“This is a posting by my husband, Brian Donohue, from my computer: "I highly recommend Gregory Schreier and his company for making custom cabinets. I had Greg design, build, finish and install an entire wall of solid oak bookshelves, drawers, and file cabinets for my home office. Greg was awesome to work with. The finished product is beyond my wildest expectations.”
8AM - 4PM
7049 Redwood Blvd UNIT 105, Novato“Tile selection can be stressful because it is so important to the outcome of your final project. Michelle was an excellent partner in selecting the tile for our kitchen and bathroom remodel. I know what I like, but I'm not a design expert and it can be hard to select tiles from samples to finish out an important space in your home. Michelle was exceptionally patient with me and offered great selections until we landed on something that I ended up being thrilled with. You won't go wrong working with her.
We get so many compliments on the kitchen floor - which is tile too! Thank you, Michelle!”
8AM - 4PM
174 Paul Dr., San Rafael“These guys are awesome!! Very attentive and detailed. I had a small issue with the stripping seal on the edge of glass door and they stopped by and resealed with no issues. Highly recommend and the install and materials is first class!!”
“If you are looking for a partner who will go above and beyond to make your kitchen dreams come true, then call Rich DiCola immediately. I'm a fussy consumer. I spoke with many independent designers and cabinet specialists before finding Rich and realizing he was the person I was looking for. First, he is a wonderful person, who cares deeply about customer satisfaction. Second, he understands that every client has a different vision for their kitchen and is willing to work with them to achieve their goal. Third, he comprehends the idea of a budget and works diligently to adhere to your needs. Fourth, he's got an eye for design and this is a significant benefit of working with him. My kitchen project morphed into a bonus office, half-bath, and full-bathroom suite. Rich listened to all my needs and worked with me to incorporate all the little details. He's well-connected with the right professionals to get the job done. Rich's recommended contractor, Chris Solberg Construction, was excellent. His subs all came out to assess the project as part of the bid so I had a very realistic idea of cost before we started. Even with Rich's recommendation, I triple-bid the project and Chris's estimate was fair and developed with a lot of due diligence. Both Rich and Chris looped me in on key decisions as the build-out occurred, which meant all the important details I cared about got taken care of. He made countless suggestions that made the whole project better at the end. I was a novice at the remodeling process. If you are doing a kitchen and bath, all you need is Rich. Don't waste time with architects (sadly I did), just book an appointment with Rich and you won't regret it. Did I mention that my kitchen is beautiful, functional, and will be my family's gathering place for many years to come? Thank you, Rich! I am so glad to have found you.”
9AM - 5PM
372 Bel Marin Keys Blvd ste a, Novato“We've used Julie Williams Design for two renovations and couldn't be happier. She's meticulous with the details, and all the vendors she orders through couldn't be nicer if something were to go wrong. Crack in the sink? They'll replace it. Ding on the bathtub? She's got a guy that can make that disappear. Shower door friction? They'll be onsite within days to remove and ensure this isn't a problem for her clients. She also will meet with the whole family (kids included) to ensure their aesthetic is incorporated into the final look. She'll provide a flawless flow from room to room, from wallpaper to tile to floors to beams and everything in between. Her pricing is fair and reasonable, and she goes above and beyond, coming onsite weekly to ensure all is as it should be. I highly recommend her, and she's worked with different GC's for us—constantly, ensuring everything is built and designed to perfection.”
“After an extensive search, we hired Kitchens by Ken Ryan to work with us on the remodel of our kitchen. We spoke with a number of kitchen designers and found his firm to be the most organized, the most open to our ideas (not cookie cutter) and portrayed a high level of integrity. He was not the least expensive of options but we felt he was the best.Ken did not disappoint, he worked with my wife and I diligently during both the design and planning stage as well as the actual construction. He guided us through every step of the way as we took our dream from concept to reality. Not just providing advice on ideas that worked well in our concept but also on things that would not.The result was a beautiful kitchen, on budget with minimal surprises along the way. To be expected challenges with a project of this size were immediately taken care of stress-free. Ken always had our back.My wife and I could not be happier with the choice we made in choosing Kitchens by Ken Ryan.Service: Remodelling”
“Our 16 yo Miele dishwasher finally died. After calling around a number of places it was clear that Marin Kitchen Co. had what we needed in stock, the 1756 model. We went to meet Janet Masolo in San Rafaele. She confirmed they had it, but also arranged for her installer Luis Jiminez to install it the next day. We had assumed we would be without a dishwasher for a couple of weeks. Thanks to Janet and Luis, it was less than two days. Fantastic service.”
9AM - 4PM
1201 Andersen Dr, San Rafael“This little hole in the wall was the only place I could find number 10 cans of tomatoes. They don't carry a lot of things but I like to support a local brick and mortar store when possible. Very nice folks”
“We have used CTW as our source for bathrooms and kitchen tile and fixtures for over fifty years. The Bellville family bought the business nine year's ago and continues the same tradition of personal service. We recommend their beautiful show room and knowledgable staff. Len and Judie Shaw”
“Folks here are very knowledgeable and helpful, if you know generally what you need.They are a plumbing and heating supply wholesaler serving contractors primarily, but our plumber sent us there to pick some products. They were patient and helpful, even though they're not typically working with retail customers.They have some things on display, but the counter is fairly busy with contractors, so not really a retail shopping destination.”
“Customer service is #1! Finally moving out of the city and somehow attaining a backyard, my hunt for a new grill led me to Jackson’s as they are one of the few distributors of the brand I was interested in. From the moment I spoke to an associate on the phone, I knew I was working with qualified and passionate people. Chris was super knowledgeable and validated (as well as expanded) much of the prior research I had done online. Not pushy, yet professional and (again) passionate. My timing was fortunate as it lined up closely with their big annual sale. Since it was shaping up to be a larger purchase, they scheduled an early sale private shopping session for me before the official sale started. Chris made the extra effort to be there during my shopping session and continued to be a huge help. I look forward to having Jackson’s as my go-to hardware store. If you value customer service, you should make them yours as well.”
9AM - 5:30PM
80 Liberty Ship Way # 8, Sausalito“With pandemic shortage and shipping issues, it's hard to find needed equipment. Josh went above and beyond to search for the freezers I need for my new store. I highly recommend Dvorson's for professional food service equipment.”
“I don't write a lot of reviews, in fact it's probably been years since my last one, but I have to give a Big Shout Out to Rob Melia and the rest of the staff at Ferguson's in Corte Madera. I had a problem with an order, and Rob could not of been nicer in helping me resolve it. He certainly went above and beyond, going the extra mile to help me. These days when customer service is almost nonexistent, it was refreshing to see it's alive and well at Ferguson's and says a lot about the company. If you need anything to do with plumbing supplies, I'm happy to give my unconditional recommendation to them--you won't be disappointed.”
“I recently helped a couple of clients remodel their ADU’s in the Bay Area. Both had small kitchens that needed to be replaced. I had the pleasure of working with Manon Demers, an excellent kitchen designer at Gilmans Kitchen and Bath in San Rafael, CA. She understood exactly what was needed, worked within our time frame and budget, and is simply a delightful person who cares about her clients. I highly recommend giving her a call for your next kitchen or bath remodel.”
10AM - 5PM
400 Gate 5 Rd, Sausalito“After a delightful visit to their store in the Mission District, my friends and I decided to come see their Sausalito studio shop as well to see if we'd find other items to our liking. At the other shop we bought 2 dessert bowls from the Rim line. The Sausalito location is sizeable. Showrooms are smaller than Mission location, but still a lot of stock to browse through. The parking lot outside is on unfinished ground -- so beware of large puddles and uneven flooring. Once inside, they offer all their usual collections AND also a whole wall of "factory seconds". These are items that are good to use, but may have some minor defects. They were also come at a discounted price! We were there on Thurs, Dec 28 and it was very busy. Lots of people coming in and out and not much room to move around. It was good that they had about 2 staff at the cashier, and 2 other younger staff milling about to help with any questions. Many of them were masked which I also appreciated during this season of high covid/flu/cold transmission! They also had a small cart by the cashier that was for items you want to buy -- so you can put down safely while continuing to browse. I found a couple of beautiful matte side platters in Chile from the factory seconds wall, and also from the regular section: 2 plates from the Rim line to go with the dessert bowls I had already purchased the week before. As with previous experience, I told the staff here that I was flying with these items and so they wrapped them up with thick packing paper, and they made it safely home. I love how they all look fantastic together, and also look very "Heath"! I've used them a couple of times thus far. I've be hand-washing these items carefully. Will see how they last!”
9:30AM - 9:30PM
6000 Northgate Dr, San Rafael“I always walk out of that store with more than I intended to buy! They have sooo many great things. The line to check out is usually long but it's worth it, and returns are easy.”
9AM - 4PM
39 Bay St, San Rafael“I have worked with Frank on multiple projects and have had such a great experience with him. His work is extremely detail oriented and he has gorgeous stone! I highly recommend Frank and his team and will continue to work with him in the future!”
9AM - 5PM
530 Francisco Blvd W, San Rafael“We were dealing with a last minute drama with our kitchen renovation and I called the store to see if there was anything to be done to get a range top at the last minute. I wasn't expecting to have any luck given that this was Monday before Thanksgiving and all other vendors had quoted me a week turnaround but Chuck and the team managed to get one ordered and available for pickup from the east bay warehouse within 24 hours. This miracle made it so my client is now able to use their kitchen on Thanksgiving and they truly saved the day. I am so grateful and cannot speak more highly about their customer service. Absolutely the best place to get your appliances, hands down. Thank you all!”
10AM - 6PM
1712 Redwood Hwy Suite A029, Corte Madera“I love Williams-Sonoma! They have quality products, a good variety and comparable prices. The staff is knowledgeable and always helpful. Even if you're not a cook, you will enjoy browsing the store.”
“These guys did a wonderful job, took their time and worked with me on everything the whole way. We did a lot of the design ourselves and their showroom was wonderful help in figuring out our tile choices, highly recommended.”