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Client Testimonials



After buying a small house in Florida last year I knew that built-ins would be the only way to go to save space and fill up odd sized walls. A friend recommended Gaetan to me as he had seen some of his work.

He built a large serving buffet/bar with granite to match the kitchen and built a  soffit and crown molding to serve as an extension of the kitchen with beveled glass mirrored back cabinets above the bar with lights to store stemware. The base cabinets were faced with a light color veneer to contrast with the door frames.

A drop leaf dining table was also made to match the veneer on the cabinets. He also built in a curio lit display as in a floor to ceiling niche as no one could figure out what to do with. It certainly gives the open kitchen and dining area a wow factor when guests come to the house and meets all my needs for serving and storing bar and dining stuff.

He installed crown molding in the entire house to match the molding in the living room.

The small guest bedroom was transformed into an den/office with two adjacent walls being transformed into storage cabinets and book shelves to the ceiling with lights all around the top. A corner computer desk was also built. 

Gaetan  also built a square umbrella table to sit between the chaise lounges out by the pool.

In the kitchen base cabinets he built slide out trays for canned goods and small appliances, two corner cabinets with three lazy-susan shelves in each.

I  am very impressed  by his work and his fast delivery plus his attention to ALL details and fine tuning of the whole installation. His carpentry work is the best I have ever had done in any of my houses.

He works easily with your own suggestions and comes up with new ones that I had never even considered. When my new sofa and chair are delivered for the living room, I have him on alert the I wish him to build a cocktail table that will have to be a small size plus he is going to build 2 odd sized end tables for the loungers in the TV room.

I can not recommend Gaetan highly enough and can assure anyone that they will be very pleased with his work.

Roger Berry, Wilton Manors Florida

 


We have used Gaetan over the last several years to make custom kitchen cabinets, bookshelves, outdoor furniture, shelving and tables.

His craftsmanship, attention to detail and lasting quality is truly amazing.  There is no cutting corners or cosmetic finishes - each piece that comes out of his studio can stand the test of time and the discerning eye of a master craftsman.

Gaetan is a true artist and we would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.  We will continue to use Gaetan for years to come

Andrew & Anderson, Wilton Manors, FL

 


To Whom It May Concern,
 
In October of 2008, I contracted with Mr. Gaetan Gravel, to remake the doors of my kitchen cabinets.  The old ones had been laminated and were peeling from the heat.

He was to complete these before I returned in Fort Lauderdale in December.  When I did return, the new doors were completely installed and beautifully executed.  The doors were solid wood finished in an antique finish.

I was totally pleased with them but more importantly be the fact that they were completed the day they were promised.  Since that time, I have asked him to redo some other kitchen doors and must say, not once was I disappointed.

He is very professional and always kept his appointments promptly (being a retired dental surgeon such things are very important to me and represents a person who is respectful  of you and your time).  I certainly plan to seek his services in the future and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone for his honesty and skill. 
 

Raymond T. Kalil, DDS

 


As a very satisfied customer of Gaetan Gravel on two funiture projects, I can only recommend him highly for the quality of his work and attention to detail.  The first project involved two bookcases, three displays, and one corner unit which were to compliment an Italian dresser upon which our television sits in the living room.

We designed the units together, picking up several details from the dresser that he incorporated into the bookcase/display units as well as installing LED lighting in the display sections.  He matched the cherry finish of the dresser to a tee.  After installation, visiting friends were surprised to discover that we had not purchased the dresser and the new units as a set.

That is how good Gaetan is as a furniture maker. 
 
The second project involved a custom-made dining room table.  I had previously arranged for another company to handle the construction of the table.  However, after four months the table was not made.  As I was on a deadline, I engaged Gaetan for the project.  We conferred as to what I wanted, including style, dimensions, finish, and the fact that I wanted it to be an extention table for dinner parties.  I also needed the table completed and in my home in two weeks time.  He not only constructed a beautiful table but met my deadline. 
 
One cannot ask more from an artisan.  

Ray Lepore, Hollywood, FL

 


To Whom it may concern,
 
I have been working with Mr. Gaetan Gravel, a wonderful wood craftsman, who recently finished 5 projects for me at a home in Bay Colony, Fort Lauderdale. He installed a new kitchen, which Gaetan manufactured from beginning to end. It is the most perfect example of a new kitchen made in solid maple, which is featured on his website.
 
I did not have one single problem with him. It was a pleasure to work with him. He listens to the needs of the customer, as well as my requests, and creates fabulous results.
 

David Lee Cogswell, House and Garden Decor, Miami, FL

 


I hired Gaetan to redo my front porch based on previous work he had done for me, as well as seeing furniture he has created in the past.  I had a basic idea of what i wanted.  He took my ideas and made them into a “Neighbor-Stopper”.  

That is the reaction I got from people who live in my area,  even  more so, people just driving by and stop to tell me how wonderful the house looks as a result of his work.  My Realtor said; “ You have increased the value of the house by at least $30,000."  I am 100% pleased with the results of his craftsmanship and fine work.

James Edwards, Orlando, FL

 


I can't rave enough about the wonderful job Gaetan did on my home.
He made my kitchen cabinets out of maple, and then extended the design into the dining room and bar. It was beautifully designed and perfectly crafted.

Gaetan's cabinets are as beautifully finished inside as they are outside. He worked with the curves in my kitchen to keep its unique look, and gave me loads of options to maximize the storage space.

When he finished the kitchen, he made cabinets for the dining area, and constructed a new bar. He did such a beautiful job, I asked him to replace my bathroom cabinets, and construct shelves and drawers for my office closet.

It was a pleasure having Gaetan work in my home. At the end of every day, everything was cleaned up spotlessly.

Everything was completed as promised and on time.

I can recommend Gaetan for any woodworking job.

Linda Iversen, Fort Lauderdale

 


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