CABINETRY IDEAS

Got an estimate for bathroom remodel. Very helpful but just a bit more than we wanted to spend for this project. I had no problems with the estimating process and was impressed by the amount of work they did.

I have used Cabinetry Ideas for three different projects over the last three years. Their work has been exemplary on each project. We had our kitchen updated three years ago with new cabinets and countertops and new backsplash. Nancy was very helpful in creating the design and choosing the materials. Ray and his crew were excellent with the installation. Nancy guided me in the right direction but never made decisions without my input. Because I trusted her so much and appreciated the way the kitchen turned out, we then had the guest bathroom completely renovated two years later. It is done with beautiful tile work in shades of blues and greens. Then the following year decided to go ahead and have the master bathroom completely renovated. That was a more complicated project because the shower was to be in large with no curb. That meant the bathroom floor had to be lowered via the crawlspace. Nancy then called in Steve Baker Construction to help with the project. It was a time consuming and lengthy process due to the fact we wanted the entrance to the shower to accommodate a possible wheelchair. Steve did everything in a precise, detailed and extremely skilled manner. We certainly appreciated Nancy recommending him to us for the completion of the job. We have been completely satisfied with all three projects that Nancy has done for us. We would and we have recommended her to others.

I used them because a family member recommended them and they are local. The total price was broken up between them and several other vendors. They were great to work with; we had no complaints.

Very good proposal. Staff was very helpful and provided several options. We did not and using this provider.

We went to them because they were a Kraftmade dealer. The lender we worked with said that they seemed to know what they were doing and thought they'd be a good choice. We were very happy with Stan, his ideas were good ones. He worked with our origianl plan and tweaked it a bit so that it'd be more efficient and more cost effective. I do feel he didn't explain everything as well as we'd have liked, but at the time I didn't know enough about the process to ask the right questions. ie What's the difference between 'all plywood construction' and whatever was the step-down construction option. I didn't realize there even WAS a step down option. He sold us 'furniture ends' which we assumed was just another advantage of using Kraftmade, we didn't realize it was an upgrade that ultimately we don't care for and paid $500 extra to have. All in all though, I'd go back, I'd just be a more savvy cabinet buyer and ask LOTS of questions.

They did what they said they were going to do and they did a really good job.

I have waited two years to complete this review because it has taken me this long to calm down! I could rant and rave forever about this experience, but I shall try to be succinct and suffice it to say that this was a nightmare! Nancy Barbee was nice enough and generally responsive. She has good ideas, but she can be somewhat pushy about what SHE thinks would be best in MY kitchen. Aside from that, however, there is Ray. Ray thinks he knows everything, but he is only human,and he needs to accept that. He tried to do things that he didn't know how to do --I.e. plaster, install backsplash, cut holes in my CHERRY cabinetry to make appliances fit. Cabinetry Ideas eventually, after allowing Ray to mess everything up, had to hire a professional plasterer to fix the ceiling, and a and quot;professionaland quot; tiler who wasn't much better than Ray himself. The tile backsplash has peaks and valleys that should not exist in a well-installed backsplash, but I have learned to live with and overlook them. Ray cut the cabinetry to allow installation of an oven, but the opening wasn't large enough, although I measured it countless times and told both him and Nancy it wasn't large enough. Nancy came to my home, measured it herself, called Ray, and Ray said it was and quot;fine.and quot; When the oven arrived, the installers had to chisel it into the opening, and the oven door does not open completely because of inadequate space. The cabinetry around the oven has large dents in it from trying to open the door. If I ever need service on the oven, the installers told me I would have to get new cabinetry because the service professionals would not be able to access it without ripping out the cabinet. Nancy told me where to order my appliances. I dutifully did as I was told. The Company ordered the incorrect refrigerator, and when it arrived and was too small for the refrigerator opening in the cabinet. I was asked what I expected them to do about it! DUH! The general manager of the appliance store was a nice man, but he scoffed when I told him I wanted the correct model ordered. So, I live with THAT error, too. Nancy Barbee indicated that she would not get involved, although she saw for herself that the appliance store had ordered the wrong model. Again, this is but the proverbial and quot;tip of the iceberg,and quot; but it accurately describes my experience with Nancy, Ray, and Cabinetry Ideas in general. My granite is beautiful, and Nancy helped me find just the perfect slabs, and I am so grateful for that. The ceiling plaster is OK, but not perfect. The beautiful cabinet created by artisans of Nancy Barbee's choice has had parts fall off, but I have chosen to seek expensive repair from other sources to avoid having to get my dander up all over again. Based on other reviews, it would appear that this may be a isolated instance. Or maybe others are just waiting to calm down, too.

I am currently using them, and I have actually gotten as far as ordering cabinets, and I have given them a down payment, and they will install. We have done everything except for installing my kitchen. She came out drew up a new plan and provided me with a computerized picture of what my new kitchen would look like, and how to do the cabinets. The thing that I liked the most about her was that she gave me something completely different than what I asked for, but I really liked it. She did it based on the overall knowledge that she has as a designer.

It was a great experience. Nancy Barbee went with me to pick out the flooring and tile for the backsplash. She supplied me with Corian samples she had picked out that would coordinate with the flooring. I made my corian selection and she had the quote already prepared. Everything went smoothly. Not even the first problem - which is amazing these days. I would use Nancy Barbee in a heartbeat if/when I have any future projects. She is a true professional. She runs her company with a professionalism not always seen these days. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation, because I know she would do an outstanding job.

This was a bit of an unusual circumstance. We worked with Cabinetry Ideas over a period of many months. We had gutted a house and were rehabbing it on our own with the help of an independent contractor. We weren't sure what we wanted, so we had several 'idea-generating' meetings with Nancy Barbee. We had time to absorb and process the ideas before proceeding. Once ordered, the cabinetry came in as expected, all well-wrapped and protected. Nancy followed through with us appropriately.

We had to go through a number of changes in the planning. The person whom I interacted with was J.D. Dick and he was just phenomenal to work with. He is flexible and does not impose his desires on you. He will throw out a bunch of ideas and will work with you to come up with something that meets your needs both monetarily and design wise. He works very hard and is always well prepared. He is prompt in his appointments and very easy to get along with. He was recommended to me by my friend at work. Initially he had put me on a more expensive line. They were supposed to be doing a match of my dining room furniture and they could not do the match. So, we went to a different line and which was exactly what I was looking for and it was substantially less and it turned out to be a perfect match.

My interaction with him was very personal. It was a one-on-one interaction. He took the time to go through every little detail. I have not got the cabinets yet, but the design was top notch. I spent $12000 on the job. I will use this company in the future.

They do very good work. They are very reasonably priced. They pay great attention to detail.

The quality of the work was excellent. We really enjoyed having Ray do the work. Scheduling worked our fine. We had a little issue with some of the cabinet doors but we were happy with the final solution. Good all around folks to work with.

It went well. Their laborers are very skilled with countertops and cabinet installation.

See above. The subcontracting on the floor installation was a big disappointment. We will have to have sections replaced at our own cost because Cabinetry Ideas will not respond. I was pleased with the remainder of their work as a whole. Ray was wonderful while you had his attention, but follow up has been a problem. They run with a lean staff that seems to have a problem with follow up. The company throws follow up to the worker without a mechanism for feedback at the company level. I don't want to struggle with workers or subcontractors when I have contracted with the Cabinetry Ideas. I want them to follow up with me.

It was a very pleasant experience and anyone who doesn't use them is unlucky. The project was beautiful.

Dawn was wonderful, she was very knowledgeable. We had a difficult area to work with and she came up with a fabulous design that not only looks good but also works great. I would definitely use them again.

The work was done well and done on time. The workers were friendly and professional. We would use them again.

We also had the 1/2-bath off the kitchen re-done - although my wife tried to arrange for work to be done, w/ JD Dick's design, w/ Cabinetry Ideas' people (or subs, who w/ one exception were all great - people we will use again!) - it took longer than having 100% done by Cabinetry Ideas, but the results are still very effective, a vast improvement over what preceded it.

Great kitchen design that helped us avoid making some horrible mistakes that would have cost us a lot in the long run.

They were very good. The girl we worked with named Sarah was really easy to work with. We live in a 100 year old house and she designed a plan that we didn't think would work. But she made it all come together. The pricing was good.

A total kitchen remodel is a lengthy process, a fact that we were told yet found more difficult than we anticipated. This company assisted us in finding the right appliance store to order just the right new appliances to fit into our new kitchen. We worked with Nancy Barbee who was always helpful in keeping us abreast of how things were going and what to expect next.

They were very friendly when they were over here working for us. They were very professional about the job. They showed up on time to do the work.

While the install never took place, JD was great during the entire process. We will definitely refer anyone to him and his company. Very professional and well versed in design and construction.