Serenay and the team at Alba have been great to work with. We have done several projects with them and Serenay is there to help every step of the way making it a seamless process from start to finish. I look forward to continuing to work with her and the rest of the team at Alba.

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Submitted by Sharon Chen on Monday, Jul 08, 2024

5 Star Testimonial by Sharon Chen

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**Pictures to be updated next month Aug 2024 after our renovation fully wraps up**

For months, my sister and I were daunted by the thought of renovating our Cobble Hill, Brooklyn condo. One weekend, we visited various tile and fixture stores near our childhood hometown in NJ, scraping for motivation and inspiration. We walked into Alba Kitchen and Bath in East Hanover on a whim and were warmly greeted by Serenay. This one serendipitous meeting gave us the comfort and confidence to jumpstart our entire project! We are so grateful to Serenay and the whole team at Alba for our beautiful new kitchen!

Here are 3 reasons why working with Alba has been a wonderful experience and why I wholeheartedly recommend them.

1. Seasoned Kitchen Design Experts:

Serenay accounted for every inch of available space in our kitchen and produced multiple renderings (see pictures 3 and 4) showcasing different design configurations. For example, we have an awkward wooden beam which previously left a gap between the upper cabinets. She commissioned custom shallow cabinets, and turned both the top and bottom into usable cabinet space!!

She also advised us on how we could maximize space inside our cabinets, such as getting rid of the lazy susan we originally had in our old corner cabinet. The renderings were super helpful in visualizing what the kitchen would look like. Our appliances also fit perfectly back in during reinstallation.

Serenay was also able to take the "inspiration" picture I sent her (see picture 5 - this is from Brittany Marom's 61 Rivington project) and turned it into reality. We chose thin shaker (Luna collection) Fabuwood upper cabinets in White Dove, lower cabinets in Kona, and Maharaja quartzite stone backsplash and counters. Maharaja quartzite is actually the stone we saw in the showroom kitchen countertop. We fell in love with the horizontal striations and after quite a bit of sleuthing, Serenay helped us track down its origin.

2. Clear Communication: Serenay was very direct and clear about what was included in scope (e.g., we would need to hire someone else to remove and reinstall appliances given their COI scope in NYC). She always answered our questions instead of dodging them using vague terms (we noticed a lot of contractors we spoke to, instead of getting into details, would just say things like "It will be great. It will look really nice" whereas Serenay would actually tell us *why* it would look great, *why* we might want to go with Fabuwood instead of other cabinet manufacturers, etc). Scheduling the measurements; cabinet delivery; cabinet installation; countertop installation; and followups were also a breeze. At our request, she also connected us with the stone yard so we could inspect a sample slab, and to meet the stone fabricator so we could preview where they were planning to make the cuts.

3. Fair and All-Inclusive Pricing: I googled Alba beforehand and was reassured by several blog posts/reviews that they get the best pricing on Fabuwood cabinets in NJ. From the start, Alba's quote also included the cost of materials and installation for both the cabinets and countertops, and it was very fair, especially for NYC. We were considering just refinishing our 2002-era cabinets to save money. Working with Alba allowed us to get brand new cabinets with all the bells and whistles, like soft-close and pull-out utensil cabinets. Throughout this process, my sister and I felt so lucky that Alba is willing to do projects in NYC and not only NJ.

Since we are still mid-project with other renovations, I don't have the best pictures yet of the finished product. I will update this review with closeup pictures once we clear all the construction materials away. But in the meantime, do not hesitate to choose Alba and especially the wonderful Serenay. THANK YOU Alba Kitchen and Bath!!

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Submitted by Shakirat on Thursday, Oct 12, 2023

5 Star Testimonial by Shakirat

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Will start by saying a very big thank you to Camille (designer ) and Cem (installer)! Camille went above and beyond to make sure I got what I wanted and helped me through every step! She was available to speak to me any time I call and the measurements were perfect for the kitchen ! Thank you Cem and the rest of the installation crew member for an excellent job installing the cabinet and they even cleaned up after !
I will recommend Alba kitchen any time ! Thank you again Camille and Cem !

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Submitted by Bilaal Jones on Monday, Aug 14, 2023

5 Star Testimonial by Bilaal Jones

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Thank you for everything Sal.Sal was very professional and helpful when it came to picking out my cabinets. I had no idea what I was looking for and he walked me right through it.He responded to all calls and emails in a timely manner with all the answers I needed. Pricing was great for the cabinets and counter tops.

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Submitted by Raz Blau on Thursday, May 18, 2023

5 Star Testimonial by Raz Blau

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We had the pleasure to work with Sal and design our kitchen at Alba. Sal was approachable, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Not once did we hear "sorry that's not something we can do." He was responsive and always willing to help with any design or logistical problem. He kept an open line of communication and even helped us with the countertops. I priced out several kitchen cabinets places in Essex and Morris County and no one beat his price on the Fabuwood cabinets we used. I highly recommend Sal and Alba for anyone designing or renovating a kitchen or bath. Thank you Sal!

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Submitted by Rohit Khandelwal on Tuesday, May 09, 2023

5 Star Testimonial by Rohit Khandelwal

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We had a great experience working with Camille for our kitchen renovation.
She was responsive from day 1, returned our calls promptly and always went the extra mile to help us.
And while her customer service was amazing, she was equally amazing, collaborative and patient in hearing out what we wanted to do and give her suggestions. Her attention to detail and aesthetics were great.
She understood what we wanted and help us make the right decision when we weren’t sure.

We also got countertop from Alba. The fabricator cut the wrong piece for us but Camille worked with the fabricator and made sure we got exactly what we wanted.

I highly recommend Alba kitchen and bath to anyone looking to do a renovation- you will not be disappointed.

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Submitted by Eva And Sammy Cheung on Monday, May 08, 2023

5 Star Testimonial by Eva and Sammy Cheung

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I worked with Sal at Alba Kitchen and Bath in East Hanover around mid-February. Sal was very helpful with our design and cabinet selection, as well as cabinet accessories that you don't really think about (lazy susan, organizers, utensil holder, etc.) After about an hour consultation, he had designed what we wanted for our kitchen! We were thoroughly impressed with his design skills and knowledge. After a short couple of weeks, we had our Fabuwood cabinets delivered! Alba Kitchen and Bath had a great selection and competitive prices. It was great to work with Sal and we highly recommend him!

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Submitted by Tobacco Town on Friday, Apr 14, 2023

5 Star Testimonial by Tobacco Town

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I recently had the pleasure of working with Alba Kitchen, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, the team at Alba Kitchen was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful.

When I first approached them about remodeling my kitchen, they listened carefully to my needs and preferences and took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for. They then provided me with a range of design options that were tailored to my specific requirements, and helped me to choose the perfect layout, materials, and finishes.

Throughout the entire renovation process, the team at Alba Kitchen was always available to answer my questions, address my concerns, and provide updates on the progress of the project. They were incredibly responsive and communicative, and made sure that everything was done to my satisfaction.

And when the project was finally complete, I was absolutely thrilled with the end result. My new kitchen is even better than I could have imagined - it's beautiful, functional, and has completely transformed the way I use and enjoy my home.

Overall, I would highly recommend Alba Kitchen to anyone who is looking for a professional, reliable, and high-quality kitchen remodeling service. They truly went above and beyond to ensure that I was happy with the final product, and I couldn't be more pleased with their work

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Submitted by Maria Huiza on Tuesday, Oct 25, 2022

5 Star Testimonial by maria huiza

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I purchased all the cabinets and custom panels for my fridge and dishwasher drawers from Fabuwood. Sal, helped me with the design and to maximize my space. Sal was very helpful, flexible and always available when I had questions. He also patiently helped me to pick all the handles and knobs. Even though, I am still waiting to receive my wall oven to complete my kitchen, I am happy with the quality of the cabinets and customer service provided by Sal and the other coworkers when I needed assistance or I had questions. Thanks guys!

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