Comments from our Clients
The testimonials below reflect only a few of our clients who have chosen to write to us on our Facebook page when we added that option a couple of months ago. We have since decided to post our reviews and testimonials on our Website instead; to better organize them into specific projects to make it easier for you find comments that are more closely related to a project that you want done. These are candid and largely unedited comments. If you would like to share your own experience, please send a note...and feel free to include a photo of yourself, or one of your beautiful new room!
"Today's remodels are allot more involved than the days when our dad would do it himself. There are so many details, options, regulations, challenges, etc. What used to be something that could be tackled by ourselves, just can't anymore. Especially if you have a job yourself! Having someone there to make sure all the pieces are happening according to MY plan was invaluable.
Kelly was a critical part of our kitchen remodel by making sure that these various details and options were addressed. For example, when the contractor said "this is what we'll do", Kelly said "not only are there other ways to do it, but ways that are far better looking and more functional". Her experience in the design side helped bring those options into the project. And her real hands on experience of doing the work herself meant that she could speak the same language as the contractor - no hiding things from her!!
Sure, there are some contractors out there that don't want a separate designer involved, but it means that they can't do things their way. But isn't it MY kitchen? I wanted to make sure I had it all worked out on paper before the first hole was punched!
I have been thoroughly in love with my kitchen since it was finished. Everything is well thought out, the lighting is positioned well, the functionality of the areas are all as I had hoped they would be. I haven't seen anyone's kitchen where I said, "gee, i wish I had done that instead" because Kelly and I thought about allot of different options beforehand to make it truly what worked for my family!! Thank you Kelly!"
Kathy and Nick E.
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"We hired Kelly Hendricks and her company Gourmet Galleys and Loos to redesign the kitchen, living room and downstairs powder bathroom of our older Point Loma home.
All we can say is she's amazing!
Her combination of creativity and practical experience were fun to watch in action. Kelly had design suggestions that we never would have imagined, but the look was incredible. Like a rich metallic gold paint in the powder bathroom.
She found ways to make changes that make our home "fun", and from our Contractor's point of view were very do-able. For example, Kelly suggested we move a wall in the kitchen, which we didn't think was possible and turned an eyesore of a laundry room into a convenient attractive and very functional walk-in pantry.
She noticed other things that could be improved with very little cost. The end result is that she added a lot of value to the property.
We would hire her again in a heartbeat!"
Nancy and Fred Z.
PROJECT:
Kitchen remodel, walk-in pantry, double sided fireplaces and powder bathroom.
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"Working with Kelly, as she incorporated my wishes into her kitchen design, was a pleasure. She carefully listened to all my concerns and showed a variety of ways to improve my kitchen. Together, we visited several businesses to look at materials where her knowledge and design skills became even more apparent. She cares about her clients, and the quality of her design proves that. I highly reccommend Kelly."
Let us design the luxury bathroom of your dreams...
"Kelly Hendricks of Gourmet Galleys & Loos is purely amazing! Her design and space ideas far exceeded not only our expectations, but they exceeded anything anyone else presented to us! She went above and beyond the limits of customer service and satisfaction. I studied Architecture and my husband is an Engineer. Could we have done this ourselves...probably. But we would never have come up with something that works as well as what Kelly came up with. We would use her services again in a heartbeat."
Lindi and Doug C.
PROJECT: Master bathroom remodel; including removing walls, building new walls, arched soffits and adding new windows.
Other remodeling or new design projects...
"Kelly Hendricks did a stellar job with our remodel and renovation project! Kelly was patient, kind and passionate about our project. Kelly went above and beyond to make sure we had the best options. Her outstanding expertise with color, texture, and balance helped us tremendously with our decisions! We are thrilled with our new great ...room and it was Kelly's talent that made this come together so well! Thanks so much Kelly!"
Susan and Bill K.
PROJECT:
Remodel/room-addition - kitchen, powder bathroom, both sides of a double sided fireplace, flooring, backsplash tile and paint.
General Recommendations...
"Having been in the remodeling business for many years, I've worked with several designers and architects. I recently met Kelly Hendricks through the Designed for Life contest. Very impressive designer. Not only are her design skills very good, but also her knowledge of products, materials, and elements of the construction process are great, as well. Kelly is one of very few designers whom I've met that is willing spend the extra time and effort that is sometimes required to work through the wrinkles of a project. Kelly goes above and beyond the extra mile."
Bill Maass