Thumbs Up Designs for Kitchens & Baths

Curt, with support from Josh, designed and oversaw a complex kitchen remodel in a historic home for us with grace, humor, patience and consummate professionalism. We wanted a kitchen that looked like it had always been here (even though we were doubling its size), and though we couldn’t quite figure out how to do it, I had extremely particular ideas about how it should look. (I insisted on slotted screws in the cabinet latches, if that gives you any idea, because Phillips heads are too recent and look wrong to me.) Curt went back to the drawing board more times than I can count, tweaking until we had it right, and his knowledge of all things kitchen was invaluable as we tracked down just the right elements for the period look. The team of contractors he suggested at the initial bid stage, too, either were already or have since become our go-to contractors, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend any of them. Most important to me, though, was the support he provided to us after the design was largely completed. He devoted countless hours to stopping by to check in on the contractors and answer questions, accompanying me to pick slabs of stone, helping to manage the project, and coming up with out-of-the-box solutions to keep things moving. More than the (less-experienced) GC, Curt really managed the project. (He told me at the outset the project would take six months, though the GC thought three - Curt was right.) It was Curt who looked around one day and decided it was finally feasible and time to set up a temporary kitchen sink for us. And, when we discovered (five months into construction) that the cabinet company had not built four of the largest cabinets precisely to his drawings, Curt never once suggested the cabinets were “close enough” with their drawer/door proportions slightly off what he and I had agonized over. Instead, he and Josh immediately set about moving heaven and earth to get it fixed, and promptly. I absolutely adore these guys. Never having remodeled anything on this scale before, I cannot overstate how much I appreciated knowing that Curt and Josh were watching over the project, and taking care of us. I hope never to live through six months of construction again, but if I have to, there is absolutely no doubt whom I would call.

Thumbs Up Designs just completed a complete gut, redesign and installation of our kitchen and family room fireplace wall, and it is amazing. These guys are top notch! They were able to take my needs and wishes for the area and make my dreams reality! They were very easy to deal with and I would recommend them highly!

I am currently working on a third kitchen and bath project with Josh and Curt. I honestly can relax with them in charge. I have worked mainly with Josh and he is an experienced perfectionist in this field. He is honest in his quality cabinet comparisons and works diligently to find exactly what I want within my budget. He has gone above and beyond on each project by drawing multiple plans and helping me find the perfect flow throughout adjoining rooms under construction. He has assisted me with lighting, wall colors, flooring and almost anything I could ask of him. There is nothing left to the imagination when viewing your project on his computer. You will be able to see into that room as well as nearby rooms and in and out of the windows.. It's amazing. The customer service top notch. Josh has delivered samples to me at a local hospital when I couldn't leave a family member, taken me to look at projects to help me visualize, hooked me up with other specialists that I need and has spent hours going above and beyond what he needed to in order to make my project better. He makes multiple visits at the project site and works with the contractor to be certain there will be no "do overs" from improper measurement. I thought, at first, that I could get a better price at big box stores in their special order department. When comparing apples to apples that isn't the case, especially when factoring the customer service, which continues long after the sale. Thumbs Up deals with quality brands and can replace a piece if damage occurs years later. Josh has been by my side every step of the way each time we have worked together. He educates me and is very patient. The whole package is hard to beat.

So happy with the design & help from Josh & Thumbs Up. From start to finish Josh was always involved & took care of all the details. A pleasure to work with.

We remodeled ou kitchen. Could not have been more pleased with designs, products offered/recommended, contractors he used. Josh was very professional in very casual manner. It was a great experience would use him in again and highly recommend Thumbs Up!

Thumbs Up Designs created a kitchen design which took ALL of our wishes into consideration. As we had been saving and dreaming about a new space for 9 years, our wish list had grown to be quite long! Patiently and methodically, Josh worked through the list, offering helpful suggestions through each step of design and installation. We are thrilled with the results as we now have a kitchen which functions well for the specific needs of our family, boasts cabinetry which will stand up through years of heavy use, and makes our 25+ year old home feel brand new. This family owned company gets a resounding "thumbs up!"

Curt is resourceful, creative, well informed, & listens carefully to his clients. He goes the extra mile to make the Clients Dream become reality. He's not afraid to tell his clients when he feels they have unrealistic expectations or are making a bad choice. His business has succeeded (& will continue to succeed) because of the referrals from satisfied clients.

Great design, sensible, quality, good value ideas! We are so pleased that we found this company. Excellent customer service. We had three estimates for cabinets, granite, built ins, etc. these folks gave us the best plan and options to fit our budget. Excellent in every regard.

Curt & Josh have been great to work with. Our 1914 sears home has been updated with a new retro kitchen and baths. The kitchen cabinets are beautiful and the baths have turned out really well in keeping with the craftsman style theme.

The opportunity to work with Thumbs Up Design was an amazing experience. Our kitchen remodeling project exceeded our expectations. Josh Gillis our designer was with us every step of the way. Not only was the design outstanding and beautiful Josh also provided outstanding customer service. We will definitely use Thumbs Up for our future remodel projects.

Thumbs up Designs did an excellent job on my kitchen remodel. Josh, my designer, spend a LOT of time coming up with a plan that would suit my needs taking into account my personality and perfectionism. I was always able to reach him- can't ever remember having to leave a message. He was on top of the project at all times. He was juggling a lot of projects at the time, but was still able to keep the remodel going. He seemed to have a great working relationship with all the subcontractors. All of which were top notch. He reminded me several times that if I have a future issue with the cabinets he would address it. The budget was pretty much on target, except when I made changes. I really liked his enthusiasm, high energy, and attention to detail. Thumbs Up Design is definitely an upscale design company.

I have done two bathroom remodels and a kitchen remodel with Thumbs Up Design. I am thrilled with the results. The creativity of the design staff, as well as their understanding of my lifestyle and my tastes produced three beautiful, functional rooms. They are a pleasure to work with and their oversight as general contractors on the jobs kept everything running smoothly. Two Thumbs Up!!