We have been working with Mingle and Studio M on a project that isn't really huge, but we have…read morereceived amazing customer service and attention every single time we come in. I have been working with Carly from Studio M who is coordinating the design side of the project. To address the previous reviewers complaint about Mingle not taking small jobs, there is something this reviewer is leaving out. Studio M will not contribute design help until you sign a contract for their time as they are a separate but complimentary entity that provides extra design services for Mingle clients. It would be absurd to expect a design firm to provide free services without a contract. Also, it would be absurd to expect a company to place an order with their supplier without a deposit. So, it is possible the communication from the previous reviewer was a bit poor. But, back to my review. First of all, our project was well under 50K. I would estimate it around 20-25K. And I have to admit that Mingle's opulent showroom initially intimidated me so much, I went through the doors with a great deal of skepticism. However, I am happy to have been proven very wrong about the perception that they would only work with big jobs. I was very upfront with them about the size of our new home and they remained unflinchingly helpful. Love love love working with Carly and Mike. We came to Mingle in a panic after realizing the cabinet supplier the builder was using just wasn't providing the service we needed. After losing weeks with the previous supplier, we were up against a wall, and Mike worked quickly with my husband to put together drawings and a quote. Then, Carly and I tweeked the layout and wood selection. It was an extremely quick process that went smoothly because of Mike and Carly's the high levels of experience, expertise and professionalism. Because Carly is an independent designer, I am able to bring items, swatches, and ideas from outside of Mingle, while utilizing the amazing selection Mingle offers. The process Studio M offers is really very fluid and flexible and helped me immensely in getting design decisions made and move our project along quickly. I am not a designer and I have never liked the selection process, but working with Carly has been extremely enjoyable because of her ability to assess and offer up reasonable options that fit my needs. Our meetings have been at Mingle, on-site and at a tile shop so far, but I look forward to using Carly's services throughout this design selection process and so appreciate her ability to help set priorities in the design and building process.

Note to prospective customers: Mingle says they accept projects of all sizes, but you will be…read moreignored if your project / budget is under $50k. Go elsewhere and don't waste your time with them. Here is our experience: We dropped in on a weekend to discuss a remodeling project for our Maple Grove home. We were hoping for guidance on how their services work and to get started on our own remodel project, but we were told that they cannot talk about our project until we sign a contract and agree to work with them. At this point in our project we were still trying to determine if the remodel we wanted was physically possible (i.e., could we knock out certain walls and move laundry machines, etc.). They said we can bring in pictures and they can look at it - but I was more comfortable having a contractor actually see the space in person to make that determination. Again, I was told that I would need to sign a contract before any of that could happen. I asked if we could at least speak with a contractor first to determine if it was feasible; I wasn't about to commit to a project and provide a retainer fee when we didn't know if it would even be possible. They reluctantly agreed to send me a few names of contractors so I could reach out to them. I gave my phone number & email to the Mingle representative, but we never heard back from her. I later followed up with an email to her and she never responded. A royal brush off and great way to do business, Mingle. Not impressed in the least. We thought we'd give them another chance, however. Maybe we just got the wrong person and would have better luck next time. My husband called and got directed to the appropriate person - but had to leave a message. That message - left at least 2 weeks ago - remains unreturned and I have no confidence that they will ever call. Another fumble for team Mingle! They will, however, see me one more time - when I triumphantly return to Pretty Woman them with the receipts from my completed project. Maybe that will encourage them to pay more attention to customers in the future; I'm not sure how they can manage to run their business otherwise. Good luck to them.

We recently had our kitchen countertop replaced and got quotes from multiple companies. Nature's…read moreStone gave the best quote and was very clear on their communication and quote. We worked with Cristine to get our quotes and installation scheduled and she was very helpful. She was very patient while we were selecting the stone and the options. They give you calls as the process makes progress. The first appointment is where they come in and measure your kitchen Countertops using laser to get the accurate measurements. The technician came on time and was very professional. The next appointment is the actual installation. They gave me a call and gave a heads up that the since the stone was too large and if it didn't go in, they might have to take it back to their site, cut it and bring it back. I liked the fact that they gave me this heads up. We had 4 technicians come over to bring the stone inside and they were very thorough in their job. The final installation looks great! I strongly recommend them.

Our visit lasted less than three minutes - rude from the first to the last second!…read more We arrived at 4:35 PM and the first thing we were told was that they'd be closing soon (at 5 PM). Showed them a sample of a countertop we liked (we brought it with us) and the guy - who never did even stand up from his desk - said "nope - don't have one like that" (it was white stone with a bit of gold veining - he didn't even suggest an alternative). Finally when we told him it was for a powder room project he told us that the minimum order was $800. At that point it was crystal clear that he wasn't interested in helping us - HUGE mistake walking in. Anyone with a smaller job should steer clear! It's really easy to see why more and more people go to the "Big Boxes" for things like this. Thankfully American Granite is 100 yard's away!

Carter is a phenomenally talented designer. He listened intently to my likes/dislikes and asked me…read moreall the right questions about my lifestyle. He somehow (!) translated all the information to a stylish design that is "me" - and within my budget! I love his focused attention to sustainability.

Omforme has been my go-to for years when I want to add a unique piece of furniture or accessory to…read moremy home, or purchase a special one-of-a-kind gift. My first purchase was a coffee table Carter made with hexagonal mirrored tiles. From then I was hooked. My next purchase was a gorgeous mid-century liquor cabinet. I've purchased elegant fun gifts for friends at Omforme -- tell Carter about the recipient and he has always had a number of great suggestions. But my favorite part of Omforme is Carter's personal restyling of furniture. He carefully restores the original to beautiful condition, and then adds a bit of flavor to update it. I have also brought him some garage sale finds or family heirlooms, and each time he has transformed it from a boring old piece of furniture with "good bones" to something I love to see and use in my home. I consider Carter my personal furniture artist and home style consultant. He has helped me change my home from "comfortable" to "warm, welcoming, and uniquely beautiful".

Recently used for countertops and island new quartz. Awesome job, very knowledgeable and helpful in…read morehelping us choose product. Great to work with and highly recommend.

We built a new kitchen a few years ago, and happened onto MPLS granite because they were down the…read morestreet. The selection was great, the process of selecting, measuring and installing was flawless, and the team was a pleasure to work with. I've recommended them several times since, and hope to use them again for our next kitchen remodel!

Amazing customer service from start to finish! They were very helpful and patient while we made a…read moredecision on the right kitchen countertop for us. And on time for all appointments. The install team did an amazing job as well.

I had a small project of the carry out type. Some confusion on our transaction but overall they…read moreseemed like nice people. I understand their countertop work is excellent.

Had some lovely Hunter Douglas Shades installed in my lower level living room/bar. They have an…read moreexcellent selection of shades, drapes, pull downs, and just about everything you can and cannot imagine. The hardest part of this whole process, was picking them out. Jim came out and measured our windows to ensure a proper fit before we placed the order. Then he came back and installed them as well! Excellent work, and wonderful customer service. We will be doing the kitchen windows next.

I've known Marianne for over 20 years since she started CocoBello Interiors. Most recently, I hired…read moreher to help us through a complete home remodel. We purchased our forever home on a lake, and she helped us see the vision even prior to purchasing. From there, she walked us through the total redesign (interior and exterior), making materials selections, design choices and communicating with vendors. Her expertise and guidance throughout the entire project has been priceless. She is very well respected in her trade and every contractor, vendor, and showroom that I work with has nothing but wonderful things to say about her. I would highly recommend Marianne for your next design project, large or small!

We have worked with Marianne of CocoBello Interiors twice now: first with a main bathroom remodel…read moreabout 9 years ago and now with updating our main level flooring, lighting, kitchen hardware and paint palette. Both experiences were great. She listened to our functional and style needs and preferences, honored our budget and timeline, gave us many options, and helped us see the potential for what our home could be. She is patient, explains things well, recommended professionals to do the work, and has a great sense of humor. I would definitely work with her again in the future.

High quality work, with extremely thoughtful kind workers. The price was extremely appropriate for…read morethe area and I would highly recommend.

Had a hard time getting anyone to come out for the tiny area until i reached out to Santeliz…read moreHardwood Floor. He was prompt, and sent me the reasonably priced bid quickly. We are so pleased with the results! The floor was very worn and had spots that needed repair, with previous patches that used different widths and wood types. Santeliz Hardwood recommended a stain color that the different wood types blend to look completely natural. The areas that they repaired are flawless. We'll definitely use them again for other areas! It's almost one year later and the floor still looks fantastic!