Kristiaan is, hands down, the best contractor you will find in the Twin Cities. My husband was…read morecatastrophically injured in an accident and we were told we need to move somewhere that can accommodate his wheelchair and other disability needs. Very expensive. When we reached out to Kristiaan to ask if he could help us remodel our kitchen, he not only agreed to give us a quote without charge, he also came to our house and taped out the entire design on the floor, no charge. None of the other contractors were willing to put in that kind of time and effort without a guarantee that they would get the job. Kristiaan not only worked with the IKEA plans we had designed, but he further figured out the engineering required to support the large, open span that we had to have suspended over my husband's wheelchair. Everything you see in the photos is brand new and done by Kristiaan. What you don't see is that, on the other side where we already had IKEA cabinets, he moved the entire cabinet run over and built a stabilized support for our new kitchen sink. He also worked with the countertop installers to get us the cutouts that we needed, and recommended the best outlet/lighting system for us. And when IKEA dropped the ball and failed to deliver the promised toekicks, Kristiaan developed a workaround and personally went to IKEA to pick them up for us. A good friend of mine who is a luxury home builder in the Twin Cities said that Kristiaan basically fulfilled the idea of "aging in place" that is extremely popular now. Instead of moving to a "senior" type development, hire Kristiaan instead to make over your current home into your dream home. Disability, aging, or other circumstances don't necessarily mean you have to leave the home you love. Thank you, Kristiaan, for your impeccable work and your incredible decency.

Would highly recommend Kristiaan with Avex Designs! We were able to transform a small southwest…read moreMinneapolis kitchen into an attractive and functional space. Kristiaan was very responsive via email and a huge help in the design process given his knowledge of Ikea's products - we felt very prepared placing our order whereas others in the showroom seemed lost. This is a more cost effective way to remodel, but is not the same as using a general contractor i.e. you have to manage timing in your project for electrical, plumbing, counters, paint. Our installation was timely, professional, and they kept a clean workspace. Great company!

I am so thankful I found Lakeside. Josh, my designer, worked so hard on the design for my kitchen…read moreand always promptly answered any question I had... which were many! I felt involved in every step of the process. Every person I spoke with from Lakeside was always so helpful and kind. I am super pleased with my new kitchen and it's amazing quality!

We worked chose Lakeside for our first floor remodel (kitchen cabinets, island, and bathroom…read morevanity) after getting a few quotes from others. We worked as our own contractor, so we were a little apprehensive about how this process would go. Lakeside's pricing was competitive and we worked with the designer, Josh. He was amazing-patient, creative, and helped us stay within our desired price point. He also was great at helping us obtain what we wanted, but in ways that would work practically. As you can see, the attention to detail and craftsmanship is incomparable. From designing to install, this process was so smooth, we could hardly believe it. Thanks so much to all at Lakeside, you made our dream kitchen come true!

I would definitely recommend Granite Expo for all your kitchen and bathroom needs. Whether you…read moreneed new granite countertop or kitchen cabinets its a one stop shop. I got my kitchen remodeled and all counter tops installed with a beautiful affordable granite. Quick turn around, reliable customer service.

From the owner: Our team works with designers, builders, contractors, and the general public to offer reasonable…read moreprices on high quality kitchen cabinets! We also offering granite countertops and tile installation. You can get whole kitchen or bathroom remodel with us and save big !

The guys from Charles Cabinets are awesome! We scheduled a…read morevisit and consultation at our house for a update on our kitchen that had a outdated 90's computer area along a wall. We first met up with Tom ( the company President and designer), He measured the area, sketched up some drawings and we all discussed what we thought would be fun, great looking and functional. A few days later, he emailed us blueprints and we met again with another designer, craftsmen. We changed our ideas a few times more before coming up with what we decided on. We scheduled a build and they were very good about keeping to their installation date. A well experienced carpenter showed up and within one day had it all installed. The next day the countertop crew came out to measure and laser scan for the corian countertop. A week later that was installed - perfectly.... We had the black subway tiles installed and had a family gathering to show off our "New Wine Bar". It was a huge hit, everyone loved it. What a improvement to our new home. I would totally recommend Charles Cabinets to anyone who wants perfection.

Pat at Charles Cabinets was amazing to work with. From inception to completion, Charles Cabinets…read morewas there for us. They were professional, they cared about us, they were genuinely interested in how we were going to use the space and what would be best for us, they listened, and they made suggestions. In the end, we have the most amazing kitchen I could ever dream of. It is absolutely beautiful. The craftsmanship is A+++++. The kitchen was installed a month ago, and I still marvel at it daily. I don't think I'll ever get tired of it! Their attentiveness to detail is over the top. The cabinets are made perfectly. Every joint is perfect, the stain color is gorgeous, the grain of the wood is amazing. The grain flows from one front of a drawer to the next front of a drawer. It's one big piece of wood! I am super anal and a perfectionist. They are too! I can't say enough good things about Pat and the whole crew there. Knowing what I know now about Charles Cabinets, if they were booked up with work such that I had to wait a year to have them make my cabinets, I would. It would be so worth the wait. If you are at all wondering who you should hire to design and build your cabinets, wonder no more...Choose Charles Cabinets and you won't be disappointed. I would hire Charles Cabinets again in a heart beat... In fact, I'm going to. To make a vanity for the bathroom!

We have had CC come out 3 separate times and everytime we have had Kelsey as our designer. She has…read morebeen amazing! We have had multiple closets done, our mud room and a bar installed. We have been so happy with everything they have done. Kelsey always gave us multiple options for designs. She was patient and worked within our budget. Day of install we always had great workers come who were respectful of our home. And very nice. If we weren't happy with something once it's done they do everything they can to fix it so we are happy. We would recommend them!

Hired California Closets to remodel an office. The project was delayed a month due to their supply…read moreissues. The installation went well except a cabinet door won't stay shut. After a few weeks they finally came to repair the door. The fix actually made it worse. We're still waiting several weeks later and there's no communication or plan by California Closets to fix the door. Given the high cost, I would have hoped for better service.

When we recently explored remodeling our kitchen and dining space, we were referred to Owen…read moreJohnson, Managing Director of Smart Source Cabinets in Edina for a preliminary cabinet and design consultation. Owen met with us for over an hour and based on our discussion, drew up some sketches to give us ideas for what we might do with the space. He was a careful listener and a creative problem solver. He was also generous with his time and completely accommodated our schedule. We ultimately ended up pursuing a different track but feel very comfortable recommending Owen and his firm as a valuable resource for those seeking to update or redo their space.

From the owner: We are an exclusive partner of Showplace cabinetry, providing dedicated service and creative…read moresolutions at an affordable value. Our vast selection of wood species, finishes, and accessories will bring your project to life.

On budget. On time. Great communication. Exceptional finish work. I could not be happier with our…read morekitchen. We used Cabinet Expressions after looking at two other renovation companies and pricing top line cabinets from Home Depot. I'm so happy we ended up with Cabinet Expressions. The cabinets are top-notch and the finish work by Derrald (a custom cabinet maker) is exceptional. Communication from Shawn was great. Design ideas were creative. Pricing was very good. They came to us highly recommended by a friend and everything we heard was true.

From the owner: A fabulous kitchen begins with artistic vision and space planning knowledge. The choices for…read morematerials and amenities that will complete your kitchen are virtually limitless but the foresight to match the right products for functional, aesthetic and budgetary purposes is critical. You need a master plan, and Cabinet Expressions is the master kitchen planner to help you with your kitchen design and remodel in Minneapolis and St. Paul.