Wow! Cyndi completely transformed our living space. We feel like we upgraded to a new home. Her…read morevision for our kitchen opened up our entire first floor. Our master bedroom and bathroom are beautiful and functional. She is such a gifted designer and guided us through every aspect of selecting the materials, colors, and layout. She is truly the best!

This is a very long overdue review...  Over the course of several years we worked with Cyndi Mosher…read moreat Beyond the Box on a complete rebuild of our Westside home in Santa Cruz. The project was primarily an owner build, so between that and the pandemic it ended up being a multi-year project.  Over the course of planning and building we worked very closely with Cyndi - not only on the designs for our kitchen and bathrooms but for general design help throughout the house. Cyndi was absolutely wonderful to work with throughout the whole process. Not only was she incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and helpful - she had an inordinate amount of patience (and tact!) in helping us navigate through the thousands of decisions that had to be made. She was adept at creating a cohesive design out of our rather ad hoc lists of likes and dislikes, and did so without imposing her own personal preferences or style. My husband and I also both appreciated that she was very pragmatic - she understood that we weren't interested in building a mansion and was very good about pointing out the areas where it made sense to spend and where it didn't. Her knowledge and contacts in the business were invaluable, both in terms of the quality of the workmanship we ended up with as well as access to resources that we would not have been able to find on our own. When it came time to order all our cabinets and countertops she handled every last detail, and made sure that what we ultimately received exactly matched her specifications. I was originally hesitant to hire a designer, both because of the additional cost and also because my husband and I are both fairly practical and were more interested in function over form. We have no regrets - engaging Cyndi to help us with the project was money that was very well spent. Not only did it prevent expensive mistakes, but we love the results. After living in the house for over a year I can honestly say that there isn't anything that she helped design that I would do differently if given the chance. A few of the rooms from our project are pictured on the Beyond the Box website: https://www.btbkitchens.com/rustic-elegance

I Brought in some chairs for Screamin goats to refinish. They were friendly and did an awesome job…read moreat fixing the set of chairs I had and was very reasonable as far as price goes. I highly recommend Screamin Goats if you are looking for furniture restoration or any other woodwork to be done. Thank you guys so much!

Laura and Jimmy from the Screamin' Goats Woodshop showed up to polyurethane the countertops after…read morewe stripped and sanded them. They do amazing woodwork that you should check out, as well as fun home items, like the cactus planter they brought me. I mean, look at that planter they made out of a wine barrel! So wonderful to find local artisans who can restore furniture and create one-of-a-kind items. Highly recommend!

I "worked with" a SCK&B designer on a small bathroom remodel several years ago. I used those quotes…read morebecause the guy did nothing that could be called work. I went in there with my own design for my bathroom in hand, and asked for help putting the project together. Maybe refining or adding to my design. Maybe advice on appropriate materials and fixtures. This "designer" was so useless that I ended up obtaining most of the materials myself, not from SCKB. Furthermore, he simply copied my design -- with zero changes -- and called it his. When the project was finished, this guy saved photos of the room and, I later found out, used them in his portfolio of completed designs. A room that I designed. This would be little more than an annoyance and maybe a funny story if it were not for the fact that in the middle of this process he demanded I write him a check -- made out to him, not his employer -- for a "consultation fee." I didn't know it at the time, but this was nothing but a shakedown. Theft. There was no consultation fee for his "services" (at least this was true at that time). The income for SCKB's "designers" came at that time from from commission on selling materials and fixtures and, I assume, a percentage of the contractor's fee (at that time they referred clients to independent builders, but it appears from their website that they may employ their own builders now). After I found out I'd been had, I contacted the owners of SCK&B and told them the whole story, and was blown off without any explanation. And here is the kicker: the guy was still working at SCK&B as recently as two years ago. So they kept him on even knowing that he did this. This was my experience with SCK&B. Your mileage may vary. Needless to say, I don't recommend this business.

I've used SCKB for years for both cabinets and plumbing supplies, as well as having them do kitchen…read moreand bath remodels on my investment homes. Ryan, his lead craftsman/installer, is a no-nonsense machine. They get in and get the job done without the drama you get with some contractors. Dave O.

Can't say enough about Keith and the quality of his work. Keith had already remodeled both of my…read morebathrooms and kitchen and I was so pleased with the results that I brought him back to replace my outdoor deck banister. And as anticipated, I love it!!! I have recommended Keith and his team to several friends who have also hired him and they also are very satisfied with the end results. I would recommend Keith to anyone who is looking for quality work done on time and within budget. He won't be the most expensive and he won't be the cheapest, but he is the best!!!

I was referred to Keith and Elegant construction by a close friend (who did two bathrooms and a…read morekitchen remodel with them) and after getting quotes from several companies, theirs stood out as the most favorable and comprehensive. I first hired them to renovate two bathrooms last year and was so pleased with the results that I brought them back for a full kitchen remodel--which just wrapped up successfully. Their pricing is competitive, and the quality of work is very good. I was especially impressed with the electrical and tile work on both projects. The foreman and crews are skilled, professional, and efficient. Even though I had a designer, Keith and his team offered thoughtful suggestions that made the final result even more aligned with my vision. A couple things to keep in mind: as with any contractor, make sure to read your quotes carefully--I missed that trim work wasn't included in the original painting estimate. Also, the teams tend to start early, which was fine for me but might require a heads-up to your neighbors if noise is a concern. Overall, highly recommend them for home renovation projects!

Vikram was easy to work with and definitely listened to our input to create the perfect fence for…read moreus. Fast, efficient, cleaned up the area and was always communicating to make sure expectations were met. A pleasure to work with and a skilled craftsman. Highly recommend for your woodworking needs.

I cannot recommend Vikram highly enough! He recently completed a major project in my home, which…read moreincluded fixing my subflooring, repairing structural issues, and doing a custom framing job to move a door and a window. The quality of his work was truly excellent and his prices very fair. I felt completely comfortable trusting his expert suggestions, his craftsmanship, and his presence in my home. Next I really want to hire him for some custom built-ins. I know they'd be beautiful. If you want a reliable, highly skilled professional Vikram is the absolute best

We purchased tile from the Coral Street location. The customer service was the worst I have ever…read moreexperienced. The sale person, if that is what one would call him, was late opening the business. Once he was available he refused to assist my wife in picking up the 12 pieces of tile we ordered in spite of assuring us someone would help we loading the tile in our vehicle. Overall I would say he couldn't have been any ruder during our encounter. I regret dealing with this man and would strongly recommend that if you need tile or marble go any else.

If you ever wondered what is like to spend time with an "asshole" just go into Tile and Marble…read moreOutlet and spend a few minutes with one of their sales people. One of the most disgusting sales experiences I've ever encountered. I went in to try and get some help finding a match for a tile I had. The sales guy (or whatever he was) was rude, insulting and provided absolutely no help. Told me I had no chance of finding a match. Tile had been discontinued. Black hair, greyish beard and black rimmed glasses. How they keep the lights on I have no clue. Read the reviews.... STAY AWAY!!!