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address: "P.O. Box 3255, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515-3255, United States"
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# The Kitchen and Bath People

Original Houzz profile: [The Kitchen and Bath People](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/the-kitchen-and-bath-people-pfvwus-pf~1040347264)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Remodelers
- **Location:** Chapel Hill, NC
- **Serves:** Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Carrboro, Pittsboro, Green Level, Fearrington
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2018), for Service.

## About

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- Star Houzzer
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We are a team of experienced remodeling professionals serving customers in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the surrounding areas in North Carolina specializing in design / build – from concept to completion. We focus on kitchen and bathroom remodeling, but we are glad to take on entire home renovation projects. Clients are offered every conceivable kitchen and bathroom product and service necessary to create their dream space. We take pride in our installations; our work is guaranteed to satisfy. To help you make important design decisions, we have a showroom full of cabinetry, fixtures, tile samples, counter tops and much more. Choose to live your lifestyle, your way!

As a team of remodelers and licensed builders, we can take your renovation or new construction project from the ground up. With the help of our sister company, Capitol Builders Group (License \# 55759), we are your one-stop-shop. We give expert advice for your remodeling or building project; provide kitchen and bathroom cabinets, fixtures, and finishes; then build, install and complete the project.

Our main goal is quality results and customer satisfaction at an affordable price.

### Services Provided

- Bathroom Remodeling
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Home Remodeling
- Home Additions
- Cabinet Installation
- Custom Cabinets
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Home Extensions
- Basement Remodeling
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Outdoor Kitchen Construction
- Flooring Installation
- Home Restoration
- Custom Countertops
- Shower Installation
- Project Management
- 3D Rendering
- Custom Pantries
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Backsplash Installation
- Multigenerational Homes
- Universal Design
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Green Building
- Lighting Installation
- Sustainable Design
- Lighting Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Pantry Design

### Areas Served

- Durham
- Cary
- Chapel Hill
- Apex
- Carrboro
- Pittsboro
- Green Level
- Fearrington

### Typical Job Cost

$20,000 - 750,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | The Kitchen and Bath People |
| Address | P.O. Box 3255, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515-3255, United States |
| Phone | (919) 933-7855 |
| Website | http://thekitchenandbathpeople.com |
| License Number | General Contractor \#5759. |
| Followers on Houzz | 77 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kitchen-and-Bath-People/154372624720354
- Blog — http://www.thekitchenandbathpeople.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [The Kitchen and Bath People](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/the-kitchen-and-bath-people-pfvwus-pf~1040347264)
- **Website:** http://thekitchenandbathpeople.com
- **Phone:** (919) 933-7855

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Licensed General Contractor \#57559.  Certified Aging in Place Specialist (C.A.P.S.),  Past Resident of the  Professional Remodeler of the H.B.A.D.O.C,  National Kitchen and Bath Association member.

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2018), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews**

### All 9 reviews

**★★★★★ — Fresh Kitchen and Bath Design, Jan. 2018**

> I worked with Les and Phyllis on a variety of kitchen and bath projects. Les is knowledgeable about the entire construction process. He is honest and fair, and offers people the benefits of his many years of experience. Phyllis works with clients to ensure all of the design elements come together. They work with a team of professionals to provide creative solutions, quality craftsmanship, and great customer service. I highly recommend them and look forward to working with them on future projects.

**★★★★★ — Liv, Nov. 2017**

> Phyllis and Len are more than the Kitchen & Bath people; they were the only ones to take on our project. . They managed the entire project - installing hardwood floors on the 1st floor, replacing 2 story banister; installing crown molding in the foyer, painting and oh yea our kitchen! They recommended quality products from great vendors. I am very happy with my kitchen!! I especially like the back splash.

**★★★★★ — Sarah Van Heusen, July 2017**

> Les and Phyllis were a great team and had practical advise and suggestions when helping me design our new kitchen. After several drafts and changes, we had a plan. Then things moved fast, and they were ahead of schedule the first several weeks. Then I added changes and delayed finishing on time, but the final product is EXACTLY what I wanted. I loved that they took care of all the details. Phyllis and I went shopping for finishes and we had a great time. Phyllis and Les are obviously very respected at the local supply stores (tile, flooring, etc) as we received excellent service and undivided attention when we arrived. The other really nice thing was that Phyllis and I had the same ascetic, so her input and feedback was always a relief to any decisions I made (of course I had to ask for it, she never offered unless I asked her). Any workers who came in were really great about cleaning up every night. I never came home to a mess! Which is very important when you have a 2 year old. In fact, the house didn't seem to accumulate additional dust as I expected to see throughout the house.
> I love love love my new kitchen and bathroom and I am so glad I finally remodeled them! The Kitchen and Bath People help make it as painless as possible. They were excellent communicators and have this remolding gig down to science. I highly recommend them!

**★★★★★ — kl5510, Feb. 2015**

> The Right Choice Painters Company is owned and operated by Alex Espino. He lives in Greensboro, NC but is also involved with doing service for contractors. I have used and relied on The Right Choice Paint Co for many years to do painting/staining/constructing/electrical repairs on my rental offices,personnel homes, and recommended them to family, friends and colleagues.The responses as to their workmanship has always been superb!

**★★★★★ — courtfrankel, March 2014**

> Professional, thorough, very good work. Took longer than they estimated and was more costly than anticipated. They did our master bath. Would recommend.

**★★★★★ — Wilkinson, Oct. 2013**

> Phyllis Sussman and The Kitchen and Bath People have been a pleasure to serve for several years now. They are well organized, knowledgeable, and versatile in their design skills. We look forward to supplying them with their future plumbing and hardware endeavors in the triangle area for many years to come.

**★★★★★ — Melanie See, Feb. 2013**

> The Kitchen and Bath People helped me realize the kitchen I'd been dreaming about for 15 years. Les and Phyllis have a wonderful group of subcontractors. John and Dean, the carpenters, are wizards. They created the perfect crown molding for my cabinets from filler and scribe. Tom, the electrician, was wonderful to work with and didn't blink when I presented him with aritsan made light-fixtures from etsy. Joe, the painter, does beautiful work. I'll be calling him the next time I need my house painted.
>
> Phyllis has a great eye and helped me clarify my choices when I was second guessing myself.  Les did his dead-level best to keep us on the budget we'd stipulated--including suggesting alternative counter-top materials and back-splash tiles. Alas, my husband and I had fallen in love with our choices and could not be swayed. So, yes, we went over budget. But it was our own fault. And we don't regret it for a moment.
>
> Was the remodel completely hiccup-free? Please. It was a full kitchen remodel. There were hiccups aplenty.  But every time there was an issue, Les and Phyllis went to bat for us and made certain all was made right. And, really, what more can one ask of a general contractor?

**★★★★★ — Diane Oxley, Nov. 2012**

> The Kitchen and Bath People are very professional and service oriented.  Everything went smoothly from the design of my cabinets and beautiful counter tops, to delivery and then installation.  They built in cabinets in my kitchen,bathrooms, living room and large upstairs office.  The installation was seamless and they kept everything neat and clean.  I was so satisfied with their beautiful and affordable products and work I am purchasing cabinets for my family room from them in the near future.

**★★★★★ — Vincent Custom Building, Inc., Oct. 2012**

> Lester and Phyllis have provided cabinets, vanities and counter tops for me for a number of years.  They are great fun to work with, generous, and responsible.  The Kitchen and Bath People take their work seriously and are grateful for the opportunity to provide a quality service to their clients.  As a professional remodeler, I have been delighted with their professional services and have thoroughly enjoyed working with them as congenial colleagues.

## Selected projects

- [Kensington Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kensington-custom-home-pj-vj~2942365)
  - Location: Chapel Hill, NC
  - Photos: 22
- [Modern Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-master-bathroom-pj-vj~2952675)
  - Location: Chapel Hill, NC
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: The original master bathroom had only one sink and a tub/shower combination. After the door was moved the new layout has a large walk-in shower and a long countertop with two sinks.
- [Kid's Hall Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kid-s-hall-bathroom-pj-vj~2952691)
  - Location: Chapel Hill, NC
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Originally, the hall bathroom was yellow from top to bottom; floor tile, wall color, tub color, and cabinet color. The tub was changed from builder grade to a 19" deep soaking tub. New white, Shaker cabinets were installed and white quartz that has a small light gray pattern.
- [Pool House Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-house-bathroom-pj-vj~2952700)
  - Location: Chapel Hill, NC
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Originally, this lower level bathroom was green; from paint color, to wall tile, to floor tile, to shower tile. The countertop ran from one end of the space to the other which inhibited entry into the room unless you walked in sideways. We reduced the length of the vanity top while still having a stack of drawers on either side of the sink cabinet.
- [Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-pj-vj~1573305)
  - Location: Pittsboro, NC
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: This four bedroom transitional home was built in the Chapel Ridge golf course community in Pittsboro, NC. The main floor includes the master bedroom en suite as well as two other bedrooms on the opposite side of the home. The large kitchen combines both medium stained cherry cabinets alongside black painted cabinets that feature glass doors. Even the mix/match molding accents give the room a special feeling.
- [Contemporary Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~208426)
  - Location: Chapel Hill, NC
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: This redo is a contemporary kitchen with a beautiful tile back splash.
- [Transitional Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2726257)
  - Location: Durham, NC
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: This is a Transitional kitchen featuring wood cabinets with a medium stain and chocolate glaze. It features a corner cabinet with a Hafele insert that allows the two level shelving to be pulled out all the way from the cabinet. There are cabinets with pull out shelves behind double doors and a full height pantry cabinet. The sink is undermounted for easy counter cleaning and the countertops are granite.
- [Bedroom and Bathroom Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedroom-and-bathroom-addition-pj-vj~203879)
  - Location: Chapel Hill, NC
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: A contemporary bathroom and bedroom is added on to a home.
- [Hand Painted Kitchen Tiles](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hand-painted-kitchen-tiles-pj-vj~233896)
  - Location: Chapel Hill, NC
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: This white kitchen was designed to showcase the client's hand painted tiles. The photos of this project clearly show the before and after shots clearly show what can be done with a kitchen screaming for storage room. Using the tiles as the back splash in a single row around the perimeter leading up to the cook top back splash did not overwhelm with color.
- [Bathroom Remodel Featuring Double Shower](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-remodel-featuring-double-shower-pj-vj~1318657)
  - Location: Chapel Hill, NC
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: This entire bathroom was gutted in order to remove a huge soaking tub that ran the entire width of the room.
- [Modern Master Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-master-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~1657729)
  - Location: Durham, NC
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Contemporary master bathroom with new extra large shower, freestanding bathtub, and painted vanity with granite counter top.
- [Master Bedroom Addition with Custom Built-ins](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bedroom-addition-with-custom-built-ins-pj-vj~203883)
  - Location: Chapel Hill, NC
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: The master bedroom and closet are part of the new addition..
- [Porch Transformed to Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/porch-transformed-to-master-bathroom-pj-vj~203722)
  - Location: Raleigh, NC
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: A small back porch was turned into a master bathroom.
- [Complete Contemporary Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/complete-contemporary-bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~208378)
  - Location: Chapel Hill, NC
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: This project was a total renovation of two bathrooms; the hall bath is not shown. Custom shower, tub, cabinetry, tiles, fixtures, lights, and accessories.

[See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/the-kitchen-and-bath-people-pfvwus-pf~1040347264)

## Ideabooks

- [Japanese soaking tubs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106513863/list/japanese-soaking-tubs) — 6 ideas
- [Alice's kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102116096/list/alice-s-kitchen) — 24 ideas
- [White Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12828662/list/white-kitchens) — 19 ideas
- [Painted cabinets in the bathroom.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54153408/list/painted-cabinets-in-the-bathroom) — 4 ideas
- [Designers Choice Cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82850069/list/designers-choice-cabinetry) — 4 ideas
- [storage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59607523/list/storage) — 3 ideas
- [Bathroom Tile](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81297218/list/bathroom-tile) — 7 ideas
- [Backsplash Tiles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54153646/list/backsplash-tiles) — 8 ideas
- [showplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59607563/list/showplace) — 11 ideas
- [Bathroom Storage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15953435/list/bathroom-storage) — 3 ideas
- [Kitchen Storage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15625729/list/kitchen-storage) — 8 ideas

[See all 11 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/phyllisroberta)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Tile around the tub** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the color, maker, and size of the tile around the tub please?  Beautifully done

A: The tile was from Florida Tile in Morrisville, NC and is called Bianco Gioia Polished Marble in a 3x6 size.

**Q: Wall tile info please** *(in Photo Questions)*

Please post the brand/name/color of the wall tile.  Thanks

A: Hi Sherry - The tile was purchased in 2015 from Florida Tile in Morrisville, NC.  The wall tile is Marquis Breccia, grey, 9"x18".  The shower floor tile is Bianco Gioia, grey marble, basket weave, 1-1/4"x2".

**Q: Where did you get the tile collection?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The tiles were the owners and I don't know where she got them.  We have used tiles that were made by Warren Hicks who has a studio at Golden Belt Studios and his number is 919-967-3921.  Also, Zoltan Kis is in Raleigh and his number is 919-713-5022.

**Q: What knob goes with his cup pull?** *(in Product Questions)*

A: Jeffrey Alexander has a 1" satin nickel knob that would woirk well.  It's from the Laury collection and it's sku is: \#26159.

**Q: Master bath redo** *(in Before & After)*

Almost finished.  I so enjoy getting ready in AM

A: What a fresh, clean look; and timeless, too.

**Q: Is this easy to install** *(in Product Questions)*

A: Easy to do with the right tools.

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