Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Creative Design did an amazing job on our kitchen renovation from start to finish! They went above and beyond in assuring we had the best experience and results.

After not liking much what one of the bigger companies was offering, and after compiling a list of 3-4 local contractors from the community Facebook group, I decided to also look at Houzz.com for a local company. The Creative Design team wowed me from the first appointment / estimate. Peter suggested the improvements to the project that made a big difference, promised - and the company has delivered - to take care of all big and small details, whatever can come up. Every team member that we dealt with was very knowledgeable, committed to the success of our project and to keep us happy and to keep the property clean. Everything was done on time and on budget - with great care and quality. Communication was great, the project manager (if not working that day) was always one text message or call away.

We had amazing experience with the Creative Design, Pete has been excellent every step of our kitchen renovation project. Starting with the design and through the end of the installation. Pete made sure we received all of our cabinets on time, he checked the installation of the cabinets to assure it was done right. The project was complete timely with no delays! The kitchen Is absolutely beautiful!

Seamless process and engagement. From the moment I reached out to Creative Design Construction, they were extremely responsive and accommodating. Peter S. met us in the showroom after business hours to take us through the process, make recommendations, show us available options & designs. Peter and Creative Design, managed to design, deliver and install a custom home bar within the original agreed upon timeline! The installers were meticulous and very helpful in problem solving the day of installation. Peter S. was very easy to work with and always followed up quickly. I would Highly recommend Peter & Creative Design Construction. They will be my go-to for any further remodels of my home! Great team and very professional! Thank you!

Glen and his team were amazing to work with from start to finish. At our initial meeting Glen and Aimee asked great questions to help them get an idea of what we were looking for in a kitchen renovation. They designed a space that I could only dream of. The construction team, Hairo, Oscar, Ruben and the other guys were impeccable. They left the construction site cleaned daily. During the time they spent at our home, they became part of our family. We would recommend Creative Designs to any one looking to renovate!

Professional, reliable, responsive, and the finished product looks great. They also set realistic expectations and exceeded them. Would absolutely work with them again l.

My husband and I did extensive research into contractors and, as part of such research, in our reading of reviews, came across a review written by a homeowner which said that she felt like every morning "was Christmas morning" when she went into her new kitchen. At the time, I thought it was most likely an exaggeration. Surprisingly, that was not a review for Creative Design, because her sentiment is EXACTLY how we feel every time we walk into our home or wake up in the morning seeing the transformation and beautiful work that Glen, Scott, Aimee and their team completed! It is a dream. Creative completed a gut renovation of our kitchen and first floor powder room, installed hardwood floors throughout our first floor, refinished the floors in the second floor, installed new molding and light fixtures throughout and completed various other projects. We rented a home elsewhere for 95% of the project, and each week it was the highlight of our week to receive our written update report from the team and see the progress ourselves. Our new neighbors would remark to us how professional and courteous the team was and that the neighbors were impressed with their punctuality and hard work. The team's hard work is evident in the beautiful, workable transformation of our home. It surpasses what we imagined and hoped for, for our home and family. We heard from friends who went through home renovations that "the renovation process itself is brutal, but it is well worth it in the end". However, that was not our experience with Creative - we absolutely LOVED the process and working with Glen, Aimee, Scott and their team. I, almost daily, told my husband how happy I was that we decided to work with Creative, and he wholeheartedly agrees - we did not need to worry about coordinating 99% of items - Creative took care of everything for us and assisted us with 100% of tasks and vendors; Aimee, our designer, really held our hand when we chose tile, stain and cabinet colors, fixtures, knobs, etc.; our project manager, Scott, answered our questions within ten minutes (via phone, email, text or Facetime and always with a smile and like he had all the time in the world to talk to us!) and in general, if we had a question (even a small one), no matter the day or time, we had a substantive, well thought response within minutes or at most hours from any team member (and if necessary we had someone come to the house right away to assist us, review or update something); every team member we interacted with is professional, friendly, patient, transparent and honest; the company is run so professionally and organized and there is complete accountability. We will be turning to Creative for any and all future home renovation projects (and begging to have Scott and Aimee on our team) and cannot recommend or praise the company and people enough! Thank you!

Where to begin... It was beyond our expectations from the plan, which was the most creative of anyone out there, to the help and guidance from Glen and Amy, to the actual construction with Javiar overseeing everything. It was neat, clean and believe it or not. ON TIME!!! We heard all the horror stories from people doing a huge project like ours but we have no horror stories at all with Creative Design. I high recommend them to one and all!!!

Great quality and fantastic staff. Creative bumped out our kitchen, put in new kitchen, dining room, and more. They were extremely easy to work with. They kept us informed at every stage of construction. The work was professional and perfectly done. Every little detail taken care of and every little concern of ours addressed. I do not think that anyone could have done any better. I highly recommend them!

Working with Creative Design was a pleasure from start to finish. After a bad experience with a contractor during the initial renovation of my home I was hesitant to take on another project and even considered moving from the house that we had put so much in to. After reading many positive reviews and meeting with Glen and his team, I was comfortable moving forward. Even from the initial summary of work and quotation, I could tell that Creative Design was more professional than previous contractors I had worked with. The detail in the quotation gave me confidence that there would be minimal surprises and change orders throughout the project and that stayed true to the end. I have worked with so many contractors that give a lower estimate only to add on the change orders until the project cost is doubled or more. The only changes were additions that I had thought of during the work and each one of those was discussed in detail and a change estimate was provided to be signed before anything additional was done. The emailed weekly summary of work completed and the regular discussions with the project manager kept me involved and aware of everything throughout the project. The project manager was available at all times and was very respectful, keeping the other parts of the house clean and separated from the working areas. This is the way home renovation should be! I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to Creative Design for my next project.

We had Creative Design install our new kitchen. Pete was very informative with the entire design. Ryan was our installer and he did an amazing job. Our cabinets look perfect. There is NOT one flaw. Thanks Creative Design!

I have built several homes and done many projects. First time I have worked with Creative Design. In a league of their own. The concepts, design work through construction and follow up all first rate. They actually respond whenever you call, they keep you informed and by in large stay on schedule. Would not hesitate to recommend. Really excellent job !

This is our third remodeling project in our 25 years of marriage. When we decided to remodel our new home, we prepared ourselves for yet another stressful time, based on our previous experiences with other companies. However, this time things were different. We couldn’t believe it. Absolutely no stress. We are extremely pleased with the quality of the work and the professional attitude of Creative Design. The two people in charge of the project, Rob Zick and Joanne White were dependable, professional in all the aspects of their work, and in their interactions with us. They took care to explain in detail every step of the project and reviewed future actions with us. They listened to our (few) objections and remedied them promptly, and without complaining. Rob and Joanne were punctual and trustworthy. Their work was of excellent quality and we are very pleased with the results. We would not hesitate to work with them on another project and we recommend them highly.

When we purchased a house in October 2017, we didn’t realize how much work and time would go into renovating it. And that we would need to do it all over again. We picked Creative Design based on their reviews and work they’d done and we really couldn’t make a better decision. Not only they helped us put our ideas into a cohesive creative vision but also provided a lot of inspiration on their own. We were able to move in to our new house in just a few months after we started the renovation project. They redid our entire first and second floor. Oftentimes, we felt like we were on an episode of Property Brothers as they found so many problems with the house that needed fixing, so we could live comfortably and safely afterwards. They did a great job. The house turned out better and more comfortable than what we hoped for. It was a dream come true. And then, less than two months after we moved in, two trees fell on the house and split it in two destroying everything. What trees couldn’t ruin, a week of rainfall, which followed, finished. We were heartbroken but Creative Design stepped up and offered us their help rebuilding the house and making it even better than before. These guys weren’t joking when they said that. They started demolishing it as soon as the rain had stopped, and they had removed the fallen trees. Soon there was nothing left but the floors of the first floor and the chimney. A gut-wrenching view to look at if you’re a home owner. They started rebuilding without even waiting for our insurance to approve their quote. They invested their own time and money to help us move back in as soon as possible. And the insurance really did not make it any easier. They did anything and everything to avoid paying for their work. It was a constant battle which Creative’s owner, Glen helped us fight. We finally got everything approved and the house is completed. They rebuilt everything as it was before but much better - redid entire electrical, plumbing, HVAC, basement, deck, floors throughout the house. And all of it with their own money while still waiting for the payment from the insurance. The house is beautiful, and we couldn’t be happier and proud to live in it. Everything is exactly how we wanted it. It’s comfortable and modern yet without feeling like no one could possibly live in it. We love our house and consider ourselves very lucky that Creative Design was our builder.

Don’t hesitate to contact Creative Design for your home renovations. Pete’s expertise in craftsmanship and design provided us a flawless kitchen. His attention to detail and extensive experience, gave us immediate confidence in our project. The professional staff at Creative are available every step of the way, making you feel as though you are their most important client. The showroom is gorgeous and inviting, and your home will be too!

Creative Design Kitchens made my complicated full kitchen replacement stress free for me. Pete and his team of professionals expertly handled everything from Cabinets, backsplash, counters and floors—a true one stop shop. The job was finished on time, and turned out better than my expectations. If you use Creative. Design Kitchens for your remodel, ask for Pete and the rest is easy. Special thanks to the professional Team—Gary, Mike, Nexon, Jeremiah, and Rob.

We used Creative for an addition on our bi-level. Master bath/bedroom/ additional garage. Soup to nuts it was a great experience. Glen's staff was professional, personable and reliable. We found Glen to be very helpful in making decisions with the blueprints and other odds and ends to make our choices not only beautiful, but useful as well. Our addition went as planned with no hiccups. In total, it took about 4 months to complete. In the end, we are 100% happy with our decision and look forward to using them again for part 2 of our renovations.

Sarah was a pleasure to work with. She had great ideas and really understood what we were trying to achieve. The cabinetry is beautiful quality and Sarah went above and beyond helping with architectural input, lighting and accents for the room. Incredibly responsive and a quick turnaround on everything. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and would love to work with her again.

It was such a pleasure working with Pete from Creative Design. He and his team came up with a beautiful kitchen design, quickly made last minute adjustments when necessary, and seamlessly organized all the details of the project right down to the smallest detail. Pete was always responsive, professional, and patient (even when I had to bring my 2 year old to our design appointments!). I couldn’t recommend this company highly enough.

Glen from Creative Design is nothing short of a crook, and you should NOT consider using his services for any large project. Here is our story.. My husband and I were shopping around different contractors for two projects - a master bath complete renovation and coiffered cathedral ceilings in our living room. We knew both would be large and expensive renovations so we needed to find someone right. We wanted to remove a step and wall in our master bathroom which required architectural drawings. All of the other 5+ contractors we met with told us to find our own architect and then contact them when we had the drawings complete. We had trouble finding architects and many wanted over $2,000 for the drawing. Then we met Glen. Glen told us that he could supply the drawings for $1,000 and if we decided to use him for our project, that $1,000 would be credited to our project. Sounded great! He also sounded like a decent man and we paid him the $1,000 which he cashed that day. He asked us when we would like our project to take place and we said the month of June- specifically because I was going to take my two children out of daycare that month and move into my parents home while work was going on. This was months away, and Glen said no problem. Two weeks pass and we heard nothing from Glen. My husband called the office and asked - what is the next step? Glen said that the next step is the “design phase” and we should be so excited! We were… and we were still waiting. Almost a week later (three weeks total) Glen arrives at our house with our drawing (which cost $1,000). He talked about how we were going to have some “choices” in the design. Then he showed us the drawing. The drawing had no measurements, was not done to scale, and showed a layout which was not the one we discussed. It was something I could have done myself. Our “choices” were where we wanted the bathtub placed in the room, which we already decided prior. There was no possible way the drawings could have been submitted to the town, so therefore we still had to find our own architect. Glen left and said the next phase would be working around our budget. He left and we did not hear from him for another week. My husband emailed the office and asked when we were getting our estimate, “Soon” the email said. We received the estimate and it was a very large number. We knew it would be large, but before spending this amount of money my husband and I wanted to make sure we were making the right choice. The large estimate had absolutely no break down of costs of anything - so my husband emailed Glen and asked if he could tell us how much the BATHROOM project would cost and how much the CEILING project would cost. That’s all we needed to know. Seems fair, right? Glen wrote us back and answered that he would let us know. Then we waited. One week, two weeks… another email… no response. NOTHING. It has now been four months later and absolutely no response. He has completely ignored us. At this point my husband and I feel like we were robbed of $1,000 and we want it back. My husband has physically gone to the office twice and each time was told Glen was away at a conference. The girls in the office says they’ll relay the message but we are STILL waiting. What a waste of time and money. I repeat… DO NOT CONTACT GLEN.

Every great review you read about Creative Design is true! I read one good review after another and was sure it was to good to be true. Pete was our consultant and it was such a pleasure to work with him and the team who came to the house. We had our kitchen slightly remodeled, larger island put in, back splash changed and electric work . . . now the kitchen looks spectacular! Simply the best!

Pete from Creative Design went out of his way to help us with our choices and be sure we were happy. He did a great job and our kitchen looks wonderful. We would highly recommend - everyone related to his company was professional, knowledgeable and great to work with.

My husband and I are extremely satisfied with CDC!!! From beginning to end the job went smoothly and the job was completed ahead of schedule. Pete's kitchen design was fabulous and totally met our needs. Rob's knowledge of construction helped us to understand how things would change. The entire construction crew were fabulous as well! They treated our home as is if it were their own. Our dog still misses Jorge!!! We highly recommend CDC!!!

We just had our kitchen " face lifted. " Cabinets painted, new counter top, new backsplash, floor re-finished and 2 new appliances- there was some re-building of existing cabinets to accommodate a larger sink. Creative design did a beautiful job- the kitchen looks great - communication throughout the entire project was excellent- there is a 5 yr guarantee on the work- We have had a few very small issues after the work was done, and true to their word, calls were promptly returned and repairs were attended to in 24 hrs ( or less!)- completely trustworthy and my kitchen looks brand new!!

Very professional and high quality. Pete managed our job. He was exceptionally responsive, helpful and professional. Any question we had was answered and addressed in a timely manner. The job ran on schedule. The technicians were courteous, efficient and helpful. They went out of their way to make sure the job was done to our satisfaction and at times pointing out other issues which we did not consider and needed attention. It was an overall excellent experience

From start to finish, from the initial planning to execution to completion, my kitchen renovation went incredibly smooth thanks to the professionalism, consideration and extra efforts of my team: Glen, Joan, Mike, Hairo and all his guys, Luisa, Nicole. My kitchen is amazing and I couldn't have chosen a better group of people to work with! I was provided with weekly progress reports at the end of the week which I greatly appreciated. Their workers are reliable and easy to communicate with (which to me is very important when doing any renovation!) They all went above and beyond to meet our mutual goals for the project and then some!! Thanks again Creative for taking pride in creating my beautiful new kitchen!

I hired Creative Design to completely renovate my small kitchen. I worked with Pete who was very professional and helpful. The job was completed on time and I could not be more pleased with the results. My kitchen was transformed from a small dark space to beautiful, inviting room I enjoy every day!

We made an excellent choice in using Creative Design Construction, Inc. for our kitchen remodeling and we could not be happier. They are very professional and courteous to their customers. We went into this project without having a set plan or a clear vision of the outcome. From day one, Peter Sotiropoulos, the remodeling consultant from Creative Design, made us feel comfortable and laid out a variety of possible designs. Throughout the process, Peter and his team took the time to listen to our concerns and patiently made adjustments to the plan when necessary. The project was completed in a timely manner and is of the finest quality. We would highly recommend this company to all.

Dear Creative Design, Though a long time in coming, we wanted to thank you for all your excellent work on our house. When we bought the ranch style house, we knew it needed a complete renovation. Our plan was to live in the previously finished basement while the work was done upstairs. We had heard how difficult it could be living through that kind of construction. This letter is to anyone considering Creative Design for work on their home. The Creative Design team was everything you could ask for. While maintaining the footprint of the house, we moved rooms, replaced all the flooring, and updated all the plumbing and electrical work. Up front, they had good ideas and worked with us to meet all our needs, like a super-sized double kitchen sink and a curb-less shower. From the design end, they worked with us through planning the kitchen and bathrooms with all the details of cabinet style, backsplash, counter tops, tile and even helping select the hardware. Approvals of floor plans, obtaining permits, and passing all inspections was seamless for us. We cannot say enough good things about the Creative Design team. The project manager was excellent. He was responsive and prompt to answering all our questions and concerns, and had creative ideas for things that came up that we would not have even thought to consider. His craftsmen were equally top notched. They arrived promptly every day and were highly considerate of us, knowing especially, that we were living downstairs while they worked. Their workmanship was of the best quality, delighting us with small touches that ordinary workers would not have done, like rounding the edges of shelf supports, or enclosing the area behind the washer/dryer to prevent lost socks! While these things may seem trivial, they are only an example of how they paid attention to even the smallest details in their work. The design work started in September, with construction beginning in January. The main work was completed in May, but continued when we decided to add a deck off the kitchen. We basically lived with the Creative Design team for six months. It was a pleasure! They were highly skilled, talented, quality oriented, and personable. The team was pleasant to be around; they were never in our way and always wanted to ensure that the work was to our satisfaction. We would hire them again without reservation. Sincerely, Ginny & Jerry F.

Our experience with Creative Deaign was outstanding, Pete in particulate. He was available when we needed and helped us through every step of planning and deciding on the right look and design for our family. The timelines discussed in the beginning of the project were honored and the quality of work and materials is superior. We love our new kitchen and dining room and could not have had a more professional and truly personalized experience.

My husband, who is an architect, and I redid our kitchen in September, 2016. We called Creative Design after going to a few other places that were definitely not up to our task. We had a small, outdated kitchen and we thought we would just replace the cabinets and appliances. Pete worked with us and created a beautiful kitchen that incorporated everything a big kitchen would have. He heard what we had to say and became more than "the kitchen guy". He was invested in our project as much as we were. Our kitchen is now the most popular room in the house. When people walk in they actually catch their breath. It is definitely "magazine worthy". We are redoing our bathroom now and Creative Design is the first place we called. So happy to be doing business with them again!

Glen and his team are fantastic. We used them for a very large remodel where we turned a 1960's style center hall colonial into a more modern open floor plan and did exterior retaining wall and patio work as well. Their work product is superb and the team is wonderful to work with. The products and subcontractors they use are top notch. The design process was incredibly smooth and their attention to detail on the finishings was impeccable. In particular Luis was a pleasure - always responsive, creative in solving problems and Luis and Sarah were always very helpful in guiding us through a complicated and often overwhelming decision process. I would l highly recommend this team!!

We are very pleased with the resulting reconstruction of our bathroom. In addition to the final result, which is a big improvement, we found the staff workers to be very talented and accommodating to our wishes. The designer was sensitive to our ideas and suggestions and made constructive recommendations, where needed. The construction workers were considerate and did very fine quality work. All told a positive experience.

We could not be happier with choosing Creative Design for our project. We took down a wall between our kitchen and living room and created one big room with a kitchen island. It included changing appliance locations, moving an opening between kitchen and dining room and redoing all of the floors. The project lasted about 10 weeks. We did not stress at all at any time during the project. Creative Design handled everything from design to completion. The time frames were spot on. When they said a sub-contractor was showing up, he showed up. When there was an issue, such as unexpectedly having to repair/install new ceiling joists, they took care of it immediately and stayed on track. Completely professional and would use them again in a heartbeat. Special kudos to Jeremy, Matt, Rob and Pete for making the project a great and painless experience for us.

Creative design was an excellent choice for our renovation!!!! We were so pleased with their professionalism, courtesy and cleanliness.........also their friendliness. We highly recommend Creative Design!!!!!! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!! We received a review every week. The project manager, and GC listened to our requests and questions and addressed them immediately.

Creative Design exceeded my expectations. The quality of the work was first class. The crew was always on time and cleaned up the work area daily. Creative sent a detailed progress at the end of each week with goals for the following week. Dave stayed involved throughout the process. Hairo is the man. He answered all my questions and resolved any issues I had in a timely manner. My overall experience was great and I would recommend Creative Design to anyone who is thinking about doing a construction project. Detailed oriented is an understatement. Creative Design is #1 in my view.

I would highly recommend Creative Design for home design and restoration. From the first consultation, to the planning and options stage all the way through execution they were consultative, professional and creative. In particular our lead on the day to day project at our house Mike was exceptional on so many fronts. His dedication, skill and amazing attitude for the length of our build and restoration was very much appreciated and a big reason we love the work CD did.

Creative Design transformed our 1960's ranch house to a more modern open concept which focused on our kitchen, dining room and living rooms. Our new kitchen is beautiful and much more functional. During the first call to Pete Sotiropoulos at Creative Design we knew we found a company that could renovate our home. What we didn't realize at that time was how Pete, Glen and their team would exceed our expectation during the design and construction. We have the highest regards for their professionalism, talent and customer care.

Robin: If home renovation can possibly come close to perfection, Creative Design has done it. Glen Lumia and his team renovated our original 1955 kitchen to a 2017 Beauty; something that we are now so proud of. Everything was done with great design, thought to detail, and true professionalism. Having a kitchen redone is certainly a difficult process to go through but Creative Design made it as easy one could possibly make it. Their communication is excellent; any small problem we encountered, they corrected. They were true to their timeline. I would highly recommend this company for any home renovation you may need. Glen has a true eye for design; he is personable as well as knowledgeable. Jim: As a real estate attorney, I have had more than one occasion to cast a jaded eye upon home contractors. However, Glen met and exceeded my expectations. He had the vision to maximize the space in my humble 155 square foot kitchen. Even more so, the professional nuances, such as making sure an associate was always present whenever an inspection occured - ensured that we passed every single time. Keep up the good work, Glen.

We have used Creative Design for two projects so far and would highly recommend. Our first project was a kitchen and we absolute love it. We have gotten so many compliments on it and appreciate all the extra details. When we were unsure of anything, Glen would offer suggestions, which helped with decision making. Our second project was a much smaller scale, but the results were wonderful. We highly recommend Creative Design.

Creative Design was an amazing company to work with. They are experts in design and their creativity was tremendous as they redesigned the entire main floor of our house and it left us breathless. The employees they hired for our 4 month job were professional, highly skilled and we could not have been happier with the way they cared for our house.

Great team. Excellent work. We hired Creative Design to help transform a bonus/attic space into a master bedroom with walk-in closet and master bath along with some repair work caused by falling tree damage. The entire team has been friendly, helpful and customer focused. We have been very pleased.

It's crazy to sit here and think about the fact that our search for the right design build team started on Houzz and here I am reviewing the final project. In doing my research it became clear very early that Creative Design Construction was the cream of the crop. Between the testimonials and reviews to the photos of the beautiful work, it was clear that I needed to see if they were the real deal. In our pre-planning, we visited tile, plumbing, furniture and cabinetry stores we have known in the area for some time. The kind of places with stellar reputations and decades of experience with all types of industry professionals. Inevitably they would ask who we were working with. When we said "We are thinking about Creative Design Construction." the unanimous response was "Oh, They're the best.". With that info I called and set up an appointment. The night Glen arrived at the door he stepped in and immediately took off his shoes as to not track dirt into the house. That level of respect for our less-than-updated entrance immediately showed me me a little something about who he is. He listened as we presented our vision for our project. He listened, looked around and asked relevant questions. He immediately identified a way to meet our goals in a way that would save us about $75,000. I was sold. We committed to phase 1 and put the team to work drawing up plans. At our second meeting, we were in love with the the ideas Glen showed us. He gave us options with multiple architectural drawings. Clearly the design portion of this project was moving swiftly and the target budget was becoming clearer. By the end of the meeting we had a direction and we moved on to the next phase. It was at this point that things really picked up steam. In this phase we got to see the first 3-D computer renderings of what our project could look like. I've watched a lot of HGTV and seen a lot of computerized mockups but these were particular detailed. (I attached one with a matching pic of the finished work below) It really helped us see what our house could be. We received a final proposal with a recommended budget, stage completion dates and a breakdown of payments that was fair and reasonable. We agreed and we were off. The amazing thing about day one of construction was this feeling of "It's been too easy up till now. The design, the permits, the sourcing of materials. Is this where the train goes off the tracks?" With that, Glen, Mike (our project supervisor) and Luis (our on site manager and lead carpenter) showed up, gave us their contact info (office, and cell) and we were off. We were very pleased with professionalism and competence of the few people we had met at Creative up until this point. Now the big guns were coming in. As the weeks passed (ours was a 10 week project) we met dozens of people on the Creative team. To a man they were all spectacular. They were pleasant, respectful, competent, professional and punctual (We had people working at the house every day of our project). They were exactly the type of people we would have chosen if we wanted to start our own design build firm. But that is the magic. Do it great and make it look easy. Whatever problem arose (I'm sure were some because we basically tore our house apart and rebuilt it) they took care of it. More over they were ON SCHEDULE AND HIT THE BUDGET TO THE PENNY!!!!!!!!! Unbelievable! I wouldn't believe it if I didn't live it. And the end result? Amazing! Beyond what we could have hoped for. Every detail thought through and executed magnificently. Our choices were challenged just enough to get us to think of options but well with in our comfort zone. The result was exactly what we hoped for. I held off for a few months in writing this review as I really wanted to live in it before I signed off. But boy, it gets better every day. At this point it is clear we loved the experience and the quality of the project. We would clearly tell everyone we know that Creative Design Construction should be their first and only call. They are not the lowest price but when you factor in all they provide they are by far the BEST VALUE. Not to mention the lowest stress major construction project I have ever heard of. If I wrapped up here you would only have part of the story. Yes, this review is from a satisfied customer. And yes, there are other firms that have satisfied customers. But no other firm I have ever heard of went above and beyond with class, professionalism and friendship like Glen and his team. My children know the team by first name and smile when they see Glen or Luis or any of the spectacular support staff at the office. The way the Creative people went out of their way not only to do their job but be friendly to our family is above and beyond. Towards the beginning of the project I lost my father. The people at Creative sent us in dinner. They had our business. This was pure class and compassion. I genuinely miss seeing Luis as I start my day. He and the guys on site every day went out of their way to make my life easy throughout this process. Even though my project is over, I feel as though if I had a house related question I could call and they would have an answer. And a smile. At the end of the day, anyone who can make your project feel like their labor of love truly has a gift for this work. Creative Design Construction has a whole company of them. They have my highest recomendation!

Creative Design Is Awesome – The Best of The Best!! Faced with the decision to buy a bigger home or remodel to accommodate our family, we choose to remodel and Glen Lumia and his team exceeded every expectation; on time, on budget, and a breathtaking result. Our story began by hiring a contractor other than Creative Design. After hearing why we couldn’t do things, and why everything was a problem, we turned to Creative Design. All of our no’s went to an immediate yes with designs to fit our aspirations for a new transitional kitchen, transforming our bathroom to a new laundry room, and designing a powder room with lots of wow factor. Creative Design did it all – Design, Build, accommodate every additional request, always with a smile, and always doing everything beyond expectations – A true one-stop shop. In transforming our home, Creative Design did everything and all the while minimizing the discomfort of construction to my family. If I were to sum it up, Creative’s biggest asset are their people, Project Team Leaders are like part of your family, caring, attentive, accommodating, and always finding a way to ensure your satisfaction. And talk about the ‘A” Team – we had Dan Russo as Project Manager, with team members Scott and Dustin. Creative even designed and custom built a potty box for our cats in the garage complete with ventilation and a timer. There is nothing these guys can’t do. As our new kitchen, laundry room, and new bathroom is completed we have hired Creative Design again to remodel our Master Bathroom, Closets throughout he house, Garage, and remodel our Foyer with new stone and trim. We just couldn’t say good bye;-) Brian & Chantal G/Cresskill, NJ

We love our new bathroom. We received outstanding design guidance from concept to completion. Workmanship in all aspects from all trades was excellent. The courteous, conscientious crews arrived on time, cleaned-up every evening and delivered perfect results.. When challenges arose, like those that came as a result of several non-standard cabinet sizes, solutions were provided and custom cabinetry was built on site. The job finished a bit behind schedule, but we were away for a month during construction and that slowed things down somewhat. However, during that time, we felt totally comfortable in leaving keys with our crew chief, and we trusted him to keep things safe and rolling--which he did. We highly recommend Creative Design. They are all local folks who take personal care of their clients, many of whom are their neighbors, and they deliver superb results.

Creative Design recently completed a project to expand our kitchen, relocate a bathroom & laundry room & raise our outdoor patio. We chose Creative because they came up with solutions to issues relating to our home’s existing design & layout. In addition we found everyone at Creative from Glen to to Office staff to be professional & courteous - this continued throughout the Project and included the contractors hired by Creative to complete different aspects. Coordination was excellent in the very capable hands of Jorge, the Project Manager. Setbacks were met with quick & professional response ensuring the Project was completed on schedule and close to budget. We are very pleased with the outcome and have no hesitation in recommending Creative.

This is the company to hire! Great customer service. From the people who answer the phone, to the designers, assistants, project managers and workers. Super clean too! We lived in our house during the renovation and they clean up daily. It was a big kitchen/2bath/entry hall/mudroom project. Lots of decisions and a couple of minor changes. When things weren't exactly right, the head construction manager was there. When things got crazy, the owner Glen was there within a day or two to work it through. The door to their showroom is always open and they're glad to help anytime. Our project is completed and I can still call with minor problems if they come up. The final inspection is done by the owner and he treats it like it was his house that he's looking over for mistakes. They will come back in a year to address settling changes, nail pops etc. They're not disappearing! It's reassuring. We're really loving the end product.

Creative Design and Construction from Northvale just finished getting the permits closed and everything is moved back in place. We have a smiles on our faces that the work is done! Big shout out to the design team, Joanne & Joan at Creative Design for a great job, would recommend to all. Glen's team was excellent. Project manager Hario Aguirre was the best! The whole team stayed on budget and worked around our schedule. I am in the real estate industry for past 30 years currently with The Mecca Group at Keller William Valley Realty and the work they did is some of the best I've seen. I would recommend to all of our real estate clients.

The Creative Design team from the designers to the workers were professional, helpful, pleasant and enthusiastic about the project. All who worked in our home were knowledgeable and efficient. They did a beartiful job

From start to finish the powder room I wanted to redo was perfect. The work is/was flawless. Any minor problems were solved easily and the project was completed on-budget and on-time. Bravo!

Creative Design is awesome. I can't imagine managing the project on our own, and their design-build solution fit us perfectly. We did a whole-house renovation, including three additions and a covered back porch. Glen and his team managed the project professionally from the get-go. They were responsive, and given our newness to the renovation game, they showed immense patience and flexibility. Their "system" works, and they step you through every step of the project, following up with written weekly reports detailing progress and any projected stumbling blocks. The quality of the work they did exceeded my expectations. I expected a reasonable attention to detail, but Glen insisted that everything be done perfectly, and if it wasn't, they did it again. His onsite crew, led by Dan, was friendly, professional, responsive, and just a pleasure to be around (they spent about 8 months here...). Creative Design comes with my highest recommendation. If you are considering a design-build firm, there's no one else to consider.

we are working with Creative Design Construction, Inc. for the last 5 years Excellent job! professional job ! affordable ! great staff to work with

I am a plumbing contractor that has been working with Creative Design for the past few months and I have to say they are true craftsman, from the very start of the project they go above and beyond to protect the home from any damage that could occur during construction. Every single employee from the workers to the managers and office staff to the dedicated cleanup crew do there jobs flawlessly, the communication between all trades helps us do our job better. I cant say enough about the professionalism of all the staff not to mention the incredible finished product. I would recommend Creative Design Construction without hesitation.

Glen and his Creative Design team were always professional at all aspects of the project to our family's home remodeling needs. The team from Jeremy and Mike onsite always being courteous and making sure to clean the site to the ladies in the office Abby and Nicole helping with billing questions and being organized from the start. I have dealt with many contractors and HANDS DOWN they were the BEST team to deal with, always available for questions, on time and accommodating to changes as the project was ongoing. Glen has a vision for perfection and looks at the project with an open mind providing feedback from the start and suggestions on the design of your project. If you need to hire someone for your home remodel project go with Creative Design you will not be disappointed and will be happy with the end result of your project.

The team at Creative Design is wonderful!! They worked with us from start to finish on our complete kitchen remodel. They worked within our tight budget without sparing any details! We worked primarily with Sarah and Pete. Sarah is a brilliant designer with an eye for detail. She made our awkward kitchen layout look fantastic. Pete is awesome and made sure that the cabinets were absolutely perfect. They have amazing customer service and were a pleasure to work with. Make an appointment with the Creative Design team, you will not be sorry!!

We enjoyed a very positive experience with Creative Design as they completely re-did our kitchen and Family Room. The entire process was handled in a very professional and top-notch manner, from the initial consults, to the prep work and demolition, to the final installation of all the woodwork, hardware and appliances. Throughout the process the crew were nothing but professional, conscientious and efficient. Thanks to everyone involved for a terrific renovation experience.

I hired Creative Design to renovate my master bath and I am very pleased with the work they did. My project manager Mike Stimson was available to talk anytime, on site, on time 100% of the time and they actually completed the project ahead of schedule. The workmanship was excellent. They handled all the details and made sure my home was completely protected from dust during the demolition. I wanted a turn key solution and this was it. These are pros who really understand customer service. The bathroom looks beautiful.

I have worked with contractors before on home renovations but have never had such a wonderful experience as working with Creative Design. We are absolutely thrilled with our kitchen renovation. The staff of Creative Design are the ultimate in professionals. Everyone who worked on our project was highly skilled in their trade. It has been delightful working with such a wonderful company and their staff. I thank all of you at Creative Design for a wonderful renovation.

You will be very happy if you use Creative Design for your next remodel! There are four areas I would rank Creative Design as Excellent. Communication, Professionalism, Attention to Detail, Follow up. My wife and I were very thankful that we chose Creative Design to do the renovation. James, our remodeling consultant, was outstanding! He was available by phone, text or email and answered all of our questions throughout the whole renovation. Creative’s team was polite, professional, considerate and clean. Hairo was the project manager. Many times I observed him and his crew fussing over the smallest details late in the day when i know many other contractors would have already packed up their tools. He often wanted to stay later to discuss tiny details with my wife and I. Hairo and his team are the best! After the renovation was complete, there were minor issues with the cabinet doors and drawers. James had no reservations about calling the manufacturer to see what can be done. They fixed all issues even though the issues were from the manufacturer. Creative’s follow up is excellent. My wife and I were very impressed how much time they spend AFTER the remodel was complete making sure everything is perfect. Anything that was slightly off was fixed to make it perfect. Another huge positive about Creative Design is they will tell you if something will not look good, or you may get tired of the look, and provide a better option. We welcomed them challenging us on design choices. Their push-back was evidence that his team remained engaged throughout the entire renovation. Being required to make so many decisions gave us selection fatigue. By the end of the renovation, my wife and I were checked out on making tiny decisions. The Creative Team, meeting every Friday to discuss ongoing projects, weighed in on every detail and we would hear about the consensus Monday morning. This kept our choices consistent and tasteful. Overall, we are very happy with our renovation and highly recommend Creative Design! If you use Creative Design for your renovation you will be very happy with the result!

Very high quality and very professional. Never a worry about safety of family while employees and contractors are in home. Everyone who entered my home was polite and respectful. The whole experience from the initial plans to the final inspection was flawless. I encourage you to see the work that Glen and his team create and understand the quality of their work when getting a price quote. There is nothing ordinary or standard about this company. Great team.

CD did a family room/bathroom makeover and laundry room addition for us. The work came out beautiful. All workers and contractors were professional and courteous and skilled. We are so pleased with the work they did and would recommend them to anyone!

We worked with the team at Creative Design Construction, Inc on an outdoor living project this past year. The project was a very sophisticated and detailed cabana. Working in the building trades for over 15 years I understand and appreciate what it takes to pull off a project with such efficiency. We sell and install a very specific and sensitive product that requires detailed preparation. Every step of the way Creative Design Construction, Inc met our requirements as well as the clients. The project turned far above expectations and was remarkably smooth.

I gutted my kitchen and bathroom...did a complete renovation to both from floor to ceiling. Creative Design Construction did everything for me! I told them what I wanted and picked out all the materials...floors, cabinets, countertops, etc....they did the rest. They took care of all details: getting permits, scheduling inspections, disposing the debris, etc. they were responsive to my questions and concerns when they came up. The work they did was beautiful...flawless! At the end of every week, I received a progress report of what had been done and what was scheduled to be done the next week, Creative Design Construction is truly a professional operation. I highly recommend them to anyone planning a renovation project.

We had just acquired a fixer-upper that needed a lot of tender loving care. We wanted to go with the best and Creative Design did not disappoint. They walked us through the whole project, which involved extensive renovations of over half of the house and foundation work. They worked around our schedule and budget which was reasonable considering the amount of work required. They took care of everything, including permits, electrical work and plumbing. They also helped us find other professionals to install central air conditioning. They ran into a lot of challenges, but they handled all of them professionally and quickly. They took care of every detail, down to the moldings. The project lasted from January to April of 2016, but when we moved into our new home in late April, we were confident that they had rebuilt a beautiful home for us to live in with our family.

Very highly recommended. They have a very good process for helping us visualize the basement remodel, and then worked with us to personalize the work to meet our preferences.

When we first purchased our house years ago, I had decided to be my own general contractor to perform renovations and improvements along the way. After a few pitfalls, I decided to never do that again especially undertaking an addition. I had heard of Creative Design and passed their showroom many times before. I decided to give them a call and discuss the possibilities. I was looking for someone to handle every part of the renovation and Creative Design does just that. From design to completion, my overall experience has been great. If there was ever a concern, Creative Design actually calls back and shows up for their scheduled appointments. There was a carpenter on the job almost every single weekday with no issues. I based my decision to hire them on overall experience rather than price. In the past, I have chosen contractors because they were less expensive, but you definitely get what you pay for. The lowest bid isn’t always the best choice. I would definitely recommend Creative Design if you are looking for a total package. Thanks again for a job well done! Keith & Elizabeth B.

professional all around.Pete kept me informed every step of the way. Have already referred friends and will keep them in mind if I have another project . Thanks for the great work !!

Very disappointed. Met with owner, Glen for an estimate on a multiple room renovation: kitchen, bathroom & finishing basement. We spent over an hour in our home describing our needs and touring the space. We were then told that we had to pay $750 upfront before he could give us an accurate estimate. He promised a 3D design with architectural drawings & computer images. He was so professional and his reputation so great that we did not hesitate to pay the fee. He then took 2 weeks to schedule our next appointment. We were so excited to get our estimate and see our design. We met him in his showroom, but he had nothing to present besides blank drawings with measurements of the rooms. We then spent another hour telling him what we had already told him at our first meeting: very frustrating! He said he would be in touch in another week with some actual numbers. We then played phone tag for another week only to be given a verbal estimate, nothing in writing and no 3D design. The estimate seemed really high, so we asked for a line by line breakdown so that we could decide on which part of the project to scale back on, he said we needed to give him more money- 10% of total budget just to get a more detailed estimate. At that point, we decided to get other estimates. Since, we've met with 2 other reputable contractors, both provided 3D designs; one even provided architectural drawings! Both were free estimates! No fees! And estimates were detailed & provided at initial meeting, again with no upfront costs to me! Plus, both were significantly lower: 20-30% lower! And Both are reputable luxury home contractors. Needless to say, we will not be working with Creative Design. I could only recommend him for his ability to talk a good game and rob you of your hard earned money!

Our kitchen, after nearly 20 years of use and abuse, needed a renovation. We contacted several local companies and obtained their design proposals. From the very beginning, Glen and his team of designers were on point with their designs. We were given the opportunity to view three kitchens done by Creative Design. All three kitchens were functional, beautiful and tasteful – exactly what we were looking for. While we had our own ideas about what we wanted, Glen questioned us and even pressed a bit when he felt we might ultimately regret some choices we were considering. We’re pleased he pushed back because he ultimately persuaded us to make changes that brought the entire design to a higher level. The attitude and culture at Creative Design is professional and respectful. From the top down, the employees were always kind, patient and willing to do what it takes to ensure our satisfaction. The “field guys” Jorge, Rob and Gary all seem to get along well and treat each other like family. They were a pleasure to have around. We also noticed how demanding they were of the subcontractors. They would never accept anything less than what our expectations were, and were even more critical because of their expertise. Jorge, Rob and Gary are all extremely skilled in carpentry. Jorge, our project manager, is extremely knowledgeable about sound systems, doors, paint, lighting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC – the list is endless. The anticipation and coordination of the different elements that came into play was nothing short of outstanding. Glen was always available, coming to us on weekends and evenings to help with decisions and keep the project moving. The Creative Design team works safely and cleanly. They placed temporary walls and zipper doors in entryways to ensure there was no dust or damage to areas outside the renovation. The team swept, vacuumed and moved their tools and machinery out of our way when they weren’t actively working. We appreciated that we didn’t have any additional worries with regard to safety when it came to this project. We wholeheartedly recommend Creative Design for any renovation and intend to use them for our next project.

They provided a very honest, and realistic approach during a consultation we had requested for some home renovations. It was informative and helped in projecting what changes we really wanted to make to our home, for now and the future.

My wife Elaine and I want to be sure to compliment Creative Design on the beautiful renovation of our master bathroom. Both James Borenius and Andrew Turner could not have been more professional, cooperative, or understanding of our needs and wants and it definitely shows in the final product. Elaine and I have restored a 1905 English Country house over the last thirty-four years as a labor of love. We can be demanding in pursuit of the idea we have for its improvement, and at every turn we found helpful answers instead of 'push-back.' That is why we are so pleased with the outcome and can recommend our friends to Creative Design. Thank you.

Remodeling two bathrooms. Creative was creative and professional throughout the project. Creative emphasizes cleanliness and making every effort to insure that the project achieves the result that the client desires while also counseling the client based on the extensive experience of Creative.

I originally contacted Creative Design for a kitchen remodel because they are a Starmark Cabinetry dealer in my area. My wife and I met with Peter Sotiropoulos who proved to be knowledgeable about the product, willing to accommodate our design ideas and challenges and committed to our satisfaction. The inset cabinetry we chose is both handsome and well made with quality features throughout. The installers were excellent craftsmen and particularly creative when faced with a need to customize a refrigerator enclosure. Peter also introduced us to several local subcontractors and suppliers that in the end, made our project a great success. We love our new kitchen and can highly recommend Creative Design Construction.

No doubt will do business again. Very professional, top of the line service, and quality craftsmanship. My kitchen was remodeled right how we want it to be. No pressure --- you as a homeowner decide. Cant say anything bad. Peter was just amazing and courteous. Honest company that will surely last a while. Cant say anything bad. 6 stars out of 5. From Alvin of Paramus NJ.

Creative Design provided a complete redesign of our existing small kitchen, working out a way to create more space and a better lay-out within the confines of the room. Peter Sotiropolous, who headed up the design, was beyond competent and courteous -- he showed a level of caring and willingness to help out with problems that had nothing to do with Creative Design that we have rarely encountered. Highly recommended.

Dear Creative Design, After years of waiting and dreading to go through a complete kitchen renovation we chose to go with Creative Design. Thank goodness we did! From start to finish we had a wonderful experience and successful, beautiful result. With a very hard working profession team that is assigned to your project we had complete confidence in their expertise. They are there for you every step-of-the-way and communication with the team is exceptional and so very important. Everyone that worked on our project, in whatever, capacity, had an excellent work ethic and took pride in everything they did. At Creative Design there is a standard of excellence in workmanship and customer service that was so impressive, so refreshing, and very welcoming. I would highly recommend this company for your next project. You will be so happy you did!! A big “thank you” for a job so well done and greatly appreciated! You are the best! Jeanne & Joe Z.

Personal service and strong attention to detail are some of the things you can expect from Creative Design Construction. We contracted Creative Design to do the custom cabinetry in our kitchen and vanities in our master and family bathrooms. We were building our dream home and Pete Sotiropoulos of Creative Design listened and understood how to help us bring those dreams to life. Pete strived to provide us with a positive experience during planning and design phases of the project as well as helping us with any questions or follow up after the project was done. The project was completed within the promised timeframe, within our budget with quality cabinetry that had everything we desired. The few minor punch list items were addressed promptly. We value you and your team's expertise, attention to detail, follow-up, courtesy and honesty in working with us throughout our project.

We hired Creative Design Construction to do a complete renovation of our kitchen (also included tiling floor from kitchen through foyer). We specifically wanted a company that could recommend various designs and collaborate with us. James Borenius (remodeling consultant) was wonderful to work with from beginning to end. He was very patient and always had good suggestions for us. We are very happy with the service and quality of work that we received from Creative Design, especially from Tom (lead carpenter) and Ivan (cabinet installer). Every crew (demolition, plumbing, electrical, drywall, tiling, cabinetry, granite, etc) that worked on our kitchen was friendly and accommodating. We would recommend them to anyone considering a renovation.

My wife and I moved into our home ten years ago. For nine of those years we talked about how we would renovate our outdated kitchen. What would our dream kitchen look like? What would our must haves be? Every so often we would pick a contractor's brain, or surf the web for ideas about designs and cost. And in between, life happened. We tackled other lovely, but smaller house projects. Our son was born. Vacations were taken. One year ago we learned we were expecting our second child, a girl. We were so happy. We also became extremely motivated to finally tackle to biggest renovation we could think of. Our kitchen. Over the years and our many, many discussion, what we learned was we needed better organized space in our kitchen, and more of it. We assumed an addition on that side of the house was in order. So with our ideas and budget in mind we began to interview contractors. This is how we met Glen Lumia and his Team at Creative Design Construction, Inc. Glen and his designer walked into our home and he immediately began talking about ideas. Our ideas. His ideas. And how he thought we could get the most out of our budget. He said to us, "Sure we can build an addition, but that's half your budget and I don't think you need to. You've got a lot of space here. It's just chopped up and laid out all wrong." Rather than adding to the footprint of the house, Glen showed us what was possible working within our existing square footage. We worked together over weeks, looking at many different designs. The final plan included removing our powder room, a small hallway and closing up an unnecessary side door which almost doubled the square footage of our existing kitchen, building a large passthrough from the kitchen into the dining room to open up the space even further, adding a new double window in the dining room where none existed before, and renovating our entire foyer giving us a new powder room off the foyer. Every member of Glen's team is a professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. We had a single dedicated designer, project manager, lead carpenter and crew assigned to our job. We saw these people every day. I can't say enough wonderful things about Maria, Mike, Jorge and Gil. My wife works from home, and with her being very pregnant at the time demolition began, and then caring for our newborn daughter during the second half of construction, I was more than a little bit relieved to know exactly who would be in our home each day. Glen also hires excellent subs for the plumbing and electrical and flooring. They too were extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. In the end, Glen and his Team worked with with us every step of the way. From that first consultation all the way to the final walk through. Every member of the team is extremely accessible. I had everyone's cell phone number and email address. Glen took each and every one of my phone calls and spent as much time as was needed talking me through every step of the project. They took all of our must haves and would likes into account and paired them with their collective expertise and design vision to create a space that we never even knew was possible. We feel like we live in a new home. I give Glen Lumia and his entire Team at Creative Design Construction, Inc. my highest recommendation. Whatever your project is, I assure you they will treat you with the upmost professionalism, courtesy, generosity, and respect while delivering the highest quality craftsmanship. Do not hesitate. Call with confidence. Sincerely, Dave

Complete kitchen remodel and electric upgrade new doors front entrance and back .All new bedroom doors and trim This company went far and above what my wife and I ever expected . James Borenius was our personnel consultant . He was always available for whatever question we had. Jorge was our project manger .He always took the time to explain all phases of the project .As all of is crew did the same .The entire Creative Design Company was outstanding .We have never seen a company never late and take such pride in there jobs .Every day they would go out of there way to clean work site .The entire Creative Design Company we would recommend to everyone.

Glen Lumia, James Borenius and the rest of the team provided insightful designs /recommendations and most importantly, delivered quality craftsmanship. All this was expected from a premier company of this caliber, but Creative Designs continued to exceed expectations from the design phase through completion of our home renovation. There are a number qualities that clearly separates Creative Designs from their competitors, including their focus on collaborative solutions, attention to detail and unmatched customer service. If your are building a house or remodeling, Creative Designs performs a step above the rest and will not stop until you have a finished product that you are proud to call home.

We completed a major house renovation, including the exterior and a complete kitchen remodel and could not be happier with the service and quality of the work we received through Creative Design. It has been a little over a year since we completed our project and we are thrilled with the results. We have heard nightmare stories of other contractors and would like to assure anyone considering Creative Design for any size project, that you will never second guess your choice if you choose Creative Design. Their work is impeccable and the service they provide is top notch.

We hired Creative Design to do our basement which was completely unfinished, and we couldn't be happier with the results. I had a pretty good idea of what we wanted to do with the space design wise and just needed a company to make this vision a reality. James Borenius went beyond making our vision a reality, giving us a space beyond our dreams. Every idea was expanded upon and made even better, nothing was "not-doable" and when the barn doors I wanted were not in the budget he came up with an alternative, I had not thought of, which was just as beautiful. Jorge Alarcon was our lead carpenter and he also did an amazing job and was a pleasure to work with everyday. They were an awesome team! Also, we had very good experiences with everyone else that Creative Design brought in to do other work from electrical to flooring, etc,. Seems like Glen Lumia (the owner) hires only the best people to work with him. I am highly recommending Creative Design and James Borenius to my best friends and family. This is a contractor I would trust with any project and having that peace of mind is very important, especially when you hear so many horror stories about dealing with contractors.

We have been living in our home, circa 1920, for 38 years and have done several remodeling and improvement projects over the years. But throughout these previous renovations, we always strive to maintain the character of the older style while bringing it up-to-date. We replaced the cabinets in our kitchen, 10'x13', approximately 27 years ago but we have always wanted to improve the kitchen's work space. Several years ago, we were able to watch the weekly progress of our friends' expansive kitchen renovation being done by Creative Design. We were so impressed by what we saw. When we finally decided to approach our own project, this past spring, we were fortunate to have Creative Design's James Borenius as our kitchen designer. With his guidance and expertise we brought not only functionality, but remarkable classic style to our space. We determined that the kitchen would be demolished back to the wall studs and realigning walls and appliances. Aside from the smallness of the space, James had to work around the room's archway to the dining room (which we wanted kept to maintain the charm of the house), a back door, a door into the family room, and a double window over the sink. The resulting plan makes the room appear much larger, with improved work flow and increased storage. Because of the space's uniqueness and our choice, inset cherry custom cabinets were used, several with glass inserts and interior lighting. Having new red oak flooring in the kitchen, we decided to replace the old, worn oak flooring in the dining room and living room also. Throughout the project, we feel one of the primary factors leading to its success was the continual communication we had with him. We had regular meetings with follow-up emails to address all details, schedules, and questions we may have had. We continually had confidence in him from start to finish. In addition to James, we were so extremely pleased with our head carpenter, Jorge Alarcon. Jorge had also worked on our friends' renovation and we were well acquainted with his masterful skill and expertise, not only in carpentry, but all other aspects of the construction job. Dealing with an older home can often lead to a number of challenging situations, and Jorge handled all of ours superbly, making everything work as planned. He also was wonderful at keeping us informed of schedules and kept us involved with what was being done. Several things had to be determined on site after demolition and he and James discussed these things with us thoroughly. He and all of his co-workers showed so much consideration and care, cleaning up the work area at the end of each day. He is a credit to the perfection that Creative Design upholds. Which brings us to these last several points. The additional craftsmen and contractors that worked on our project--the plumbers, electricians, tile installers, backsplash templater and installer, flooring specialists--were all excellent. Also, communication is key to a successful outcome. We received weekly status reports from their office, outlining what had been done that week and what was still to be done. If we had any concerns or questions by either phone call or email, all were answered and addressed promptly and courteously. When delays occurred (and always out of their control) they tried so hard to keep things as close to schedule as possible. (Note: As a client, it is important that you also show preparedness, patience, and respect. It will help make the whole process much smoother!) From our experience in our association with Glen Lumia, the owner, we feel that his attention to detail and quality workmanship and materials is what makes Creative Design synonymous with excellence. From looking at their beautiful photo gallery of projects, they have created many expansive, incredible rooms. What makes us so appreciative and impressed is that he and his team treated our smaller-sized kitchen renovation with the same attention and pride as any of their more extensive projects. We thank them and are delighted with a dream kitchen that met and surpassed our hopes!

Professional, courteous, and quality characteristics applied to all phases of design, construction and finishing. Very pleased with the final product and the overall time to complete the project. Smooth transition between various contractors for plumbing, electric, structural , countertop, tiling and flooring. Based upon rave feedback from friends and family on the finished work , I would recommend creative design for your next project.

Creative Design was one of the best decisions I made. One of the things that held me back from moving on renovating my kitchen and expending on my family room area was finding someone who I felt I could trust. I didn't want to make a big investment and in the end being unsatisfied. There are details in Creative Design's work that I would never have been able to imagine on my own or in just dealing with any contractor. Their work is really quality and the staff a terrific group of people.

The project I was seeking help with was to renovate my master bathroom, along with that we also renovated our kitchen. I found Creative Design Construction’s design and build approach very, very helpful and very informative. They have a solution for everything! They were very detail oriented and precise. They were so wonderful, anytime there was a problem, I just called them up and in a minute there was a solution. The whole team was absolutely wonderful; wonderful people to be around and wonderful people to work with. The strength of Creative Design Construction is their attention to detail, which is evident in every project they have done, for me at least, and from what I have seen in other places. My project that Creative Design Construction did is absolutely beautiful! I would recommend Creative Design Construction to everybody. Anybody that walks into my home and sees my beautiful kitchen that was designed by them is absolutely amazed and so complimentary.

When we originally sat down with Creative Design our first project was to do the kitchen. As we moved along with the project, we started working into other parts of the house. With the design-build approach we were able to phase out the projects that met our needs. We knew we had to do almost a complete renovation of the first floor and we were able to actually carve that out into two or maybe three projects. Starting with the kitchen and family room, then moving onto the laundry room and mudroom. Creative Design truly listened to why we needed this work done, and based on our lifestyle and budget we wanted to scope everything out into phases. They were able to do that for us. We love the products that Creative Design suggested for this project, all the cabinets, custom woodwork and the crown molding. They paid a lot of attention to every detail, they listened to what we wanted, and everything was really custom-built here on the premises so we knew we were getting exactly what we desired. We did live at home through the process with our three children, which certainly can be challenging with three little ones, but Creative Design really went out of their way to make sure that our space where we were living was not invaded. They really took great care in making sure that the work site was sealed off and they cleaned up every day. The workers were very respectful as well, they did not come through the main door where we were coming through, they would always come through the garage or the back and everyday somebody was here to clean up at the end, vacuum and sweep and remove debris. They truly did make it as simple as possible for us. We were very satisfied with everything they did for us. We would definitely recommend Creative Design Construction to friends and family. We think the final product speaks for itself and everyone that comes in here is totally amazed at what they see.

UPDATE: I am updating review to reflect my second project experience with Creative. This time it was a heated multipurpose garage renovation that cleverly can function as a home boxing gym, park 2 cars, and store all the regular garagewares such as gardening tools, bicycles, and etc. If you can't stomach the thought of renovations gone bad shows you see on HGTV and DIY Network happening to you, then Creative is your de facto insurance policy from that ever happening because their craftsmanship and expertise is second to none. Their budget is highly accurate and they advice on what's worth doing is always spot on. What I like most about Creative is that you don't have to be literal with them when explaining your vision, they are experts in filling in the blanks and the details and touches they put are sometimes things you would have never thought of or didn't see until after the fact. It pays to use a professional so use the best. I contacted Creative Design based on their Houzz reviews and after meeting with them to discuss my wish list, my gut told me that I could entrust my first home renovation project to seasoned veterans who helped me make the tough "want this get that" decisions balancing my wish list and budget. Creative took a traditional dutch colonial floorplan and built a transitional open concept great room, gut reno master ensuite bathroom, and new hardwood floors. As long as you have the budget, there really is nothing Creative can't do. In the end, the transitional transformation they built for me was stunning and I really feel I got my money's worth remodeling what's worth remodeling. I was so happy with their craftsmanship and service that I trust them to be "go to" partner for all my future home remodeling needs.

Dear Glen, I just wanted to send you a note to tell you how happy we were with your team of experts during our kitchen remodel. They were always professional, respectful, pleasant and they cleaned the job site daily. Both my husband (attorney) and I (paralegal) have seen many cases involving construction contractors, so we are extremely jaded and we were very cautious and guarded when beginning this project. I expected extreme stress making phone calls, chasing contractors to come back, disaster, etc. Instead, our experience with Creative Design was stress free. (How often do you hear that about a kitchen remodel?) The contractors showed up daily until the job was done! Every issue was addressed pleasantly, no matter how minor. (I am a type A personality). I would leave for work every morning without any worries about who would be in our home or what I would find when I returned home in the evening. We dealt with James Borenius the most, who is absolutely wonderful and an invaluable asset to your team. I e-mailed my lists to him and called him with all my questions/concerns/issues and he immediately took care of the issues (always with a smile) making the necessary calls, etc. For example, on a Saturday morning I e-mailed James about a question on the painting of our kitchen doors. He promptly responded and I called the painter. When I e-mailed James again (about 5 minutes later) to tell him I had spoken with our painter, he told me that he had just spoken with our painter too. Now that is customer service. He was always on top of everything! During our numerous meetings, he was never afraid to roll up his sleeves and check something in the soffits, under the sink, in the cabinets, etc. Without James guiding us with all of our choices, we would not have today a kitchen even more beautiful than we envisioned. He was amazing throughout the whole remodel. He always guided us but never pushed us into anything he knew we would not be happy with in our home. We now consider James a friend and feel confident that we can rely on him for any guidance we may need in future home projects. We are so pleased with Creative Design, my husband has already highly recommended James and Creative Design to a colleague from Bergen County who is looking to remodel his home. Sincerely and with much gratitude, Mary Ann and Charles L.

Creative Design is a very professional group of talented individuals that did an excellent extensive renovation in our home that we have been living in for over 30 years. We knew Glen Lumia and his work from smaller projects he had done in our home 20 years ago- a deck, a bathroom and a partial kitchen renovation, and we had recommended his company over the years to several friends and family members who were also pleased with the work that had been done for them. This time we did a six month renovation which was quite extensive and we lived in the house the entire time. The team was respectful and made it as comfortable for us as they could. We made some changes along the way and the team was always responsive, knowledgeable and answered all of our questions and addressed our concerns. Our lead carpenter, Hairo and his assistant Luis went above and beyond to make our home beautiful. Great job!

They are a great team I had them remodel my kitchen and it looks absolutely amazing. The detail and the planning, they will go through it all with you. They were thorough, patient, professional and competent through the whole process. I really recommended Creative Designs because they go above and beyond to get you what you want.

I remodeled my entire house, using another contractor, and every where I turned I faced problem after problem. Then in 2009, I contracted Creative Design to do my very large kitchen ( 28 feet X 20 feet ) and butler's pantry. IT WAS A PLEASURE! Not only is my kitchen the showcase of my home, it restored my faith in contractors. Creative Designs far exceeded my expectations. They were thorough, patient, professional and competent. The price quoted was the price I paid. I have recommended Creative Designs to family and friends on numerous occasions and every one has thanked me profusely afterwards.

They constructed a complete basement project including home theater, gym, and wine wall. It was done with the highest level of professionalism and expertise. I was more then happy with the results.

Creative Design Co. is a first rate company with multiple levels of class and experience. These gentlemen are first rate all the way, beginning with the original sketches and continuing right down to the removal of garbage. Every morning I was greeted with smiles and respect for my home. Now that my kitchen/powder room project is finished, I look forward to future projects. Thanks to Glen Lumia and staff. It was a true pleasure!

Creative Designs worked on many rooms in my house. Always good, always clean and always happy. I would recommend Creative Designs for your next project.

We are completing a full house renovation and hope to be done in July of this year and so far, on schedule! Creative Design has done an amazing job with all of the details. My husband and I have asked many times to revise/change things along the way and the team has gone above and beyond to make it happen. Creative did our first renovation back in 1999 and we had no doubt that they would do a great job when we hired them again for the entire house. We would recommend Creative Design to anyone without hesitation. They are extremely skilled and very professional!