Crystal Kitchen + Bath

CKB converted my bathtub to a walk in shower. They have done hundreds of projects and it shows. They are not cheap, but they stuck to their price and their schedule and knew how to make the work come out just right. They corrected work that did not meet my expectation.

Crystal Kitchen and Bath delivered a great design, provided total transparency before and during the project. The company met all expectations and did it on time. This is a terrific company.

My home was built in 1956, a classic mid century ranch style home. The kitchen had been "updated" sometime in the early 2000's with early 1990's style cheap light oak cabinets and slippery ceramic tile flooring. It was ugly, dark, and dysfunctional, shut off from the large foyer and living room with an apple core of 4 small doors. My goal was to remove the apple core and improve ALL aspects of the kitchen's functionality and aesthetics. CK & B accomplished that in 7 weeks. My kitchen now, although no larger, is both more functional and beautiful thanks to Kaitlyn and Jolynn's assistance choosing a design plan and helping to narrow choices for the cabinets and other finishes. Jolynn provided a calendar detailing the daily 7 week construction activity scheduled and the workmen who would be working each day. The schedule was adhered to with only a few very minor exceptions and was completed on time. The workers were very skilled, respectful and pleasant. The apple core has been eliminated, the doors widened to allow a much better flow of traffic and light. The kitchen is now will lit with more storage, outlets, new flooring and beautiful finishes, I'm very happy with the CK&B experience and the result.

We built our house 27 years ago and had a classic 90’s U-shaped kitchen layout that we felt was quite serviceable. When we wanted to update, our initial thoughts were to simply paint the existing cabinets and add new quartz countertops. I can’t tell you how happy we are that we took it a step further and redesigned the space significantly with CKB. We have a dramatic new kitchen that we created from the studs on up. It features a large center island, wall ovens and a very cool range-top. Removing the soffits and going all the way to the ceiling with white cabinets and recessed lighting was transformational. The entire process was very pleasant, we worked very collaboratively with Jolynn and Jennie. CKB’s showroom/design center is very nice and it proved super helpful to see things in an actual space as we formulated ideas. The project timeline tracked to the plan right down to the day, which is amazing. They have awesome subcontractors that not only do great work, but are also on-time, courteous and just really nice people. We would highly recommend CKB. Rob and Nancy Wilson

After looking at many possibilities for new construction and existing homes but not finding an exact fit, we decided to stay in our home of 25 years and remodel the kitchen and family room. Through a referral from a friend, we visited Crystal Kitchen and Bath. It was great to see so many room ideas displayed in their showroom. Another valuable way to get to know the quality of the company was to attend Crystal Kitchen’s seminar on the remodel process and what to expect in a quality contractor. We have been satisfied throughout the whole process: * Working with Mary, the designer, on the vision, the style, and then the plan; helping us all along the way with the selections * The scope of the project was well defined and written out so everyone knew what to expect, including allowing us to organize specific projects ourselves * The work schedule was provided at the outset of the project and each subcontractor showed up on time and finished the work on time * Our project manager, Lisa, was very responsive to questions along the way and kept us up to date with details as they arose * The sub contractors were professional and well trained in their craft; they were a pleasure to have in our home * Jolynn and Mary came on site regularly and made additional trips when further clarification was needed * The final punch list was attended to by Jolynn to make sure everything was completed The quality of the cabinets and materials and workmanship are top notch. They transformed our kitchen and family room into a beautiful new space where we will be happy to spend time with family and friends. Thank you for making the process easy to live through and making the new space a joy to live in every day!

We moved into an urban townhouse with a dated master bathroom. The mostly black color scheme and badly cracked shower floor were overdue to be redone, but we hesitated to get started because our other bathroom did not have a tub or shower. A renovation would mean showering at the YWCA, and we had a big family wedding to work around. We interviewed several firms and decided on Crystal K + B for several reasons: their willingness to work with our timeframe, ease of communication (as mentioned by references) and a promise to fully guide us with design choices. The resulting bathroom has a classy high-end look, as befitting the final cost. Jolynn and her designer Mary were personally invested in our renovation. They showed us how we could save money by re-using our soaking tub and toilet. The demolition process was amazingly clean, and the people working on-site were very respectful of our home. We loved the calendar that gave us an idea of who would show up each day. All phone calls or emails were answered promptly. Our only major glitch was not being told that our completion date did not include final work on the shower, and we had to continue to use the YWCA. Aside from this, we are pleased with the new bathroom. Our wedding guests remembered the crazy old one, and were envious of the new look.

We have worked with Crystal kitchen and bath three times now and can’t say enough good things about working with JoLynn and her team. They are easy, efficient, do projects ON TIME, and seek to understand what you want and need. Our latest bathroom model turned out great!

Crystal K&B recently completed a complete renovation of our upstairs hallway bath, and a partial remodel of our master bath. Carol was our designer and recommended and sourced most everything. After showing her a few pictures of styles I liked, she presented me with options - enough that I had choices, but not so many that it felt overwhelming. She made it very easy. Our teenage daughters are thankful that she found a way to steal some room from a closet to allow for a double vanity in their hall bath. Once construction was underway, my main contacts were Lisa and Jolynn - both kept us updated on our timeline and were quick to respond to questions, no matter how minor. The subcontractors were all timely, professional and left the worksite in great shape every day. Crystal K&B was upfront about cost from the very first meeting so the final bid was in-line with my expectations. Our project went smooth and on-time and we are very happy with the results.

This is our third project with Crystal Kitchen and Bath. Previously, they worked with us on a kitchen and a master bath/dressing area remodel. This remodel was a bathroom on our main floor. The bathroom was the original from when the house was built in 1984 so it needed to be gutted. We love working with Crystal Kitchen and Bath. They scope out the project so you know exactly what they plan to do. They assign a designer who works with you on the design and selection of materials. They order all the materials and ensure the materials are at your house and ready for the subcontractors to use. A cost estimate and a contract, which spells out expectations for both parties, is provided along with a detailed timeline so you know when subcontractors are coming and what will be done on each day. They arrange for the permit and the city inspections. All projects are assigned a project manager. Everything is seamless and the follow through on all the details is terrific. Jolynn and her staff, Jennie, Lisa, Art and Jeremy as well as all the subcontractors are great to work with, friendly, professional and competent. We love our new bathroom. Ron and Diane

Crystal Kitchen and Bath worked with us to transform our house from a dated classic to a highly functional distinguished residence in Minneapolis. When we purchased our house a number of years ago, we loved the refined details present in this 1940's stately tudor. Yet, we knew that the original kitchen would require a significant make-over. The professionals at Crystal Kitchen and Bath worked with us from start to finish to ensure that we received the best possible kitchen to serve as the centerpiece of our home. Our designer, Carol, listened to us, studied our house and designed a functional layout. Once we began the construction process, all of teh professionals involved were highly-skilled and provided exceptional quality work. I was particularly struck by the abilities of our finish carpenter who managed to seemlessly fit all of the cabinetry and crown molding together. Perhaps, most importantly, throughout the process while we were displaced from our kitchen, all the Crystal workers were extremely personable, and courteous. Jolynn and Carol were always responsive and available whenever we called. This high-quality work and excellent customer service ensured a very positive experience for our whole family. We love our new kitchen and are extremely glad we chose Crystal Kitchen and Bath as our contractor. I would highly recommend them to anyone embarking on a significant home remodel.

I used Crystal Kitchen + Bath about two years ago to revamp a master bath. The project consisted of removing the existing shower stall and bathtub, creating a larger shower stall, enlarging an adjoining room's closet to take up some of the unused new space, installing new fixtures (including toilet) and installing a new countertop and sink. The design was tricky because of a clerestory window in the new shower area, but that wasn't a problem for the folks at Crystal Kitchen. I was impressed with the schedule that was created by Jolynn and stuck to by all of the subcontractors, and the new bath is a dream. They're not the cheapest on the block, but all work was to perfection and if anything (and I mean anything) needed follow up (even more than a year afterward!) someone was there right away. I highly recommend Crystal Kitchen.

I had Crystal Kitchen design and install my kitchen and bathrooms in the construction of our home 31 years ago. Did a partial remodel of the master bathroom last year. The quality of materials is excellent, job done in a timely manner, very professional. Highly recommend .

We purchased our house 28 years ago as our first, “starter” home but now our “starter” home is becoming our retirement home where comfort and relaxation are our main priorities. We were looking for a remodeler that could combine our design sensibility and deliver against timelines and budgets with no surprises. Crystal Kitchen and Bath exceeded our expectations in both areas! Our remodel was extensive: the upstairs bath was completely redone, one the main floor, the kitchen and dining room were flipped so that large windows, an island and a fireplace could be added. Throughout the house, we said “Good Bye” to the 1980s from the popcorn ceilings to the whitewashed oak cabinets- everything received a facelift. We couldn’t be more excited by the final results -thank you to everyone at Crystal Kitchen and Bath that made our remodel so amazing!

Carol and Jolynn from Crystal Kitchen and Bath were top notch professionals. They took our feedback and revised the original design to fit our budget and plan. Jolynn worked with the flooring subcontractor to get the job done right. We now have a relaxing peninsula countertop made with Wood from the Hood and are enjoying the new appliances. Jolynn was able to add to the height of our kitchen by returning to the original ceiling height of our 1918 home. We were impressed by the professionalism and quality of workmanship of the sub-contractors. They have worked together for years and act like family. Overall, we are very happy with the whole process and end product!

We just bought our condo and the kitchen looked a bit like June Cleaver's. It needed updating. We tried to do it ourselves but found we didn't know what we were doing. It was frustrating. We found Crystal K&B and Carol assisted us in selecting counter tops, backsplash, faucet, etc. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The work went well with only one problem which was unforeseen. Jolynn, the owner, handled it beautifully. The work was done on schedule and looked great!

We had a typical 1966 cramped kitchen layout. We had been looking for several years at designs and layouts that could be used to update our very dated kitchen. We interviewed several contractors but none had the design expetise of Crystal Kitchen and Bath. We went with CKB because design was very important to us. They also did it all: design, deconstruction, help with appliances, paint color, lighting and flooring, etc. We did not have a lot of room and we wanted to get the most out of what we had. Our designer, Carol was extremely knowlegable and helpful as we went through the design stage in record time. A project manager, Lisa, was assigned and a written schedule was given to us. Even though there were some not so minor problems with the house that didn't appear until after tear out (not the fault of anyone), CKB continued to stay on schedule. The owner of CKB, Jolynn, and Lisa the project manager were checking in constantly to make sure we were happy with each phase of the build and that we were kept in the loop. If we ever had a question or concern it was dealt with immediately. It was a pleasure to work with CKB. We believe we got tremendous value for our dollar and would highly recommend them.

I was introduced to Crystal Kitchen and Bath through a friend. I needed some work done, and hired a contractor that CK&B had used for his remodel. My experience with the contractor and the experience of my friend prompted us to investigate further. We attended a Remodel Showcase site to see work done, we also visited my friend's home to see what had been done. We were pleased with what we saw, so we started work with Barb, a designer at CK&B. Barb helped us to come up with several ideas for what we could do with our kitchen . . . it was to be an upgrade of an original kitchen for our home built in 1984. The initial steps were to put together a proposal, and when we had come to a decision regarding what we liked, we signed a contract. The contract outlined everything that would happen with the project (effectively gutting the entire kitchen from floor to ceiling), including the proposed schedule. As it turned out, the contractor team used by CK&B was able to start early, which provided us with a finished project sooner than expected. I liked each of the contractors who worked with us . . . they were all very professional and accommodated us when we had questions or concerns. The project management team from CK&B was excellent. Ultimately, we are completely satisfied with the completed project, but also had an awesome experience with Jolynn, Lisa and the rest of the crew at Crystal Kitchen and Bath. We would not hesitate to work with them again in the future.

The team at Crystal Kitchen +Bath have exceeded our expectations! The showroom is outstanding and offers a diverse amount of choices for anyone looking for ideas of remodeling their kitchen and bath. We were able to experience products before making design decisions. The designers offered great suggestions and guidance throughout the entire process. The staff is very detail oriented, and communicated to us on a very consistent basis. We were able to move quickly and every step was organized and efficient. We had no disappointments and are planning future projects with Crystal Kitchen and Bath! We highly recommend JoLynn Johnson and her talented & professional team!

Very professional staff and subcontractors. Offered excellent ideas and suggestions for project. Did what they said they would do and completed project on time. Nice company to work with.

we needed to add hand rails a bench and enlarge the shower area due to advancing age . We also replaced our counter top and mirror . crystal kitchen completed the work on time and on budget . The workers were professional and showed up on time . We are extremely happy with the final product .

After 28 years we needed a kitchen and bath update for counter tops, sinks and toilets. We saw an ad in the Home Section of the Star and Tribune for a CKC seminar on remodeling. We attended and were impressed with the information presented. We set up an appointment with designer Carol and described what we wanted and needed. Jolynn the owner and project coordinator gave us a cost contract, which we approved. Next we choose the items needed to complete the project with the help of Carol. The work was scheduled and completed in three days. The subcontractors and materials arrived and the work was completed as scheduled. Subcontractors were all friendly and great with the cleanup in all the various areas. Jolynn oversaw the whole project, making it very nice and easy for us We love the kitchen and bathroom Gary and Sandy

Usually with a remodeling project there is trade off with cost and quality. With Crystal Kitchens I felt like we had an amazing result at a very competitive price, and the service was excellent. Timelines were met and the staff were friendly and efficient. Tearing out and replacing your kitchen is never easy given that you don’t have a kitchen. Planning is critical, and our designer was thoughtful and thorough crafting a plan that created a beautiful kitchen without cost over runs and delays. The tear out went extremely well without damage to surrounding walls, floors and cabinets. The project manager had a “no nonsense” approach with direct communication and clear expectations. Our carpenter was a joy to work with, and it is a rare life event when you actually look forward to a contractor coming in to your home. The “subs”, electricians and plumbers, were extraordinary in their speed and efficiency. We have very high standards and have worked with a lot of contractors. Given the scope of this project and the need for attention to detail, Crystal Kitchens gets a A+ from us. Tim and Sharon

We worked with Crystal Kitchen and Bath (CKB) in the fall of 2017 to partially remodel our kitchen. Before, our kitchen had a wallpaper border for the backsplash and a laminate counter. We worked primarily with Chelsey to select a granite countertop. Next, we looked at the tile samples Chelsey pulled for us and we took the counter/tile samples home to decide what we wanted. She then took us to a store to select a sink and faucet fixtures. It was helpful to go to the stores and see the products as well get Chelsey’s opinions about the products. We signed a written consent and were given a binder of information that included an installation timeline. The whole install took about a week and went smoothly. The various contractors who came to install, were arranged by CKB and were very good at the job they did. Any questions we had then and since, were answered by Jolynn. Everything has been resolved to our satisfaction. We had no idea what to expect. We were referred to CKB from some friends who had worked with them and we were impressed. We love our kitchen! We would recommend CKB to anyone looking at a kitchen remodel. They were friendly, professional and great to work with!

After updating much of our 1980's home, we needed to tackle the biggest part - the kitchen! Way too much golden oak to continue living with :) CK&B had remodeled a friend's kitchen, and she recommended them. I attended one of their seminars, liked what I saw, and the way Jolynn answered questions - both the easy ones and the tough ones. The design process went smoothly - I felt Mary really listened to our needs and wants, and gave her honest, professional thoughts. She also seemed to get our vibe pretty quickly, so all was well. Her option selections were right on with my taste. Given what we were doing in the kitchen, we wanted to incorporate changes in the living room, family room and stairway. So this was pretty extensive, but not unexpected. My husband had been a general contractor, so we already knew quite a bit going into the remodel. Budget was not a surprise, and Jolynn was able to work around the parts that we contracted ourselves. The timeline was pretty seamless. No small feat! Jolynn handled a countertop delay very well - bad news delivered early was way better than bad news delivered late! She worked with the supplier to mitigate the delay, and there were no issues. We also experienced an issue with the interior of our cabinets, but that was also managed to our satisfaction. Given we had many moving pieces to this project, it went extremely well, and we are pleased with the results. A less experienced and professional company would have been a nightmare. Our new open first floor looks and functions beautifully now. The light streams though all the rooms, and the space is lovely when the sun is out and when it's 'moody' outside. We have gotten so many compliments, and the house is no longer stuck in the '80's!

We are beyond happy that we chose Crystal Kitchen + Bath to help us design and remodel our 1960’s kitchen and laundry/mud room. Their website was our first stop. I liked what I read about the company, the testimonials impressed and we loved the stylish yet livable design photos. A young designer, Chelsey Preuss met us at the door and showed us around. We set up a home visit with her, she had impressed with her confidence, poise and enthusiasm. Chelsey came up with a grand design; she presented quotes and explained the process. Admittedly we did have sticker shock. We have always done our own remodeling so we needed some time to explore. We got couple more quotes from other companies that friends had recommended and even from one of the big box stores. We learned that the Crystal Kitchen + Bath quote was competitive and we believed that from CKB we were going to get the best quality, value and first rate service. This was proven true at every step of the process. Chelsey was knowledgeable and fun to work with. She tweaked the design with grace when our budget demanded, never causing us to feel uncomfortable or pressured. Every person we talked with at CKB and the contractors who were in our home were cheerful and professional. Questions were answered and messages returned quickly. Measurements were checked and checked again. The cabinets are of exceptional quality and were installed with care and precision. The owner and project manager Jolynn Johnson, made sure that every part of the job stayed on schedule…even the parts we were doing ourselves! Knowing when we could expect the next step helped us endure the total disruption that a kitchen remodel brings to your entire house! Our new kitchen is gorgeous and functions even better! We highly recommend Crystal Kitchen + Bath!

We had an entire kitchen remodel including removal of walls and moving the plumbing. Besides being very happy with the results, the stand out advantage of using CK & B was Jolynn's adherence with the work schedule. We never had to wonder if someone was going to show up or return a phone call, which, in this day and age is no small matter.

We have had our Kitchen and three baths renovated by Crystal Kit. and bath. We loved working with Mary(designer) and all of the subs. Yes there were some hiccups, but Jolynn worked to resolve all issues. We would recommend them highly!! Pam and Mars

We purchased a unit at Becketwood and decided to gut and redo the kitchen. We went to Crystal Kitchen + Bath was impressed and decided to hire them. We were impressed with the attention to detail of designer Carol Kornak and project manager/owner Jolynn Johnson. The design and installation was smooth although we made adjustments to the contract which was handled by change order. A few problems developed during the remodel process but Jolynn handled all of them with appropriate solutions. The last problem developed later when the new sink porcelain developed a chip but Jolynn had it replaced at no expense to us, not once but twice! Crystal Kitchens does provide exceptional service.

Our kitchen was tired and dark. Despite having previously refaced cabinets and having wood flooring installed we still had burnt orange formica counters and back splash, over mount sink, and an old gas cook top with unsealed burners. We called CKB for design ideas to lighten, brighten, and modernize our 1959 galley kitchen. With the help of Carol Kornak, our designer, we chose a beautiful granite counter top, subway tile back splash, under mount sink, range hood, cook top, and disposal. She accompanied us to the kitchen design studio and stone warehouse and even selected tiles for us to peruse and brought them to our home when my back was acting up. Jolynn worked her magic by scheduling all work to be done on a seamlessly consecutive schedule. The plumber, electrician, and tile person, and inspector all did a fabulous job and minimized any inconvenience. The entire process took only a week. Carol and Jolynn were always available to answer any questions and were very accommodating when any changes were requested. Everything was done to perfection and we couldn't be happier.

I have worked with several different contractors over the years, Crystal Kitchen and Bath have been the most competent to date. They try to minimize any problems from the beginning and do their best to fix any that arise during the project. The sub- contractors are all friendly and they know their job. I did two projects back to back (which I don't recommend) they both turned out great. I will say that if there is something you want, and they tell you it can't be done or will it will cause problems, insist on it, they will make it happen and any problems will be minimal. I will be working with them again on future projects.

We engaged CKC do a major update on our prairie style home built in 1978. Some updates had been done over the years, some of which we wanted to retain. Other features needed a complete redo. We met Carol Kornak at a Remodeler’s Showcase home and after a long conversation decided she understood our style and what we were thinking of doing. She offered a free in-office discussion which we accepted. More comfortable now with her listening to our ideas and offering us some initial suggestions, we decided to go forward with a full design contract. As Carol’s initial design was presented, we also met Jolynn Johnson. Carol and Jolynn brought their experience to the design suggesting things we hadn’t thought about. For example, Jolynn suggested replacing our conventional laundry room door with a pocket door. We hadn’t voiced that the door seemed always in the way of the dryer – so the pocket door suggestion was an immediate “yes!”. Carol proposed a redesign of the kitchen floorplan to improve the workspace, cabinet and countertop layouts for better storage, and a clean contemporary look we were after. Following two or three iterations of our plan we decided CKC was the right contractor to carry out our project. There may have been less expensive companies for hire, but we had developed confidence in Carol and Jolynn. The project entailed a complete redesign and reconstruction of our kitchen, replacement of all the “builder grade” interior doors and hardware, refinishing of our red oak floor, new lighting, a new look for each of the bathrooms, and replacement of all the outdated and water-wasting plumbing fixtures. Nearly every room of the house was touched in some way! As the plan was cemented, Jolynn gave us a project schedule of about eight weeks. Every key part of the project remained on schedule and on budget – only a few minor “punch list” details needed attention beyond the timeline – exactly as we’d come to expect of CKC. We found all the crafts people who worked on our home to be highly skilled and satisfied only with the highest workmanship. For example, we were satisfied with the match of a new ceiling portion to an older part. But Dan, who was doing the ceiling work, said “… I don’t think it quite matches...Let me have another try at it…”. When he was done the match was perfect! The finish carpenter Mark is a true perfectionist and his work even impressed these perfectionist homeowners! The floor refinishers did an excellent job on our difficult floor – many visitors have remarked at the floor’s transformation. At the end of each workday, the crews cleaned up the day’s dust and clutter, really appreciated since we lived in the house during the entire process – albeit in our makeshift kitchen/living room in the basement! We had the “big reveal” to our family at a Fourth of July gathering. Everyone who has seen the finished project has been impressed with the result. We are very pleased with our “new house” and with the whole experience with Carol, Jolynn, and the CKC team.

We loved working with Crystal Kitchen + Bath! They really helped us through the process. We did not come in with definite plans, and they were so helpful in showing us options and helping us come up with a plan. The results are better than we even expected! We will definitely use them again.

I used Crystal Kitchen + Bath for a kitchen remodel in June of 2016. CKC is a design/build firm. They guided me through the entire design process. My designer was Mary Maney, who is very professional, knowledgeable, and patient. Jolynn Johnson is the owner and managed all aspects of the project. My kitchen needed many repairs and was very outdated, so I made the decision to do a full remodel. Everything in the kitchen was replaced, wiring was updated. In addition, wood floors were installed, and my living room floors refinished to match the new kitchen floor. I knew nothing about design and remodeling, and was short on time . it was crucial to have a firm that guided me through the process, and hired and controlled all resources and the schedule. The project took around 6 weeks to complete. I would definitely use them again. In addition to managing the resources/project, they guarantee their work, and quickly answer and resolve any questions.

I remodeled 2 outdated bathrooms. Loved the process of making all choices before contract signed so there were no upcharge costs. They give you a work schedule and they follow it. All the contractors that worked on our project we're fabulous! The designers and Jolelyn were a pleasure to work with. I felt the price we paid for the work was a little pricey but worth it. No worries when you use Crystal Kitchens! Highly recommend Crystal Kitchen!

We had a 70's kitchen with dark wood, hanging cabinets and a small wooden butcher block. Crystal Kitchens totally revamped it by knocking out a back wall a couple of feet, putting in white cabinetry, upscale appliances and a large granite center island. It totally updated the look of the 1st floor of our house. They had ideas and were very easy to work with. The sub contractors were pleasant, efficient and timely. The schedule of work that was presented at the beginning of the project was adhered to absolutely and the kitchen was completed on time and on budget! Even working around the city inspectors didn't delay the project even for a day. Highly recommend - good value, good service and great results

Remodeled master and guest baths in one level town home. Listened to my design ideas and preferences. Interesting design ideas--embedded bathtub surround accent tiles in fabricated Corian vanity top. Explained what there were going to do and why. Addressed problems encountered with original build with creative design solutions. Used shower mosaic floor tile on shower ceiling when ceiling proved to uneven to accommodate 12 X 24 field tile. Very responsive throughout the project. Most appreciated that Crystal Kitchen continues to help me address followup issues with project. Still treat me like a customer and not just "one and done."

It started with 30 year old appliances on their last legs. I could not see placing new appliances in the context of the existing kitchen in my 1985 townhouse. I attended one of the free seminars put on by Crystal Kitchen Center and was impressed by Jolynn's explanation of her company’s process and the pictures of beautifully finished projects. After speaking with Mary, one of the designers, I was encouraged to think seriously about moving forward with the project. During our first meeting Mary used the Kitchen Design Questionnaire to guide our conversation and to develop an understanding of the scope of the project as well as an overall sense of my design taste. Mary and I met several times to review draft plans she developed based on our discussions. Meeting in the company’s show room assisted the decision-making as Mary could show me the design options to consider within a kitchen set-up. Mary facilitated other decisions by making referrals to vendors and scheduling visits with me. By the time we finalized the design plan almost all products were selected and we were ready to move ahead. Once Jolynn established the project schedule there were few changes. Each of the subcontractors was friendly and respectful , skilled at what they did. The project finished as planned and scheduled. Communication throughout the process was wonderful. Both Mary and Jolynn kept me well informed and responded to any questions or issues I had in a timely manner. They both offered thoughtful suggestions and considerations throughout the project which resulted in an improved outcome. Although the priority was the kitchen, the project created an open floor plan and included updates to the dining and living room area – adding additional lighting and cabinetry, painting, and refinishing the existing wood flooring. I am delighted with the finished project. I have a beautiful kitchen that is a pleasure to work in as well as a freshly updated open living space. The kitchen is bright and well designed. Mary and Jolynn managed to include all of my priorities as well as a few extras!

We have done two projects (2011 and 2015) with Crystal Kitchen and Bath and have been very positively impressed with both experiences. The first project was a complete kitchen redo which included relocating the kitchen. The second was adding a built in china hutch to match the cabinetry of the new kitchen. We had wonderful designers who took the time to understand our needs and desires. We received project plans with very accurate timelines and cost projections and a reference document showing all the information we need going forward with our new appliances and cabinetry. The best part was the wonderful professionalism and craftsmanship of all the people involved in making our dream kitchen a reality. We will definitely use Crystal Kitchen and Bath should we have another project in the future!

We had our Kitchen redone by Jolynn Johnson for the first time in 2002. It was so pleasant and efficient that we could not foresee doing it again. Then we had calamity. In 2015 a filter that was installed under the kitchen sink failed within two days. No one was home at the time. We had extensive water damage that was not confined to the kitchen, but that involved almost all areas upstairs and downstairs, and down the stairs too! We have "replacement" insurance. The insurance agent came and brought a contractor who looked things over with concern and or apprehension, saying he was about a week out. Weeks went by, and he did not respond to our e-mails or phone messages. On our own, then, we contacted Jolynn, who compassionately responded and got the project underway immediately with her usual high standard of quality and organization. It was quite the endeavor and done at a time of personal inconvenience to her. What a relief to have such good people coming, among them Mark (again - yea), Dan, Sally, Bruce and Peter. All was done in good order despite being in a disaster zone with the homeowners in residence. We could not be more satisfied and grateful with Jolynn and CKB.

We have worked with Jolyn on a number of projects including a master bath renovation, a complete kitchen renovation, fireplace reno, ceiling beams, cherry paneling walls of two dens and have had excellent experiences every time. Jolyn works with only the best craftsmen and she is very organized. When she plans the schedule she sticks to the schedule and the project always gets done as projected.

Three years ago we had Crystal Kitchens remodel our condo kitchen. We were very pleased with their plan and conscientious service. They saved us lots of time looking for the necessary products by providing samples and choices. They explained that the installation would be done in seven days, and much to our pleasure, it was completed in seven days. All of their follow-up has been more than I could have asked for and we are still pleased with our kitchen and the many nice comments we receive about it. Carolyn Young

Once again we had the opportunity to work with Jolynn and her team to update our kitchen and main floor. Our first experience was a complete redo of kitchen and great room. The quality of work was excellent—the project was completed on time and within budget. Jolynn and team were very pleasant to work with. Our most recent project had many components touching every room on the main floor including: changing out hardwood floors, woodwork, ceilings, carpet, redoing half bath off kitchen, adding storage closets to back entry and dog bath to garage, and more. Again, high touch, high quality, completed on time and within budget. Highly recommend for kitchen or bath project of any scope.

Our kitchen and master bath were outdated and inefficient. Crystal Kitchens and specifically Jolynn Johnson designed, constructed and completed the job on time. What was particularly impressive is all the workers were punctual and cleaned upevery day. The result was nothing less than spectacular. Everything worked. Everything fit. We could not have been more pleased.

We were introduced to Jolynn at CKC after months of not finding what we wanted with other high-end cabinet makers. We needed a designer who could visualize and produce contemporary cabinets for a new, 10,000 sq ft, modern house. We knew after 10 minutes of meeting Jolynn that she was the one who could handle our project. She is detail-orientated and was able to beautifully construct our vision. Jolynn was fast, helpful, responsive and met or exceeded our requirements. She made several trips to the build site to measure and monitor the progress. Her installers are perfectionists; highly-skilled and very precise. They were easy to get a hold of and quick to follow-up on any adjustments. In conclusion, I would highly recommend CKC to anyone looking for cabinet design and installation! We put them to the ultimate test with budget, design and timeline and we couldn't be happier with the experience and the beautiful result!

We are so happy with the results from the renovation of our kitchen and from the 3 bathrooms we have renovated with Crystal Kitchen and Bath over the last 3 years. Working with CKB was stress free and the end results were exactly what we hoped they would be. Attention to detail was very apparent and all work performed was of a very high standard. The team's professionalism means that we will continue to use them for all our home projects in the future

Crystal Kitchen and Bath completed a complete remodeling of our master bath as well as the downstairs family room. From new heated flooring, slate walls, and counter tops to plumbing fixtures, window coverings and carpeting, the job was exceptionally well done. On time. Under budget. And exceeded our expectations.

We had a great experience with Crystal Kitchen! There was great teamwork with all of the contracring subs--they kept on schedule and minimized my stress. Jolynn absolutely is the best! She is an excellent project manager and has a great working relationship with her team of contractors to ensure expectations are met. We couldn't be happier with our new kitchen!

Our condo was in dire need of an update from its original 1980's décor. After interviewing a number of design firms, we happened upon an ad for a CKC's Design Seminar. We were very impressed with the straightforward, no-nonsense, informative presentation. All it took was a brief discussion with Jolynn and Mary Maney to convince us that CKC was the ideal match for us. The kitchen and adjacent rooms were gutted. Walls were removed and needless passages were closed. What at first seemed like a daunting task to select materials for our project was greatly simplified by CKC's excellent relationship with their subcontractors and vendors. The knowledge and expertise of the entire Project Team was outstanding. All of our condo neighbors expressed their appreciation for the courtesy and consideration the Team had for them and their "home" during our project. Before the remodel we did very little cooking and relied a lot on take-out and microwave meals. Now we thoroughly enjoy cooking in our beautiful new kitchen. An added bonus we didn't expect is our weight loss and improved health. We are very pleased with the wonderful results and highly recommend Crystal Kitchen Center. Pat and Mary Bachman

The remodeling of our kitchen and great room by CKC on Crosslake, MN is stunning. It started from a desire for a bigger center island and better efficient lighting. With CKC's professional knowledge they created large wood beams throughout the kitchen ceiling with recessive lighting to solve the problem plus the addition of a massive arched window over the sink to provide more natural light into the room. The much larger granite center island with ledge stone base provides a warm seating area for family and friends to gather. CKC's idea of installing refreigator drawers for can and bottle beverages, ice maker, wine rack and cooler, recycle bin and bar sink has been a much added enjoyment to use. The north country look that CKC captured in the remodeling is timeless.

We are still pleased with our complete cabin remodel and look forward to spending more time there. The master bathroom has been our biggest pleasant surprise – during all of the planning we really focused on the kitchen and the entry way/foyer area, although we did spend a fair amount of time for the bathrooms too. The kitchen and the foyer are what we expected or hoped them to be which is great. However, now actually getting a chance to use the cabin, I really appreciate how functional, and pleasing the bathroom has turned out to be – better that we expected! Whenever guests see the any of the project the first time we always hear "Oh Wow"! So Thank You for all your help. Grey and Sandy, Emily, MN

"We bought our 1984 Parade of Homes house in 1986. In 2016 our master bath and dressing area still had the same wallpaper, tile and fixtures from 1984. We called Barb and Jolynn at Crystal Kitchen and Bath who helped us refresh our 1984 kitchen in 2014 to help us with the master bath and dressing area remodel. We wanted to stay within the existing footprint but wanted a new sink, tub, toilet, new tile, Cambria tops and paint versus wallpaper. Barb who helped us with our kitchen provided the design and Jolynn provided and managed the project plan. All the craftsmen, e.g. plumber, tile person, sheet rock person, electrician, carpenter, painters and Bruce were professional and ensured everything was done to our satisfaction. Jolynn and Barb stayed on top of the project and checked in often to ensure everything was coming along as planned. When you work with Crystal Kitchen and Bath you know what to expect. Everything is in writing so there are no surprises. The area is “move in ready” after the remodel. I like that I’m working with a licensed woman owned business who hires licensed professionals. Our master bathroom and dressing area looks great.” Diane and Ron

These guys are well worth the investment. The first time we hired them, I wondered "why do we need a remodeler -- can't we just pay them for the design and hire the contractors ourselves?" What an eye opener. They have the design sense, the access to the best materials suppliers, contractors who know their stuff, and they orchestrate it all. Do you pay more? Absolutely. Do you get what you pay for? Without question. Since that first kitchen project, we've done two bathrooms, a laundry room and an office. Next up, that ugly third bathroom!

We were looking for help to redesign and renovate our kitchen and stopped into CKC to meet with Mary Maney. Our house was built 15 years ago but our kids have recently gone to college, so the way we use the kitchen and mudroom space in the house has changed. We wanted to better use the space, create a more spacious kitchen and update the finishes and appliances. Mary helped us design our new kitchen and choose materials and colors that also worked with the rest of the finishes in our home. Working with Jolynn and her team of subcontractors was a good experience and the final product has exceeded our expectations. We love our new kitchen! Cathy and Mark Schmidt, Plymouth

I loved working with this team. They were very professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. Their subs were friendly and helpful. And I liked that they didn't tell me when I was wrong- they respected my decisions, and guided me toward the right solution for everyone. They showed up when they said they were going to, and finished on time. I look forward to working with them again.

Our project went perfect. There were no surprises. We loved our designer and the schedule went smoothly. The subcontractors were on time, clean and reliable.

We had a kitchen and later a bathroom completely redone by Crystal Kitchen Center (CKC). We were happy with the results and the process to get these results was actually fun. CKC specializes in kitchens and bathrooms, and they are a one-stop shop as far as the design and construction go. They gave us a calendar so we knew what would be done when, and they kept to it. Before we started, the cost seemed high, but now having seen all that was involved and the final results, my husband and I agree it was worth it. Carol, our designer, is an experienced designer and also a cook. She has a great eye for design. She listens to your ideas, but is decisive in expressing her own. I felt that we were partners in this project, though her help and step by step support was essential. Jolynn ably organized and led the actual construction and she oversaw everything. She has assembled this great crew of skilled workers over the years, and they and she are amazing. We ran into one complex problem with a half-wall shelf, and Jolynn recognized the problem right away. She worked with us to solve it - even though it meant redoing it. There was no additional cost for this and no reluctance on the part of CKC to do this. Another time she noticed that one light hadn't been added above the stairs to the basement, and she made sure it was added - even though we hadn't noticed it at the time. The whole CKC organization is just top notch and we highly recommend them.

We loved our kitchen remodel so much, we chose CKC to do four others remodels. With Crystal, good design is a given, but we found that you can’t put a price on passion, integrity, attention to detail and having a project go smoothly from start to finish. They were worth every penny. We love working with Jolynn and CKC. Holly and Matt, Maple Grove

Awesome people. They are very experienced but spend equal time listening and advising. Their approach seems to be to listen to the dreams and visions of the homeowner and do what's necessary to make that dream come to reality. They treat the project as if it's your home, not theirs. Since remodeling is filled with many unknowns, you need people who are experienced and absolutely trustworthy. They handle everything from design and budgeting to general contracting and installation. I can't image doing a project like we've just done without the use of CKC. We HIGHLY recommend them.

Crystal Kitchen Center works hard to provide good customer service while providing a quality product that suits the client's needs.

We've had the opportunity to work with Rik Lalim for many years now. He has proven numerous times how dedicated he is to making clients happy, and goes above and beyond what is expected. He is very personable, knowledgeable, and truly cares about a lasting relationship. I have no hesitation recommending him!