When Anne Imsdahl needed her kitchen cabinets refinished before listing her house, the timeline seemed impossible. Jake Barnett's response was simple, "We got this." His team removed cabinet doors on a Monday, installed countertops and painted cabinets Thursday through Saturday, then reinstalled everything the following Monday. That kind of urgency defines how Jake and Aimee Barnett run their Maple Grove operation.
The husband-and-wife team founded Barnett Cabinet Painting & Refacing in 2019, starting from furniture upcycling before moving into professional cabinet work. Aimee serves as Lead Refinisher while Jake manages refacing projects and on-site coordination. The company handles cabinet painting, refinishing, refacing with custom shaker-style doors, wood staining, countertop coordination, and pantry construction from their shop on Lakeland Drive. They have completed over 300 projects across the Twin Cities northwest suburbs.
The BBB-accredited team is fully licensed and insured through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry with both workers compensation and general liability coverage. They serve Maple Grove, Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Osseo, and surrounding Twin Cities communities.
Transforming aging cabinetry is a pattern across reviews. Eddie Chamberlain brought his 1970s cabinets to Jake and Aimee and the result was "a stunning modern farmhouse look." Kris Anderson's nearly 40-year-old cabinets came back looking "amazing," and Kristi spoolman's dated golden oak kitchen was "completely changed." The Barnetts' spray-finish process restores older cabinet frames while offering custom color and style options.
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Anne's real estate timeline left no room for delays. Jake told her "We got this" and delivered. Doors came off Monday, countertops and painting happened Thursday through Saturday, and reinstallation was complete by the following Monday. Anne called the job "phenomenal" with "smooth and professional" surfaces, adding her "only regret was not doing this to our house sooner."
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Jeff Scroggs discovered this firsthand when the team "added new cabinets, pull outs and guided with new countertops," leading him to call them "more than just cabinet renewers." Sue Schwartz had a pantry built alongside her kitchen project, noting Jake and Aimee "made great suggestions to help utilize space." Jacqui Thompson had new custom cabinet doors, drawers, and shelving constructed for her condo kitchen.
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August Williams addressed this directly after having Jake and Aimee work on his kitchen cabinets, writing in all caps that the experience was "MUCH CHEAPER AND BETTER QUALITY WITH FRIENDLY CUSTOMER SERVICE." Jeff Scroggs and Jacqui Thompson both tagged their reviews with "Reasonable price." Multiple reviewers emphasize the value of working directly with the owners rather than through a corporate middleman.
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Johnathon Hastin noted the finish was "so smooth and durable, I can tell it's going to last a long time." Lani v checked back in to confirm "We're still loving our kitchen!" after time had passed. Yuliya Yurevich reported results that "exceeded our expectations in every way," praising both the visual transformation and functionality improvements. The company uses a spray-finish process with sanding between coats.
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Jacqui Thompson hired Jake and Aimee for her house first, then returned when she bought a condo, calling them "fantastic to work with." Anne Imsdahl stated she plans to "use them again when that time comes" for her new house. Contractor Tanner Brothen has partnered with Barnett on "multiple projects," praising their "great quality of work and great communication."
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The single 1-star review from Alexander Weirdman was about a marketing flyer placed in his mailbox, not about service quality. Owner Jake Barnett responded calmly, explaining the company uses the USPS EDDM (Every Door Direct Mailing) service and that "We 100% agree that nobody should be putting anything in (or taking anything out) of mailboxes besides the homeowner and mail carrier." The response was transparent and non-defensive.
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Minnesota requires a Residential Building Contractor license for projects exceeding $15,000. Barnett Cabinet Painting Limited Liability Company holds License No. BC782894, classified as Residential Contractors / Residential Building Contractor, with status Issued and expiration date of 3/31/2027. The qualifying person is Jacob T Barnett. The company also carries Workers Compensation insurance (exp 11/05/2026) and General Liability insurance (exp 11/06/2026). The business entity is registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State as File No. 1096329800027, filed 8/13/2019, with status Active / In Good Standing. Registered agents are Aimee Barnett and Jacob Barnett.
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