Dan Carr Signature Interiors

From the first day we first met Dan Carr to the present, he listened. When our kitchen was in the planning stage, we had lots of ideas. We knew what appliances we wanted, a rough idea of what the workspace area we would like. We also wanted a room that we would always want to be in, that would be the crossroads of our home. We had some pretty grandiose ideas of what we wanted our kitchen to look like. What we wanted required attention to detail and a knowledgeable designer/contractor. There were several focal points we were interested in such as stained glass, a large clock, and some mosaics. We also wanted to be able to display family heirloom dishes and glassware. We certainly knew what we wanted but had no idea how to get there. Over several months of designing Dan presented us with his ideas and we were stunned by how well they fit our vision. When work began, Dan and his team first put in place protective screens that minimized how the rest of our home was affected by the ongoing demo and construction. The work ethic, dependability, courtesy, and care for our home shown by his associates as well as his choice of subcontractors were exemplary. Over the years, Dan has put together a team of sub-contractors that meet his standards. The guys who did the tile work, electrical, plumbing, and cabinetry did it well and when needed. There were no significant delays due to waiting for a tradesman to show up. They all cleaned up their messes and made sure the job was done right before they left at the end of each day. Dan was also flexible. When the demolition phase of the project was concluded, different design opportunities presented themselves. He consulted with us numerous times, gave us the new possibilities, and changed the design to accommodate our wishes. During the construction phase Dan continued to listen. We were choosing wall paint color, tile, cabinet design and color, flooring, back splash, countertops, light fixtures, hardware, etc. If we were stuck on something we would let him know and he would help us in the right direction. We can’t say enough about Jeanine, Dan’s wife, she is the person who is instrumental in keeping Carr & Associates running smoothly. She is sincerely sweet and very knowledgeable about the company, suppliers and sub-contractors. The attention to detail became even more apparent during installation of the millwork. Miter cuts were tight to each other, to the cabinets and walls. The fit and finish of all parts of the project showed craftsmanship rarely seen anymore. As part of the process, foam board protected every part of the kitchen that was completed, protecting it from damage while other areas were being completed. Dan Carr & Associates did anything they could to minimize the troubles caused by the center of our home being gutted and rebuilt. The fourteen months that our project took to complete were obviously an inconvenience, but we can say without hesitation, that we would do it all again knowing what we were in for, thanks to Dan and his crew! Overall, we can’t say enough about the positive experience we had with Dan and his team. They were fun to be around and we can sincerely say that we would call them friends.

Dan not only performed our bathroom remodel but also expertly guided us through the process from start to finish. While we generally knew what it was we were looking to do there were so many things we were unsure of. He knew exactly how to figure out what it was we were envisioning, exactly what to recommend for the things we couldn't figure out, and exactly how to bring all those ideas to the finished project. Honestly, the end result was much nicer than even we had ever imagined. Additionally, we also came to trust all of his subcontractors to the point that we had no reservation whatsoever of leaving them the keys to our house (which they always left as clean as when they arrived in the morning). We can think of no one else we'd rather have working on our home and would gladly give them more than 5 stars if it were only possible.

Dan's kitchens are transcendent. What might Mr. Thoreau have opined? Mr. Emerson? Walt Whitman? I am certain it would require the combined eloquence of these esteemed philosophers and poets to adequately express the joy and amazement we have experienced in our new Dan Carr kitchen. Dan Carr and Associates is so much more than a mere contractor. As an experienced do-it-yourselfer and period furniture maker I sought a partner to help my wife and I bring our remodeling vision to reality. We found that partner in Dan Carr and his team -- Maestros of design, materials and methods. Our project included exterior drainage, floor plan modifications, window replacement, as well as complete Millwork and door replacement and, of course, a new Dan Carr kitchen. Some work I wanted to do myself and Dan gave me free rein to do that, seamlessly working daily along side his craftsmen. Dan and his team were industrious and efficient, executing the project with excellence and attention to detail. They were fun to work with. They shared ideas freely with me and they were there to help me when I needed their help. Dan's team orchestrated the project with close communication and respect for us and our home. They kept their work area orderly and safe and cleaned up after each day of activity. Attention to design details and a commitment to craftsmanship are hallmarks of excellence that Dan manifests in his projects. He clearly revels in the process of interacting with clients, probing and chatting easily as he gets inside your head to find what you want and then floating his ideas along with yours to create not only an aesthetically pleasing product, but value for his client. I can still hear Dan saying, "It's not about the money". He meant it! He made sacrifices for us to make sure my wife had the kitchen of a lifetime. I could name no other person outside of family who would do for us what Dan has done. Dan Carr and his Associates are like family