Specializing in cabinet refinishing, interior and exterior painting, and deck transformations, Creations by Brian LLC serves the West Michigan lakeshore communities from Fremont to Grand Haven. Owner Brian Yaussy founded the company in 2004 after relocating from Northern Virginia, where he spent over a decade in the trades with his family's painting business. His wife Amber manages the office full-time, handling scheduling and client communication.
The company runs dedicated service crews of W-2 employees, including painters Bobby, Noel, Keith, Shannon, and Nolan, who appear by name across dozens of customer reviews. Beyond painting, the team handles trim installation, crown molding, drywall repair, water damage restoration, and soft washing. Brian provides hands-on color consultation and on-site project management.
The fully licensed and insured team partners with both Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams. Creations by Brian LLC offers a free one-hour touch-up each year for three years on completed projects and is a PCA (Painting Contractors Association) member. They serve Muskegon, Norton Shores, Whitehall, Spring Lake, and surrounding communities.
Updated: 04-06-2026
At least 17 reviews in the past two years mention returning for additional work. Jerry Rumps notes he has "used Creations by Brian many times over the years," while Melanie Bauer explains this was "the third time I have called on Creations by Brian to do work for me." Kim W. returned for a second painting and carpentry project, and Paul Hoppa chose them for both his house and deck in consecutive years. The pattern of repeat business runs deep through the review history.
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Bobby and Noel are the most frequently named crew members across reviews. Annie Hoekzema describes Bobby as "friendly, knowledgeable, skilled, and finished in the estimated timeline" after a kitchen island project. Pamela Halmich praises Noel's "workmanship on the detailed plaster moldings" during a ceiling restoration. On Facebook, Mary Curik Seeger confirms "Painters Bobby and Noel did a great job painting our kitchen and back entryway and were super nice." The pair frequently works together on cabinet and interior projects.
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Cabinet work is one of the most praised services. Linda and Dave Sterner report their "Kitchen Cabinets look awesome" after Bobby and Noel completed the project. Dr. Marisha Agana had upper cabinets painted for a two-tone effect that made "a great difference in brightening my kitchen." Lindy Unwin adds that Bobby and Noel "did a fantastic job painting our kitchen cabinets" while staying on time and cleaning up daily. Brian personally guides color selection during the consultation phase.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Multiple reviews highlight pricing clarity. Gay Hudson states there were "no surprises with the price as that was all calculated before starting." Susan Weidner describes Brian's "estimates of cost and timeline were thorough and spot-on" with advance notice when adjustments arose. Paul Hoppa found the estimate "very competitive and timeline for completion reasonable." The company offers free estimates, including virtual options for customers relocating to the area.
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Jim F describes how the crew "updated us everyday before starting on what the workplan was for the day and asked if we had any questions." Erin Fouty mentions the team "explained things along the way" and "cleaned up at the end of each day." Amber handles scheduling and ongoing client communication from the office. On Facebook, Kay Lambert praises the "excellent customer service from all the staff" across her third project with the company.
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Reviews reveal a range of capabilities beyond brushwork. Wendy Potts describes how Keith "built a door at the top of my basement stairs and it looks like it has always been there." Kim W. had crown molding installed alongside room painting. Bonnie Nolan had old carpeting removed and replaced with laminate flooring in addition to painting. Joy Nelson received crack repairs and a new ceiling alongside her whole-home painting project. The team also handles deck staining, soft washing, and water damage restoration.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Amber Yaussy manages the office full-time and is frequently mentioned by name. Rachel Treend describes Amber as "very thorough and patient when answering questions and scheduling." Paul Hoppa notes that "communication was handled by Amber" across both of his projects, keeping the family informed throughout. Susan Weidner credits both Brian and Amber, noting "when adjustments had to be made, we were always advised in advance." The website FAQ confirms Amber is available full-time to return calls promptly.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Michigan requires a Residential Maintenance and Alteration Contractor License for residential painting work over $600. Creations by Brian LLC holds an active Residential Builder Company License, No. 2102214762, issued by Michigan LARA on 4/3/2017 with an expiration date of 5/31/2029. The business is registered as a Domestic Limited Liability Company with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs under Entity No. 801764962, with an initial filing date of 8/12/2014 and Active status in Good Standing. The registered agent is Brian Yaussy.
-Verification Sources: Michigan LARA License Lookup, Michigan Business Entity Search
Updated: 04-07-2026