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Wooden-It-Be-Nice

Furniture Refinishing and Repair, Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing, Antiques,

About us

Dependable, High Quality Insurance Company Approved Furniture Repair and Restoration. Auctioneer Services Available. Prefer Personal Phone Calls. We buy/sell antiques. We strip and re-finish existing doors and cabinets.

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Antique Buying & Selling, Auctioneering, Carving, Chair Re-Caning, Finishing, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Hand-Stripping, Interior Woodwork, Kitchen Cabinets, Repair, Restoration, Spindle-Turning, & Stripping & Wood Floors.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.920 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-20 of 20 reviews

Al F.
05/2018
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Antique pedestal table required 4 legs to be re-attached to the original wood base. The original legs and support structure were provided. Making the base level and solid enough to support the table again was required. The base was glued, leveled and sanded. This job took two weeks. I was extremely happy with the result!
Description of Work: Repair wood table legs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Michele L.
02/2018
1.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Showed up late for scheduled appointment to provide estimate. Was very cocky, almost argumentative with customer, and seemed irritated by size of the job. Refused to provide quote based on work customer wanted done. Told customer he was the expert, and what she was asking for, was unnecessary. Also stated if cabinets didn't look good when he was finished, that wasn't his problem because he didn't cause the years of imperfections. After walking the house, and adding number of cabinets that needed to be done, stated "I don't think I want this job", and walked out. Very unprofessional, would never recommend doing business with this individual.
Description of Work: Cabinet refinishing in kitchen and bathrooms

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Donna B.
12/2017
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
It came out beautiful, finished the job faster than promised. He did such a good job I brought him another chair to do. Kris is a craftsman who loves what he does. He took us on a tour of his shop that he is very proud of. We enjoyed visiting him and will return with future projects.
Description of Work: Kris refinished an antique rocker.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Laurel F.
08/2017
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Great ! Very happy with job done
Description of Work: Numerous pieces needed to be refinished

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Twila S.
12/2016
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Gracious, friendly, work well-done. A tad after when he promised it would be done, but after I called he had it done the next day. Quality guy!
Description of Work: Repaired an old chair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Scott S.
11/2016
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Awesome finish. He was done a couple days early.
Description of Work: water stained dining room chairs needed to be refinished and re-glued.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Wilma R.
09/2016
4.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Went well. Work done on a timely basis
Description of Work: Refinished console table

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Dennis J.
01/2016
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Every thing was fine
Description of Work: Refinished furniture

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

cindy G.
11/2015
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
He was on time to give an estimate and to deliver them. He did a careful job removing the legs from both and even brought the oak table back with a new part to the foot that had been chipped and lost. Both tables looked like brand new. The pecan dining room table really showed the original color and grain. I am SO glad I did this. I would definitely use these men again!
Description of Work: He took my dining room table which was pecan and my kitchen table which was an original bear-claw oak table and stripped both and coated them with a finish that was more useable for service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Debra F.
04/2015
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Went well from start to finish. very nice staff and was done in a reasonable time. will definitely have them again in the near future.
Description of Work: had the top of my piano refinished and the results were beautiful.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

VIRGINIA W.
03/2015
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
The provider was helpful in planning the custom cover from my cooktop, then did a beautiful job making it. All for a very reasonable price. I definitely recommend his work.
Description of Work: He built a cutting board cover for my kitchen cooktop.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Mary M.
02/2015
5.0
cabinet refacing, furniture repair
  + 0 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jason H.
11/2014
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Great job. Furniture looks great.
Description of Work: Repaired damage done to furniture during move. Looks great!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Peter F.
09/2014
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
This shop was great, he took one look at my chairs and knew exactly what I wanted, he even took the time to talk about these two period pieces (Mid Century). When we returned approx 3 wks later, the chairs looked beautiful and were showroom quality. I would definetly use this shop again and would recommend others.
Description of Work: Completly stripped and refinished two wooden armchairs and replaced webbing in the seat.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Andy O.
08/2014
5.0
cabinet refacing, furniture repair
  + 0 more
The results look great. they pulled all the doors and drawers ( @ 30 doors And drawers) and took them back to their shop for refinishing. They masked off all the walls and appliances did the wood faces over a few days. They reinstalled the doors and drawers with new pulls that we provided. The results look better than the original finish. These cabinets were 25 yrs old but are solid oak fronts. We left a key for the owner and we felt comfortable doing so. We have a large dog and they were keen to get to know her when they first got there. All in all we are pleased with the results.
Description of Work: Refinished kitchen cabinets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Katie P.
06/2014
5.0
antiques, furniture repair
  + 0 more
All communications were returned promptly, work was completed in a timely manner, and the cost was given prior to taking the items into the shop. We were thrilled with the beauty of the items after refinishing. Both items have been in the family for generations and never looked better.
Description of Work: Repaired and refinished small Windsor rocking chair and side table.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Sara D.
04/2014
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
It went very well. He was very helpful, knowledgeable, very honest, and very upfront with me, and I really appreciated that.
Description of Work: I called Wooden-It-Be-Nice last fall to repair 2 wooden chairs and he took them, and ultimately he was unable to do the repair because the design was too complicated. He did repair a small wooden table and he did a fine job with that.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

Karen G.
04/2014
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Kris Bryan came out to see our mantel project and gave us an estimate to stain and seal it. He loaded the mantel in his truck and took it to his shop in Belvidere. He custom mixed a color for us and we chose that one. The mantel was completed in a timely manner and looks fantastic. We have used him for other projects, as well.
Description of Work: We had a custom mantel built for our fireplace, and Wooden It Be Nice stained and sealed it for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

mary T.
08/2013
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
It looks absolutely gorgeous. They added a better back to the headboard and finished the inside of the drawers. They were by far the least expensive, the work was great, and the price included the delivery back to Milwaukee, and they could have picked it up too.
Description of Work: They refinished a rock maple headboard that I originally bought in 1962

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,510

Mary M.
07/2013
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
See above.
Description of Work: My cleaning ladies somehow damaged one of my dining chairs and a chunk of wood was missing. One of the people at the antique mall in Rockford recommended Kris Bryan and Wooden-It-Be-Nice in Belvidere. Kris quoted me a reasonable price and said it would be ready in a week to 10 days. About 2 or 3 days later he called and said that it was ready. Very prompt service and friendly demeanor. Their hours are limited, though, so call first.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45

    Contact information

    419 E Pleasant St, Belvidere, IL 61008

    www.wooden-it-be-nice.net

    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Furniture Refinishing and Repair,
    Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
    Antiques,
    Real Estate Auctions,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation,
    Cabinet Making

    FAQ

    Wooden-It-Be-Nice is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Wooden-It-Be-Nice accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Wooden-It-Be-Nice offers free project estimates.
    No, Wooden-It-Be-Nice does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Wooden-It-Be-Nice does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Wooden-It-Be-Nice does not offer emergency services.
    No, Wooden-It-Be-Nice does not offer warranties.
    Wooden-It-Be-Nice offers the following services: Antique Buying & Selling, Auctioneering, Carving, Chair Re-Caning, Finishing, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Hand-Stripping, Interior Woodwork, Kitchen Cabinets, Repair, Restoration, Spindle-Turning, & Stripping & Wood Floors.

    Contact information

    419 E Pleasant St, Belvidere, IL 61008

    www.wooden-it-be-nice.net

    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM