Interior Design in Jersey City

“My wife and I had an excellent experience working with Joe Santo at Elegant Kitchen and Bath. Joe designed a beautiul kitchen for us--cabinets, countertop, backsplash with a beautiful island that we both love and are enjoying in our new home.
Working with Joe was a breeze--he is knowledgeable, accessible and has a great eye for details..“

“These are the elements that we felt were the most important about our work with the Contextus Architecture and Design team:

Exceeding Expectations
I cannot say enough good things about Contextus Architecture and Design and their incredible team! The results speak for themselves, especially in the old vs. new kitchen. We hired them for a complete renovation of a historic Victorian 3-story townhouse, and they exceeded our expectations in every way.

Maximizing Space
Contextus maximized every inch of our home, ensuring that each nook and cranny served a purpose. They skillfully preserved the historic external structures, allowing us to avoid a historical review and audit, which was incredibly important. One of the most impressive changes was moving the kitchen from the back of the house to the center, creating a seamless flow from the living room to the kitchen, dining room, and out to the patio. This transformation has made entertaining a joy.

Personalized Design
From the start, Contextus listened carefully to our concerns and asked in-depth questions about our daily activities to design a space that truly fits our lifestyle. They also incorporated personal elements into the design, drawing inspiration from our beloved travels, art, and even our fur baby dog. They created mood boards and color layouts with various options to capture the atmosphere we envisioned.

Attention to Detail
Their attention to detail was remarkable, helping us select every fixture, door handle, and hinge to ensure a clean and modern look that remains timeless. The team at Contextus was not satisfied until we were completely happy, and even then, their commitment to perfection went far above and beyond the requirements.

Focus and Avoiding Unnecessary Changes
Contextus kept the renovation as simple as possible and ensured we avoided unnecessary demolition or build-outs. This approach kept our project focused and helped manage any potential cost overruns with our contractor.

Gratitude and Fair Pricing
We are deeply grateful for their dedication and the extremely fair pricing they offered. We definitely think that we got the better end of the deal (THANK YOU!!)

Thank you, Contextus, for turning our house into a true home!“

“I've done business with Innovative Carpentry and more specifically the owner Jim many times in my life. The first three words that come to mind when I think of Jim are genuine, compassionate, and gifted. His scope of knowledge ranges from basic construction to intricate and custom woodworking to fit any space to electrical engineering and even plumbing. He has an incredible spatial awareness and knows how to use all of the space afforded to his customers - those living in the MetroNYC area know what I mean. I say this to give the context that he doesn't come in to just do a job and leave. His work and his ethics assure that once the job is complete, it has been cross-referenced and functions within the entire ecosystem of the modern home or whatever place that you're considering renovating. Innovative is a small business and has all the charms of a small business (easy to contact the owner, he always finds time to squeeze you in, remembers your family and friends that he meets while in your company), yet the output (size, quality and scope of the job) feels like it rolled out of a Manhattan showroom. In the past, he and his team have done custom cabinetry for my family and I, as well as several bathrooms, and even a kitchen. Friends have used him to build their summer homes and each of them were beyond satisfied and still occupy these happy homes without issues years later. The finished products are truly unbelievable and he always adds a touch that you would never think of; Jim helps you dream in a sense. The work is and has always been seamless. Jim and his staff take their time to sit with you personally to assess your needs, and in times of crises, he systematically "turns over every stone" to get to the root of a problem. Working with Innovative doesn't feel like your'e going to a place to get "sold" on something. Recently, when my family and I experienced serious flood damage in our new place, Jim took time out of his busy schedule to come over several times to take a deeper look at the potential causes and he compared and contrasted how different fixes would lead to the best possible solution for my family and I. Also, I think that it is very important to mention that the people who work under Jim's direction are long-time members of the staff, some having worked with him for over twenty years! They're friendly, trustworthy, kind and are completely reverent when working in the home space. I feel that this says a lot about the type of culture cultivated within Innovative Carpentry. I HIGHLY recommend them!Services: Table construction & installation“