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The most valuable element of Kitchen & Bath Remodeling is the relationship with a client after all the noise and dust have settled and the project is complete. The investment of time spent together, from planning to presentation, creates a bond of friendship and professionalism that makes it all worth while.
"I personally want to thank each of my past clients and friends,"
"Please hear their own stories"
Rylie Larimer
See Stories below.
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This is to let you know how much I appreciate the work you have done on our kitchen. The granite countertops look beautiful, particularly the full backsplashes. The granite installers really were experts, as well as the carpenter who altered the existing cabinets to accommodate the new microwave. The electricians who installed the new ceiling and under cabinet lights also did an excellent job. The new appliances - double oven, dishwasher, sink, and cooktop - complement the superior workmanship to make the new kitchen truly a delight. I am completely satisfied with how things turned out,  and would recommend your business to anyone contemplating a similar undertaking.
Sincerely,
Linda Hall
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To Whom It May Concern,
Rylie Larimer of Kitchen Design Specialists helped me design my new kitchen. The kitchen went from a mess to a beautiful workplace. I had a Viking range with no ventilation, limited counter and cupboard space. All my appliances and tools are now at hand. I also now have a large prep area with easy access to stove and sink. The new kitchen has added counter space and the addition of  more cupboards. I was surprised by the detailed furniture design of the cabinets.
Sincerely,
Diane McCreery
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Dear Rylie,
Late last year we embarked on a major kitchen remodel. As you recall, we met with you and several other kitchen designers. We were very impressed with the detail and attention given to our design and ultimately chose to work with you. You learned about our family, our desires, and our wishes. This became your platform, not what "you" wanted to see in our home. This set you apart from the other designers.
A major remodel, such as ours, is a very stressful undertaking. I appreciate the pace at which our project advanced. The sub-contractors were excellent and deadlines were met as planned. Progress could be seen each week. The detail and quality were absolutely impeccable. We found ourselves making many selections, namely appliances, cabinets, hardware, & granite. We routinely sought your advice when making our selections and were never disappointed.
The finished product was much better than we had ever imagined. We cannot  think of anything that we would have changed. Our kitchen works perfectly with our family and lifestyle.
Respectfully,
Michael & Sylvia Sayers
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To Whom It May Concern
We are delight to provide a reference for Rylie Larimer. We first became acquainted with Mr. Larimer in 2005 when we started our new kitchen project. While he was with us, Rylie designed, planned and supervised the kitchen remodel. He is personable and easy to work with. He has a willingness to go
beyond what is expected. He has a flair for organization and meticulous attention to detail. His extraordinary ability to analyze problems and outline necessary courses of action always kept us on schedule. His greatest talent is developing innovations for our design ideas. As a result, we now have the kitchen of our dreams!
We are pleased to give our unqualified recommendations for Rylie Larimer. We  believe he will exceed your expectations. We plan to use Rylie again in the future for our next remodel project.
Sincerely,
Drs. Randy & Kathleen Nitcher
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Dear Rylie,
Steve & I want to extend our appreciation for the professional job you did with our recent kitchen remodel. The project ran efficiently with very little down time, which is so important when you're working with kitchens. Your coordination with scheduling appliances, fixtures, lighting, countertops along with the demolition, installers and sub-contractors was the key to minimizing the mess and frustration that often is experienced by homeowners and remodeling.
Your knowledge and expertise in kitchen design helped us to choose the right appliances and finishes for our budget and lifestyle. I especially enjoy the new Dacor gas cooktop. You were right - it does ignite a hot flame and simmers to perfection. Of cource, Steve thinks the best part is the leathered
black granite countertops and backsplashes.
Our guests admire the total new look of the kitchen and we love to show it off with the layered lighting you suggested we install. Even though it took us over our budget, we are so glad we made the change. The lighting really showcases the cabinets, flooring and the granite countertops.
Finally, your follow through with post installation details was greatly appreciated and a key component to any remodel. Because, having remodeled extensively, we know there are always call backs to fine tune any project.
Thanks for all your time, suggestions expertise and knowledge. We will certianly call you in the future needs and highly recommend you. Please feel free to use our name and kitchen if you have customers who would like to see  your work and what Kitchen Design Specialists has to offer.
Sincerely,
Cyndee And Steve Engel
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To Whom it May Concern,
We were thrilled with our remodeled kitchen on the very first day we "moved back" into it, and with each passing day, we appreciate Rylie Larimer's outstanding design more and more. We continually discover our kitchen is not only extremely beautiful but also extremely functional. Our kitchen is truly
the heart of our home and we are so pleased with our decision to have Rylie lead our remodel.
Rylie did an incredible job melding his years of expertise with our own personal tastes and requirements for our dream kitchen. His thoughtful design resulted in a functional, modern kitchen that seamlessly blends in with our unique mountian home. We especially value the atmosphere that his lighting design gives to our kitchen as well as the numerous custom touches that truly set our
kitchen apart. Having Rylie guide us each step of the way and coordinating the various sub-projects reduced the stress of the remodel significantly. He kept the project on track despite the inevitable glitches that arose and we could not be more pleased with the end result!
We highly recommend Rylie Larimer to anyone looking to remodel their kitchen.
Sincerely,
Scott & Amy Klopfenstein
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Rylie,
Our sincerest thanks to you and your team for all of your efforts on our recent Kitchen and Great Room remodel project. Thoughout our project, you provided expert guidance, responsiveness and professionalism in helping us realize the upgrades to our home. We are thrilled with the results and are glad we chose you to help us envision and create the new look we will enjoy for many years to
come.
In every way, your efforts were exemplary. Your in-depth knowledge of cabinet making and kitchen layouts gave us confidence from the start that the design would be optimal and the installation would be of highest quality. You listened to our wants and needs and patiently worked with us to create a truly elegant yet functional design that matches our taste perfectly. We also appreciate you and your team ensuring schedules and budgets were met.
With your help and expertise, we achieved the outstanding results we were hoping for and recieved them at a great value. We look forward to working with you again in the near future on our master bath re-design as we know you will provide the same guidance, funcionality and taste.
Sincerely,
Alan & Linda Watchorn
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Rylie,
Terry & I want to thank you for making a potentially distruptive project (a total kitchen redo) a positive experience. Although we had gone through this experience twice before in our previous home (a kitchen remodel & a master bath remodel), you helped us approach this from a new perspective.
You were straight forward and direct from the beginning, giving us realistic schedules and budget. That was such a pleasant surprise. Your experience helped us make decisions and choices to give us a kitchen that is functional, warm, inviting and a pleasure to work in. Plus, we now have so much storage space that we have room to spare! I just love it.
We talked with other designers and contractors and are so happy we selected to work with you and KDS. Not only did you "listen" to our needs and wants, you truly "heard" what we desired.
Thank you,
Rylie, for all of your attention to details and care. You made the difference in  the outcome of our project.
We have our "Dream Kitchen"!
Sincerely,
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Hello Rylie,
I have been meaning to send this e-mail to you. I want to thank you very much for the design of my new kitchen. The handicap accessibility in my new kitchen is so wonderful and I along with Jerry have enjoyed everything about it. I never dreamed that I would ever have a kitchen like the one you designed for me. It is so wonderful and beautiful. I love everything about it. When I do go into a
power chair, the kitchen is going to be so very accessible for me and make it possible for me to still function in my own home. I'm also enjoying my wonderful & beautiful cabinets in my accessible bathroom.
Thank you! I love all of the new spaces from our remodel and it will allow me to stay in my home for the rest of my life and still function and it will help Jerry care for me also.
Thank you again, Rylie, for everything you designed for me.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Hettinger
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It is our pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Rylie Larimer.
Our kitchen project was innovative, accomplished within budget, and also within the time frame he projected. We felt very comfortable having Rylie Larimer and his crews in our home and had complete confidence in his ability to manage our kitchen remodel. Rylie Larimer is not only a creative designer but his professionalism, engery level and enthusiasm for his work exceeded our expectations.
Rylie Larimer is an asset to his profession and we would highly recommend him. We would not have been able to accomplish our beautiful kitchen remodel without him. We just love every minute we spend cooking, eating and entertaining in our new kitchen.
Thank you again, Rylie.
Sincerely,
Wayne & Linda McAdoo
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Dear Rylie,
Ed & I want to thank you for your interest, skill, and friendship which was so absolutely important in helping us in renovating our kitchen which included the installation of granite countertops. Once we had decided to install granite counters, I visited a friend who had recently had a kitchen remodel with
granite. I felt the work done was absolutely gorgeous and very well coordinated with the interior of their home. When I asked who did the work, she gave me your business card. I contacted you telling you that we were interested in granite, a new sink and a new cooktop. I further told you that we
were retired and on a somewhat limited income and would need to stay within a certian budget. Several days later, you came to the house and assessed our needs and gave us some options. You subsequently sent a written proposal of the items discussed, I particularly appreciated that touch. The itemized costs were a great help in deciding how far we were able to go. The personal touch of
drawing sketches was a great help also. It was in these points that we realized how extensive your training was in Interior Design.
We next met with you to choose the granite and you skillfully assured us as we picked pieces to blend and match with our home decor and existing colors. Rylie, you were always very generous with your time and being with us when important decisions had to be made. You helped us very much in
selecting a sink and fixtures.
When the actual installation time arrived, we saw how you excellently coordinated the contractors such as the carpenters, granite workers, plumbers and tile installers. You were there frequently, and if not there, you were on the phone coordinating these efforts which went seamlessly . We were amazed at how easily you make all of this transpire.
Rylie, you have been such a great help to us in achieving a beautiful renovation of our kitchen, within our budget, and with very little interuption of our home activities. We are very grateful and thank you so very much. If this letter might serve as our recomendation to others to utilize your services, then our thank
you would be even more complete. 
Sincerely,
Judy & Ed Wood
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Dear Rylie,
Ray and I want to thank you for the wonderful kitchen remodel you designed and installed for us. Your design was innovative and fits wonderfully in the space. You were great to work with throughout the entire design, construction, and kitchen installation. You listened to us and what we wanted. If some of our ideas wouldn’t work well, you were able to explain why it wouldn’t work. If it would work you were willing to incorporate changes; you were flexible throughout the process. The kitchen is functional and I’ve been able to place small appliances and utensils so they are convenient for various uses. I am really enjoying the additional space.
People who have seen our new kitchen seem overwhelmed and appreciate its beauty and convenience just as we do.
Thanks again for your patient, knowledgeable and fun nature.  You were a joy to work with!!
Sandy and Ray Hutton
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To Whom It May Concern:
We highly recommend Rylie Larimer. He helped us design a kitchen that met all of our needs and obtained the look we were after. He took our suggestions and added many of his own that we would not have considered. The result is a kitchen that we are very happy with. He was able to stay within budget and finished the job on time. His cabinet installer did an excellent job as did the plumber, electrician, and counter people.
Paul and Judy Massiglia
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Dear Rylie,
Please pardon our tardiness in writing about your remodeling job in our kitchen, but we’ve been SO busy enjoying (and entertaining in) the finished product that we never found the time. Everyone who sees it says it is beautiful.
We are truly pleased with the complete kitchen renovation that you planned and executed. You were a joy to work with from the design phase through the final cleanup, very responsive to our ideas and occasional adjustments, and your attention to detail resulted in a wonderful look and feel in our brand new kitchen. We especially appreciate your flexibility in allowing us to do what work we could, which created a greater sense of ownership for us as well as helped us get the kitchen we wanted while staying in our price range. Trust and integrity are two words that come to mind when we think about working with you and the subcontractors.
Thanks again for all your work. God’s blessings to you and your continued work, and please feel free to have people contact us if they have any questions about their kitchen makeover.
Sincerely,
Deena and Dean Mills
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To Whom It May Concern:
We are happy to give a reference for Rylie Larimer and the subs that were used on our kitchen redesign and remodel.
We first met Rylie at a party to celebrate the completion of our neighbor’s kitchen remodel. Several months later we invited Rylie to look at our “before” kitchen/ family room and come up with plans that might work to make our 1986 kitchen updated and more “workable”. In a very timely fashion he did just that, we gave him our budget and began to bring together his vision and our needs for this new kitchen.
We began the demolition in April of ’09 and by the end of May our kitchen/family room remodel was complete. While such an endeavor can be overwhelming, ours was controlled and ran very well on Ryle’s schedule. He has an eye for detail and was upbeat and optimistic, while also managing to keep all aspects of the remodel on schedule. He chose and worked well with various sub-contractors doing everything in his power to coordinate and moving towards our completion date. One of the most helpful elements of the remodel was the way we were kept in the loop. As far as not only the arrival of products, but also the timeline of work being done.
We moved into our new kitchen as of June 1st and were very happy. Rylie had a vast knowledge of kitchen design. , as well as appliance, cabinets, lighting, granite and flooring. He helped us navigate all of these areas and the end result is a kitchen/family room remodel we could not be happier with. We are happy to recommend Rylie and his expertise for anyone who is contemplating a remodel of this scope.
Sincerely,
Jonathan and Rhonda Weston
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Rylie Larimer, CKD
995G, Garden of the Gods Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 749-1480 work & (719) 661-6626 cell
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