We were warned repeatedly: "A kitchen remodel will be a nightmare--don't live there while it's…read morehappening!" That, along with a few other cautions, set our expectations before starting our project with Kitchen & Baths Unlimited. For my wife and me, however, the experience turned out very differently. We cannot say enough great things about Nancy (design), Owen (project management) and the entire team that meticulously executed the remodel. While I work from home and my wife commutes downtown, we decided to move forward with gutting and remodeling the vintage kitchen in our 100-year-old farmhouse in Evanston--and we couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. Yes, the demolition phase was a bit loud, as expected. But after that, the usual construction noise--hammering and drilling--was manageable. The team did an excellent job minimizing disruption: adjacent rooms were carefully sealed to contain dust, wood floors were protected with panels, and window treatments were wrapped in plastic. Design selections were also made easy thanks to Nancy, who guided us through choosing colors, cabinets, and countertops that matched our vision. The result is a beautiful transformation from a neglected, dingy farmhouse kitchen into a bright, modern farmhouse space. The Italian tile backsplash complements the quartz countertops with subtle veining. The lower cabinets are a soft gray, while the upper cabinets are white, creating a clean and balanced look. We also upgraded our appliances and fixtures, including LED ceiling lights, a Bosch microwave drawer, a professional KitchenAid range with a matching hood featuring an infrared sensor, and a modern stainless-steel farmhouse sink with a gentle bow. Despite an initial delay with the permit office due to a previously applied for permit that KBU helped us manage, the project stayed on schedule. We made a few minor upgrades along the way, but thanks to Owen and Nancy's guidance, we remained on time and within our overall budget. The KBU crew was professional, punctual, and highly skilled. Communication was seamless--especially since I was working from home--which helped address questions quickly and keep the project moving efficiently. In the end, we passed all inspections and received written approval from the village within a day. For us, this remodel was a great success. Thank you to Nancy, Owen, Patricia, Rade, and the entire team! You are the BEST!

fabulous kitchen remodel in Logan square neighborhood of Chicago. having done a few kitchen…read moreremodels before (north shore and colorado), I felt some trepidation approaching this project in our new home in Logan square. luckily, I found KBU! I worked with Julie (designer), her team led by Jesus, and of course, owner Owen. Julie came up with ideas I hadn't even thought of and was able to convert an old, smaller space, into something that felt luxurious. Jesus and his team were super hard workers, pleasant to deal with, trustworthy, and highly efficient and knowledgeable. Everything was overseen frequently by Owen. I was blown away with the gorgeous result and the seemlessness with which this project was completed! I highly recommend KBU to everyone!

I would never use Jack for anything again. Jack did a…read moresignificant remodeling for us, but - once we were well into construction - started to cut corners and leave work unfinished. Electrical outlets were left unconnected, we later found out it was because the electrical duct pipe was not connected to the junction boxes, which is a code violation. Doors don't hang properly, woodwork has gaps, etc. When we pointed out issues to him he reacted belligerently and refused to finish the work. I recommend you avoid him.

I have used Jacek Lech and his crew on two separate occasions. One job over $50K and the second…read morearound $15-20K. I was always impressed with his work...until, after he completed the last job (a full roof tear off and replacement), I called him last summer to let him know I was having an issue with my garage roof. I never received a response back from him and assumed he didn't get the message, or perhaps forgot. That was 2.5 years after install of the roof. Fast forward to this week, my house roof is leaking on my second floor. I texted him with no response, then I emailed just to be sure he received my message (so we are 3.5 years out on the roof install). His daughter responded from his work account saying the job was 4 years old, they couldn't do anything and to "call someone else." Wow! After spending $60-70K with this guy, this is the response I get? Not to mention that a friend referred me to him, and I have given his name to many other people as well. I am simply stunned and horrified but this response. Why are good contractors so hard to find?

Premier Remodeling (Project Manager:Leo) did a fantastic job with my recent remodeling project. Leo…read morewas terrific with scheduling and communicating with me. The work that they did was top quality--from matching paint to running perfect caulk lines. I asked Leo to suggest materials for me. He presented some great selections, and the final product is awesome! I now have 2 upgraded bathrooms, upgraded electrical system, and zero 70s-style mirrors in my dining/entry areas. I am extremely satisfied with Premier Remodeling and highly recommend them for your next project. Did I mention how careful they were with my floors and white carpet? Wow! Plus, they 100% complied with my quirky HOA rules.

Leo is the man! Love my new bathrooms. Had a great experience with Premier Remodeling Services. Leo…read morewas fantastic to work with--clear, responsive, and easy to communicate with throughout the project. I was really impressed with the speed and quality. His cost & timeline estimates were accurate, and the quality of the work is truly top tier. We'd absolutely work with them again and highly recommend them.

Quick notes on furniture shopping:…read more I learned of Casa Spazio from the lounge setup at Expo Chicago at Navy Pier. I went in to the store a few days later and really patient, friendly service. I loved two of their sofa pieces with movable backs and the flexibility on customizing it. Prices were competitive for the european contemporary style. The downstairs area had sale pieces too. I got a different sofa from elsewhere, but this place was on my top 5 after looking at about 30 stores.

Ordered 2 cabinets for our living room and product we received looked nothing like what was…read moreexplained to us (they didn't have in store). After waiting 14 weeks for these cabinets, we received this incredibly cheap looking product. The craftsmanship is terrible (see pictures) as the doors don't even align with the frame (note, 2 cabinets were over $1,500, you wouldn't think they looked like someone made them without tools). We instantly told them about the issue and their response was basically "sorry, you ordered them". These were not custom but simply a standard order for merchandise from their vendor yet they refuse to stand behind their product or recommendation and accept a return. Wasted lots of time and money dealing with this awful situation. Disreputable business.

We have been using Stonecutters for years on our commercial millwork. The product they produce is…read moretop notch. Sanna is great to deal with and even with our crazy timelines she manages to get it done.

We used Stonecutters to restore the broken marble stairs in the entryway of our 1907 Chicago…read morethree-flat. Howard, the owner, and his team provided prompt and professional service throughout the entire process. The installation team was careful and exacting. We are delighted with the results and we would highly recommend Stonecutters for any stone related projects that you may have.

Paige is a natural. She has a great eye. She picked out wall colors, wall covering, kitchen…read moreknobs, artwork and accent pieces I never would have known to choose that look fabulous! Paige has a warm, mellow vibe that takes away the stress of home projects. Another plus is she is on the affordable side. Hire her!

From the owner: Eclectic, Beautiful, Bold Interiors. We are the design destination for those that love lacquer,…read morewallpaper, a fun print, and ultimately want their home to be unique. We are not a copy and paste kind of firm. People that come to us want artsy, interesting, personal spaces and are happy to sit back and let us lead. We can't wait to create with you and make your dream space come to life.

We contracted with Veseli Design to remodel our bathroom, which included fixing some poorly done…read moreplumbing and adding a ventilation fan, along with complete replacement of fixtures, tile, etc. Goran from Veseli Design was great to work with! He promptly responded to all phone calls and emails. He referred us to quality vendors and I've been pleased with all the vendors he recommended. The guy who laid the tile for the shower and the floor was amazingly detailed, and the bathroom looks fantastic. We couldn't be happier with the end result! The project was finished on time and within the budget... you don't hear that very often with home improvement projects! In addition to doing general contracting, Goran is an architect, so he can help you take your plan from idea to completion. We'll definitely be working with Veseli Design for the rest of our home improvement needs.

As a general contractor who is also an architect, Goran Veselinovic of Veseli Design and Build was…read moreamazing to work with. His attention to our wishes was impressive, always coming up with ideas that fit our financial and aesthetic needs. Goran knew that we were working within a budget, and to that end, he gave us options that allowed us to stay on track financially while producing a beautiful living space for us. Overall, we were extremely pleased with the outcome of our total gut and redo which transformed our 1980s era unit into a modern and comfortable space. We will definitely work with Veseli Design and Build on future projects.

Wow incredible restoration, meticulous work by Michael and his crew. lovely experience my place…read moreis awesome looking. Thank you gentlemen. I would call them again for anything again in a heart beat.

Mike and Ozzie were terrific! They took good care of my house and possessions (including the cat!)…read moreThey were on time, straight forward and honest, and kind to this frazzled homeowner.

4Ever remodeled our 2 full bathrooms this summer, and the entire process was very smooth. Our…read moreremodeler listened to us very carefully and created very beautiful renderings. He helped us choose beautiful, high-quality materials within our budget. Also, he gave us great advice in choosing the colors that matched our bathroom theme. As for the actual construction, 4Ever were willing to work around our schedule. We were provided a calendar that included the entire schedule. The process was very smooth, and the disruption was minimal. All the workers were punctual, professional, and respectful. Everyone cleaned up the area before they left for the day. We were also impressed with the fact that some of them were even willing to work on weekends to keep up with the schedule. Moreover, the craftmanship is excellent, and all the workers are seasoned and highly skilled. 4Ever transformed our 2 full bathroom with a tub to a very beautiful walk-in shower. We were also impressed with how often and quickly the team communicated with us. Every week the team leader emailed the update and let us know the upcoming works of the following week. Moreover, our team leader always texted me in advance and let us know when the workers were coming. The team always answered my questions right away. Indeed 4Ever went the extra 10 miles for us. For example, after the remodeling was over, team leader stopped by and made sure that everything was organized and clean. We truly believe that 4Ever wants to make sure that their clients are satisfied completely. The care, service, and communication exceeded our expectations. Now we have a very beautiful bathroom, and we are very happy that we chose to work with 4Ever Remodeling. It was very pleasant to work with the team. We have a few more interior projects in the future, and we would like to work with 4Ever Remodeling again.

We paid $30k+ for a bathroom remodel and did not receive the design services, project management,…read moreor craftsmanship outlined in our contract. The contract specifies a clear process: design completion, written client approval, project schedule, parts ordering, then demolition. 4Ever did not follow this process at any stage. Our designer scheduled demolition before the design was approved. When she arrived for the contractor walkthrough, she claimed to not have received my voicemail or email requesting a design revision (included in the contract). She walked the contractor through the unapproved design and attempted to schedule work to start that Friday. When I objected, she claimed this was to stay on schedule with my contract. I had to quote the contract back to her via email, where it states "an updated start date and schedule will be provided during the design process." No project schedule was ever provided, despite the contract explicitly stating one would be. The designer then asked me to approve materials in Buildertrend with no final design, and told me NOT to refer to the design in Buildertrend to visualize my final bathroom because that design is "for the contractors" -- and to instead trust the studio samples. So I was supposed to commit $30k based on physical samples and my imagination alone. On May 1st, we reselected the materials (fortunately we opted to purchase hardware direct from Ferguson, after discovering 4Ever's significant markup) and our designer promised an updated design. By May 15th, my bathroom was fully demolished and unusable -- no design received, no design signed off, and no project schedule. I did not receive a final design until the following week, after email reminders, and it did not reflect what had been selected in the studio. I emailed our designer photos of the tile I had taken in the studio v. the tile in her design and asked her to change it. On May 20th, she said she'd look into it. I heard nothing back until I sent her an email reminder on May 27th. 4Ever had ordered a special-order, non-returnable tile without providing a final design and without my design approval -- disclosing this only on May 28th, after the bathroom had already been demolished. I was then told work could not continue until I approved the design. I left a voicemail with the manager, was promised a callback, and never received one. The tile issue was resolved and we signed off on the design, but problems persisted. A project schedule was never provided at any point, despite being promised in the contract's scope of work and requested multiple times. Our sales rep had quoted approximately 3 weeks total. Shower glass was not installed until July 3rd -- almost 2 months after demolition began. Once we were finally able to use the shower, we discovered a grout crack running from the ceiling down 2/3 of the shower wall. Upper management's response was that this was normal. It is not -- grout failure of this extent within days of installation is a workmanship defect. After I submitted 17 photos documenting cracks and bubbles, a contractor came to repair the work on July 21st. That same day, our PM tried to get us to sign the project closeout document, which triggers final payment. We declined to sign until we could verify the repair held. Our PM persisted, saying defects would be covered under warranty. Despite not signing the final document, 4Ever tried to send us an invoice for final payment. We gave it a week and scheduled our PM to collect final payment. On that day, we received a voicemail, email, and multiple app notifications stating we were overdue, would be charged late fees, and that 4Ever had already contacted their attorney and we would be liable for their legal fees. We later learned 4Ever placed a lien on our home over the disputed final payment. Post final payment and grout fix, we're finding more cracks in the grout. We did not receive $30k worth of a remodel. We received failure to follow contract process, defective workmanship, terrible communication, and legal threats. Do not recommend.

I get the itch to redo a room or two every year and this year it's my powder room and master…read morebathroom. And with each home improvement project I find myself back at Lewis Floor & Home. My amazing decorator, who I have had the pleasure of working with for 13 years, and I walked into Lewis without an appointment. There were no issues of not having an appointment and we were quickly greeted by Michelle who helped us find the perfect marble floors and quartzite countertops. Between my decorator and Michelle we got the job done in no time and I left even more excited about my soon to be amazing bathrooms. It felt like we became fast friends with Michelle too and we even said we would all love to hang out socially! I've been to many stores for flooring and counters thru the years, but seem to have great luck at Lewis. It's also conveniently located 5 minutes from my house so love that we don't have to travel too far to get there!

Wonderful experience with skilled flooring technicians. Very responsive to needs. Worked hard with…read moredifficult space. Thanks to all for scheduling flexibility, skilled work and respect of property.