Summary Project:…read moreRemove wall between dining room and kitchen - build a large chef's kitchen with island to seat 15-20 for sit down dinner Estimate and Planning * SKB was accommodating and realistic, honest, forthright and pricing was middle of the road relative to big and small companies we invited to come estimate the job Construction * Great attention to beauty, symmetry and detail Communication * 100% responsive and consistently available. I never had to chase down an answer Teams are mostly in-house * SKB puts together top notch teams, they conduct their work in a clean way, efficiently, peacefully in your home (we were living there during the construction). They manage the timing, take full responsibility for quality and are ultra responsive to us if there were any issues (as there always are - but they handle them impeccably). I have written a longer more detailed reference. I don't want to bore anyone who doesn't need that level of detail - but if you are interested, please feel free to request it, or make an appt with me to see our kitchen and see their work first hand: francoisethalacker@gmail.com

I would definitely recommend working with Solid Kitchen & Bath (and have to friends already)…read more Sirin is very communicative, fair, and her crews are incredibly clean and polite when they work. We absolutely love our kitchen!

I definitely recommend Bath + Kitchen to design and install new kitchen cabinets. Bath + Kitchen…read moredoes an outstanding job with design, remodeling and cabinetry. We love our new space. The team is well versed in kitchen design and does beautiful kitchen designs (just seems the pics). They asked lots of questions and made sure to design the cabinetry with the right amount of drawers, accessories and lighting to meet our specific requirements. During install the team was very communicative and the crew was on time and professional every day (and wore their masks all day while working in the house). Appreciate the time they spend to make sure you're happy with the design and details.

When we bought our house in 2005, the people who flipped it had just redone the kitchen. It was…read moreperfectly fine, but nothing exciting. Years later, it was time to replace everything, and we wanted a kitchen with a better flow, more space, and better quality cabinets and appliances. Most contractors we contacted simply wanted to replace everything without improving it. Bath Plus Kitchen has actual architects on staff, listened to my list of wants and needs, and then incorporated them. I liked that they change a base price for this, so that I had the option of taking the plans to a different contractor or of using their in-house building crew. We went with their building crew, and we're really happy with how the kitchen turned out. It's so much more open and spacious than before. I have lots of space for working. I upgraded to a powerful stove with a hood, both of which work great. I'm really happy with the quality of the cabinets -- such an upgrade from any I've had before, probably ever. I'm enjoying the little extras that they planned into the kitchen that wouldn't have occurred to me, like dimmers on all of the lights, the quality hardware, touch-sensitive faucet, even the matching wood-panel vent covers and switch plate. The building crew did a very good job keeping the site clean and performing quality work all the way around. Nothing has felt wobbly, looked crooked, or seemed in the slightest bit off. A few negatives: Bath Plus Kitchen is BUSY! We started working on this project in November 2022. We finalized the plans, picked out appliances, and put down a large deposit in early February 2023. Work on our kitchen actually began the second week of July. That's a while to wait! We also had a few communication challenges, like a shifting start date, when to expect the crew to be at our house, and who was responsible for arranging delivery of a few items. It was nothing awful, but worth keeping on top of. Overall, the kitchen looks great and is great to cook in, and I'm excited to have friends over. I think we will enjoy it for many years to come.

Good selection of high end tiles. After selecting tiles with one of the qualified sales personnel…read morein the Vienna location. Color & variation confirmed by sales personnel. I purchased! Big disappointment and big difference in color . Sales person agreed " this is not the same" but since your problem we have now changed our internal process!! Wow great for your company !!Did I get a rebate ? No! I wrote the president , the regional Vp - did I even get a reply or a callback! No!!!! Customer service is terrible. I was left holding the bag. Everything is great as long as things are great but beware!!!

I have used Architectural Ceramics for my kitchen and bathroom remodels, as I love their selection,…read morequality and design expertise. Just recently, Kylee assisted me with a smaller project to tile my bedroom fireplace. When the tile I selected was discontinued, Kylee spent days searching and contacting multiple suppliers to see if they had it in stock. She ended up contacting the original manufacturer and negotiated for them them do another order - just for me. Additionally, Kylee worked with Charlie and his crew who did a wonderful job installing the tile. I am so pleased with the result! The quality of the tiles and the quality of service I received throughout the entire process was exceptional. I plan to be a life-long customer of Architectural Ceramics and highly recommend them!

Great work and after job completion they stand behind their work and products. I highly recommend…read more I had a complete bathroom redone from piping to shower, tub, toilet including all new cabinets and fixtures.

I went to Old Town Bath and Kitchen when I needed to replace the cartridge for my bathroom faucet…read more It was an older, higher-end model and come to find out cartridges were hard to get a hold of. Ed, the manager from Old Town B&K, was able to do it! Moreover, he did this over the course of 2 emails and a phone call. He was incredibly helpful in helping me maneuver all of this - dealing with a leaky faucet and a less than interested manufacturer. Unfortunately, the cartridge did not fix the problem and in fact my faucet leak became worst due to internal damage the plumber found. I was soon advised to simply replace the faucet. I emailed Ed and asked for help once again; I sent him a picture of my current faucet and asked what we he could do to help me find something similar. In hours he found multiple alternatives in a great price range - $250 - $350; this was half the price of the faucet I was replacing. The options were all great and I ended up settling on one that I love more than the original faucet. Ed was a savvy advisor that in a few short emails and calls was able to help me find a high quality and beautiful faucet that I love. He was simply SPECTACULAR - especially during a demanding work week and crazy travel schedule. Moreover, Ed worked swiftly to get me the new faucet in two days so I was able to get rid of the leaky one and have a fully operational bathroom again. Simply awesome. And while I feel the mark-up on some of the products seemed a little high, I would surely say it was all worth it considering the amazing customer service and counsel I got from Ed and the team! I plan to return to them for all my bathroom and kitchen needs in the years to come! They were fantastic.

If I could give these guys 6 stars I would. Very high quality products at a fair and reasonable…read moreprice. Superb customer service and follow up. A rare find -- these guys actually do what they say they are going to do, when they say they are going to do it. Next time I renovate a house, I will certainly be a repeat customer. Thanks Greg for making my first kitchen renovation so easy!

From the owner: Braemar Kitchen and Bath is your premier choice for cabinetry selection and bathroom and kitchen…read moredesign. We provide our clients with complete design consultation and material selection guidance. We offer an array of well-crafted, beautiful cabinets from lines such as Decora´, Schrock and KitchenCraft. We meet with our clients consistently throughout the design process. After an initial meeting to gather ideas and input, we begin the design phase which involves materials selection and visual renderings. We visit the site to take photos and measure all existing conditions.

My class this evening with Tatiana (spelling) was really great. She was very informative. Her and…read moreother coworkers were very great at answering all questions covering an array of topics dealing with the kitchen. Not just centered around the dish. It was an opportunity to soak up all you could to help you become better, safe, and healthier in the kitchen. The sales attendants all three were amazing. Me and my hubbys, two include another couple , dish came out very amazing. You have to have a good arm for risotto. That's all I'm going to say. I do wish we wore gloves, despite washing hands. But I get it. I made it. I enjoyed and I'm going to return. This was a nice experience for our bday date night. Thank you all.

I visited Sur La Table with some coworkers for a team-building day, and we had an amazing time. The…read morechef, Jaelyn, was patient, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. As someone who already enjoys cooking, I was thrilled to learn new techniques I can't wait to try at home. The food we made was delicious--especially the coffee short rib chili, which I was skeptical about but ended up loving. The only downside is that, since it's not a restaurant, you can't take food home. However, we were given the recipes, and I'm excited to recreate everything soon. I'm already looking forward to returning with friends!

I'm not the type to shop at Linens N' Things or Bed Bath and Beyond (ever see that Family Guy…read moreepisode where Peter goes into "beyond"?) Last time I was in Old Town I was attracted to this store by the yellow facade. Inside I fell in lust with the brightly colored placemats. I don't think I had seen Couleur Nature table cloths and napkins at any store outside of LA. They also carry adorable handmade stuffed animals and blankets by Moncalin. The unique and high quality linens come at a price, but don't worry. Just because you can't see springing two hundred for that rainbow striped bathrobe doesn't mean you can have the towels in the same pattern for 14 bucks a piece.

Fabulous go-to place any time you're looking for something gifty (for yourself OR someone else!)…read more Carmie is so so so nice and always goes the extra mile to help you find what you need. She's also always willing to order something from one of her lines but different than what she carries (she puts out her catalogs for you to look at). Expensive but to DIE for linens, nice jewelry, great items for the home (Portuguese pottery, Missoni towels). Oh, and can we talk about the section of children's items?? A place where you can spend way too much time (and money) but thoroughly enjoy yourself in the process.

AK&B are very competitive in pricing. Once all the materials are selected and arrive, the…read morecompletion only took a little over 2 weeks. Dedicated people on the job were the tile, glass, electrician and plumbing. It is a process so be patient. The finished product looks great! We have a 1-year warranty and while we don't anticipate anything - it is good to have. Constructive criticism: Make sure that all changes and/or conversations are followed up in writing; be prepared that the owner, George is rude and at times combative. He is more comfortable dealing with males since I felt the brunt of his personality on many occasions. If he is out of the direct contact picture - the rating would have been higher. Our eyebrow also raised when the designer shared stories of other people and jobs...that means us too ~

We had our master bathroom completely redone over this past summer by Alexandria Kitchen&Bath, and…read morehad the floors replaced in our guest bathroom. Bottom line: we love the results. Our master bathroom is beautiful, the craftsmanship is high-quality, and everything was done a couple days earlier than originally anticipated. Some caveats: This is clearly not a budget option--you will pay for the work you get. Also, as some have mentioned, Georges, the owner, is a bit of an acquired taste, personality-wise, but if you're not there for the bulk of the day each day, this shouldn't be much of an issue. I do wish the store hours were a little more accessible, too; zero weekend hours and closing at 5PM on weekdays meant a lot of email coordination between us and Tanya, our main POC there. That said, we have no complaints about the final outcome, and the process itself was pretty smooth (having never done a home remodel, I don't really have anything else to compare it to). Tanya was very thorough in explaining our options to us, but also was helpful with her own opinion when we, say, ran out of feelings about fixtures. When we liked a particular tile from another store, she was happy to make sure we got them and were able to look at it in-person when she thought they were a little too bright (they weren't). And when Georges couldn't stand some of the original plumbing in the bathroom, he redid it entirely, even though it wasn't required. I'd come back here!

"I recently had a second floor added to my home in Arlington by DC Home, and I couldn't be happier…read morewith the results! The contractor was professional and attentive to our needs throughout the entire process. They worked efficiently and delivered high-quality craftsmanship. The new space has transformed our home, and it's exactly what we envisioned. I highly recommend DC Home for any home improvement projects!" "I recently had a second floor added to my home in Arlington by DC Home, and I couldn't be happier with the results! The contractor was professional and attentive to our needs throughout the entire process. They worked efficiently and delivered high-quality craftsmanship. The new space has transformed our home, and it's exactly what we envisioned. I highly recommend DC Home for any home improvement projects!"

Excellent quality overall. Mustafa was transparent from the beginning and made the entire process…read moreeasy to navigate. Thank you so much DC Home Remodeling!!!

I had a great experience with Cabinets and Granite Depot in Alexandria. From start to finish, the…read moreteam was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They took the time to understand my needs, offered helpful design suggestions, and guided me through selecting the right cabinets and granite for my space. The quality of the materials is excellent, and the craftsmanship really shows in the final result. Installation was smooth, on schedule, and handled with great attention to detail. The pricing was fair and transparent, with no surprises along the way. If you're looking for high-quality cabinets and granite with reliable service in the Alexandria area, I highly recommend Cabinets and Granite Depot. I'm very happy with the outcome and would definitely work with them again.

They were fast, cost-effective, and knew they're stuff. I had a small job, just drilling a hole in…read morean existing countertop, that they handled on short notice. Much appreciated.