Kitchen Ideas, LLC

Excellent is the one word to describe Michael Thorp! He truly understands & operates at a level of excellence that is sadly rare in the goods & services sector. He listened and planned & executed in a professional, respectful, helpful, knowledgeable and timely manner.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Michael Thorp and the Kitchen Ideas team and contractors. From the initial appointment to the finished product, Michael listened to and met our every need. The contractors were all ultra professional and did great work. Their attention to detail warmed my heart! Michael isn't the kind of designer who is trying to use your home to be an impractical showcase for his group, he wants you to love the end result! He paid close attention to every detail and expense, so we were always on time and at or under budget. I would use them again in a heartbeat!

My experience with Kitchen Ideas was exceptional from the start. I started my kitchen project with a next door neighbor giving the name of the contractor they worked with on their kitchen remodel. We interviewed him and quickly learned we did not have a "plan".... Once we encountered Kitchen Ideas, we got more than just a plan - we got experience, ideas, passion and artistry. They knew exactly what to do and had confidence in their delivery. They measure our space, provided a 3-D rendering so we would know exactly what to expect. They walked through the project with us, step-by-step, literally holding our hands along the way. Of course the project became bigger in scope than we originally planned but it was due to their professionalism and experience. Had we stopped short where we originally planned, it certainly would not have turned out the way it did. The result was pure magic. We have since used them on a bathroom project as well. Many of the same contractors came back to help us with this second project. Their contractors are very professional and trustworthy. They do what they say they will do and take great care of your property in the process. I will use Kitchen Ideas again!

Michael and crew at KI designed and executed a beautiful, well coordinated bathroom renovation, incorporating all of the elements we desired. Professional and efficient scheduling allowed timely completion. Nice job!

We loved the Kitchen Ideas group!! We wanted to totally reconfigure our kitchen and that seemed so overwhelming but not to them! We love our kitchen! It's exactly the way we wanted it and we couldn't have asked for a more professional group!

I had an excellent experience with KI. Lesley was sharp, friendly, responsive and I finished with an excellent Kitchen Solution. If you have the time and ability to engage them, you should - no doubt.

KI exceeded our expectations in shepherding us through our kitchen remodeling project and the inevitable project creep into other rooms and a balcony. Lesley was lots of fun to work with. She "got" what we had imagined for our renovation, created a really efficient design that was perfect for the way we like to cook and live (like having two sinks--one in the prep area and the other as a cleanup sink, next to the dishwasher). She gave us great advice in choosing just the right cabinets, appliances, hardware, lighting, countertops, backsplash, paint, etc. Her experience steered us away from ideas that we now realize would have been huge mistakes. KI's general contractor kept everything on schedule, and the tradespeople they used were top notch professionals. Two years later, we are still thrilled to show off our kitchen.

In 2016, Kitchen Ideas (Lesley Shollmier) designed and remodeled our kitchen and bathroom. Lesley and the entire KI team (including the fabulous Marc Wells, project manager) did an amazing job. They are all (including the sub-contractors) professional, creative, and easy to contact (crucial when you are in the middle of a renovation). I would (and do) highly recommend using Lesley at Kitchen Ideas. We are extremely pleased with the finished projects and very happy that we chose KI.

Did a perfect job on my kitchen remodel. Went beyond my expectations! I love these guys, and have used them on two other projects , one is still in complection to be finished this week! The other was in Snowmass Colo. Where they designed my kitchen. I will definitely use them again! Professional group and a pleasure to work with!

We used Kitchen Ideas for 2 major projects. The first was a complete remodel of our kitchen and updates to the adjacent laundry room and powder bath in September of 2014. The designer listened to our concerns with our current set up and we made a list of our must haves and our nice to haves for our new kitchen. Designer accompanied us to the various showrooms and excellent advice provided. From demo day to completion all was done in 7 weeks. Kitchen is functional and we enjoy it every day. The second project was a total remodel of our master bath and closet in May of 2016. We wanted a better way to start our day and now we have it with a large walk-in shower/ more bathroom cabinets and a larger more organized closet

We had used kitchen ideas three times in the past 17 years and each time they did a very professional and beautiful job. They are good at communicating with their clients about their needs to create a pleasent experience while going through the remodeling experience!

Michael Thorpe at Kitchen Ideas was very professional in assisting me with the creation of a beautiful / functional kitchen. Michael is a cook himself, so he is able to see the needs of a person preparing a meal. He worked in perfect concert with my architect/builder on every detail. No only did he create a wonderful kitchen, but helped design and install every built-in cabinet in the whole house. With 6 bathrooms, a bar and a large mud room, it was a huge job. With no exceptions, every piece fit like a perfectly designed puzzle. Yes, I would love to recommend Michael Thorpe and Kitchen Ideas.