“First of all, let me say that I never imagined my house could be as great as it is!  Sid listened to my lifestyle, my goals and totally re-organized my home into something so functional!  I never thought my home could perform the way it does.  I used to hate having my friends come over because my house was so boxed up.  Now, when my friends come over, we connect so easily and they all tell me how they wish their house was like mine. 

In the morning, I have drawers to put my nail polish and cotton balls.  When my grandchildren come over, they each have a little drawer in the kitchen to find their little special things.  These are just two examples of how Sid listens so well.  Ideas showed up in his design that I hardly remembered mentioning in the interview, but were exactly what I knew would make my life so much easier.

During construction, Sid kept me well imformed of the schedule, how things were going, and treated me with respect, educating me on various things as we went along.  When we were almost done, we went through and checked off everything and he made notes on anything that needed a little attention before he was done.  He followed through on everything, and I got the house I never dreamed I'd have.  I am so happy - I'd recommend Sid to anyone."   
                                                                   - Sandy, New Hope


"People want their kitchens to be many things – functional, warm and, increasingly, a gathering place.  We had all of these ideas too as we entered into the process with Sid.  And without question, our new kitchen meets all of these criteria.  But where Sid’s design and expertise really shines is in the details, details, details.  There are so many interesting touches in our kitchen that we could never have envisioned, but which came naturally to Sid.  He has a true talent for making a space unique, and in our case, for blending the old and the new.  …  We had a vision, and Sid’s extraordinary talent brought it to life with more detail than we ever imagined."  
                                                                - Lee and William, Edina*

 “Sid continually strives for excellence in the best interest of the client utilizing multiple resources, sharing knowledge and expertise, and continually evaluating himself in order to improve and progress.

 He exceeds in the area of communication, speaking with new ideas, questions, and honesty which allows the communication to flow with ease.  The corner stone to his communication approach certainly is developed in the area of respect, always conducting himself in a professional manner which establishes and maintains a healthy working relationship.  

The ability for imagination and creativity in the design process is exceptional, one would think beyond ‘industry standards.’  The detail for design is the skill we specifically sought and found.” 
                                                         - Karen and George, St  Paul* 

 

 

   “I was looking for someone who not only had creative ideas and technical skill, but someone who would welcome me and my own ideas into the design process…Sid was that person.

 Sid offers a skill set not often found in a single person.  Some designers have dynamic, creative ideas but are weak on organizational skills and follow through.  Others can respect project budget limitations, but lack of personal, engaging style.  Some direct, while others listen.  It is remarkable to me that Sid embodies all of these characteristics.  This is rare combination results in awesome designs, projects that are well-managed, and clients that trust him.

 Sid’s integrity is beyond reproach.  He is guided by a body of values that serve not only his clients but the remodeling industry as a whole.”                                                            - Judith, St Paul*

 

 

“We could explain what we wanted, but we had no idea what it would look like.  Now that we're back in our house, we can't believe how well Sid listened!  He had the vision and ability to put our thoughts into every square foot of our home."
                                                                 - Linda and Bob, Edina*



“Sid has tremendous design talent.  He was able to blend the old part of our house with the new in a seamless manner that enhanced the quirky characteristics of our home instead of trying to hide them.  We loved it whenever he would draw a sketch during one of our meetings:  we knew our project would be fantastic.

Sid’s passion for our project was second only to our own, and his positive attitude and approachable style meant the lines of communication were always open.  Sid’s superior level of customer service often made us wonder if we were his only clients.”
                                                            - Beth and Chris, St Paul*

 “He respected our needs and opinions and helped guide our decision-making with a nice diplomatic touch…his engaging personality, particularly his great sense of humor, make working with him a delight.  As a result, the finished project reflects not just his vision as a designer, but our identity.  We really feel at home in the new space.”          
- Neal and Roxanne, St Paul*

  

“We interviewed several design/build firms for the project, and Sid’s vision and ability to communicate during the initial get-to-know each other meeting impressed us immediately.

Sid’s design was exactly what we were looking for and we have never had any second thoughts!  It met all of our requirements.  Everyone who walks through the remodeled area comments on how well it fits in with the rest of the house as well as how comfortable it is. 
We did not have significant variation from the initial design during construction, which we attribute to Sid’s thoughtfulness and coordination with the construction people during the planning stages…

We cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed working with Sid, respect his talents for being able to visualize in his designs our feelings about our home, and appreciate his genuine concern for our project.”                                        - Jeff and Heather, St Paul*

 * photo above by braddaniels.com

 * some of these client testimonials are the result of relationships created and fostered while Levin was previously employed at Authentic Construction or Lake Country Builders.  While it is not intended to portray a relationship with Levin as the builder of these projects, these comments were made by the clients as personal references on his behalf to describe their experience with him as their designer.