TS Kitchen

We contracted TS Kitchen Projects in late January (sorry for the delay in getting around to the review) to do a complete retrofit of our kitchen. The project involved tearing out the existing kitchen (all appliances, cabinet, plumbing) and installing new IKEA kitchen cabinets, plus all new appliances, electrical, plumbing, and a re-design.

We used TS Kitchen Projects' services for their design work (a $400 fee) that we think was entirely worth the cost. The reason was such that, as part of the design fee, the company's owner (Traian) takes responsibility for any problems that arise during design and layout and will re-adjust the design on-the-fly, which we ended up having to do a few times during the project.
Traian also takes responsibility for exchanging IKEA kitchen parts if a re-design is required, which is worth the time that would otherwise have to be invested in doing this oneself.

We also used three of Traian's sub-contractors for 1) demolition of the existing kitchen, 2) insulation (required because the demolition removed some insulation from inside the walls), drywall (required to repair areas where backsplash tile removal required removal of drywall/plumbing (hook-up of a new dishwasher, drain line, kitchen faucet, and kitchen sink), tile work (installation of a new tile backsplash), 3) electrical work (moving several outlets, installing a new circuit, and hook-up for some of the appliances.

Each of the sub-contractors did their work well, and we would also consider using them separately. Payments for sub-contractors was either handled directly or via proxy through TS Kitchen Projects.

Positive Notes: TS Kitchen Projects work is exceptional, particularly with the attention to detail and finishing. The completed appearance has all tolerances aligned and less than 1mm off our agreed upon designs. Cabinet doors and handles are installed straight and fitted to accommodate an off-square room and an irregular ceiling bulkhead. TS Kitchen Projects also made accommodations for integrating our appliances into the design, hiding LED light wiring within the cabinets, and recommending the most efficient drawer layout. TS Kitchen Projects also did some customizations for us, notably cutting down cabinets on one wall to accommodate non-standard dimensions (i.e., reduced depth) and installing custom hidden toe kick drawers that we'd seen in some online design magazines.

Negative Notes: We have little to say here. TS Kitchen Projects is generally professional and was accommodating to all of our requests. Some people may find themselves put out by his higher-than-average prices, but the finished workmanship justifies the price. We do have one note on responsiveness to e-mail -- (N.B. contact by phone or text message works far better) -- and this seems to be largely because TS Kitchen Projects is a victim of its own success. Because Traian is so well-reviewed on Homestars, he receives a *LOT* of contacts/inquiries and is sometimes difficult to get a hold of. That being said, when you do make contact, he is patient and responds to all of our questions.

Work was completed in mid-March, so approximately a month and a half elapsed between cold call contact via phone and through to final completion of the project, which is pretty good speed for a complete kitchen renovation.

TL;DR: TS Kitchen Projects does excellent work. They cost a little more, but their work justifies the price.

We hired TS Kitchen Projects to install cabinetry in our laundry room. We were very happy with the quality of the work and we were reassured by the Traian's knowledge and experience. Highly recommended!

We went with TS Kitchen because of all the terrible reviews we heard about the contractors that Ikea uses. TS KITCHEN IS FANTASTIC. They do amazing work at a terrific price. We were astounded by the attention to detail paid by Traian and his team. They took their time making sure everything looked great and worked properly. They were polite, clean, courteous and prompt. We are so glad we decided on TS to do our Ikea kitchen. Awesome, Awesome Job!

Traian and his team completed our new kitchen two weeks ago. We are delighted with the results and feel extremely lucky to have found TS Kitchen Projects. From his very first visit to our house, we could see that Traian had the knowledge, experience and expertise we were looking for. He has the rare ability to listen to and understand the customer’s taste and requirements while at the same time offering his own creative and intelligent ideas. He planned a layout that adapted the available IKEA cabinets to our space while maximizing storage and convenience. With the detailed product list he prepared for us, we were able to order everything we needed from IKEA without confusion or wasted time. His skilled, reliable and cheerful team then did the total tear-out and reconstruction our kitchen required, taking the floor and walls back to the joists and studs. When there were unavoidable delays due to unrelated suppliers, they took this in stride and were back the moment the other work was done. Traian completed the cabinet assembly and installation (incorporating his own custom modifications) with amazing speed and skill as well as superb attention to detail. He also put in custom, remote-controlled LED under-counter lighting. We highly recommend TS Kitchen Projects and would definitely hire Traian and his team again.

Excellent, prompt and polite service from start to finish. Attention to detail was impeccable, as was speed of installation. I would definitely use Traian and the team again and would wholeheartedly recommend them to friends and family.

TS-Kitchen Projects installed an Ikea kitchen for us this week. Traian and his team were punctual, courteous and knowledgable. They identified a custom panel solution that we feel really improved the appearance of the finished product. The product was completed on-time, and at exactly the quoted price. We would not hesitate to use the service again. Thank you to Traian and his team.

We hired Traian to design and install a new kitchen layout for our home, as the final stage in an entire main floor renovation project. It is impossible to explain in words how lucky we feel that we were able to find someone like Traian (and his team). His vast experience with the Ikea products, craftsmanship in the customization of the Ikea cabinetry (to fit our particular layout), and his tireless work ethic are only a few of the traits which make Traian stand out in the crowd of kitchen specialists.

We had thought during the early stages of our renovation planning that we would design and install an Ikea kitchen ourselves. As most people who have spent more than about 2 minutes with the Ikea kitchen planning software, or anyone who has attempted to get a satisfying answer out of an Ikea Kitchen department "specialist", we were frustrated and annoyed. We learned very quickly that our particular kitchen dimensions would not accommodate the specific cabinet sizes available from Ikea.

Thankfully we found Traian here on HomeStars and hired him to do the design and installation. This was easily the best decision we made during our renovation project.

Traian worked with an attention to detail the likes of which we have never witnessed before in our lives. From the initial design consulting, to the assembly, customization, and installation of our entire kitchen, we were totally at ease given Traian's obvious mastery of his craft.

If you are looking for a craftsman who shows an absolute pride in his work, look no further. Traian - we cannot thank you enough for going above and beyond during our kitchen project. We are truly grateful for all your fantastic work.

It was the second time we hired Traian. Our undercounter fridge could not fit in the space and Traian helped to remodel the 24" sink cabinet into a 18" one. He managed to use the original cabinet and minimize further material costs. An additional custom toekick was done to perfection and we were extremely with the result. We ordered some wrong parts from Ikea and his team even helped to get the right pieces in. It was clearly beyond his scope of work!

At the same time, we had other Ikea assembler for the PAX wardrobe. Their work was much inferior, didn't put the wardrobes together properly and lost a bunch of spare parts. They left without finishing their job properly. Traian team came to rescue and helped to fix the wardrobe so that we can move in in time. 

All in all, we fully trust Traian's work and appreciate his professionalism. We would love to hire him to do further project.

I recently had the good fortune to engage TS Kitchens to help with the design and installation of my Ikea kitchen. Traian, the owner and primary installer, provided exceptional service, including recommendations to deal with some difficult design issues and providing expert installation of the cabinets. Traian is exceptionally knowlegeable about Ikea cabinetry and he is a master craftsment able to modify standard cabinets to meet unusual requirements. I was totally satisfied with Traians' work. He was always on time, worked with exceptional speed and accuracy, and left the work area very clean throughout the project. I highly recommend him to anyone who appreciates quality work at a reasonable price. You can't go wrong if you select TS Kitchens for your project.

I had decided to do a complete renovation of my townhouse kitchen with Ikea cabinetry and looked for a person who could do the installation. After looking throug the reviews on Homestars I contacted Traian since he seemed perfect for the job. After meeting and talking with him I was even more convinced that he was the right person.

He had a lot of experience with assembling Ikea kitchens and made several recommendations to my layout and design that I had not considered. That Ikea kitchen planning softwre leaves a lot of stuff out and the measurements it states are not as precide as you might be led to believe. Not only did Traian make good suggestions at the beginning of the project he contined to do so as the project continued and different issues arose that he handled. These would be things like the walls not quite being even all the way across or working around existing floor tiles I had in my kitchen. He even managed to make sure of some what I thought was going to be wasted space to get me another drawer.

He also went beyond what I expected in recommending tradespeople to me. I had mistimed when I would have to have the kitchen ready for him to do the installation. I had to have the wall tiles taken down when I originally hadn't planned on that. Then that required a drywaller to come in. I needed a plumber to cap the water lines. I hadn't realized having a new wall oven would require running another line from the box in the basement.. Lots of mistakes on my part but Traian took it in stride and got me the contacts of good people to do the different jobs, in one case at half the cost of someone else I was trying to contact.

With renovation work you want someone who is not only knowledgable about the work but who is also responsive. Unforseen things always acome up or there are questions that need a quick answer. Traian was always easy to contact and would check with me to let me know how things were progressing or to get my feedback on something.

I have no reservations about recommending Traian for a kitchen installation project. If you plan to do any renovations iwth Ikea products give him a call and see what he has to offer. I don't think you'll be disappointed.