I use Yelp all the time but I'm rarely compelled to write a review. Today is an exception and it will be my first review ever on Yelp. As a first-time homeowner doing his first home renovation, you can imagine how nerve-wracking the process can be. This is especially true when it comes to the part where you have to decide what type of materials you want. Imagine having to decide what type of floors, countertops, and kitchen/bathroom backsplash you want. How well does your options match with the shower and bathroom/kitchen sinks. How will the floors and countertops look under different lighting? The options are plentiful and variations can be exhausting. It's easy to slip into analysis paralysis. In my case, I was looking for a good place for countertops and floors after shopping for showers and bath tubs at Rubenstein Supply store. John Feister at Rubenstein recommended I should check out The Countertop Gallery and ask for Adrianna Palomo. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised! I walked in and was immediately greeted by Adrianna. I introduced myself and shared my vision of what I was looking for in countertops and floors. Adrianna was able to immediately grasp the vision and start showing me options. She was patient but direct when it came to the pros and cons of different countertops and floors. She was able to advise me on what would go well with the options and what wouldn't. She even let me take a few samples home to see how they would work out. She was awesome! I really can't describe how pleasant the experience was. Adrianna is a gem among gems. Since I had my floor plan designs with me, Adrianna was able to further help me by recommending some credible contractors I can follow up with when it came to the structural, electrical, tiling, and cabinetry work needed for my project. These were contractors that she'd work with and could personally vouch for. The beautiful thing about the experience is that I didn't feel pressured. It didn't feel like a sale. It felt like she just wanted to help me out. She was very honest about how to approach the contractors in order to give me the best advantage and opportunity to lower my costs. She's really awesome! Go to The Countertop Gallery and ask for Adrianna. You will not regret it. I didn't. read more