Novel Kitchen & Bath
2026-03-02T12:02:40.308Z
This was a major investment — nearly $20,000 in materials alone for cabinets and quartz countertops. For a purchase of this size, customers reasonably expect durability, quality workmanship, and reliable after-sales support.Unfortunately, after only about one year of normal residential use, multiple issues began to appear. Cabinet doors developed defects, and the quartz edges chipped easily under ordinary kitchen use. Even light contact at corners resulted in visible damage.For comparison, we previously lived in a newly built home for five years with no such problems. The kitchen there showed none of the early deterioration we are now experiencing after just one year. That contrast alone raises concerns about material quality.The cabinet warranty is two years, and I contacted the company within that warranty period regarding the cabinet defects. Despite this, some claims were denied and labeled as “water/steam damage,” even though the cabinet in question is not near the stove and was used under normal residential conditions.The quartz countertop carries a one-year warranty, which was never clearly disclosed or emphasized during the sales process. For a countertop in this price range, most customers would reasonably expect longer coverage or, at minimum, full transparency at purchase.What has been most disappointing is the lack of after-sales support. Once issues arose, communication became extremely limited. Multiple follow-up emails requesting updates went unanswered for weeks. Only after a public Google review was posted did an email response arrive almost immediately.In that response, the company stated in writing:“We will not continue responding to emails on this matter.”For a project involving nearly $20,000 in materials, declining written communication and effectively closing the discussion is concerning. It gives the impression that once payment is complete, ongoing support is no longer a priority.Cabinetry and quartz countertops are long-term home fixtures, not short-term purchases. Based on our experience, if problems arise, meaningful after-sales service may be very difficult to obtain.I encourage future customers to carefully consider both product durability and the level of support they expect before choosing this company.
This was a major investment — nearly $20,000 in materials alone for cabinets and quartz countertops. For a purchase of this size, customers reasonably... More