A True Transformation: My Home Renovation Experience with Creations by Caty…read more Recently, I moved into a home that had so much potential -- a fantastic location, a spacious backyard perfect for entertaining, and a beautifully finished basement. On paper, it sounded like a dream. But once I settled in, the reality began to surface. The previous homeowners had clearly neglected many aspects of the property. It seemed like a rushed attempt to make things "presentable" for selling, but the cosmetic upgrades were outdated at best -- and in some areas, just plain questionable. Tacky finishes, poor craftsmanship, and design choices that left me scratching my head. Enter Creations by Caty -- the team that completely changed everything for me. From the moment I met with Caty and her incredible team, I felt confident that I was in good hands. We had one planning meeting before I left on a pre-planned out-of-state trip. That's right -- I handed over my keys and put the entire renovation into their hands. I knew I wouldn't be there to oversee the progress, but I also knew I didn't need to be. Their professionalism, vision, and attention to detail were obvious from day one. What impressed me most was Caty's ability to see the full potential of the space immediately. For instance, she quickly pointed out that a wall dividing the kitchen wasn't load-bearing -- and suggested we remove it to open the entire area. That alone transformed the energy and flow of the house. But she didn't stop there. She designed a custom kitchen island that doubled my storage space, complete with roll-out drawers on both sides -- practical and beautiful! She also chose sleek black accents that tied together the new hardware and lighting, giving everything a modern yet timeless feel that fits perfectly with my lifestyle. While I was away, the team worked tirelessly to bring our shared vision to life. Caty kept me updated with photos and check-ins, but truthfully, I had full trust in her. She helped guide the selection of paint colors, flooring, countertops, and more. Every decision was intentional and cohesive, and the result was even more stunning than I could have ever imagined. As if that wasn't enough, Caty went the extra mile to make sure I came home to a truly finished space. She styled the front porch and back deck to feel welcoming and warm, and even organized areas inside the home to make my transition back as smooth as possible. Walking through the door that first time felt like stepping into a dream -- one I didn't think could be real until that moment. There truly are no words to express the gratitude I feel for the team at Creations by Caty. Their passion, creativity, and hard work not only transformed a neglected house -- they gave me a home. I will forever be thankful for the love and care they poured into every detail. If you're looking for someone to help bring your vision to life -- or maybe even help you see a vision you didn't know was possible -- look no further. Creations by Caty is the real deal.

I contacted Caty originally to help me choose paint colors at our lake home. She has a real talent…read morefor finding the right colors to compliment each room. Caty helped me with additional updates like light and bathroom fixtures, wall art and furniture. She is budget conscious and very responsive to questions and schedules. Caty kept each task moving and the updating was completed much faster than I projected. Once the lake home was complete we needed to sell our home in Brainerd. The house had good bones but after 20 years it needed updating as well. With Caty's guidance we spent about $4000 on paint and carpet. Caty's staging beautifully transformed each neutrally painted room into a welcoming space. My adult daughters didn't recognize their former bedrooms. We had multiple offers from prospective buyers in days and sold it for 20K over asking in one week. I am certain that Caty's staging contributed to our successful sale. I highly recommend Caty's staging services. She has a vast inventory of furnishings and will not be satisfied until every last detail is perfect. Karen & Jon

Beautiful work and very affordable for our smaller restaurant. Looking forward to many more guests…read moreover the holidays!

Adel is an awesome creative partner for my new home - she shares her experience and creative…read moreopinions AND she is open to my ideas to come together to a final solution. Great experience and value.

Adel was great to work with. We were getting our home ready to sell. Adel walked through our home…read moremaking suggestions to add pops of color, adjusting furniture layout and showing me how moving art work to different areas of the room highlighted it's beauty. We had 2 offers in 36 hours! I highly recommend Adel! Anne and Mike T.

Working with Melanie was a wonderful experience! My goal for the session was a vision and plan for…read moreupdating my condo without breaking my bank account - both were accomplished. As we went through my condo, she immediately made me feel good about where I was at and what was possible. She set realistic ideas, helped me imagine what I could do with what I have today, and she let me dream a bit too. I'm excited to implement what we put together and will certainly reach back out to Melanie as I dig in.

We were thrilled when Melanie had an appointment available. When she arrived, she immediately put…read moreus at ease. She is so friendly, knowledgeable, kind and brilliant. We have been wanting to make some changes and did not know where to begin. We started the two hours completely clueless and ended with a solid, easy-to-follow plan. She is hands on and got right to work. Our living room is now rearranged in a way we had never considered (much more open and accessible) and after she left, we spent the evening there, hanging out as a family. And this weekend we have an action plan to move forward on additional updates. We are relieved, happy and excited! We highly recommend you stop reading these reviews and go book an appt or get on her wait list now. Do it! You can thank us later!

Worked with Jill to design a redecorating plan for my townhouse. She recognized my taste/objectives…read moreright away and came up with a great plan for me. I can't believe how much easier it was than hours of doing my own research only to come up with traditional ideas when I wanted edge.

Jill and her team staged our home to help us prepare for sale. We got multiple bids for the staging…read moreand they were the most affordable. They did a beautiful job, the house looked lovely. They were super efficient which helped us maximize our time.

We had the most amazing experience with Kim and Prima Construction. We had been planning a kitchen…read moreremodel since we bought our home, and the wait was worth it. We remodeled our basement in 2020 and had a good experience with that company, but we were not happy with the Covid protocols (or lack thereof) of the other company or their long-term responsiveness. Prima was incredibly respectful of our home and fantastic about communication. The planning process was impeccable, and I felt like we were listened to and the design completely reflects what we wanted and what was most practical for our space. During the project Kim sent weekly updates about what was accomplished and what was planned for the next week. The project stayed on schedule in spite of a couple Covid brushes and a lot of snow! I also love supporting a woman-owned business, but if that's not your thing, pick Prima because of the quality of the work and the stellar communication and project management. We opened up a load-bearing wall and added the custom bench, and everything else basically stayed in the same place (except added a pantry) but was completely replaced and updated. We also had soffits removed. We couldn't love our new kitchen more! Here's a link to a video of the project. If it doesn't work, it is on Prima's Facebook page if you want to check it out. https://clipchamp.com/watch/Y9XRXnACsrT

We made the best decision going with Prima. Our kitchen and mudroom are everything we imagined and…read moremore. Kim and her team really take pride in their work and the finished spaces they provide. They were a pleasure to work with at every phase of this process. Kim's communication is unmatched- weekly progress e-mails, walkthroughs, and quick response time to answer our questions. They helped us create our dream space within our budget and the constraints of our current space. The team went above and beyond. The work was completed on time and on budget! We can't praise them enough and recommend them to everyone!

FBC Remodeler is the best company I have ever dealt with on a basement remodel project. Their…read moreprocess is great and the 3 project staff I dealt with are absolutely the best! You will love this company as much as we did, our finished basement is beautiful.

We just finished our basement with The Finished Basement Company and are extremely satisfied. Our…read moreproject manager (Spencer) and designer (Jill) were amazing, they even finished our project almost two weeks early. At the end of our project we had a few concerns and they immediately addressed them and took care of them. We truly feel we got our money worth. The contractors were all very respectful and I felt comfortable with them being in my house. I would highly recommend The Finished Basement Company!

on time, on budget, fantastic communication, beautiful product. We are very pleased with the…read moreoutcome.

I had my kitchen remodeled in May. I am thrilled with the results and the crew. Communication was…read moreoutstanding. The workers were wonderful and on time...8:00 AM sharp. I have had other work done in my home, and the crew with Kitchens Made Simple far exceeds any other contractors I've experienced. The quality of the cabinetry is exceptional, and the skill of the carpenters and installers was second to none. Andy made my wishes come true in the design layout and patiently accommodated my "tweaks" to my original plan. I highly recommend Kitchens Made Simple.