Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

Reviews 5

WI

William Hoh

Kitchen renovation: - Removal of all cabinets, appliances. - Replaced water, gas, and electrical lines. - Design a new kitchen. - Installed cabinets, island counter, display case, decorative shelves, and all new appliances. Completed on December 24, 2015. Cost: $80K+ Michael Nash Design Build & Homes built my wife and I a beautifully designed contemporary kitchen with all the bells and whistles. My wife and I came across different publications of kitchen photos that perk our interest. Coincidentally, we were both looking at photographs from Michael Nash Design. Within a week of our inquiry, Sonny, came to our house for the initial consultation. Rapport, respect and knowledge are three words I would describe our encounter. He did not want to talk about the budget. He solicited information about our interest, ideas, and our needs. He pointed out areas where design modifications would help improve efficiency. Like others, he took photos and measurements. He asked us to go to the showroom where he could provide us a rough design and floor samples of what we could expect. The second meeting with Sonny was just as impressive as the first. He explained the process from his first meeting to the conclusion of the project. There would a quite a few meeting in the showroom plus additional visits to the house to confirm measurements and utility planning. He showed us a rough blue print of the proposed kitchen but that was subject to change to suit our taste. Although there weren’t many details, we liked the design. Price discussion was simple. He promised that there would be no hidden prices. If there were any unforeseen adjustments necessary, there would be no added charges. The price of the project is based on type of materiel and the size of the kitchen. He physically showed us the difference in grade and quality of the material. The next few meetings were a blur. We wanted a white kitchen with 48-inch range oven. We added a bay window, reduce the size of a two-door patio door to a single door, eliminated the pantry, and transformed a closet to a cabinet. We knew what we like but without any real concept of style or design. Oliver, the designer, worked closely with us every step of the way. He helped narrow down our choices. He doesn’t have a poker face and we could easily tell his preference when hard choices were to be made. He took time to explain the intricacies of patterns, design, fashion, color schemes, and dimensions. I didn’t know that there are so many different shades of white. Over the course of a few meetings, the design finally took shape. We have display cabinets, island counter for astatic, a room dividing showcase, and much more. Ultimately, we have a kitchen design that we love. The renovation phase took a bit of time but well worth the wait. Almost everything had to be gutted replacing water, gas, and electrical lines. There were minor setbacks like the air vent was in the wrong place or a cabinet was not shipped by the factory. In due time, it all worked out. What I was most impressed with was the flexibility. We changed the back splash design the day of the installation, we added additional trimming after the cabinets was installed, added electrical outlets the last minute, upgrade the bay window days before installation, changed the glass display shelves’ height the last minute, changed the location of the supporting leg to out island counter. We took both Oliver and Sonny’s recommendation on a beautiful focal point mosaic piece behind the stove. The list goes on and on. During the whole process, aside from the field supervisor, both Sonny and Oliver came to the house to ensure we were satisfied with the outcome. Needless to say, we are ecstatic. We now have a kitchen we hope to have.

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MA

Maurice Coderre

Work completed on March 15, 2016 Michael Nash was one of three kitchen remodeling companies we explored for our 41-year old kitchen. Although the three estimates were within the same ballpark, Michael Nash was the only company that guaranteed a fixed price for the entire job, which included fixing an unexpected leak in the ceiling pipes. They did not use subcontractors. All workers are employees of the company, which provided us with one point of contact operation. Within the original 14x20 sq. ft. kitchen, we now have more storage space and counter space than before. In addition, counter seating for 4 (instead of a table with 4 chairs) allows for a wider passageway to the outdoors. Cabinets that extend to the ceiling with beautifully crowned tops make our 8-ft. ceilings seem loftier and the interior lighting in the upper cabinets on either side of the kitchen sink window make that wall seem more expansive. Because our northern exposure kitchen (which opens onto a screened porch), does not offer much natural lighting, we have white LED recessed lights which give the illusion of a room filled with daylight. We keep the LED string lights beneath the upper cabinets on all day for low-cost warm lighting in the room. The cream colored solid wood cabinetry reflects light and the dark wood hutch, with its glass shelves and interior lighting, offers contrast. The beautiful granite countertops tie the cabinetry colors together. All lower cabinets in the working area of the kitchen have full extension drawers (no more kneeling on the floor to reach items on the rear of a fixed shelf) or full extension trays behind doors on the hutch. All of our small appliances fit where they couldn’t before. Other amenities include lower and upper corner lazy susans; upright storage for cutting boards, etc.; tilt-out trays by the sink for sponges; pull-out garbage can with storage for a roll of 13-qt. garbage bags; pot filler over the range (no more heavy lifting of water-filled pots from sink to range). The ability to purchase our appliances at discount prices was another plus. We were assigned one crew, so work flowed seamlessly from day to day. The caliber of the workmanship is exceptional. To make sure you don’t think this sounds all too good to be true, there is one area where you will need to be flexible. Scheduling can sometimes become an issue, but we are sympathetic to the causes of delay. Sometimes a manufacturer may fulfill an order incorrectly and that is certainly not because of Michael Nash. Other times, an emergency on another job may require attention from your assigned crew and your job seems to take back seat. However, if the emergency were yours, it is reassuring to know that it would be taken care of immediately, to someone else’s chagrin. In the end, you will love the outcome. We heartily endorse Michael Nash Design & Build, so ably represented by Sonny Nazemian, its President and CEO. Thank you, Sonny, for taking us through all the steps to a beautiful kitchen remodeling job! My husband and I enjoy our new kitchen when we cook in it, eat in it, clean up in it and entertain in it. Whoever comes to our home expresses immediate appreciation for its beauty and function. You thought of every detail and your expert crew executed your plans with skill and finesse. We are currently in the planning phase of remodeling our family and laundry rooms with Sonny.

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David Jenkins

We chose Michael Nash Kitchens & Bath in large part because of the vision and can do attitude exhibited by the company’s CEO Sonny Nazemian. Where other contractors saw hurdles and expressed uncertainty about the structural changes we wanted, he saw potential and from the beginning committed to making those changes happen. Those changes included removing a load-bearing wall, raising the kitchen ceiling to be flush with the one in the dining room, widening a window and moving the door to the garage. They were all critical to giving us the modern, open kitchen we desired, yet other contractors expressed doubt about whether the ductwork in the ceiling could be moved and would not commit to removing the wall. Sonny never had any doubt, and he lived up to that vision and commitment, meeting every challenge with innovative solutions. His commitment and innovation was a constant theme throughout the process. When the cabinet manufacturer we chose went out of business in the middle of our project (after our cabinets were mostly constructed), Sonny and others worked diligently to minimize the delay and find a replacement company that met our standards. Nazemian also made sure the new company custom make the exact cabinets we wanted—which were uncommon in style and wood species (vg Doug. Fir)—for no additional cost to us. Having the right cabinets was critical to having the look and functionality we wanted. When unexpected complications or other issues arose during the project and the crew did not have the answers (or in some cases the right answers) Sonny was very responsive and always swooped in to quickly to resolve them. The other great thing about our experience with Michael Nash was the flexibility we had under its pricing structure. They did not nickel and dime the job. We had total freedom to select the faucet we wanted, to add a hydraulic lift door in our cabinetry, to utilize LED recessed lighting and special dimmers, and to have premium wide plank wood birch flooring installed in our dining room, living room and foyer. Installing the wide plank flooring in the optimal direction required blocking between the joists with 2x4s, replacing the sub-floor and making all the joists level. The blocking required removal and re-installation of the basement ceiling. When the project was finished we had our dream kitchen. We still say “wow” when we walk into it and would not do anything different. The transformation from the cramped dark kitchen we had, to the stunning one we now have, is truly amazing. Last but not least, we waited a while before submitting reviews because we wanted to see how well Michael Nash stands behind its work. We were not disappointed. The few minor issues that have come to light since the project was completed (one more than a year after completion) were promptly resolved without question. Too often companies become difficult to work with once a project is complete and full payment rendered, but Michael Nash sets itself apart by being responsive long after the project is finished. We not only got the kitchen of our dreams, but the peace of mind that comes from knowing we hired a contractor that genuinely stands behind its work.

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Shannon B

Almost two years ago, we purchased an old house knowing it needed a major renovation. The initial contractor we planned to work with doubled their estimate before we even finalized the layout or began selecting finishes, so we decided to open up our search again and found Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes. After meeting with Sonny Nazemian, both onsite and at their office, we found Michael Nash’s commitments to honoring their client’s budget and the quality of their end product were the most important factors for us. Here are just some of the items involved in our major renovation/addition project... - Approx. 1000 SF Addition above main level to add a master bedroom suite, a second bedroom, an office and 2 bathrooms - Raised ceiling height of main level (kitchen, LR, DR) to 9’ - Removed existing front entrance (from ground level) and relocated to main level with steps and a covered porch - Added small powder room on main level without taking away from existing living space - New exotic hardwood floors throughout the house - Removed walls and existing fireplace between dining room and living room and replaced with 2-sided stone fireplace - New kitchen with large island and modern appliances – Sonny suggested adding a bay window in place of the existing small window since our kitchen looks out on our large backyard. It provides a lot of light and we have a great view when doing dishes or prepping food in the kitchen. - Combined 2 existing bathrooms into one larger one - Ran plumbing, electrical for new mud room. Sonny went one step farther and had the entire room finished for us. - New electrical throughout, including coordination with Dominion to increase power panel and run new line underground - New 2-zone HVAC system - All new Roofing and siding When we bought it, our home was a quirky split-level with small rooms that didn’t flow and the kitchen and bathrooms were outdated. Now, we have the unique and quirky split-level we wanted, but the spaces are open, the house flows well and everything has been update. There are so many beautiful features from the hardwood floors, to the 2-sided stone fireplace, to the kitchen and bathrooms. Because of the size and complexity of our project, it was not without issue and delays. The project took longer than expected, there were some coordination issues and it sometimes lacked an onsite manager. But, at the end of the day, Michael Nash (Sonny) was committed to getting things done right and to our satisfaction. And, they honored the commitments that they made to us 18 months ago when we started this process, both staying within our budget and providing a quality end product. We look forward to working with the in-house team at Michael Nash on future projects, including converting our carport to a garage, and would recommend them to others looking for a unique design.

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LA

Larry Patton

2015 This is a follow-up to my review of a year ago. Michael Nash just completed a redesign and remodel of a utility room in my house. There were two objectives: (1) create an expansive and comfortable laundry space; and (2) provide sufficient storage space to offset the inherent storage limitations of a townhouse. In expanding the portion of the room dedicated to laundry, Michael Nash created a plan for 15-feet of granite countertops to provide space for sorting and folding laundry and a large under-mounted sink for pre-wash soaking of items. For laundry-related storage, Sonny suggested nine upper and lower cabinets (just like in your kitchen). To provide additional storage for the whole house, his plans included four 7-foot tall, 24-inch wide storage cabinets. In addition, they finished an otherwise unfinished and previously useless space under an adjacent staircase to create an additional 4 x 6 foot storage area with lighting. The final look has been both extremely functional and stunning, receiving positive comments from friends and visitors. It truly became the first-class laundry and storage area I was seeking. Once again, I can say without hesitation that they are a five-star firm. 2014 Michel Nash has remodeled my entire four-story townhouse. They have remodeled the kitchen, three bathrooms, refinished floors, replaced carpeting, installed a new bay window, scores of recessed lights, and two new HVAC systems (one for the 4th floor of my townhouse). They are about to start my final projects: remodeling the laundry room, main floor powder room, installing new entryway tiles and radiant heating, and installing new patio lighting and undertaking other exterior and garage electrical work. Given the range of projects they have worked on for me, it is safe to assume that Michael Nash can tackle any remodeling project you have in mind. Their workers have been superb. They are polite, helpful, take steps to protect the areas of the house surrounding the work site, clean the work site every night, provide attention to detail with specific tasks, and promptly resolve any issues that arose during each project. With this type of firm, you expect the principals to provide important design advice – and they do. What I didn’t expect occurred when we were assessing the impact on parking if we moved the HVAC air handler to the garage. They suggested something I had never considered - mounting it from the garage ceiling and back wall. This avoided any loss of parking and storage space but this clever approach also has made by neighbors envious. With every completed project, visitors are uniformly impressed with the workmanship of Michael Nash and the “look” of the completed projects. They are a five star firm.

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