Bellaire, TX Kitchen and Bathroom Designers

“Dona Holland of MMI Design (fna Craze, Inc.) is the consummate professional who assisted and guided us through an arduous and difficult remodeling project. she was always available and participated in all facets of this project, above and beyond what should be normally expected.”

“The Not So Big House The challenge was making a 1936 charming rock cottage with a meager 1,000 sq ft into something livable. The original kitchen was about the size of a closet. It was so small that the refrigerator has to go in the hall. The screened-in porch in the back had been converted into a nondescript room in the 1960’s that had a leaky flat roof and termites. In a nutshell, here is what we did. We tore out the existing kitchen and converted the space into part of the living room. We demolished the nondescript room and rebuilt it on a slab so that it would support a second story. The nondescript room became the kitchen and utility room of my dreams. The upstairs became a master bedroom, a master bath, and an office alcove. In the kitchen (since the floors in the living room are oak, the walls knotty pine, and the ceiling shiplap - all medium hues of brown) we selected a very dark ebony matte finish on the cabinets so that they would stand out from the rest of the wood in the house. The color and finish turned out beautiful on the Brookhaven knotty cherry that we used throughout the house. The stainless steel washer and dryer are part of the kitchen and go nicely with the other stainless steel appliances. We put Saltillo tile countertops with decorative Talavera tile inserts in the kitchen. We planned a 15 inch space above the wall cabinets to display some Talavera plates. The above and below cabinet lighting add to the overall ambience of the room. Since we don’t have an eating area, we use the island to seat up to six. The pull out drawers, the pantry, the “Lazy Susans”, the spice drawers and utensil drawer make efficient use of space and motion. We even have a pull-out drawer under my sink to store my dish scrubbers. My trim carpenter installed the bottom cabinet molding backwards, but it still looks great. We made the mistake of ordering a side-by-side counter depth refrigerator. We lost valuable storage space with the double doors and would have been better off with a single door refrigerator. We’ll just have to live with it for now. Upstairs, I used the same Brookhaven knotty cherry cabinets in a matte ebony finish throughout. These cabinets integrate well with the rustic look and feel of the entire home. We carved an office out of the wall in the master bedroom creating an alcove by flanking the desk with bookshelves. Large iron gates close off the desk giving me some mental and physical separation from it since it’s in my bedroom. The master bath has Saltillo countertops and Talavera sinks installed in the Brookhaven knotty cherry cabinets. We love the soft close doors and drawers. The hammered copper cabinet knobs go well with the bronze faucets and other hardware in the bathroom. Now, a few things about Cabinets and Designs and why you should select them as your cabinet designers. The job went like clockwork. Cabinets and Designs made it so easy. No surprises. The cabinets came in on time. My salesman, David, came out to the job site several times. He measured the space while under construction to plan, then measured again before ordering, and came out again when the cabinets were delivered to review installation instructions with the builder. David shared his experience and expertise to make the best possible use of my space for what was important to me. Now I have the a bigger “not so big house” with the kitchen and bath of my dreams in it. Thank you!”

“Crimson Design did the interiors for my living room and my daughter's bedroom in 2011 and since then has furnished my study this year. Micah and her Staff are very professional and knowledgeable and listen to what you would like done. They then use their expertise to incorporate a lot of what you requested but put their professional touch into the design. I would highly recommend Crimson Design. They are a pleasure to work with.”

“We hired Brickmoon Design to draw plans for our small 1920 bungalow to add a 2nd bath and were hoping to get the washer/dryer into the house (from the garage). They came up with 2 main ideas, took dimensions and we had the survey done, but we have not made a decision on whether to 1) stay within our small 1350 sf footprint, or 2) add onto the house at a substantially higher cost. My husband doesn't want to spend the extra money to add on but I like the addition idea the best, so we have not gone any further. So far, we are out about $5,000 for plans and survey but are stalled. Brickmoon gave us exactly what we asked for, but I still think there has got to be a cost effective way to add an additional 200-300 square feet. Am I dreaming?”

“Chandra Stone is one of the best designers in Houston, Texas. She knows how to provide the best design for the client that fits their needs and requirements, and still always making it a space that other interior designers admire themselves. The project started several years back, but it is being done in stages. And I still love doing business with her even after all of this time has passed. She is simply one of the best, if not the best, interior designer I have ever worked with!”

“Lofts and Condo’s require space planning and efficiency of space for functional living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and home offices. Beth did an exceptional job of using custom cabinetry to meet those requirements in the Wells St. Project. She included a murphy bed in the home office which allowed the space to convert to a spare bedroom, and space saving storage options in the contemporary kitchen. Her many years of expertise working with us at Graber cabinets has produced noteworthy projects including spacious kitchens, freestanding pieces used in media centers, bedrooms, and living rooms with her clients traditional or contemporary taste in mind. Graber has incorporated photos of her work on our web site and look book for new clients.”

“Barb has extensive Universal Design Training and is "CAPS - certified", so she knows how how to work with my older and special needs clients. I love that. Barb has done a wonderful job for every client we have sent her to. Although I am a design build remodeler, I don't want to be involved in the client's cosmetic selections for tile, stone, paint etc. and Barb has proven to be a whiz at this. Great partner to work with, to custom-fit living spaces to the families so they can live in them safely and independently for many years to come. Dan Bawden, Master Builder”

“Lori did some work for my husband when he first purchased our home. She was very professional and the work that was completed was amazing. I have since seen other work that she has completed on her own home along with some of her other projects. She never ceases to amaze me with her abilities and attention to detail.”

“I hired Jamie to update my powder room and she did a fabulous job! She bought in fresh colors and added a beautiful mirror and storage space. I had a pedestal sink and no where to put hand soap and guest towels. She fixed all that and it's beautiful. She was professial, patient and cheerful through the process and I'm very picky.”

“Montgomery Roth professionals walk the talk! In our experience they are clear-thinking, courteous and have a bias for meaningful action. We enjoy working with them immensely.”