Fun store with a lot of kitchen essentials and some fun items. Good for stocking stuffers for your…read morefavorite cook. Great service too. They also carry some food items so you can stock up on your favorites.

I happen to love cooking, so whenever I see a kitchen supply store, I make a beeline for the…read moreentrance. How serendipitous that this location had opened just a couple of weeks before my first trip to the town of Excelsior! Luckily, the family members who had accompanied me were patient enough to wait while I examined the goodies in this bright, clean space. While the store is relatively small, it is full of carefully-selected items that are sure to delight, from the table of lovely ceramics to the rack of fun aprons to the case of drool-worthy knives to the shelves of gizmos that you didn't know you needed. Excelsior is more than decor, antiques, and fashion, and this store is a great reason to male a trip.

Knight Construction Design is a wonderful company to work with. We had the pleasure of working with…read moreKnight when we decided to remodel our kitchen. We were at a crossroads and not sure if we should move or remodel. Our family loved our house and location and thanks to Gary and Kelley at Knight Construction we were able to stay. First we had to get a plan, and they were very helpful with ideas of what would and wouldn't work with our home. Who knew a kitchen could transform the entire feeling of a house. We could not be happier with the results. The staff was so friendly and nice to work and they did such a beautiful job. Attention to detail and quality is something that is hard to come by these days and it was very refreshing to work with such a dedicated company who stands behind their word. Thank you Kelley and Gary for a job well done! Sincerely, The Bjork family

We hired Knight Construction this past summer to complete a total kitchen remodel project with…read morecustom cabinets, new hardwood fooring and the resurfacing an old brick fireplace with stone. We asked Knight if they could complete the work in just six short weeks as my family (my husband and three kids under the age of five) were moving into a small apartment for three months due to timing differences in our close dates. They accommodated the request with the caveat that the bulk of the work would be completed by move in and that finishing/warranty work may need to extend another week or two. Upon signing the contract, we immediately began working with Kristin, the designer, to ensure fixtures, flooring and other items were selected and available upon closing on the new home. The day after signing the close papers, the dumpster was delivered and Jeff our project manager began demolition with his crew. I won't tell you that the project was seemless in every instance and without a couple of minor glitches. But I can tell you that in ever instance, Gary and team worked with us immediately to either remedy the issue or help us find the best solution to accommodate our budget concerns and ensure our move in date wasn't jeopardized. Over the past 10 years, we have remodeled two homes and built a third. I have used three different Companies for each of these projects and I would without question hire Knight Construction back to do another project. Over the short few months we worked with Gary and his team, he always kept his word and remedied situations that weren't up to either his quality or ours, which were minimal. I appreicated the fact that three months after the project, I'm still able to call and ask him to look at something I think got missed in the warranty period. In both circumstances he's sent someone over within days to address my concern. I would recommend him to anyone. His work is quality and it's beautiful!

Lake Country Builders did an amazing job building our lake home. From the beginning of the project,…read morethey understood our vision and brought the perfect architect to the team to bring that vision to reality. The LCB team's expertise and dedication to the project were evident in every corner and detail of the house. They made what can be a stressful process relatively stress free and paired us with their in house interior designer that was a great fit for us and alleviated a lot of decisions. We absolutely love our new home and can't recommend them enough to anyone looking for a top-tier builder.

LCB was highly recommended to us but sadly, we were not one of the fortunate ones to have had a…read moregood experience. We came to them needing help revising a floor plan from another builder that would have been too big and costly to build. We were completely transparent about how much we wanted to spend on this property and were advised by LCB what size and features could be changed to bring us within that budget. We spent 4 months and tens of thousands of dollars with them only to be presented with a revised design that was the size they suggested but 45% OVER what they had told us they could build it for. Their explanation was that they don't control material costs. But they recommended the size and drew the plan so *that* was entirely within their control. No accountability. No apology for wasting our time and money. We walked away with only a design of a house we could not build. In retrospect, my advice for others would be to negotiate into the Design Agreement that the plan you pay to have created, must meet your budget within 5% (or whatever) or your design fees are refunded.

I am writing this review on behalf of my mother. She purchased Quartz countertops from Select…read moreSurfaces and she could not be happier! From the first meeting with Heidi, to the final product. They were professional, showed up on time and delivered an amazing countertop. If you are looking to change out your counters, We recommend these guys! They took their time and were very thorough. The final product is gorgeous!

The store personnel were very professional and helpful. Can't remember name of woman who helped me…read moreselect countertop, but she was very patient. Actually am writing this review regarding the installation by Dominic. He was simply the best. He called to let me know he was running a little late and told me when he would arrive (think he was within 5 minutes of stated time). That in itself was so respectful and kind. I've worked with a large number of companies and their staff. Dominic one of the first to ever take the time to let me know. Usually they show up sometime within 3-4 hour time frame company promised. If they call it's usually "I'm here in front of your house!" What a gentleman! Was done in an hour. Perfect installation. Could not have been more thorough in explaining care and maintenance. Left the room spotless. Seriously, I never write reviews. But he was impressive. Even looked at some paint samples and gave me honest opinion, so much appreciated. If you are wondering where to buy Cambria or another quartzite product, Select Surfaces is the place! Vicki L.

Lyman Lumber does not stand behind the product they sell. Our Townhouse association has defective…read moresiding from Ply Gem and we have 11 units with splotchy siding. Ply Gem is only approving 8 for replacement. Ply Gem knows it is defective and for the past 2 years have to continually fight for more approval. Lyman should make it right for all owners in this association and put more pressure on the supplier. Do not buy Ply Gem branded siding, the product and customer service is horrible.

From the owner: We have 4 divisions throughout Minneapolis/St.Paul and surrounding areas -…read more ABC Millwork specializing in custom millwork and designs ABC Truss specializing in roof & floor trusses ABC Kitchens specializing in Kitchen remodeling CCC specializing in providing framing, siding, and finish carpentry

Everything went professionally well…read more Not a major renovation, really, just some bathroom and hallway closet stuff for more room, bigger shower stall, that sort. They came, measured everywhere, scoured blueprints, suggested this material and that, quoted a price and time estimate. All sounded on the up. Green lighted it. Work completed as promised. Room now for all my linens, got a cozier shower stall. The floor's even still even. Would recommend and would use again, should I have another project.

My older Excelsior area home was in need of repairs and more usable space. With so many home…read moreremodelers and builders to choose from, I didn't know where to start. I had seen Danberry Building/Excelsior Design signs in the Minnetonka area for years and within minutes of meeting Jeff and his contracting team in person, I knew I liked them and that my project would be in good hands. Jeff and his team were extremely knowledgeable and insightful discussing my vision to expand my 1920's home with the goal of making the indoor and outdoor space more useable while maintaining its character that I loved so much. Now that the project is complete, I have 3 beautiful new rooms that look like they've always belonged there (a spacious formal entry, living room with custom fireplace & beamed ceiling, and a stunning walk-in pantry). Jeff's team also transformed my steep hillside landscaping (that was once very uneven) to include an amazing stamped concrete patio. Throughout the process, Jeff was always readily available to answer questions, stopped by to ensure things were getting done on time, and most importantly - he made sure that I was happy with how things were progressing. I was extremely impressed with his talented crew who worked non-stop all winter (and during one of the snowiest seasons on record in MN), not only did they do an incredible job with the new additions, but they were also so helpful with decisions, very kind, and always kept me informed of next steps. I am so happy to have chosen Danberry Building Corp and would definitely recommend his team. ~ Gabrielle (Galpin Lake area)

We have been working with Mingle and Studio M on a project that isn't really huge, but we have…read morereceived amazing customer service and attention every single time we come in. I have been working with Carly from Studio M who is coordinating the design side of the project. To address the previous reviewers complaint about Mingle not taking small jobs, there is something this reviewer is leaving out. Studio M will not contribute design help until you sign a contract for their time as they are a separate but complimentary entity that provides extra design services for Mingle clients. It would be absurd to expect a design firm to provide free services without a contract. Also, it would be absurd to expect a company to place an order with their supplier without a deposit. So, it is possible the communication from the previous reviewer was a bit poor. But, back to my review. First of all, our project was well under 50K. I would estimate it around 20-25K. And I have to admit that Mingle's opulent showroom initially intimidated me so much, I went through the doors with a great deal of skepticism. However, I am happy to have been proven very wrong about the perception that they would only work with big jobs. I was very upfront with them about the size of our new home and they remained unflinchingly helpful. Love love love working with Carly and Mike. We came to Mingle in a panic after realizing the cabinet supplier the builder was using just wasn't providing the service we needed. After losing weeks with the previous supplier, we were up against a wall, and Mike worked quickly with my husband to put together drawings and a quote. Then, Carly and I tweeked the layout and wood selection. It was an extremely quick process that went smoothly because of Mike and Carly's the high levels of experience, expertise and professionalism. Because Carly is an independent designer, I am able to bring items, swatches, and ideas from outside of Mingle, while utilizing the amazing selection Mingle offers. The process Studio M offers is really very fluid and flexible and helped me immensely in getting design decisions made and move our project along quickly. I am not a designer and I have never liked the selection process, but working with Carly has been extremely enjoyable because of her ability to assess and offer up reasonable options that fit my needs. Our meetings have been at Mingle, on-site and at a tile shop so far, but I look forward to using Carly's services throughout this design selection process and so appreciate her ability to help set priorities in the design and building process.

Note to prospective customers: Mingle says they accept projects of all sizes, but you will be…read moreignored if your project / budget is under $50k. Go elsewhere and don't waste your time with them. Here is our experience: We dropped in on a weekend to discuss a remodeling project for our Maple Grove home. We were hoping for guidance on how their services work and to get started on our own remodel project, but we were told that they cannot talk about our project until we sign a contract and agree to work with them. At this point in our project we were still trying to determine if the remodel we wanted was physically possible (i.e., could we knock out certain walls and move laundry machines, etc.). They said we can bring in pictures and they can look at it - but I was more comfortable having a contractor actually see the space in person to make that determination. Again, I was told that I would need to sign a contract before any of that could happen. I asked if we could at least speak with a contractor first to determine if it was feasible; I wasn't about to commit to a project and provide a retainer fee when we didn't know if it would even be possible. They reluctantly agreed to send me a few names of contractors so I could reach out to them. I gave my phone number & email to the Mingle representative, but we never heard back from her. I later followed up with an email to her and she never responded. A royal brush off and great way to do business, Mingle. Not impressed in the least. We thought we'd give them another chance, however. Maybe we just got the wrong person and would have better luck next time. My husband called and got directed to the appropriate person - but had to leave a message. That message - left at least 2 weeks ago - remains unreturned and I have no confidence that they will ever call. Another fumble for team Mingle! They will, however, see me one more time - when I triumphantly return to Pretty Woman them with the receipts from my completed project. Maybe that will encourage them to pay more attention to customers in the future; I'm not sure how they can manage to run their business otherwise. Good luck to them.

Build Well Construction shows competency, care, and quality in all things. I hired them to finish…read moremy basement and have been very pleased with their added value bringing interior design, quality workmanship, and detail to the job. Everything has been as expected from our first meeting and we have continued to enhance the project with future plans to refinish the deck and redesign the upstairs floors to modern age. This will be a home of the future when everything is said and done. I highly recommend the workmanship and advice that Build Well Construction brings to the home owner or tenant. I will hire BWC for the buildout of our Mezzanine for Maverick Drone Systems when time permits. Thank you for all your hard work!

We contacted Brent at Build Well to see about having four rotting cedar columns (50 years old)…read moresupporting our front porch roof replaced. He was very prompt in coming out to look at the job, he very carefully inspected the existing columns and advised us what he would do different,y and why. We received his estimate and it was honestly a good bit less than we expected. We had good communications prior to the job, he showed up when he said he would, and watching him work revealed a great deal of attention to detail, and I actually saw him measure things 3 or 4 times before cutting.... The job was done when he said it would be, his cleanup of the site was perfect. Absolutely nothing to dislike.... Highly recommended!

We needed a ceiling demo and replacement in a bedroom. Ryan gave us a very reasonable quote and had…read morehis subs start the work almost immediately. Ryan came over every morning to check progress. He was kind, thorough and prompt with responding to text if we had questions. We have some other projects lined up with Ryan as well. And bonus for me-he showed me how to use AI to generate photos of the room I was going to paint.

We had a very positive experience with Signature Contracting. We reached out to several companies…read moreto get quotes on creating an accent wall in our master bedroom. Ryan came back with a great price, his communication was fantastic and the scheduling was easy. Josh completed the work and it looks great. He was took the time to discuss spacing and trim options. Definitely recommend. (My husband and I will be painting and whenever that happens I'll add a photo of the completed project. We opted to do the painting ourselves.)