"We came to James with an idea of how we wanted our kitchen to look and function. He looked, listened, and explored with us the possibilities of our idea, then transmuted it to a design that was better in every way, yet remained true to the essence of what we were after. The result is a kitchen that is a joy to cook in, live in and look at (everyone loves it, not just us!) -- a place that feels uniquely ours, that expresses us perfectly."
Mike and Diane S /C – Sebastopol
"Wow! James is fabulous. Great design suggestions. Exceptional attention to detail. He went out of his way to make this a good project. James worked very closely with the installer and the architect throughout the project. We were especially impressed with his design suggestions and with the way he handled an error made at the cabinet maker. The final product is great – it works the way we imagined and looks good. Thanks a lot."
Carol C – Santa Rosa
"We enjoyed working with James for the design."
Rick and Richard K / L – Penngrove
"James was always delightful, helpful, giving beyond expectation and very talented at design. He treats each client as if this was his entrepreneurial start up and every sale and satisfaction is critical. Phone calls promptly returned. Efforts to secure the very best custom handles. His design ideas made a nice, well designed kitchen become an exceptional, eye catching interior that functions brilliantly. He found drawer features and options we never dreamed of and steered us away from features not necessary. Importantly, we got the dream Contemporary kitchen you see in European Design magazines for about one quarter the price, by using cost saving manufacturers and adding in smart design to capture the ‘designer’ look. Completely 100% satisfied and may I say, “you are the only contractor on our remodel that I recommend without hesitation.”
Rosalyn L – Santa Rosa
"James’ ideas for the kitchen were excellent and saved me from a disastrous error in countertops."
Gay & Lefty S – Santa Rosa
"James was a pleasure to deal with & I thought he had excellent taste."
Nancy M – Glen Ellen
"Lovely experience! James did a superb job in re-designing my kitchen. I had complete confidence in his judgment and in his creative ability. He also, very thoughtfully, suggested a contractor who was very well matched to my expectations and to my needs. The whole experience was fun and the end result is just what I wanted."
Betty Ann S – Sebastopol
"James is delightful to work with – patient and charming. My friends are extremely complimentary, (about the kitchen)."
Georgann F – Tiburon
"It was such a pleasure to work with James."
Fred and Mary B – Sebastopol
"James wowed us from the start. He was terrific. Both my husband nor I had ever remodeled before, so it was all new. His advice was superb and we are really pleased with the result."
Marian J – Santa Rosa
"James was my designer and was fantastic. He had great suggestions and was always available for my questions."
Liz & Kate B / W – Sebastopol
Mike and Diane S /C – Sebastopol