Universal Designers Near Montclair

“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.”

“Eric Baker was Architect, General Contractor and Designer of our new home. The very successful residential project was entirely Eric's vision. The home built with top quality materials and leading edge technology retains all the charm of a sprawling Colonial farmhouse. The architectural details and nuanced design are the result of both Eric's vast experience and excellent taste. Eric's patient and collaborative style made the home building process really, really enjoyable.”

“I had the pleasure of teaming up with MPDG to create a custom canvas & mural for a client. Alexandra is an incredibly talented Interior Designer. You can see creativity shine through in her designs; they’re simultaneously unique, fresh, and exactly what her client is asking for. As a person, Alexandra is charming, heartwarming, and down to earth, which made my job with her a blast. She’s easy to work with, and always comes up with incredible ideas as the project develops. Alexandra treats everyone on the job site as an equal, and acknowledges the expertise of each person in their own right. Because of this, she and her “team” are able to execute an overall incredible project. I highly recommend hiring Alexandra / MPDG for your interior design needs!”