removed again without my knowledge or consent. I spoke to Matt about this and he told me he would put up a temporary barrier and when I came home to check on it, I found that he left my property COMPLETELY EXPOSED. I wouldn't trust this company to do anything for me. Please share the word and never hire these people.

They charge labor and materials separately, a mark-up on the materials and also bill the customers…read morethe same rate for shopping hours, which they convince me as the common practice for the industry. Although the job they completed for me is OK, they do not provide itemized receipts for the materials, and I still believe they overcharged me on the materials. Also, the work is not as efficiently done as I would imagine. The handymen are OK at their jobs, as they finally completed everything, but are far from being proficient at their jobs, as they have spent a lot of time reading the manuals, going back and forth shopping the materials they fail to get at the first time. Further, they do not leave you with the unused materials, even though you have paid for them. They have at least purchased a box of hardwares, and it's impossible they have used them up, but when I turned to them for these remaining materials, they just say they have used the materials up.

Bonnys is the best,lots of choices for your garden and outdoor planters. The brother are so nice…read moreand knowledgeable. It's my happy place it's small but very well stocked.

Unfortunately my schedule was tight, so I went to Bonny's on a busy Saturday afternoon. There is…read moreparking on the street, so I had to park a five minute walk away, near the corner. Usually I love to poke around a nursery, but I didn't feel comfortable in such a crowded space. After making my purchase, I asked for help to bring the plants to my car. The owner (?) declined my request, but another employee carried them for me. Doubt if I will return there again.