I bought a desk and an unfinished bookcase from Bostonwood Furniture and am extremely satisfied…read more This was my first time purchasing nicer furniture (I was on a grad school budget until recently!) and the experience was great. I currently live in New York City, but I knew I wanted to go with a New England based business since Maine is home for me. I know there are a lot of New England based furniture shops to choose from, but Bostonwood seemed to offer the best value. The sales and delivery staff were all helpful, professional, and friendly. They even finished and delivered my order a little sooner than quoted. The desk is particularly beautiful and feels sturdy and well-built. The unfinished bookcase is just what I was expecting, and is a huge step up from the discount ones I used to buy back in grad school. I'll certainly return to Bostonwood in the future to replace the rest of my silly grad-school-budget particle board furniture!!

Great custom work!!! We have worked with Bostonwood before…read moremaking a peice of furniture for us and were really pleased, so when we decided to add some 'built-ins' to a new addition that we just finished, it was an automatic option that we wanted to check out. Originally I was planning to build everything myself, but after completing a few of the cabinets, I realized that I really didn't have professional finishing capabilities (specifically painting) that we wanted and that it was going to take me way longer than I originally planned, so we took our design to Bostonwood to get a quote. We worked with Mike in the Bedford store. On our first visit, we discussed the project, which involved 2 components (a library wall and wall-to-wall desk) and included some of the custom elements that I wanted to make sure were included in the build. After discussing everything in detail he came back with a quote that was extremely competitive!!!. At the beginning of the process, they delivered a set of CAD drawings and renderings that showed the proposed finished cabinets. They provided us several different color rendering, which helped us visualize even better the finish prooject so we could make the final finish decision. I also asked them to provide a second set of drawings with CAD measurements and details so I could verify the measurements and construction (which they gladly did). We made a few alterations based on the these. The build took a few weeks, during which Mike reached out and kept us informed of the progress. He also took a couple of last minute changes that I realized would be required (fortunately I realized these before they had cut anything) When the product was delivered, the team was extremely polite and brought the peices directly into the new addition space, helping me get them into place. As they were bringing them in, I noticed a small change that required them to take the peices back to the shop, which they were more than happy to do. In the end, when they were re-delivered, we were SO pleased and with them installed are very happy with the finish look they give to this area in our home. They are already in full use and being enjoyed. I would highly recommend them and fully expect to visit their store for our next project.

Brought in an antique Pistillino lamp with Italian wiring that I had purchased while in Italy and…read morewanted to use in the US. Jerry was able to rewire it for American electrical outlets in about an hour for $75. Very glad to have his handy expertise in the area, as many of these skilled craftspeople seem to be retiring. It was an easy fix and not prohibitively expensive.

Fun is certainly the word! I had a blast hanging with Jerry while he expertly and efficiently…read morerepaired my lamp. Highly recommend!

I had a old upholstered chair that got passed down to me that was in really rough shape. It was…read moreobvious that it was a high quality piece that used to be beautiful, but time, multiple moves, and cats had left the thing in shambles. I've never gotten anything upholstered before, but I wanted to salvage this chair before it got completely ruined. I emailed two upholsterers that I found online. Gary at Locatelli Smith got back to me immediately and his quote seemed reasonable (the other place didn't return my email until two weeks later, and their quote was higher). He asked what kind of color and pattern I had in mind and then brought over several books of swatches for me to look through. I wanted some time to mull over the swatch choice, so he let me keep two of the swatch books for a day or two. Upholstery fabric isn't cheap, so I really appreciated that I had the time to feel comfortable with my choice. Gary picked up the chair and the swatch books, and told me when the chair would probably be done. When he dropped it off, I couldn't have been happier. The chair looks beautiful, and it's obvious that the craftsmanship is very high quality. He added a little stuffing to the seat cushion, so it's even much more comfortable than it was before. The fact that Gary does house calls is really great. I got a refurbished chair and I didn't have to leave the house once.

In a word: don't. That is, find someone else. So many things to mention but here's just one: when…read morethey came to pick up the furniture, they said that it was going to cost an additional $400 over what was quoted, saying their costs had gone up. No notice before hand, just right at the last minute with their truck in the driveway, making it very difficult and awkward for us to refuse. Add to that, the job was poorly done.

We had a really disappointing experience working with Jill and Sam on the interior design or our…read morehouse. The mark up/charge versus cost of furniture was really high. They spent a lot of the budget on fixtures and then all of the furniture/rugs is all bland grey. I would highly suggest looking at other options.

Friendly staff, a nicely curated selection of homegoods and gifts, perfect for a nice hostess or…read morehost gift, birthday or the holidays. Pricey but mostly not out of line with what other vendors are charging. There's a lot to like here in the unique and classic-but-quirky combination of items.

Yayla Rugs is a hidden gem for anyone seeking beautifully handwoven rugs. While the sale pieces…read morehanging outside may catch your eye, the true treasures are inside. The staff shared that their rugs are custom-made in Afghanistan with Persian influences. There was one standout piece (imo)--a Nepali rug displayed on the wall--photo included in my Yelp post. Their collection includes a range of traditional and contemporary designs, each crafted with attention to detail. The team is knowledgeable, passionate, and happy to share the stories behind their pieces. Whether you're looking for a timeless statement rug or something one-of-a-kind, Yayla Rugs offers a thoughtfully curated selection to explore. Pricing varies by square footage. You can find more options on their site too.

Yayla's rugs are lovely. However, if you are buying a rug…read moreonline you should be aware that the color of the rug in the photo on the website can be different from the color of the rug you receive.

Ernesto the besto!…read more Ernesto helped me dissemble then reassemble a sleeper sofa/couch that would not fit up the stairs of our apartment. He was kind, did a great job, and even helped me move a chair downstairs that had to be returned to the manufacturer. If you need someone to help with furniture up tight spaces he's your guy.

Ernesto's was awesome. I had a sofa cushion which needed a repair and the team was quick to answer…read moremy questions and arrange for a drop off. Upon drop off, they were able to make the repair so quickly that I was able to wait on preemies! The repair was incredibly reasonably priced and a gentleman there even helped carry the cushion back to my car. A perfect 10/10 experience from start to finish!

I've been using Landry for years. From re-upholstery, bay window cushions and window treatments…read more All exceptional quality and super customer service and response time.

I called today for a price for 4 boat cushions. The women I spoke with quoted me 875$. I had to go…read morepick my cushions up from where the boat was being stored and drive 30 minutes to the store. When I arrived, the women said to me that 875$ was not the actual price. It was just labor. She still needed to charge me for material. (None of this was relayed to me on the phone). She then handed me a book of couch fabrics and told me to pick out what I like! She clearly has no idea what she is doing! When I told her I needed marine vinyl, she had to call her boss/owner . Eventually she handed me the book. The prices stated 27$ yard, but she told me she wasn't sure if that was the store price or my price. She said if this is our price then I need to double it on you. She was totally lost and had a terrible attitude. She was legit helpless! The final straw came when she told me she can't give me a price for anything . The owner wanted to look at the cushions himself! I had to leave the cushions for Atleast 3 days to get a price! It was a complete waste of my time. If the owner reads this, I hope he realizes that his worker is completely incompetent, rude, and let my money walk right out of his shop! I would never go back, and I urge you all to stay away from this place!

Another great experience with Waters and Brown! I was there on a Saturday, they are extremely…read morecautious with COVID-19 concerns, and only allowed 2 people in the store at a time. They had hand sanitizer and a mask requirement. Super helpful and knowledgeable staff. They always take the time to really talk through your project and help you make decisions. I wouldn't trust any other store to come close to their service.

Yes, you'll pay more for their paint than you would at say, Home Depot but it is so worth it…read more Don't believe me? Then try it for yourself! Go to Home Depot and show the guy behing the paint counter a swatch of your granite countertop and ask him what color he would recommend considering you have cherry cabinetry. Then, when he's done laughing at you, go to Waters & Brown and show your granite swatch to Sam and Lauren (I think her name is.) That's what I did and they immediately both thought of the same color, Quahog. So much darker than I ever wanted to go but wow, just the right color. Then Sam suggested Oxygen (a pale blue) for the ceiling and a color called America's Cup for the trim. The America's Cup (an off white) threw my husband into fits of worry. Will it be too yellow? Will it look dirty and dingy? Sam, promised it wouldn't and explained why . . . and he was right. So right, that my husband went back and asked him what color we should paint the adjoining hall, Sam made a recommendation and my husband walked out with that color paint. This is the same husband who would gladly spend months deliberating every decision, no matter how minute!!! So it is no exaggeration when I say that Sam may have single-handedly saved my marriage, or perhaps my husband's life because I was ready to either kill or divorce him. So as we decorate our entire home over, all I can say is thank God for Waters and Brown, and thank God for Sam!!!!