Cabinetry in Redlands

“Ruthie is a talented and committed designer who transformed our great room. This room is the central space in our very small house, and we last furnished and decorated it when we had toddlers. Those kids are nearly grown now, and our needs and tastes have changed a lot. So a year ago we called Ruthie, seeking help. Over the next year, she and Chet were frequent visitors to our house, taking measurements, showing us mockups, and advocating for her ideas (while ultimately respecting our sense of style - and our decisions). Our house is very small, and every square inch counts. So she designed an entertainment center in the corner of the room, with most of the electronics hidden behind new drawers that come out of the wall. She redesigned an existing closet that we barely used because the door swung out so far into the room, it bumped into our couch. Now we have this super-clever low profile closet that’s higher and wider than the original – way more usable storage space. She recommended several new pieces of furniture, too, which are now sitting in our great room, simultaneously more comfortable, attractive, and space-economical. In short, the room really is more pleasant and usable now, and it looks so much better too. This was all due to Ruthie. She worked very hard on this project, searching magazines, the internet and trade shows to find us the perfect chair or the ideal closet hinge. This was not an easy job – our house has a lot of custom construction, our walls are all tongue-in-groove paneling that is very hard to find (she found someone who could custom-mill it). But she saw us through to the other side, and we are very pleased with the result. We got to know her (and her subcontractors) very well in the process, and we’ve got an excellent relationship (that’s not nothing – the whole renovation took over a year). Did I mention she doesn’t even specialize in living rooms? Apparently bathrooms are her niche! Well she definitely knew her stuff. I highly recommend her. She will work and work and work for you, and your house will show it.“

“Uniquely personable. Robert consistently arrived when he said he would. A few times when he was juggling multiple jobs he had to leave more quickly than I would have preferred but no worries. He was very knowledgeable and helpful.and the floor looks great. Much better than I initially expected.“

“We did an extensive remodel in Redlands. We had a few estimates, then a friend recommended the Ragers. What a difference. Jim and James and their whole crew did an amazing job with our house. Beautiful woodwork, stains and glazes, cabinet choices, great ideas , solutions and Jim and James were at the house every step of the way . We would recommend Jim Rager Woodworking to anyone.“