I rarely write negative reviews, but I was disappointed with my visit to the Kitchen Studio. I was…read morelooking to install new countertops in my kitchen and bathroom. The Kitchen Studio popped up in my google search as being a local dealer of the specific higher end material I wanted. Upon arrival, an employee told me "they don't do just countertops". Okay. That isn't clear on their website. Then she went on to tell me she can't think of anywhere in the area to refer me that "just does counters". First, of all, there are at least 10 countertop fabricators within a 10 mile radius of Glen Ellyn. Someone in the industry should know this. Second, I'm sure the Kitchen Studio has an in house fabricator or they subcontract it out to someone local (most likely) and thus, why on earth would you not give this person my business??? I have a fairly large kitchen and master vanity. My quotes from the other local fabricators, who do, in fact, exist, are coming in at $120/sq foot and up. I'm giving 2 stars instead of one because all their kitchens on houzz are truly lovely and I'm sure if you hire them they would design a beautiful kitchen.

We signed a retainer to remodel kitchen and small bath and powder room with the kitchen studio of…read moreGlen Ellen that clearly specified their design and project overseeing fees as % of material ( I had to buy everything from them except appliances) and their labor cost. However when cost estimates were developed for contract signing for the project implementation phase, her personal fees were 3 times of what they should have been per our retainer agreement. When I pointed out the retainer terms, instead of correcting, they sent me a new retainer document and told me their process has changed. The change is permanent and sometimes there is a little fallout like this. These were Susan's words in her email to me. I took them to court ( case#2019SR000483 in Dupage county) to get my money back which I did. Susan herself is talented and personable but her business partner and company co-owner's dealings are disappointing and ignorant of basic business ethics. Susan kept saying he handles all money and pricing aspects. I had to walk away! Update 1/10/2020: I stand by my comments and the fact that you completely disavowed the terms of retainer and when I pointed out the pricing terms that we agreed to In the retainer, you emailed me a new retainer document with all pricing terms removed from it. I would have never signed anything or paid you $7k based on that new retainer devoid of any specifics. This was an act of complete lack of integrity. If you are serious about building reputation, practicing integrity will help. Good luck

My husband and I decided to work with Geneva Cabinet Gallery because we had seen their workmanship…read morein other homes in our area. They are not the most expensive nor the least, however, they are consummate professionals. Lynn who coordinated our complete master bath/closet remodel was amazing. In just one visit Lynn turned the ideas in our heads into a blue print drawing of exactly what we were thinking, only better! All workmen and sub-contractors were not only excellent craftsmen, they were courteous, respectful and cleaned up their mess daily. Lynn's knowledge base is exceptional. She is well versed in all the ins and outs of her industry. There was not a question she couldn't answer...standard size, distance between cabinets and shower, venting, lighting, how NOT to pick cabinets that are over-priced for the home they going into. What we found most helpful was Lynn's sense of design and color. Lynn has a gift for filling a room with granite, tile, wall color and making it all come together in a way you could never have imagined. Lynn has helped us with several color and decorator projects and we are continually amazed! Every project (4 to date) has exceeded our expectations!!!

Lynn Havlicek is amazing I have complete trust with her bison and care that my project will get the…read moreattention it needs and in the time promised

Hiring Annette was absolutely the right decision! I wasn't sure exactly how a professional…read moreorganizer worked, but I knew I needed help. Annette made it so easy. She explained the process and answered all of my questions along the way. I wanted more than a refresh of closets and shelves. I wanted my whole house organized, starting in the attic and moving through the garage and the basement. I knew after the first session that I had hired the right person. Annette and her team have a really efficient system and were so supportive. They made quick work of what I found super overwhelming. In the end, my attic is EMPTY! My basement has storage space to spare and the laundry room is now a laundry room and not an overflow of random items that don't have a home. Everything I need is neatly categorized and labeled in our garage in the correct types of containers. Decorating for the holidays was easier than ever this year. Annette is a true professional. Very responsive, knowledgeable, and honestly, an organizational genius. Her prices were very reasonable and she was worth every penny!

I have worked with an organizer for who was very good. This service was outstanding. Annette and…read moreher team were professional, thoughtful, and very well-versed in this art. She also helped us pack a very complicated home for a move as a part of her organizing services. Thanks so much you guys I am completely grateful for their services and for her hard work.

I am the type of person who needs to control everything, but not this time. I was so torn on how to…read moremodernize my house, without 1) spending a ton of money 2) the stress of a full remodel 3) ruining that perfect mix of classic and trendy. The moment I started to explain how I felt, Martina assured me she understood and just started sending me ideas. I was instantly intrigued by them, but they also felt slightly out of my "decision making" comfort zone. I decided to just tell her to make the decisions for me. This was the best decision I can make. I am so happy with my house, and every piece of true "art" that she chose. Not only are they perfect, but she was incredibly thoughtful with the pricing, without me even needing to express that I was hoping this would be reasonable. I truly and strongly recommend Martina and Finezza. I wish I was the person to review people more often, because I myself rely on reviews, and this time I was AS inspired to review her, as she was inspired to fulfill my vision.

I highly recommend Paulina Hughes Design…read more I reached out to her to have our planters designed for our house and she is extremely kind, easy going and very talented. She listened to my thoughts and was extremely helpful throughout the whole process. I've enjoyed working with her and have already reached out to get her help with some design work for our house since I want to have a more cohesive look and not waste anymore money buying something that I will change in a few months. She's extremely mindful of our budget and understands our needs and is extremely respectful of our crazy household. I look forward to her help and working with her going forward. Thank you Paulina!

Paulina is the best designer I have worked with. She is passionate about good design. She listens…read moreto your wants and needs and does the entire project within your budget. She is great at bringing you ideas and plans that you would never think of. The best part is that the projects were all completed on time and above expectations. Paulina is professional, pleasant, focused, and above all honest and caring. I will use her for all of my future design projects.

Allie did a great job of transforming a junk drawer in disarray to a very organized drawer space…read more As well as family room cabinets. She was easy to work with, listened to our needs and we had great collaboration. She worked fast and efficiently. These spaces look great and are very organized! We are thrilled with the results. Barb J.

WOW! They did an AMAZING job with my cabinets. Long list of reasons as to why you need to hire them…read moreASAP: Skilled craftsmanship. My cabinets turned out beautiful. No streak or brush marks. They do not look like they were painted, they look like I bought them that way. That's professional. That's beautiful. That's art. They do not cut corners! Please note that they do not just paint your cabinets and call it a day. It's an extensive and laborious multi-step process, which they take care and effort to complete. Lots of washing and sanding and priming - then painting. They even patch any existing damaged areas. They are thorough and detailed! Clean. I confess - I'm a bit of a neat freak. I also have really expensive wood floors that I was slightly freaking out about them getting paint on. NOPE. Not one tiny little, stray spec of paint anywhere. Nico made sure to clean up after himself before leaving everyday. He even mopped my kitchen floor one day, which officially makes him one of my favorite humans. Timely. They gave me a start date, which they very much started on. And kept me informed of how things were moving along. They didn't waste my time. Nico was at my front door when he said he would be - not one minute later. Transparent. From the quoting process, to project start, project duration, and project completion - I knew what was happening and what to expect. The quote is super detailed, which is awesome and not always the case with other home pros. Reasonably and competitively priced. Definitely cheaper than buying new cabinets. Especially since my existing cabinets were in perfectly good condition. It was a lot less than I had expected it to be. Friendly. Such wonderful human beings. Really. A wonderful company to work with from beginning to end. Highly recommend them - you'll be just as happy and ecstatic as I am if you choose them for your next project.

We are thrilled with the job on our cabinets done by Got A Painter. We originally contracted to…read morehave only the cabinets and doors painted, but then opted to have the inside of the cabinets painted, as well as the inside shelves. The cabinets came out beautiful and they look brand new! Nico did all the work, and he was polite, professional and very helpful in picking color options. He showed up on time daily and thoroughly cleaned up the work site everyday. We highly recommend their services to anyone looking to upgrade their kitchen - the entire team, from Tommy to Donna to Nico were a pleasure to work with.

Joan, is the most professional interior decorator, that I have ever met. The woman simply is a…read moredecorating diva, with mad skills. Now, I'm a Plumber, my idea of decorating, is hanging a Sports Illustrated Swim Suit Calender in the Garage, but Joan is the Gal you call to make a house look like a million dollars.