Universal Designers Near Manasquan

“We bought an apartment in Hell’s Kitchen and after much research selected KBR Design and Build to lay new floors and remodel the kitchen and bathroom. We knew little about the workings of NY condo ownership, so it was essential to have an experienced firm work with our building management to navigate the complicated process of submitting drawings, securing permits, and addressing legal and practical issues. KBR did this work effectively. Having a contractor and designer who worked well together in the same office made it possible for the design and renovation to be done in NYC while we were across the country. Early on, our designer Edison was most responsive in his almost daily communications. He presented us with choices based on what we were seeking and then helped us to finalize selections. The kitchen backsplash was his idea, and it is one of the prettiest aspects of the remodel. He also listened when we said we didn't like something he suggested and came back with something we did. There may have been some measurement issues along the way but given the distance it is hard to know exactly what went wrong, and in the end, everything was resolved to our satisfaction. But the lead contractor Chris O is really why this is a 5 star review. From the moment he was assigned to our project, nearly all concerns we had were addressed quickly and things went smoothly. We are VERY picky, and he made sure that every single thing on our punch list was attended to. All of the walls - even closets - were painted. When a subcontractor or worker was sloppy or forgot to do something (and this did happen) Chris made sure that they came back and made it right. We ordered very expensive custom kitchen cabinets that were not installed to our liking and Chris worked with the company to ensure that the work was redone properly, even being onsite when they returned to make certain it was right. He is a skilled communicator and good person who we enjoyed working with. He himself returned long after the work was complete to install door stops and quiet the shower door squeak. We ordered a custom shower drain cover which didn’t work with the existing drain, and Chris went the extra mile to have it machine fabricated so it would function correctly. The whole of the renovation took about a month or 6 weeks longer than what they estimated which seemed like a win given how renovations often go. We love the apartment and the work that KBR did for us.”

“We would recommend Clawson Architects whole-heartedly. We worked with Marvin, Mike and team on a top to bottom renovation and rebuild of an historic 1901 home. Their design managed to keep what was special about the original architecture, design, footprint and features of the house, while totally reshaping it into something bright, open and workable for our family. Their plans had great attention to detail, which allowed for a smooth and seamless construction process. They worked extremely collaboratively with the builder and interior designer, such that most of the time problems were resolved before we were even made aware of them! We are very pleased with the final product.”

“Where do I start. This was a great experience and when you are doing a project that is going to take a few months, you want nothing less. Our project started 2014 July 28. It ended late September, on schedule. We now have an incredibly beautiful, functional, "is this really mine' bathroom, bedroom, and ajoining walk-in closet. Our designer was Robert Kramer, talented, attentive to detail, creative in all ways, dedicated to getting it right for us, funny, and charming. Our project manager on site was Nick Zizzamia, absolutely wonderful. Nick is smart, professional, considerate to our family needs as the project got under way. I'd want him back (as I would Robert) in a heartbeat, for another project. Nick was on site almost every day and his assistant, Chris, was equally great. I'd have to say that Cipriani 'cornered the market' on all the professionals who worked on our project. I cannot say enough good things about ALL of them. Jorge Vasquez and his assistant Eianer did our somewhat large tile project and it is unbelievably beautiful. They are extremely talented and their attention to every detail was incredible.I could go on and on about the workmen that Cipriani used to complete our project, everyone of them talented topnotch professionals (i.e. Bob our painter; Dave our drywall guy, Joe our electrician, Tom our plumber) all equally considerate of our home and family as they worked. Cipriani gave us a comfort zone that allowed us peace of mind and the knowledge that they would get it right every time. The end result is a beautiful bedroom, a spacious bathroom where every bit of space was creatively designed to allow you the feeling of entering another room that just flowed. A pocket door, next to the water closet, allows us to effortlessly move in to a spacious walk-in closet from the bathroom. You can see part of our bathroom on the 2015 Cipriani Calendar for the month of January.”