We are extremely happy with the customer cornices Custom Drapery Workroom made and installed for…read moreus. We ordered 5 cornices for our home and all turned out beautiful! Nina the designer was awesome to work with. I was able to choose the fabrics and styles right at home. The fabrics were beautiful and Nina is so knowledgeable it was great to have her expertise. The entire job was reasonably priced and done with quality and care.

I did an online search for custom draperies. I was so impressed with the quick response from Nina…read more She came out to our home the following week. I showed her around my home and she zeroed in on my taste and style. Nina quickly pulled fabrics and then sketched her ideas for a large window and 2 small windows. When I asked questions about certain aspects of the design such as to the floor or mid length for curtains she was able to explain why she felt this was the way to go. It was the easiest choice to make. Today was my installation day. Wow - I am even more impressed. I feel my room looks totally pulled together with pillow shams and chair cushion; and compliments the look in my master bathroom. The color is perfect and they definitely have the wow factor. I also chose motorized blinds and they programmed them for me. I highly recommend Nina, Alex and Dennis. They are very professional and produce a quality product. We are already working on another window and other ideas.

We were in London when Martins did the rennovations on our home. We didn't know exactly what we…read morewere coming back to. We opened the door . . . and walked into paradise. We felt like we were in someone else's home. Someone who had a lot more money than us! Martins isn't just a builder, or a designer. He's an artist. When you bring someone into your home to change it forever, you have to trust that person. When Martins came by for our first free consultation (something other people had charged us for), he stayed for two hours. He wanted to get to know us, and figure out exactly what kind of home we wanted. To say he cares about his work is an understatement! Other people we looked at charged us for that first visit, came in, took measurements, were out in 30 minutes, and then provided some cookie-cutter recommendations. Besides his off-the-charts talent, he is honest, flexible, responsive and easy and fun to work with... not to mention reasonable. He even provided us with guidance and recommendations to bring the overall costs down. If you're looking to do renovations on your home, that not only are beautiful, but also unique and specific to you and your family, your search is over. Martins Buka will not only deliver, but exceed your expectations!

My family hired the Martin family to do some work on my aunt's house in the suburbs. They were a…read morepleasure to deal with. Reliable and honest. Phone calls were returned and we always felt we were in the best hands. We remodeled our aunt's basement down to the studs and when the job was done, it was AMAZING. Highly recommended for remodeling jobs!

We utilized Brock's expertise for design advice as we were getting settled into our new home. We…read morefirst did a walk through before we were in the home. Brock went room by room, thoughtfully advising on furnishings and art that would compliment the unique architecture of our home. He had great ideas on how to maximize light and how to optimize flow. He advised us on where to get unique pieces that would express our individual style. Once we were completely moved in and all of our furnishings had arrived, we had Brock come to the house once again to help us put the finishing touches in place. He advised on where to place pillows, how to use house plants strategically, where some additional artwork could be placed, etc. Brock is a good communicator and very good humored. We we very pleased with his work.

We needed some help with lighting in our condo, and Brock's "Design Advice" service was perfect. He…read morelooked at the rooms in question, described exactly where we should put recessed lights, and recommended solutions for other rooms as well. In addition, he gave us great advice about some other improvements we should make since we were having the electrical work done anyway (additional outlets, j-boxes for future fixtures), which will modernize the condo and make it much more flexible in the future. We definitely wouldn't have thought of this on our own. He also recommended contractors, made an in-home visit with the top candidate, and provided a rough sketch of the lighting plot. We were grateful to have this professional guidance for a project that we had delayed for too long because we didn't know where to start!

Kenneth Walter is terrific and a complete pro. We initially hired him after another unqualified…read moredesigner left us with mis-matched pieces, half-finished rooms, code violations, and a depleted budget. Our home is now almost finished and his work has exceeded all of our expectations. What a refreshing change! He has more than 30 years of experience and terrific sources we would never have found (a great honest contractor, amazing painter etc.); he can work within different budgets; he prioritized and is practical; he is creative and adaptable and really listens rather than simply producing a formulaic look over and over. Kenneth is completely honest and discloses all prices, sources, and payments he receives and does not steer you only toward pricier pieces to increase his fees (though I found he is often correct that quality can make a huge difference in certain areas). For example, he suggested refurbishing two of my existing chairs; he relocated existing lighting and reframed existing art; he found floor samples at the Mart; he worked patiently with items I found where possible instead of insisting on sourcing everything himself through "to the trade" providers only. He is also kind and though he is an artist he is low maintenance. His fees are not inexpensive, but he saved us money in the long run--while producing excellent work--you absolutely get what you pay for with him.

After exhausting and many frustrated interviews trying to find a GC to tear down our old garage and…read morebuild a new Coach House and garage, we finally hired MK Construction. Yet we were not sure how the experience would be but I am happy to share we had a wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations. The Project Manager We worked with Greg S. who has been very responsive since day 1, via text, phone, email and in person meetings, as needed. Constantly updating us. Workers and Partners Very professional team. Excavation, electrical, cement, hydraulic, carpenter, installations and others. They are all very knowledgeable, respectful, polite, and focused on what they were doing. They were working constantly even on snowy days and unbearable low temperatures. Budget It was top-notch. MK has met timeline and budget with fair pricing on any extras, which is extremely rare in constructions. Materials. High quality materials, and I could choose what I wanted as brands and models for siding and interior finishing. I am still and denial my project went so well. MK Construction is a very serious company that I highly recommend for your project. See before and after pictures.

Update Nov 2021, over a year after the projects were finished and we're still very pleased with the…read morequality of the work. Our architect recommended and specified a fair amount of detail that MK did very well. Work included adding new bathroom, relocating and rebuilding the kitchen, adding new windows, new electrical, water and ductwork, structural including steel and LVL beams, new columns and joist reinforcements, a 2-car garage, a second bathroom remodel, floor and wall tile work, electrical, new flooring... whew I can't write it all. It's a completely new house! This 100 year-old house is an absolute delight. (Here are some process photos to show some of the things we appreciated)

Stay far away from Jake Wittrock, JWCreative and Big Design Energy…read more While Jake does come up with decent design ideas, he has serious time and money management issues. He will lie about when items are ordered even though he has already taken your money well in advance. He provides no oversight over his vendors and they will more often than not screw up measurements and the installation of items. Jake claims he is too busy to even inspect his contractors' work even though the work is shoddy and you send him pictures to prove it. When confronted with these serious issues, Jake becomes defensive and outright lies so that he feels blameless. Jake also refuses to refund money that was never spent on items and services. I was fortunate to have paid Jake with my American Express card. When Jake refused to return approximately $35,000 advanced to him, I initiated a fraud claim with American Express. Jake protested the fraud claim by making material misstatements to American Express. After reviewing the fraud claim, American Express saw right through Jake's lies and returned the entire amount back to me. I am one of Jake's more fortunate victims and could not be more grateful to American Express for seeing through the fraud. Hire Jake Wittrock at your own peril. I regret ever meeting him and welcoming him into my home.

I have been working with Jake for over 5 years since we moved into our current house. Jake is…read moreexceptional at problem solving unique spaces and making sure you get the most out of your space. I have used him for custom closets, kitchen redesign, floors, and various other projects that have cropped up over the years. He is detail oriented, thorough, works with high quality partners, and makes sure the job is done to a high standard. Jake has touched every room in my house at one point! Highly recommend!

We hired Chris and his team to update our condo including painting our kitchen cabinets, adding new…read morehardware and additionally, we needed the whole condo painted - doors, baseboards and all. Chris and his team did exceptional work! They were very experienced, trustworthy and went above and beyond our expectations.

Chris and his team just finished an absolutely super job of staining my cedar-siding house…read more Professional, knowledgeable, and courteous, they also helped educate me in the tricks of the house painting trade. Although it should be a while before I again need an outside house-staining job, I may take Chris up on any number of suggestions he has for home improvement services as a general contractor: garage doors, windows, fences, etc, as well as interior painting, all at great prices. Highly recommended!

We have used Hogan Design & Construction now for two major house renovations - a laundry room /…read morefull bathroom project a few years ago and most recently a master bath project. We went back to Hogan because of their professionalism and attention to detail and they did not disappoint. From project management to design to each subcontractor brought into our home, every element of the process exceeded expectations. They delivered an end result that was right to our vision, communicated clearly throughout and treated our home and busy household with respect and kindness. Would highly recommend!

We recently completed a kitchen remodel with Hogan Design & Construction, surpassing our…read moreexpectations. The team was creative, respectful, and kept us informed throughout the process. Doug Panozzo, our Project Manager, was very meticulous, ensuring every detail was addressed. We absolutely love our new kitchen.