**Pictures to be updated next month Aug 2024 after our renovation fully wraps up**…read more For months, my sister and I were daunted by the thought of renovating our Cobble Hill, Brooklyn condo. One weekend, we visited various tile and fixture stores near our childhood hometown in NJ, scraping for motivation and inspiration. We walked into Alba Kitchen and Bath in East Hanover on a whim and were warmly greeted by Serenay. This one serendipitous meeting gave us the comfort and confidence to jumpstart our entire project! We are so grateful to Serenay and the whole team at Alba for our beautiful new kitchen!  Here are 3 reasons why working with Alba has been a wonderful experience and why I wholeheartedly recommend them.  1. Seasoned Kitchen Design Experts:  Serenay accounted for every inch of available space in our kitchen and produced multiple renderings (see pictures 3 and 4) showcasing different design configurations. For example, we have an awkward wooden beam which previously left a gap between the upper cabinets. She commissioned custom shallow cabinets, and turned both the top and bottom into usable cabinet space!! She also advised us on how we could maximize space inside our cabinets, such as getting rid of the lazy susan we originally had in our old corner cabinet. The renderings were super helpful in visualizing what the kitchen would look like. Our appliances also fit perfectly back in during reinstallation.  Serenay was also able to take the "inspiration" picture I sent her (see picture 5 - this is from Brittany Marom's 61 Rivington project) and turned it into reality. We chose thin shaker (Luna collection) Fabuwood upper cabinets in White Dove, lower cabinets in Kona, and Maharaja quartzite stone backsplash and counters. Maharaja quartzite is actually the stone we saw in the showroom kitchen countertop. We fell in love with the horizontal striations and after quite a bit of sleuthing, Serenay helped us track down its origin.   2. Clear Communication: Serenay was very direct and clear about what was included in scope (e.g., we would need to hire someone else to remove and reinstall appliances given their COI scope in NYC). She always answered our questions instead of dodging them using vague terms (we noticed a lot of contractors we spoke to, instead of getting into details, would just say things like "It will be great. It will look really nice" whereas Serenay would actually tell us *why* it would look great, *why* we might want to go with Fabuwood instead of other cabinet manufacturers, etc). Scheduling the measurements; cabinet delivery; cabinet installation; countertop installation; and followups were also a breeze. At our request, she also connected us with the stone yard so we could inspect a sample slab, and to meet the stone fabricator so we could preview where they were planning to make the cuts.   3. Fair and All-Inclusive Pricing: I googled Alba beforehand and was reassured by several blog posts/reviews that they get the best pricing on Fabuwood cabinets in NJ. From the start, Alba's quote also included the cost of materials and installation for both the cabinets and countertops, and it was very fair, especially for NYC. We were considering just refinishing our 2002-era cabinets to save money. Working with Alba allowed us to get brand new cabinets with all the bells and whistles, like soft-close and pull-out utensil cabinets.  Throughout this process, my sister and I felt so lucky that Alba is willing to do projects in NYC and not only NJ.  Since we are still mid-project with other renovations, I don't have the best pictures yet of the finished product. I will update this review with closeup pictures once we clear all the construction materials away. But in the meantime, do not hesitate to choose Alba and especially the wonderful Serenay. THANK YOU Alba Kitchen and Bath!!

We recently completed a project with Camille at Alba Kitchen. We are extremely happy with our new…read morekitchen and we highly recommend working with the company. Everything went smoothly and any questions I had, I would call Camille and she would take care of it. They also gave the best pricing on everything. We were quoted at four other establishments and they were by far the best price. We are so happy with our new kitchen and really happy we went with this company and a big thank you to Camille!

I worked with Renee to create several custom closets and a pantry in our home. Her designs were…read moreexcellent, and she was happy to collaborate with me to refine the ideas to meet our needs exactly. The installation went very smoothly, and the finished results are great! Highly recommend Closets to Adore for custom closets!

Amazing company! Would absolutely recommend. Great price and great business to work with.read more

I met Carla several years ago playing tennis together. I learned she had a design business, and…read morekept that in mind as we were considering redoing our master bathroom. Several years later we decided to reach out to Carla for her opinion on a redesign of our 1990's bathroom. Carla came up with a great design to maximize and enhance the space, including a jetted tub and larger shower. Working with Carla was easy and she asked great questions to make us think about what we really needed and wanted. Carla also helped us avoid costly mistakes. She came up with some great solutions for our backsplash, counters, tiles, and hardware. The trades she recommended were also very good to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend Carla to others and use her in the future for any redesign projects.

We are very happy we chose Carla Gaeta, owner of Gemini Design Group, to design our new kitchen and…read moreto serve as general contractor. Carla gave us the kitchen we had imagined only better. Carla spent significant time with us listening carefully, evaluating our space, answering questions, and offering suggestions. The planning process was thorough and all estimates were on point. Carla brings 30 years' experience in design and construction to the process. She worked to make us happy, but stood her ground when what we asked was not a good idea. From planning through execution, her communication was superb. Questions were answered quickly. We always knew what to expect and when subcontractors would be at our job. Her subcontractors did excellent work and were a pleasure to have in our home. Carla personally checked on each day's work, ensuring that all aspects were up to her very high standard. As with any construction project, not everything went perfectly. Carla stepped in as our advocate with suppliers, always exhibiting grace under pressure to ensure delays were minimized. Her mantra is, "There is always a solution!" Then there is the "above and beyond" aspect of working with Gemini Design Group. Carla noticed the step from the kitchen into the garage was too high thus a bit dangerous. It had always been that way so over 20 years we had become used to it. Being comfortable with picking up tools to make things right, Carla designed and built a proper step into our garage. We are grateful to have found Carla Gaeta of Gemini Design Group. You can place your trust in her to deliver a beautiful, functional kitchen, bath, or both! In fact, Gemini will be starting work on our main bathroom very soon.

Sandra has helped me with several projects both commercial and at my home over the years…read more Wonderful results...great design of floor plans, color and fabric selection along with quality furnishings. Think of a home you have visited and were most impressed. That was most likely done by a professional. You should give realm consideration for your next project.

Sandra is the best in her field. Her designs and imagination are incredible and she listens to what…read morethe client imagines their space could be. Then when she brings her proposals and ideas to the table, you can't even imagine that it could be your house! I was shocked how much could be done with some imagination and know-how. From coordinating with the suppliers and contractors, the job is done the right way, quickly and beyond anyone's level of expectations. Along with her husband Steve being one of the premier landscape contractors in the state, your entire home from inside and out will look like it's straight out of a magazine.

This is a great place if you are doing your kitchen or bath. What I like compared to other places,…read moreis that they aren't just trying to sell you cabinets. They REALLY try to help you to get your room to come out the way you want. They go over & beyond. The good part is that they have everything there -- cabinets, tiles & countertops which really helps when you are trying to decide on colors. The best part is that they are such good designers & really know what they are doing. They know what looks good together & what doesn't. I went to quite a few places before I found this place & was so happy I did. I had purchased my cabinets elsewhere (big mistake) but these people went over & beyond helping me to get everything to look good.

It was a pleasure working with Alexander Kitchens & Baths. Our project was beautifully completed…read moreon schedule as promised. Dmitriy and crew were always punctual and respectfully cleaned our space at the end of each day. Dmitriy was in regular contact via phone and email through the process keeping us updated on our project and making sure we were happy with each step. It would absolutely work with Alexander Kitchens & Baths again and would highly recommend them to friends and family. We are so happy with our new kitchen!

tl;dr Go to Cove if you want to be talked down to, dismissed, and belittled. Go elsewhere if you…read morewant great service, a business that cares about their customers, and an organization that tries to meet their customers' goals. I had spoken with Ron on the phone and indicated our priorities to him by phone: to be able to move quickly in the selection process, cover 2,000 sq ft, and do it within a reasonable budget. I even followed up with photos via email, so we could move faster in the process. When we came into the store though (at the agreed upon time, although Ron repeatedly told me I didn't need an appt), Ron was not immediately available and then, when we did start speaking with him: - he talked about cost as something you had to make "palatable" (as if the concept of a budget is unreasonable or distasteful) - we had to actually ask him to show us around the store because he was very focused on showing us only the most expensive vinyl -- which then turned out to not be applicable b/c it didn't come in stair treads. When discussing the fact that the vinyl would be for a basement, he should have asked about the entry to the basement and guided us appropriately to feasible options. - someone else arrived to talk to Ron while we were there and he simply dismissed us, telling us that it would take multiple visits to make a decision, despite us being very clear about our time sensitivity. - he refused to explain how the pricing would work while we were there, and what components would make up the total - he never said "bye", "thanks", or even "have a nice weekend" to us when we left after 1 hr in the store We were very frustrated when we left, given Ron's dismissal and his inability to understand and help us achieve our goals, and I called later in the day and spoke with Donna. Donna said she was leaving for the night and would call me back Monday or Tuesday and would also set us us with an additional sales rep, Doug. Well... Donna never called me back. And Doug was as incompetent as Ron, extremely unresponsive (again, despite our time pressure), and just grossly smarmy with my husband (when my husband returned some samples) -- read: used car salesman vibe, not genuine interest. After 1 week post-measurements, Doug let us know he had a quote for us (which he never provided in writing) and said it was for three bedrooms. When I asked about the fourth bedroom, he said he'd have to call me back and then when he did (several hours later)... the price suddenly went up a few thousand dollars. He misread their own measurements, quoted us incorrectly the first time, and didn't even include the full extent of the costs at that point (plus still no calculation for stairs). When I let Doug know that we had received a quote elsewhere for similar quality products for several thousand dollars less overall, he refused to believe it, and told me I should bring those samples in so he could explain to me how they were lesser quality. He also asked if my other quote (despite me saying it was from a local company) was from Home Depot -- as if Home Depot was obviously lesser than their options (irrespective of the option selected). When I told him it wasn't Home Depot and was, in fact, another small local business, he flat out refused to believe that was the case. I tried to give them one more chance though and asked that, if they wanted the business, to look for options similar in style to what we had picked at Cove and propose something that might be more cost competitive. I suggested that we'd come back in and could review what he found together. After numerous days, he didn't respond so I sent an email summarizing our discussion. Ultimately though, he decided we weren't worth his time (because who should actually work to understand their customers' goals and help meet them?) and wished us luck with our "project". No, Doug, Donna, and Ron -- good luck to you. You need the luck more. I've found a great local flooring company that actually wants our business and your disinterest in working with us led us right to them. Update following the owner's response to my review: It does not shock me that the owner is trying to discredit my review by placing blame back on me (a move, where I'm living, etc.). None of those explain why Cove treated us poorly and refused to work with us, and are just a distraction from the core of the issue -- Cove is not interested in understanding customer needs and aligning to them in service of being able to successfully transact a deal. They also mention in the review below that they intended to show us alternate products, but that is a lie (and was already disproven in my original review) -- I had to ask for alternate products to be shown to us via phone, then via email, and ultimately received a reply from them wishing us "luck" with our project and dismissing the opportunity to do business together. They never prepared any additional products to show us, despite multiple requests.

I went to Cove to look at carpets awhile ago, and got very little help from the employee who was…read moreworking that day. They gave samples to take home, and when I returned them, I asked to be contacted so we could discuss next steps. I got no response. A week ago, I contacted Cove again and asked that I get a call back to discuss carpeting options. My call was never returned. I'm rather appalled that Cove seems so disinterested in potential new business. I will look elsewhere.

Olivia gave our rooms new life! She worked with color (& budget) to créate a calm, cohesive look…read more Highly recommend!

We have been working with Alicia of AKID on several projects since 2019…read more The first project Alicia worked on was a challenge because we were right in the middle of a master bedroom suite project. Completing a project that was started by someone else is no easy task. But, Alicia proved that she was a fully capable professional. She smoothly transitioned herself into the project and worked with the existing contractor and took over for a designer who no longer was available. The final results: She transformed a mundane master suite into an exquisitely designed master bedroom suite in spite of being thrown into the midst of the project. Every single detail was addressed which is the reason we continued to work with Alicia on every other room in this home. The results are phenomenal ... a combination of our personal style and Alicia's great interior recommendations...she truly contributed to our achieving a very unique and personal style. We continue to receive complements...it's amazing how many people make positive comments. Alicia successfully combined our favorite existing pieces with unique distinctive pieces resulting in an Art Deco modern style. In 2020 we purchased a home in Cape Cod. We sent Alicia photos, floor plans and more not thinking that she could in fact continue to work with us on re-decorating this home; we just wanted to share the second home purchase with her. But, Alicia used our photos and real estate information on the house to start making suggestions. We realized that Alicia was fully capable of working on the home even though she never physically visited it. So we continued using Alicia on virtually all aspects of decorating the home. She managed to completely transform a typical beach styled home into a beautifully modern styled home with numerous distinctive pieces of furniture, chandeliers, rugs and accessories. She accomplished this, as stated, without setting foot on the property. We highly recommend hiring Alicia whether it be to work with a contractor or to re-decorate or re-style your home. Alicia has a special knack to select unique pieces of furniture that match individualized and personal style. Alicia is an instinctively creative and honest individual who has a tremendous amount of respect for her clients. I would undoubtedly be happy to provide a personal recommendation. Alicia, it has been a real whirlwind since 2019 but you definitely succeeded in what you do best...you truly are a talented and creative designer. Thanks for all that you have done!

We were fortunate to work with Alicia after purchasing our first home and not having any experience…read morein furnishing a larger space. Alicia worked within our budget and had great ideas that matched with our aesthetic. And to boot, she's a lovely person. We hope to rely on her for years to come!