--- title: "MBA Cabinetry Studio — Cabinets & Cabinetry | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/mba-cabinetry-studio-pfvwus-pf~151579603 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~151579603.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "MBA Cabinetry Studio" category: ["Cabinets & Cabinetry"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8593f3060a9970e7_5352-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "148 Franklin St., Belleville, New Jersey 07109, United States" latitude: 40.7946 longitude: -74.1631 phone: "(973) 759-8900" website: http://mbacabinetry.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 39 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 17 last_updated: 2026-11-10 --- # MBA Cabinetry Studio Original Houzz profile: [MBA Cabinetry Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/mba-cabinetry-studio-pfvwus-pf~151579603) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Cabinets & Cabinetry - **Location:** Belleville, NJ - **Serves:** Belleville - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (39 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves Whether you need contracting services, design documents, or you only need cabinets, MBA has got you covered. With 30 plus years of contracting experience, an in-house Architect and master carpenter, MBA can uniquely manage any and all aspects of your project. When it comes to designing, both Lou and Nick draw from their real-life passions and their own day-to-day experiences. As enthusiastic and talented chefs themselves, they have a unique sensitivity to how a kitchen should not only function, but also how it should flow for maximum efficiency and enjoyment. Throughout the design and build process you will be offered realistic suggestions for proper space planning, and by using the latest CAD software, they can map out your space virtually so that you’ll have a better idea of how your project will unfold. ### Services Provided - Custom Pantries - Custom Home Bars - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Shelving - Cabinet Sales - Closet Design - Custom Storage - Custom Exterior Doors - Cabinet Repair - General Contractor ### Areas Served - Belleville ### Typical Job Cost $1,000 - 1 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | MBA Cabinetry Studio | | Address | 148 Franklin St., Belleville, New Jersey 07109, United States | | Phone | (973) 759-8900 | | Website | http://mbacabinetry.com | | License Number | 13VH00695200 | | Followers on Houzz | 17 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [MBA Cabinetry Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/mba-cabinetry-studio-pfvwus-pf~151579603) - **Website:** http://mbacabinetry.com - **Phone:** (973) 759-8900 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2022), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 39 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — lrelovsky, June 2021** > Great experience with MBA. From help with the design, to selection of cabinets, colors and dealing with my not infrequent slight shifts along the way, Lou was great--so patient and super responsive. My cabinets are being installed now---and I am just SO happy with them. They are really beautiful and everything I imagined. The overall process with Lou, Nick and the MBA team was really wonderful, and I hope to use them again in the future. **★★★★★ — Kathy Branchflower, March 2020** > Nick and Lou and their MBA crew did an awesome job building our new home! They are professional, honest, responsive, and talented builders! They are competitively priced, but always give the little (and sometimes big) extras that make them a joy to work with. They managed our expectations every step of the way and completed the job on time! They have a commitment to excellence and their work shows it! I would give MBA our highest recommendation! We can't thank them enough. > John and Kathy **★★★★★ — Connie Crawford, Dec. 2018** > Great experience! I had an idea what I wanted and MBA helped me decide the best course of action. I love my kitchen island, it feels like it has been there forever. I couldn't be happier. Thanks! **Comment from MBA Cabinetry Studio:** > Thank you Connie, how did the mineral oil finish work on the butcher block? **★★★★★ — Pam M, Feb. 2018** > I recently hired MBA Cabinetry for the purchase and installation of kitchen cabinets and countertops, as well as, vanities for 3 bathrooms. They were referred by my architect as part of a bigger house renovation project. I was extremely pleased with my experience with MBA, would definitely use them again, and happily refer others to them. Lou was able to provide me with good quality cabinetry, quartz countertops, and pulls/knobs that were within my budget and in my preferred style. He responded promptly to my emails and calls and was easy and professional to work with. Nick and his assistant did a wonderful job on installation - good eye for detail and excellent clean up. I’m completely satisfied with the finished product! **★★★★★ — chris tolstoi, Feb. 2018** > Lou, nick and all his men were terrific! From the very beginning, with Lou’s help and experience, we designed a great new kitchen and family room. > The process was organized, well planned and moved along quickly. > Lou was fastidious with the work site, his men were on time and respectful of our home. > Nick was also really helpful with design, as well as with the small details. > The renovation turned out wonderfully and my husband and I would absolutely use and recommend Mba again > Thanks Lou for a great place to cook and entertain! **★★★★★ — Diana Brazill, Dec. 2017** > Lou Mandarakas at MBA Cabinetry is a consummate professional. He created a beautiful kitchen design for our house in Rhode Island (dated 1883), and coordinated off-site conversations with both the vendors and the general contractor, by asking all of the "right questions." > > I especially appreciated his timely service, attention to detail and follow-up phone calls. Throughout the renovation process, Lou helped me every step of the way. I would highly recommend his company. **Comment from MBA Cabinetry Studio:** > Using our modeling software, we can re-create the space then work out a new design as if we were virtually on site. Having said that, you first need accurate surveying and in this case, we weren’t able to due to the distant location of the project. > Working with the Brazills’ professional and very capable general contractor, Stephen Carney, made our task easy. He measured and re-verified our preliminary plans and understood our intentions thoroughly. When it came time for installation, he performed flawlessly. > For any project to succeed, there cannot be any weak links. Every player must be 100% committed and responsible toward the desired end result. Kudos to the Brazills for the successful outcome of this project by selecting the right team. **★★★★★ — Gloria Dale, July 2017** > I was referred to MBA Cabinetry for kitchen cabinets for the home I just purchased. > > Not only did MBA have beautiful quality material to choose from, Lou the owner came to my home and designed a beautiful kitchen which included everything I have asked for. > > I could not be happier with my experience with Lou at MBA and I recommend his company and services highly. **★★★★★ — Matthew L, June 2017** > Could not be happier with the job that Lou and Nick did on our kitchen renovation. From design and budget to quality of materials, to schedule and execution, everything worked out great. They are extremely knowledgeable and they catch all of the details that matter. And the service is always friendly, reliable and attentive. Their priority was always to make sure that we were happy with the final outcome and we most certainly were. Would definitely use them on all future jobs. **★★★★★ — kostaf, March 2017** > I am a contractor who had the pleasure of working with MBA cabinetry studio through the years. Their professionalism and knowledge of the industry makes all endeavors a complete success. **★★★★ — theelaine, Sept. 2016** > Lou & Nick were a pleasure to work with and I would use them over and over for any another project. We touched every room on our first floor including moving our kitchen from one room to another and digging out our basement. Nick and his crew were on time, curtious, neat, organized and asked questions rather than assumed. The construction was solid and Nick used his architectural degree to enrich the project. MBA strives to make their client happy. **★★★★★ — roesler, Sept. 2016** > MBA was hired by us to do a sizable renovation to our 1920s home - almost each room of the house, including kitchen, bathrooms, dining room, hallway extension, creating useable space of the attic, was undertaken by Lou, Nick and the team. > > We are extremely happy with the work MBA did - and recommend them often to others. They improved on the architects plans, worked with us closely on developing elements of each room, provided quality teams and sub teams who were on time, worked hard and respected our home, paid great attention to detail, were practical in their approach to advising us on materials, reusing versus replacing, etc. and on time with the overall project. **★★★★★ — cmullane60, Aug. 2016** > Throughout our kitchen, full bathroom, bar area renovation, transforming our living area into one large communal space, MBA exhibited utmost professionalism, respect, patience and guidance. The completed project is a work of beauty and a showcase of precision to every detail. As anyone knows who has undergone a renovation of any kind, the process is daunting; nevertheless, MBA was always conscious of our family's daily living needs. I would highly recommend MBA. ## Selected projects - [Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~1718681) - Location: Maplewood, NJ - Photos: 60 - [Custom Millwork & Cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-millwork-and-cabinetry-pj-vj~1718701) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - [Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~1718711) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 66 - [Custom Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-renovation-pj-vj~1736806) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 108 [See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/mba-cabinetry-studio-pfvwus-pf~151579603) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104690598/list/wish-list) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mbacabinetry) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*