Ivory & Oak Remodeling and Millwork

We are thrilled with the work and workmanship of every person from Ivory & Oak who worked with us. From the beginning, throughout every stage, and right through to the end of our project, Steve, Nicole, Zef and their crews were terrific. They have top-notch knowledge, skills, craftsmanship, and perspective for every aspect of renovations. They listened to what we wanted and what we didn't want. They addressed a few surprises inside our walls and ceiling just as they did the initial project - and provided options for solutions before we even realized we needed them. The highest quality of the skilled work and the highest quality of the millwork are phenomenal. The communication was excellent: an app to record and store all messages between us, and a set of photos of the work done every day. Every person on their team showed care and consideration for doing the best work in our home. We could see and hear the respect each team member had for each other, for our home, and for our well-being during the construction. We wholeheartedly recommend Ivory & Oak and would definitely hire this firm of professionals for future work in our home.

We had the bathroom in our 100 year old New Rochelle house gutted and remodeled by Ivory & Oak. Nicole, Steve, & project manager Zef were absolutely outstanding to work with. They were always extremely communicative and always spot on with their designs, timeline and budget. Everything was organized and managed through an online portal. We have never met a team so diligent and careful. The entire site was protected from start to finish and protocols/procedures/plans were followed to a T, etc. All changes and modifications had to be approved through official change orders. The finished bathroom looked exactly like the mock-up Nicole provided and we couldn't be happier with the results. We will absolutely be using Ivory and Oak again when it comes time for our next project. Thanks again!

We hired Steve and Nicole for multiple projects in our house, including custom cabinetry, millwork, and an interior remodeling project which included a bathroom, laundry, and guest bedroom. The quality was top notch and they were a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!

We recently undertook a master bathroom renovation with Ivory & Oak. This is our second project working with Nicole and Steve after they completed a major kitchen renovation for us in 2020 which included knocking down multiple walls. Nicole and Steve are excellent partners to work with - they remove all of the typical stresses from remodeling by guiding you through the design phase all the way through completion of the project. They are incredibly thoughtful and detail oriented; they stick to the budget agreed at the start of the project and lay out a detailed project plan of key milestones by week. They utilize technology which makes communication around change orders, schedule and project updates seamless. Their team is very professional and most importantly the work that they do in very high quality. I cannot recommend them enough and will continue utilizing them for future projects.

We hired Ivory & Oak for an extensive renovation of our home, which included a custom kitchen, a bathroom addition, millwork, fireplace refinishing, flooring, new windows, James Hardie siding, masonry work and painting. Steve and Nicole were highly professional and worked hard to execute our vision. They have excellent taste and are detail oriented. In addition, their highly skilled crew were always professional, respectful, friendly, and pleasant to be around. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome of our project and would highly recommend Ivory & Oak! In fact, we plan to reach out to Steve and Nicole when we’re ready to tackle a few more home projects.

Ivory and Oak is an outstanding company to work with. We have worked alongside Steve and Nicole on many home renovation projects over the past several years. They bring a true integration of design and construction services to their projects. From Steve’s wealth of knowledge in the construction industry and Nicole’s creative and inspiring design ideas, they truly provide a unique and outstanding service for their clients. They are a pleasure to work with and we would highly recommend Ivory and Oak for your next home project.

Excellent work on our master bedroom / bath and master closet remodel. Steve and Nicole are a pleasure to work with and well worth the cost.

Ivory & Oak is a very professional, well-organized firm. They handled our kitchen and sun porch remodel and the addition of a new powder room from design, through demolition, construction and final inspection. They connected us with a registered architect with whom they handled all of the permitting and inspections for our project - no small feat in our municipality. They kept to the estimate they provided for their original scope and would discuss the costs associated with scope changes/additions before doing that work, so there were never surprises. And they understood and respected our budget. Though they make gorgeous custom cabinetry, which we employed in small, impactful ways, they understood that we didn’t have the budget to go completely custom. Instead of pushing us, they put us in touch with a great local kitchen showroom that guided us to lovely pre-made cabinets within our budget, which Ivory & Oak then installed. When an existing structural issue in our home was revealed during demolition, they mobilized quickly, determining possible solutions, consulting with an engineer, procuring stamped drawings, ordering materials and implementing a fix within little more than a week, keeping our moving. If anything wasn’t just the way we wanted it or had envisioned it, they were extremely understanding, accommodating and legitimately seemed to want us to be completely happy with the project, and we are. Thanks to Ivory & Oak we have a kitchen, powder room and sun porch every bit as beautiful as we had envisioned. We would definitely procure their services for future work in our home and would recommend them to anyone else.

Ivory & Oak completed our renovation project that involved a full kitchen remodel, laundry room remodel, and bathroom relocation with conversion of half bath to full bath. This project also involved removing several walls and replacing an exterior door. They helped us source semi-custom cabinets and finalize the floor plan layout. They managed the entire project from demo to final fixture install, clean up and paint. They were wonderful to work with and made sure that all of the details were perfect upon completion. We are very happy with the results! We also received bids for this project from at least 4 other partners and Ivory & Oak came in on the high end of middle range, but we are so grateful that we decided to go with them. The project went very smoothly and we would trust them with all of our projects in the future!

Ivory & Oak renovated our 90-year-old house into the home of our dreams. The project list included gut renovating half of our main floor to change a small dining room, dark kitchen, tiny bedroom, and bathroom into an open kitchen/dining area with a mudroom, baker's pantry, and powder room. They also gut renovated two full bathrooms, changed a staircase entry, moved our laundry to the top floor with custom doors and shelving, and redid all our floors. We walked in with a vision to have an updated space that was still consistent with the look of our 1929 Tudor and the goal of having a space assigned to everything to help keep things looking neat. The mudroom, center island, and baker's pantry were all done with custom millwork and it flows perfectly with the standard cabinetry, which they worked with us on to help us save costs. Nicole’s designs were perfect for the aesthetic we were looking for and she helped make many of my Pinterest dreams come true. She also made great suggestions about how to best utilize space and for the fixtures she thought would give us the most longevity. Steve was on top of the project and any time something went (inevitably) wrong, he was quick to fix it. We wound up expanding the scope of our project greatly (as did the nuances of having such an old house that hadn't been updated in a few decades) so we blew our budget and timeline up, but the end result is exactly what we wanted. I feel like I get to wake up every day in my dream house and everyone who comes in to see our place is wowed.

Ivory & Oak was great to work with. They accommodated all of our request on the kitchen remodel. Nicole, Steve and Eric was always there to answer any questions we had. We worked through a few designs and finally found the one that worked best. Everyone was very professional and our neighbors in the Co-op never had any complaints. Nicole was great in keeping within the budget and keeping the project on time. The project took longer than expected, but that was due to town inspections. The Ivory & Oak cabinets were top notch. I would definitely recommend Ivory & Oak for any and all remodel projects.

Steve and Nicole managed our double bathroom renovation project beautifully. From efficient estimate and design phases through to completion, they were professional and easy to communicate with. Their crew and contractors were polite and as discrete as possible. The end result is wonderful. I would strongly recommend them.

We found Ivory & Oak through Sweeten, after a long haul of reviewing other GCs. We hired Steve and Nicole to build a full bath in our quirky 1920 house’s third floor— specifically within an attic crawl space. They were so innovative, thoughtful, and transparent with price, that we ended up redoing the entire third floor (including the three bedrooms, floors, windows, millwork). I can’t say enough about how attentive they were and organized. As we both have full-time jobs and two young kids in school, living through the reno could have been a disaster, but Ivory & Oak made the process as streamlined as possible, with quick triage when we had unexpected issues (old house- not surprising). They had professional staff and subs, but were both very hands-on with the project from start to finish. Other than the extra costs of the fancier millwork and built-ins that we added, they came in right at budget.

We found Nicole & Steve via Houzz and went with them because of the glowing reviews online but also because of the instant connection we felt when we met them at our home. They are personable, easy to talk to and made the whole process from start to finish very easy and enjoyable. They renovated our master bath and a few months later, we did a huge renovation of our kitchen, butler pantry, half bath and laundry room. Both Steve and Nicole were very responsive throughout the whole process and addressed all of our questions & concerns; not to mention, they really do go above and beyond for their clients which is invaluable. The design process was fun and very well thought out to every detail. We really appreciated Nicole’s honest & experienced opinions to our questions throughout as this was our first home renovation - and it felt as if we were talking with a friend. The on-site crew is very friendly, professional and clean, which we found to be important when they’re in your house for so long. Both projects are finished and we couldn’t be happier! We have a couple more projects in the mind for down the road and we will definitely be using Nicole and Steve again!

My husband and I are beyond thrilled with our custom closet by Ivory and Oak. It is absolutely beautiful and worth every penny spent. Steve and Nicole are easy to work with and they have a fantastic crew that works for them. My young kids were underfoot quite a bit during the process and everyone always had a smile and a kind word for them. I wholeheartedly recommend them! They transformed our small bedroom into a sanctuary. Thank you!

I absolutely cannot recommend Steve and Nicole highly enough. We did an extensive kitchen renovation which also involved moving several walls around in an old, inherently complicated house. Throughout all aspects of the project, they were highly thoughtful, extremely well organized, highly communicative — and most importantly, the quality of their worksmanship was top notch. No detail was left untouched and Steve and Nicole sought perfection at all stages. They were instrumental in design choices and really made what is typically an unpleasant process pleasant and fun from start to finish. They have a great eye, excellent project management skills, and could get us to a great final product that we love. This was unlike any contractor experience we had heard about from friends as they were just a pleasure to work with. There were very few hiccups along the way that were swiftly solved. Steve and Nicole and honest and straightforward, so the project came in relatively on budget and on time (barring my own additions as I saw their work and wanted to do more!) I could go on and on about how happy I was working with them and would happy to provide prospective clients further detail on request.

What a great experience it was to work with Ivory & Oak on our retail store located in Katonah. They came highly recommended on a private group forum on Facebook, and we 100% agree. They made all of our custom millwork for the entire store, and it turned out beautifully. They delivered on time, and exceeded our expectations when it came to quality. Look forward to working with them again on our next location!

Ivory & Oak -- Nicole and Steve -- are amazing! I originally came across them in a Facebook community page request someone (not us) made for recommendations on companies to use for bathroom renovations. Started with Internet research of Ivory & Oak (along with 2 other firms), liked what I saw -- and liked it even better after meeting with Nicole and Steve. Nicole has been great, bringing her design expertise along with a keen ear to our likes (and dislikes). We are very pleased what she came up with. And, Steve and team have delivered high quality work (always with attention to little details) -- including custom woodwork -- in a reasonable time frame and aligned with budget. Never any concerns, and when miscellaneous items came up -- they were responsively addressed, always meeting if not exceeding expectations. Nicole and Steve are very organized, and of course, very knowledgeable / experienced. Our initial project commitment was 2 bathrooms, although we have now happily moved on to our next projects with them.

We hired Steve and Nicole to refurbish one floor in our house. They really did an amazing job! They were on time, respected the initial budget, and the quality of the work is just perfect. On top of that, they are extremely responsive, all along the project they kept us informed of progress and options. They are easy to work with, provide great advice and ideas and have a great team. We will work with them again without a doubt!

After having water damage in our basement we were in need of a complete remodel. We hired Steve and Nicole for the job and could not be happier. It came out better than we ever expected. Steve and his guys completely gutted the basement down to the cinder block walls. They framed out new walls and divided the space into a few rooms including a laundry room, play room and utility room. We are extremely happy with their work and attention to detail. They were very accommodating to our schedules and understanding when we wanted to switch things up from the original plans. We highly recommend Ivory & Oak and would definitely use them again for another project in the future.

Once again Steve and Nicole totally exceeded our expectations. A few years ago they designed and installed built in bookshelves for our living room, which beautifully enhance the prewar details of our apartment, and now they just completed a renovation of our hall bath. We're thrilled with the design and craftsmanship, and we would sincerely recommend them.

Amazing master bath remodel experience! I could not be happier! Steve and Nicole are the perfect team-professional, knowledgeable, talented, organized and reliable. High quality workmanship and attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the project while keeping within my budget! They made the most of my space by designing and building a custom linen cabinet, and adding a pocket door. Steve and Nicole created the master bath of my dreams complete with a large subway tiled shower and a gorgeous frame less glass enclosure. And there is no guess work when it comes to cost or the final product. I was provided an itemized estimate and renderings for all their work. The project was started on time, and would have been completed on time except I kept enlarging the scope of the work! I now, not only have a magazine worthy master bath, but I have hardwood floors and new craftsman style mill work in the bedrooms. To anyone planning a project, whether big or small, please contact Ivory and Oak. I am so happy that did!!

I had an excellent experience with Ivory & Oak. We hired them to make and install a custom door for an unusual shaped opening in our Tudor. The result is absolutely stunning. They've been very professional and reliable. I highly recommend.

Steve and Nicole renovated the first floor of our home in the Summer of 2017. The work included a complete gut of our 60s-era kitchen, an added 1/2 bath and new hardwood flooring throughout. From design to demolition and finish work, they were extremely communicative and fast without sacrificing quality. They built our kitchen cabinets and recreated our 100-year-old baseboards where they were too damaged. We were looking for perfectionists when it came to millwork/carpentry and this team did not disappoint.

I initially contacted Ivory & Oak because of their reputation for superior millwork. We needed to add some paneling to our house, and upgrade the baseboard, as part of a much larger project. What I quickly discovered is that this company is prompt, exceptional in the clarity of their estimates (as well as keeping to them!), and skilled at every facet of construction and renovation. I was so impressed by the experience of getting a bid for the millwork that I decided to get a bid from them for the whole first phase of our remodel, which affected our bedrooms, putting in new hardwood flooring, installing new lighting, putting in new ceiling fans and putting new trim / molding and hardware in each room. Their bid was right in the middle range of the 5 total we got. We ultimately decided to go ahead with Ivory and Oak for the whole project, not just the millwork, as we were so impressed with their clear communication and excellent reputation. They were on top of everything. We needed this work done quickly and in a coordinated fashion, as we were in the middle of a cross-country move. I was not on site for any of the work. Instead, I coordinated with Nicole, who is the design arm at Ivory and Oak. She helped me set a tone for the house in terms of trim, room colors, hardware choices and lights. She also made sure I was on top of things in terms of when items needed to ordered or decisions made. We were able to move into our home with beautifully updated bedrooms. This summer we moved into the 2nd stage of the home updating, including a renovated kitchen, master bath, laundry area, and a completion of updated trim on the first floor. Also, we removed a load-bearing wall, which required installing 4 new beams. Again, we got multiple bids on the project. We already felt strongly that we would be working with Ivory and Oak, but it's helpful to have a sense of scope and pricing. Again, their bid was fair. They have been very efficient with their time, as well as adapting to the endless "mission creep" that comes up on a larger project like this ("Oh, everything looks so much better... now we have to update X,Y and Z too!"). Because this project affected our core living, our family moved out of the house for the summer. Since we were staying with family out of state, a lot of design decisions were again coordinated virtually with Nicole's amazing guidance. Steve's perspective as the general contractor and master craftsman has been invaluable in that he has such a breadth of knowledge and expertise that he is able to present several approaches to complex parts of a job. This was so important because we were able to make informed choices about spending money where it was most important to us, and making more financially efficient choices where it was less important. Ivory and Oak was able to get enough of the project done in time so that we were able to be back in the house by the start of school. We did hit a hiccup when it came to the floor refinishing - there was an error in the stain color. As soon as it was identified, without hesitation, Ivory and Oak did everything they could to accommodate for the fact that the floors were going to need to be refinished again - which presented some logistical challenges. Mistakes can happen on any job. What you learn about people is how they handle those mistakes, and Ivory and Oak rose to the challenge. This speaks volumes about the level of professionalism and commitment to quality that Ivory and Oak represents - there was zero lag between the moment the error was pointed out and working on a solution that had a minimal impact on our family life. Finally, the team that Ivory and Oak has working with them is exceptional. Everyone who works with them has a pleasant attitude, truly enjoys working with Steve ands take pride in their work. They do terrific work, leave a clean worksite, are delightful to have around (we will really miss them!), and always think of how they can take care of our home first and foremost. Our home is amazingly better than before these projects. We have a few more smaller projects we would like to address in the coming years, and we will use Ivory and Oak without hesitation. I cannot recommend them enough. I don't have any project photos yet, but once I get them, I hope I can add them to this review!

My wife and I moved into a new home and used the opportunity to customize the home to our particular needs and tastes. Ivory and Oak actually did two phases of work to the house. The First phase (prior to us moving in) and the second phase (after we moved in). We had also asked Steven to build us a level platform to raise our front end loading washing machines to the proper height. Although the manufacturers of these machines make separate stands that do this job, we had a pair at our house and they always got out of level relatively quickly. The feet weren’t sturdy enough and there’s just no way to keep 8 adjustable feet (4 for the riser and 4 for the machine) in sync on a slightly uneven surface for a long time. Steven custom fabricated an incredibly sturdy raised platform, provided a top for it that was completely level, added deep pull out shelves for storage underneath, and painted/finished the entire thing in premium furniture grade paint. He did such a good job I asked him to do create a laundry room cabinet, with sink area, and folding area. Due to the size limitations (the room is small), Steven ingeniously thought of creating a super strong pullout drawer, that pulls out completely flat, to extend the countertop as a folding area. He impressed us so much we asked him to re-tile 3 bathrooms and produce cabinetry for each. One of the requirements was that each bathroom have a large mirror. Well in the master bathroom, he custom created an enormous wood frame to match the cabinets and had a glass company he works with (this guy has a tremendous network of skilled people) install a single large mirror in the space. On the other two bathrooms, he embedded the mirror into the tile wall by creating a border with the tile and it came out awesome. In other parts of the house, he moved doors around and reconfigured them, put up sound barriers and sound deadening sheetrock, and installed our kitchen cabinets and appliances. He also created a custom stone veneer wall for our fireplace with custom bookshelves and mantle. One of the final things was to install "gates" at both ends of the stairs that lead to our toddlers' bedrooms. We needed something that was sturdy, looked nice, was toddler proof, and went with the design of the house and couldn’t find anything that didn’t look like it was meant for household pets. They’re our kids I didn’t want to keep them behind fencing material like all that stuff is made out of. The plastic ones wouldn’t have lasted my sons’ “demolition tantrums”. Steven fabricated custom door closers that fit the bill perfectly. Phase II – After we moved in We had received a very large painting as a house warming gift. Ivory and Oak managed to create a custom frame for the canvas, highlighting the wood features of the frame to coincide with the colors of the furniture and of the room. It came out so nice we immediately asked for another one for a smaller picture frame and a large frame with cork backing (Steven’s idea) so we can hang our children’s’ artwork and letters. The room itself is a very long room and we had settled on leather sectionals for the room. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find a table anywhere that would allow enough space to sit comfortable and no block the way into the room. An oval table didn’t work because without corners some people sitting had no access to the table. A square table blocked the means in and out of the room. Steven created a custom table to solve the issue and made it strong enough with cross bracing supports for a granite slab to be placed on top. Again, because of his network of professionals and Steven overseeing all the parts, everything came together better than we imagined. My wife and I had been looking for a kitchen table that was easy to clean, could accept hot pots directly on top of it, and wouldn’t stain or mark up from the kids crayons or markers. It just didn’t exist for the dimensions we needed – oval shaped and narrow so it didn’t block the whole area. Again, Steven created a custom table for us to receive a granite top. It’s been a wonderful accessory to our kitchen. Keeping on the subject of tables, we had been searching for a table to seat twelve (we entertain a lot and come from large families). Everywhere we went, we only found long tables but not big square tables. When we finally did find a big square table, the top was wood (which doesn’t fit the same criteria for the kitchen table), had to wait almost a year for the table to be delivered (not acceptable) and cost as much as a new car (no kidding). Steve fabricated a custom dining room table, that seats twelve, and was stable enough to accept granite on top, and delivered it in 6 weeks for significantly less of than the cost of the car that the furniture places wanted. My wife also wanted a place for the kids books but the upstairs hallway didn’t lend it self to it. Steve had a great idea about putting the bookshelves on top of the railing/wall and bolting them in with the framing that holds the walls in place. He even added a small chalkboard on one of the corners. We love it and have just started filling it up with their books. Since Houzz only lets you put up 4 pictures for a review, I created an album that is accessible here ( https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/95461638/thumbs/ivory-and-oak-custom-work-for-me ) and has the pictures of what I described above. Overall, I’m extremely impressed by the work that was done by Ivory and Oak (Steven and his crew). Not only did his team work in a professional manner at all times but the amount of thought and caring that went into the things he did for us is just amazing.

I was looking to redo my dining/living room and I retained Nicole from Ivory & Oak for a design consultation. Since my space is small, I was looking for ideas that would maximize the space while still being able to achieve a modern and chic look that complimented my design aesthetic. From the beginning, Nicole was hands on in helping me achieve my vision and creating the perfect space. She was attentive to what I was looking for and consistently provided me with ideas that complimented my style and budget. I am so happy with the finished product and love coming home to my new and improved apartment! I would highly recommend Ivory & Oak's design services!

Steve and Nicole designed and created a custom built in unit for our living room. They worked around heating and a/c issues in our home with professionalism. The result is perfect! The built in brought our room together visually. The craftsmanship is excellent and the install went exactly as planned. I highly recommend Ivory & Oak!

I chose Ivory & Oak based on good reports from others in my building, and I am delighted with the complete renovation of my bathroom. Steve and Nicole were a pleasure to work with. Of course it took longer than I had hoped, but they kept in communication with me and really listened to what I wanted. The custom vanity that Steve built is beautiful and exactly what I'd hoped for, and his attention to detail in all aspects is impressive. Nicole was very knowledgeable and helpful in choosing tiles, hardware, light fixtures, etc.

It was a pleasure working with Ivory & Oak. They were professional and courteous and our cabinets look fantastic! They came highly recommended and I have no reservations doing the same if ever asked for references. They were asked to create two cabinets on each side of the pre-existing fireplace mantle. Everything looks seamless!

Extremely satisfied with service, workmanship, and professionalism of Nicole and Steve, It was a pleasure to work with them, and I am thrilled with the results.

Thank God we found Ivory & Oak! Nicole and Steve made our home renovation of a new office space a wonderful experience. They helped us design and transform a small space into a very functional layout and one that we thoroughly enjoy being in. Steve helped us visualize the proposed space with online renderings, provided us with a detailed estimate, and stayed on budget. He was also very good at listening to our ideas & wants and suggesting options to fit both our space & pocket. Steve and his crew are professional, timely, and we are very happy with the craftsmanship of our new home office! Highly recommend and we will definitely hire them for our next home remodel!

Steve and Nicole were easy to work with, very professional, and addressed any questions we had. They designed and installed custom built in closets and a table/bench in our entryway based on our discussions. The end product is exactly what they promised and it is beautiful. Looking forward to working with them again on the next phase of our home remodeling projects.

Ivory and Oak will be my first choice for any project I need to have done at our home. We had Steve and crew remodel our guest bathroom. They were professional, timely, worked with our ever changing requirements and performed the work on time and on budget. Their work product is A++.

I had Ivory and Oak build custom built-in closets for my bedroom. I have to say they were great in listening to my ideas, but refining it with their own as they have more experience than me in designing closets. They send me timely rendering (sketches) and estimates, and reviewed and changed it to my satisfaction before we finalized it. They also gave me options to materials to best fit my budget. Once we finalized the project, it took about 5-6 weeks to actually build it. The installation process was good as well. Only thing is that they took 2 days instead of 1.

Ivory & Oak (Nicole & Steve) we cannot give you enough stars! My wife and I found them on Houzz.com and are absolutely thrilled with the results. From doing a build out and putting in a fireplace, to the custom built ins with soft close doors and beautiful reclaimed wood floating shelves and perhaps most impressive the custom designed horizontal armoire with open shelving in our bedroom, the quality of the work and attention to detail are clear. The built ins were also in a very tricky spot due to the layout of the room and their problem solving made it look phenomenal! On top of all the work turning out amazing and how clean the place was always left, they were honestly just a pleasure to deal with. They were extremely organized, reasonably priced and there were no hidden costs or fees, none of the "this turned out to be more work than originally estimated..." The billing was also clear and organized well. You don't need to worry with Ivory & Oak. It's all going to turn out great and there's just no drama. I couldn't recommend them more highly and when the time comes to buy another place, they will be our first call!

Ivory & Oak designed and constructed built-in bookcases for the apartment my husband and I recently bought. We love the design: It is in keeping with the molding and other details in our prewar apartment, and it looks as though the bookshelves have always been there. The workmanship is superb, and the crew even cleaned up thoroughly before they left. Ivory & Oak completely exceeded our expectations.

Excellent and precise work, done in a very timely manner, honest feedback and advice on remodeling ideas, and easy communication. Highly recommended!

Steve and Nicole were professionals the entire way through our journey of updating our new home with moldings, fireplace mantels, floors, bathroom and other interior updates. They began on schedule, and they would have finished on schedule if we hadn't continued to add new projects to our original list(!). In fact, we kept adding projects because we were so pleased with the work he was doing! Steve takes great pride in his work, and it is easy to see he loves what he is doing. He worked tirelessly to make sure everything was right and exactly how we wanted it. Everything was carefully planned out and laid out in advance so as to make sure we were all heading in the same direction together. He was very organized as we had multiple areas being worked on at the same time, and thankfully he was able to keep everything straight and organized throughout! His knowledge and experience were also spot on. Anytime we needed experienced advice on something (all the way from bathroom layout to paint colors), we knew we could trust his advice. He was always trustworthy and fair. Absolutely the same can be said for Nicole. She was instrumental in helping with the many design questions we had, and her opinions were always thoughtful and given with an eye to what we were hoping to achieve. As for the workers, they showed up each morning on time or early. If they showed up early, they respectfully waited outside so as not to bother us too early. Since we were on a tight schedule, this was a welcome sight and we let them in early as much as we could so they could start right away. The workspace was clean and tidy each night, and if anything was left out or forgotten (as sometimes happens), it was cleaned up as soon as I mentioned it. They were respectful and friendly with my children, and took great pride in their work. I never felt as if things were done sloppily or without care. Good people, every one of them. It was exciting and such a great experience to work with them, as well as their team of workers! We are looking forward to working with them again to continue other long term projects we have. This is how it should be when updating your home - an exciting process that leaves you coming away feeling happy and anticipating your newly remodeled home. Steve did everything he had promised and more. We are so lucky and happy to have found them.

Steve & Nicole Viola, owners of Ivory & Oak, were personable and helpful every step of the way. They understood what we were looking for, worked with us on pricing, and created a beautiful kitchen that's a dream to work in. Also, the work was on time and on budget. This is the second time we worked with Steve & Nicole and we hope to work with them again!

I have worked with the team at Ivory and Oak for years. They provide quality and timely services for small projects up to full construction jobs with complex millwork and finishing. I highly recommend them for any professional in the industry and for private residential projects as well.

Ivory and Oak was truly a pleasure during an otherwise difficult NYC apartment renovation. We renovated the master bathroom and created a WIC and a wall closet in the master bedroom (plus assorted other smaller projects). Workmanship (and custom cabinet making) was extremely good in all areas, including creating newly configured space, tile work, cabinet installation, painting, etc. Suggestions by this contractor to resolve issues not seen in the planning phase were practical and enhanced the finished product. Work completed on-time and on-budget; plus nice people to work with! No hesitation recommending this experienced Company for any type of renovation or custom cabinet building.

Great Experience. They did what they said they were going to do for price we were quoted and finished early. I'm in the real estate business and contractors are notorious for doing the opposite. Steve and his men do high quality work, clean up after themselves and are a pleasure to deal with. If we had questions about options, we were given good choices and recommendations. I referred Steve to a client to renovate an artist's loft in New Rochelle and he did an incredible job and the client is thrilled. He is starting an exterior painting and window replacement on our house next week and look forward to giving him great reviews again.

I ordered a custom 36" diameter tabletop, and Ivory & Oak were able to produce the exact finish of wood I wanted (ebonized cerused Oak) in a timely manner. They also were able to pre-drill holes for me to attach it to an existing base I had and provided the hardware for it. Would highly recommend them for any case good/millwork projects.

Very fine work using materials requested or appropriate for the job. Understood what I wanted to do and often had great suggestions. Pleasant to deal with. Always forewarned of 'change orders' and their cost. I highly recommend Ivory and Oak. The only reason I did not give this company a 5 star rating is because I have nothing to compare it to. A few things could have been followed up on..for ex. the painting was sloppy in places, windows could have been fixed sooner.....but nothing major was wrong.

Complete bathroom gut and renovation. A difficult job due to work being done in a Co-op with many rules and regulations as to time when work can be performed, getting in to and out of building and bringing in tools, product, etc. as well as removing trash and all debris. The quality and professionalism exhibited during this job was excellent. Steve and his team are excellent at their trade, kept to a tight schedule and delivered what was promised. items that were to be prebuilt, were delivered as expected. I was able to reach Steve when I needed to and if we needed him to come back to adjust anything, he did that and it was timely. Nicole was wonderful with design help as well in the beginning of the process. Steve is a true craftsman and runs a tight and professional job, I would highly recommend Ivory and Oak.

I hired ivory and oak to build a custom media wall unit, coffered ceilings, base and crown molding, hardwood flooring, and radiator covers for the living room. The experience from beginning to end was excellent. I really appreciated Nicole sending wood and stain samples to my home to help me make the right selection. Steve's work is brilliant, clean and beautiful. On top of everything, their prices were extremely reasonable and I will most certainly use them again for any needs I will have moving forward.