Unfriendly. Husband and wife cant always work well together. Cant recommend. The wife was the unfriendly one. Not very accommodating and often short, rude. read more

Rufino worked with us to design a whole house renovation and additions on a midcentury modern gem that essentially hadn't been updated since being built in 1952, besides a kitchen refresh in the 1980s. From the start, he was easy to communicate with and work with. He walked through our current house so we could talk through design/function that we liked or didn't like about our current living situation, asked us for our design inspiration with likes/dislikes, and then designed a home that is even better than we had imagined. Importantly, he thought about function, not just appearance, and how we would really use spaces based on how we live our life as a family. The 3D renderings were very helpful in visualizing the spaces, and they also gave us things to be excited about during the process. He always responded quickly and professionally, and he really took our ideas into account. Living in our house now is like a dream. We feel so lucky to live in such a beautiful (and functional) space. Rufino is a true artist. We don't plan on leaving this house anytime soon, but if we had the opportunity to design another home, we would 100% reach out to Rufino again. read more

We are happy with the work that Labra Design Build did in our master bathroom Rufino Labra personally helped with some value engineering we needed, to keep costs in line. The two craftsmen who did most of the work on the project were tidy, on time, very professional and a delight to work with. We would recommend Labra Design Build for projects like ours. Linda and Mike K. Bloomfield Hills read more

Great work, great communication, fair price, and timely work! Couldn't ask for more! Thank you! Labra Design + Build remodeled/reinforced our main living area, which has a vaulted ceiling. Worked with a structural engineer to meet and improve upon suggested design. A lot of work in a little time, and kept the place liveable! read more

We hired Labra to design and install built-in shelving in our TV room, and we couldn't have imagined the results being as stunning as they are. The design process was fun and collaborative, and the installation was quick and painless. The crew was very respectful of our space, and obviously dedicated to perfecting every last detail. read more

We highly recommend Labra Design and Build! After 18 years, our old lake house needed some updating. Along with paint and flooring, we wanted to make some changes to the flow and design--a remodel that included lighting, kitchen backsplash and a custom bar. The owner, Rufino Labra, was easy to work with. He listened to what we thought we wanted and made suggestions. We ended up with a space that was updated, but maintained the character of the home we love. Rufino is professional and accessible. Phone calls/e-mails were always promptly answered. The crew is great--efficient and respectful. We lived upstairs while the crew worked downstairs which was only possible because they were so accommodating. Our project began on time, ended on time and stayed within budget. The best part is we love it! read more

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Labra Design and Build made a beautiful, custom kitchen island that is the best feature of our home. PERFECT. Exactly what we wanted, professional, completed the work in less time than expected, excellent quality, and reasonable cost. Very knowledgeable, helpful and great experience. read more

We were so pleased with the project that Labra Design did for our Mid Century Modern house. I saw a project he did (found it through Houzz) and Rufino was very quick to respond to my request, and he was able to squeeze our smaller project in quickly. We had a huge hole in our main room, and we needed a stair rail, needed it quickly because we have a two year old and the house just wasn't safe as it was. He was quick to draw up sketches and seemed to understand our aesthetic and what we wanted without ever seeing the project in person. He was also very willing to research different price options to keep within our budget. I was impressed with his effort and commitment to making sure the stair rail was as safe as possible. The install went smoothly and was right on time. We can't wait to use Labra Design again when we redo our master bathroom and kitchen! read more

We worked with Rufino to update the bathrooms and closets in our home - master bath/closet and two upstairs bathrooms and closets. He is a "True Professional" in many ways. He worked with my husband and me to create a modern design that encompassed our ideas. He introduced us to options that are more current in design as well. He created 3D images of our proposed master bathroom and custom closet using our material choices. These images were incredibly helpful in understanding what the finished rooms would look like. His calm demeanor put me at ease with the project and took away my reservations of having our home renovated. Also, having workers in your home can be stressful and Rufino completed the work in the time proposed! Most importantly, I feel Rufino is very trustworthy and was very accessible to me during the project - answering my questions and communicating the next steps in the work being done via cell, text and email. Our bathrooms and closets were finished with detailed workmanship and expert service. He worked hard to make sure we were totally satisfied. They look simply AMAZING. We look forward to more projects with Rufino and Labra Design Build! read more

We had an amazing experience with Rufino Labra and his team at Labra Design + Build! Ours was a 2-month project that involved a complete remodel transformation of a very tiny laundry room into a large, spectacular "designer" laundry room of the highest quality and modern design! A second component of the remodel was the basement walk-out area; one double door was replaced with a new double door, and another double door was replaced with windows which required brick work on the outside wall of the house. Also, a built-in faux fireplace was removed and that space was reconstructed. Each component of the work was expertly done, including: tile work, carpentry (new cabinets, too), dry-wall, painting, contracted electrical, and setting up required inspections for all aspects of the project. Rufino and his entire team were such a delight to work with -- at the end of the project we knew we would miss seeing them every day. We highly recommend Labra Design + Build! read more

When we decided to have our master bathroom remodeled, we met with four uninspiring designers before happening onto the Labra Design+Build web site. We met with the owner, Rufino Labra, who really listened to our design wishes and personal taste, and within a few days came up with two impressive design options (in 3D!) We were excited about both options and after talking further with Rufino knew for sure that we wanted him and his company to handle our remodel. Throughout both the planning and remodeling, Rufino was patient, accommodating, and always accessible getting back to us the same or next day with answers to our questions, concerns and change requests. He kept us apprised of the progress letting us know when task were scheduled to start and be completed, plus he always made sure that we were completely happy with every decision. When Rufino and/ or his crew needed to work late, they were always respectful of our plans. Rufino and his crew took great care of our home protecting our floors and minimizing tracking. At the end of each day drop cloths were removed and everything was kept as clean and organized as possible. All debris was hauled away the same day (no dumpster on our property and no rubbish in our yard or garage!) We absolutely could not be more pleased with the results, from the more functional configuration, the large curbless shower and custom cabinets, to all the materials installed and the soothing paint colors Rufino selected to blend with our monochromatic style. The workmanship is outstanding (first rate). Now, our master bathroom is beautiful with lots of storage, and we love, love, love everything about it! Thanks to Rufino and his amazing crew, especially Abe who worked on our project daily, the whole process was a pleasant experience and the remodel was started and completed within the timeline constraints. read more

We highly recommend Labra Design Build. At every step of the process Rufino and his team were terrific! We hired Labra Design Build to expand and remodel our kitchen by converting a full size, underutilized first floor full bathroom into a powder room and reworking our existing mudroom. Rufino worked with us very closely until we had a design that would work well for our family and our budget. We are thrilled with the results! Rufino's creative use of space and innovative ideas enabled us to get everything we wanted in our kitchen, powder room, and mudroom. The Labra Design Build team also did an excellent job carrying out the work. It is never easy to live without a working kitchen, but they set up a makeshift kitchen for us in the basement, worked quickly to complete the project, and made it so that we could continue to live in the house throughout the renovation. On top of that, the quality of the work Labra Design Build conducted is phenomenal! We have now been living in our remodeled kitchen for more than 6 months and we continue to marvel at how well laid out everything is, how beautiful it all looks, and how seamlessly the renovated space flows into our existing space. read more

I found Mr. Labra online quite a few years ago while searching for someone to build a bookcase / wall unit. I reviewed his website and was extremely impressed with the creativity of his designs. Back then, I was just in the idea stage and Mr. Labra was very helpful (even though some of my ideas were out there) and not pushy at all. Due to my inability to decide on what I really wanted, I essentially ignored the project for quite some time. Cut to a few years down the road, I finally made up my mind. I emailed Mr. Labra once again. Right off the bat, he was a consummate professional. He quickly gave me an estimate for my "plans" which was on par with other contractors. What set him apart from the other guys was how he made me a part of the process. Other contractors I contacted listened to my plans and gave me a quote. He worked with me every step of the way (i.e. he listed the different types of wood that he could use, the pros and cons of each and why he felt one was the best fit for me) to give me the best outcome. He also voiced his own opinion when he felt it was warranted. When some of my ideas went against what he felt create a quality product, he let me know how he could tweak things to get it back on track. But, at the same time, he let me know that it was my decision and didn't force me to follow his path. It did take a while for it to get done. But, once the bookshelf was completed, it was impeccable. You can see the pride he takes in his craftsmanship (while installing the piece, he spent ten minutes fidgeting with a door to make sure it was not a millimeter out of place). There are so many little details I could go into that I've noticed on the unit that make it stand out. Needless to say, I am beyond impressed with Mr. Labra's skills (both in design and build) and character. I would recommend him wholeheartedly. read more