Vermont Cabinetworks

Spoiler alert: this is a glowing review of Nick Brooks and Vermont Cabinetworks. Between October 2016 and November 2017 Nick oversaw a to-the-studs renovation of our home in Richmond Village. Nick and his team converted a 1,500 SF three-bedroom “fixer upper”--a generous term for the starting point--built in 1900 into a timeless, human-centered, highly efficient home we will enjoy for years. Here’s what sets Nick and Vermont Cabinetworks apart: Caring: Nick’s remarkable commitment to our satisfaction defined our collaboration. He’s invested in the long-term happiness of his clients, and from the very beginning of our work together (and even before we had a contract) Nick engaged us as co-creators of the finished product. It was choosing colors and materials, sure, but more importantly it’s the little things that went far beyond our expectations, from calling on the first cold snap of winter to see how the house was doing, to coming back to the property after closing to help us install closet shelving, to acting as our unofficial ambassador to town. Craftsmanship: Nick is a perfectionist, and his high standards pervade his work. The curb appeal of the house is obvious the moment you step onto the property, but his attention to detail extends to the smallest aspects of the project. When the place was completed, we asked Nick to show us his favorite part of the structure. It was a minuscule piece of quarter-round that fit just so between two pieces of trim in a bathroom. No one but Nick will ever notice it (well, I guess we will too now) but it had to be just right to meet his standards. There’s not a corner cut in the house. Intuition: Nick has a knack for marrying aesthetics and function. We’ve yet to find an element of the house that’s not well thought out. From a kitchen layout in which we felt instantly at home, to built-in cabinets with a combination of open shelving and closed doors that allow us to display a few of our favorite pieces of art and hide the rest, to interior windows that share light and line of sight between spaces while keeping sound from bouncing through the small house, the place clicks. The relationship and finished product were so good that we feel a little jealous thinking of Nick working with other clients. But we highly recommend Nick and Vermont Cabinetworks. If you’d like to see his work in person, reach out to Nick and we’d be happy to find a time for a walk-through or can share photos. Check out the before and after photos below for a sense of the transformation. Brodie and Brittany O’Brien

I would recommend Nick without hesitation. He gave me a very fair quote and came within the budget. He was communicative via email & text, conscientious of time and also considerate of our family and our schedules as he worked in our kitchen. I thought he worked quite fast. He’s a very smart guy and figured out a tricky problem for us. He rebuilt the interiors of our 1955 metal cabinets so that we could have modern hardware and interior drawers, while maintaining the original metal outers. He was very well versed in materials and he was decisive in recommending and ordering what we needed. His installation was clever, impeccable and precise. I was super impressed.

Vermont Cabinetworks built us beautiful custom entryway cubbies! The project was challenging since they had to work around water shut off valves and cable boxes, and the final product was far superior than we envisioned. It was an amazing experience to see the idea that we scratched on paper come to life. They build with amazing detail and provided excellent communication throughout the project. This company takes tremendous pride in their work and truly honors their customers. Vermont Cabinetworks is the type of company I have always searched for, true professionals. We will definitely use them for future projects.

After struggling for months to find a professional to design and build new vanities for our master bath, we were thrilled to find this small local shop in Burlington (they have since moved to a bigger facility in Richmond) Nick solved many of our design problems, gave wonderful suggestions, and patiently listened to mine. From the initial email to the final handshake, the process went smoothly. The estimate proved to be spot-on, even with the few changes that occurred along the way. The results are exactly as promised and speak for themselves (I think there are pics on their website) Now it's on to the next project... book shelves?... new table? ......pantry built-ins?......Hmmmmm

The quality of craftsmanship and attention to detail from VT Cabinet Works is amazing. Each piece is lovingly created and perfected to ensure that the end result is exactly what the customer wants. I can't recommend them highly enough.