Chestnut Grove Design Studio

Franco understood my design desires and provided the ultimate experience in creating and finalizing the design of our dream home. Superior craftsmanship, courteous attention to detail both in the design and installation phase. I would highly recommend Chestnut Grove!

Approximately one year ago, my husband and I purchased our dream home in which we have both now retired in. As I enjoy cooking and feel that the heart and gathering part of a home is the Kitchen, we decided to renovate. I have always dreamed of a large island in my kitchen that overlooks the family room. We have heard so many wonderful things about Chestnut Grove Kitchens that we decided to give them a try. And we are so happy that we took that step! Frank at Chestnut Grove Kitchens listened to what our needs were and was able to put together a fantastic design. The quality of workmanship and attention to detail were beyond our expectation. The construction and carpentry skills, experience and expertise were evident. Frank came to our home a few times during the installations to make sure we were happy with the construction. Jerry, the installer, was on time each day. He was very polite, professional and made sure everything was cleaned before he left for the day. Frank, Andy and I cannot express to you how we are absolutely delighted with our new kitchen, we have received numerous complements and it is all due to Chestnut Grove Kitchens. We would like to thank you and your staff in helping build our Dream Kitchen.

Frank and his team created a lovely master bathroom for our home. From the first visit to his showroom until the last finishing touches were done to the renovation in our home, professionalism and execution are the only words to describe the experience. This is not my first experience with Chestnut Grove, our kitchen was completely renovated a few years ago and that experience convinced me that Chestnut Grove would be the only company to renovate our bathroom. From the materials selected to the quality of the finished product we could not been more satisfied. Well done Frank and your team.

Frank's Chestnut Grove company and team are throwbacks to old world craftsmanship and artistry - a lost art in today's fast paced world. Frank has taken this one step further and focused on incredible customer service and creativity. They took the time to really understand what we wanted and then ensured that our vision was delivered beyond expectations. You can tell that Frank has carefully built a culture that the customer comes first. The detail and care exhibited by Jerry and Michael when installing our kitchen was a joy to see. The old saying of ..."they don't build them like that anymore" has not only been exceeded ... Chestnut Grove has set new industry standards. Well Done!! As a person in sales and marketing for 35 years it was refreshing to see a company emerge with pinpoint accuracy on the customer and craftsmanship. When was the last time a company not only called but dropped by to ensure we were 100% happy with the work. - after completing the work. Truly unique and amazing.

Want to thank you for my custom patio furniture and pool room cabinets. I received so many compliments on them. I write this today as my friend was looking on Houzz for a similar design and called me and i recommended you guys and they said i should put a review on houzz

This project was a labour of love from our perspective & Frank & his team were able to translate our vision for cabinets showcasing some of our favorite items for our winery. The auto paint used on the exterior was totally consistent with our brand. and enhanced by the use of Lamborgini carbon fiber for the interior. The attention to every detail was incredible. The addition of these two cabinets have elevated the whole tasting room to a new level of elegance & finesse.

Chestnut Grove was suggested to my by my insurance company. I had water damage that required all the cabinetry on two sides of the kitchen, and panels on the island be replaced. Paul Alas assured me they could digitally match the colour. He showed me two options and we chose one. The workmanship was was superb. The team that came and put the kitchen together were very professional and answered any questions that I had. When the work was done my husband and I were quite amazed at the outcome. The colour match was perfect. Our kitchen was back to its original look. Family members and friends couldn't believe it! I would definitely recommend Chestnut Grove Design Studio to anyone contemplating a new kitchen or any other cabinetry work for their home, office or cottage. Our project was completed August 2017. I would give this company a five start rating.

When in 2013, I felt in love with my house this love never extended to the kitchen. A remnant from the 80s or 90s, it was worn out, ill organized with significant wasted space. A friend and neighbor hearing that I was about to undertake some much needed renovations insisted that I give Chestnut Grove a chance and even organized a first contact. Right from that first day, Chestnut Grove stood out of the pack by quickly following up and organizing an initial meet as I was still waiting to hear from other designers. Everything from there went smoothly, on time and on budget. The design process explored various solutions to accommodate my wish list including improving functionality and integrated great suggestions for the design team. All along, both Franco and Cassandra demonstrated flexibility and great attention to details. Going beyond design, cabinet making and installation, they also took on to coordinate all the trades involved in creating a kitchen. Each and every one proved to be excellent. Chestnut Grove own staff were very professional too making the process as smooth as possible. Last but not least, communication was ongoing and easy with regular updates and quick follow ups. The end result is a small but functional and elegant kitchen which fits perfectly in my open space. Friends and family have commented on the fact that it seems to have always been there as well as on the soft colors and the airiness of the space. It's with great pleasure that I have already started to recommend them to friends and connections and I will continue to do so.

We have been looking for a specific piece of furniture for quite some time, a cross between a Welsh Dresser and a French provincial Kitchen Armoire. Size was an issue and no one had or was willing to make what we wanted. When we dropped into the showroom at Chestnut Grove we were astounded at the quality of the different eclectic designs on show. Again we couldn’t find a piece that fitted our layout, but after 10 minutes with Franco listening to his “passion”we were prepared to gamble. It was the best decision we could have made. Designed to the exact dimensions we gave him, it was built out of REAL wood. Hand finished to mimic the quirks and eccentricities of an original antique dresser. Perfect….

Chestnut Grove proved to be extraordinarily professional ensuring outstanding communication and our invo lvement every step of the process. The design is in keeping with our lifestyle and their expertise was a resounding success for the functionality of our style in the kitchen. Their trade professionals were amazing and during the entire project we had not one complaint! The most important aspect of the relationship was their respect for our dogs and ensuring their safety and accommodations as required. We would recommend Chestnut grove 100%!

Chestnut Grove Cabinetry & Design helped make a 26-year dream become a reality for us. June of this year I walked through the front doors of Chestnut Grove and never looked back. The moment I walked in I knew that this was in the right place. The entire atmosphere at Chestnut Grove is Fabulous. Cassandra and Franco are Outstanding Designers, to me they are more than designers they are Artists. Incredible passionate about what they do and how they create, they can look outside the box! You can not help but get energized when you are around them. As we walked through the showrooms, the studio and the work shop, I was blown away by the creativity and the process, in which they follow to produce such unique and wonderful cabinetry. All the staff are incredible. Gerry and Dan the installers were amazing and meticulous when it came to installing our kitchen. They were also wonderful with our two dogs! As we were doing a full kitchen renovation, (a complete gut) I knew we would have a few challenges along the way. With every challenge, Cassandra, Franco, Gerry and Dan found the solution and created in incredible transformation. I can not believe it is the same room!! Every time I walk into our new kitchen, I have a huge smile on my face as to how beautiful and functional the space has now become. We are so impressed with the quality, professionalism and craftsmanship that everyone at Chestnut Grove has shown to us, we will be hiring them again when we start the process of building our retirement home. They will be creating cabinets for the workshop, designing the kitchen and the bathrooms. A hugely talented group of individuals and I am so glad that we had the privilege of having our kitchen created by them!!!!

“A dream kitchen designed to fit with our 1920’s craftsman style home.” We had purchased our property in the Upper Beach a year before, and the house needed many upgrades. These included updating wiring, installing a new furnace, and replacing the worn hardwood floors. But the most glaring update needed was the tired 1980’s kitchen. This was our second kitchen renovation, and we approached this one slowly as we wanted a kitchen that was timeless (both in style and durability), and matched our unique house. The renovation at the previous house, being constrained by funds, had been an IKEA kitchen; serviceable, but not that unique. We now wanted a kitchen that would revive and honour the 1920’s roots of our home. Having seen the work of Chestnut Grove at our neighbour’s house, we decided to approach them for a quote. Shortly after Franco Giampietro and Joe Buompastore arrived at our house, we could tell this was not going to be what one would expect from a kitchen contractor. Their visit was not limited to the kitchen, but extended throughout the house. Franco explained that his vision for any job is to provide a kitchen that fits with the entire house. He took pictures of numerous unique architectural features throughout the house, such as the arch on the front verandah, the plate rail in the dining-room, and the original airing cupboard in the upstairs hallway. Most importantly, he asked what our vision for the kitchen was. Throughout the design process we were asked to be key contributors to the plans for our new kitchen. We were encouraged to bring in any photos or concepts that we felt illustrated our vision. We were part of all design discussions, and Franco helped us sort through our ideas and inspirations to find the balance that worked for our kitchen. Once it came to the work actually beginning, we were always informed on a daily basis of what tasks were being worked on, and who would be coming into the house. All of the trades’ people who were sent in by Chestnut Grove were extremely professional. They were polite, and we always had a sense that they were treating our house as if it was their own. No shortcuts were taken, and no detail was spared. And it was this attention to detail that impressed us the most. All of the features of our house that Frank focused on in his first visit found their way into our kitchen design; the arch on the verandah was featured in the range hood cabinet, the new opening into the dining room, and even in the kick plate details. However the piece that we feel is the crowning glory of the kitchen is the pantry cupboard that Frank designed that echoes the upstairs linen cupboard. In the words of one of our first guests to see the finished kitchen, “it seems that this pantry is original to the house.” Mission achieved. And it even has squeaky hinges! Thank you Chestnut Grove; we could not be happier.”