Communication:  CKB was proactive at every step.  We had daily communication with our on-site contractor who helped us with not-so little things like moving our washer and dryer back into the laundry room on multiple occasions so we could do the laundry (the entire main floor of the house had a slate floor installed and new cabinets throughout).  Ed was always a phone call away.  During the research and selection phase Ed and our interior decorator met frequently at the showroom based on our tight schedule which included evening meetings.  We never felt rushed, only supported, as Ed guided us through the many steps in a complete re-design of the main level of our home.  Our project was done in the time frame we intended and at the cost that was projected, which was a blessing since we lived in the home while it was being remodeled!

Quality of Products:  Because my Dad was a cabinet-maker I wanted higher end cabinets but not fully custom.  Ed completely understood and found us a line with solid wood drawers and doors, heavy plywood carcasses (not MDF), tongue and groove construction, full-extension drawer guides, extra-thick cabinet door inserts, and soft-close drawers and doors, all in a lovely cherry wood that just gets more beautiful over time.  We were responsible for picking out our appliances, sinks, faucets, lighting and cabinet pulls, while our countertops were selected right in Ed’s showroom.  He also completely remodeled our pantry with pull-out floor to ceiling shelving that he built in his workshop and had installed on site. The “crown jewel” of the kitchen is our custom backsplash which is a mountain scene constructed of multiple kinds of granite complete with snow-capped peaks and wildlife!  It is lit from above by under-cabinet lighting and always gets a “Wow!” from first-time guests.; The design process started with computerized drawings of the intended kitchen where Mary could specify each cabinet and drawer dimension, the size of the kitchen island etc.  Since Mary is a gourmet cook she has a defined area for her baking center complete with deep drawers for staples and a special cabinet with a pull-up base for her mixer.  Ed also sourced our slate floor and quartz countertops and hired the subcontractors for each phase of the design, which in our case involved a complete demolition of the existing kitchen, removal of a non load-bearing wall, and removal of ceilings, walls and flooring.  We did not have to do this level of remodeling, but we wanted a legacy kitchen that would transform our early 90’s home and support our lifestyle which centers around the great room of the house.  The result is more a kitchen with attached great room than the other way around!

Overall Satisfaction: We love our new kitchen, which evolved to include a remodeled powder room, laundry room and mud room with coordinated cherry wood trim and slate flooring throughout.  We spend most of our waking hours in our remodeled space which not only suits us to a “T” but is great for family gatherings and parties.  CKB shared the limelight with our interior designer and they worked together as a team.  I would recommend CKB for any home remodeling project and thank Ed Brehon for his honesty, integrity and professionalism. Thank you!

George & Mary

Full Kitchen Remodel