--- title: "Blanchard Design Studio — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/blanchard-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~1385749818 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1385749818.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Blanchard Design Studio" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/77438e170852cec2_9557-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Boston, Massachusetts 02127, United States" latitude: 42.3347 longitude: -71.0375 phone: "(617) 861-7733" website: http://www.blancharddesignstudio.com rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 42 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # Blanchard Design Studio Original Houzz profile: [Blanchard Design Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/blanchard-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~1385749818) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Boston, MA - **Serves:** Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Lynn, Newton, Somerville, Malden, Waltham, Brookline, Revere, Medford, West Roxbury, Weymouth, Everett, Dorchester Center, Arlington, Chelsea, Jamaica Plain, Lexington, Watertown, Needham, South Boston, Norwood, Melrose, Saugus, Milton, Belmont, Dorchester, Roxbury, Dedham, Hingham, Winchester, Winthrop, Westwood, Roxbury Crossing, Swampscott, Charlestown, East Boston, Hull, and surrounding areas, East Weymouth, Mattapan, Needham Heights, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, North Weymouth, Readville, Roslindale, Waban, West Newton - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Blanchard Design Studio is a Boston design firm, specializing in custom architectural and interior design projects. Chelsea is a licensed architect has been working in Boston’s finest homes and buildings for over 20 years. Chelsea's projects include elegant and sensible design solutions for today's lifestyle. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Home Gym Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Boston - Cambridge - Quincy - Lynn - Newton - Somerville - Malden - Waltham - Brookline - Revere - Medford - West Roxbury - Weymouth - Everett - Dorchester Center - Arlington - Chelsea - Jamaica Plain - Lexington - Watertown - Needham - South Boston - Norwood - Melrose - Saugus - Milton - Belmont - Dorchester - Roxbury - Dedham - Hingham - Winchester - Winthrop - Westwood - Roxbury Crossing - Swampscott - Charlestown - East Boston - Hull - and surrounding areas - East Weymouth - Mattapan - Needham Heights - Newton Upper Falls - Newtonville - North Weymouth - Readville - Roslindale - Waban - West Newton ### Typical Job Cost $500,000 - 4 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Blanchard Design Studio | | Address | Boston, Massachusetts 02127, United States | | Phone | (617) 861-7733 | | Website | http://www.blancharddesignstudio.com | | Followers on Houzz | 42 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/blancharddesign/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Blanchard Design Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/blanchard-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~1385749818) - **Website:** http://www.blancharddesignstudio.com - **Phone:** (617) 861-7733 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - License \# 952273 -AR - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2019), for Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Eco Builders Worldwide, Oct. 2018** > I have done projects for Blanchard Studio, and it was a great experience each time. Wonderful contact , high professionalism, and look foreword in sharing further projects! **★★★★★ — Deb Anastos @ Closet Factory (Boston), Oct. 2018** > As a senior designer for Closet Factory, I have worked with Blanchard Design Studio on multiple projects. Chelsea is extremely talented, professional and very knowledgeable - in both design and all phases of construction. On a recent project, I had the pleasure to work with her on a large remodel of an older home in Boston - - the transformation she achieved both on the exterior and interior of the property were spectacular. > > Chelsea is a pleasure to work with and I wouldn't hesitate to give her my highest recommendation. Her work is exceptional. **★★★★★ — Bill Fleming, Feb. 2018** > Blanchard Design designed and prepared the specs for an interior project in our South End lost building, including adding a new closet. She provided us with some great ideas on how to configure the closet and on materials and finishes. She reviewed the proposal from the General Contractor, and provided them with complete specs. > > Chelsea was thorough and professional. Her plans were complete and she has a great design sense. I recommend her highly. **★★★★★ — User, Feb. 2018** > Chelsea is the rare designer with both the creativity to design unique and lasting spaces and the energy and attitude to see those projects to fruition. I've worked with her on a number of jobs and can tell you firsthand that she puts her clients first every day. An independent thinker and a savvy collaborator, Chelsea listens to her clients' needs and the concerns of contractors in order to find a happy medium -- to make sure things get done right and on time. I absolutely recommend Blanchard Design Studios to anyone in the Boston area interested in high quality design and project management. **★★★★★ — Kathryn Schuler, July 2017** > I have worked with Chelsea on large bathroom projects. > > She has impressive product knowledge. Because of this not only is she able to help clients with esthetics, she is able to educate them on the functions of the items they are potentially choosing. > > She is very organized and is always available to discuss updates, questions, etc. > > Chelsea is very sweet and she is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend using her for your design and renovation projects. **★★★★★ — Jim and Joy Koontz, June 2017** > What a lucky day when we selected Chelsea as our designer for our Boston condo. Without her unique ideas for the total renovation, I am afraid we would not have known where to start! And we are delighted with the results. She is a very talented and likable individual who is a pleasure to work with. She gets things done in a timely fashion. We would definitely recommend Blanchard Design Studio to anyone who is looking for quality work. **★★★★★ — Lynn Fletcher, June 2017** > I have been thrilled with the design work Ms. Blanchard has done for me. She has a penchant for modern design, but a very strong background in historic preservation that makes her firm the perfect choice for the Boston area. She has a way of seeing a project from a fresh perspective and coming up with unique, clean ideas for a space that, frankly, I would never have thought of! Her eye for detail is unfailing. Ms. Blanchard is very pleasant, easy to work with and performs her job in a timely fashion. I will definitely engage Blanchard Design Studio for future projects in my home! ## Selected projects - [Second Empire – Second Chance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/second-empire-second-chance-pj-vj~2378368) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 12 - Description: A stately second empire home located in South Boston is being lovingly restored and revived by Blanchard Design Studio. A full home restoration top to bottom, including a roofscape with soaring ocean views. Please check back on this project pages as our work progresses. Needless to say…we are loving this one! Designer: Blanchard Design Studio Builder: Haycon - [Stylish Mountain Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stylish-mountain-home-pj-vj~5269514) - Location: Stowe, VT - Photos: 43 - [Beacon Hill Rejuvenation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beacon-hill-rejuvenation-pj-vj~2323638) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 4 - Description: A refreshing series of updates to a prestigious, historic home at the center of Beacon Hill. This project was completed while Ms. Blanchard was a designer at Payne/Bouchier Fine Builders. Photography: Greg Premru Photography Designer: Chelsea Blanchard Builder: Payne/Bouchier - [Boston Townhouse Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-townhouse-restoration-pj-vj~2323621) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 18 - Description: A comprehensive project, including all new structural support at all four floors, new curved sash windows, rebuilding parts of the facade, and all interior finishes. - [Elegant Back Bay Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-back-bay-home-pj-vj~2370498) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 11 - Description: Restoration of a Beacon Street home on Boston, MA. Chelsea designed this project while employed at Payne/Bouchier, Inc. A clever rearrangement of space allowed for the addition of a small kitchen and a powder room to the parlor level of this grand period home. High ceilings allowed for extra upper cabinets in the kitchen and a storage area above the powder room. Throughout the apartment, original millwork panels, applied moldings and fireplace surround were lovingly restored. A custom marble ent… - [Marlborough Street - Refined](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marlborough-street-refined-pj-vj~2414887) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 11 - Description: A new take on an old beauty; this project included a new custom kitchen, a new master suite and revitalized finishes throughout the parlor level Back Bay apartment. This is the new chic place to spend time with the clients’ Boston-based family. A challenging and tiny U-shaped kitchen becomes a sparkling bright space with every convenience hidden behind each surface. Electric baseboard heaters are hidden with custom-designed millwork covers, just seem as if they have always been there. The master… - [Under the Stoop Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/under-the-stoop-bathroom-pj-vj~2415116) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 3 - Description: Under the Stoop A challenging project to turn awkward closet space under the stoop of this brownstone into a tiny but impactful bathroom. Clever design and engineering allowed the transformation of a small study into a full guest suite including the installation of this full bathroom. While waterproofing and insulating very carefully, Chelsea fought for every available “design” inch within the excavated space beneath the entry stairs of this home. Tiny tricks at work here; a walk in shower with… - [Country Fireplace Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-fireplace-renovation-pj-vj~2323651) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: A new fireplace appointed with an elegant custom-designed millwork mantel piece and soapstone surround; the first but most important step in a renovation project to revitalize this charming country home. The family happily gathers at this refined hearth side. Photography: Chelsea Blanchard Design: Blanchard Design Studio - [Back Bay Period Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/back-bay-period-renovation-pj-vj~2323646) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 16 - Description: A project that restores the beauty of a grand rowhouse on Marlborough Street in Boston. Years of subdivided units in this building had created awkward spaces in the home. These out-of-place walls were vanquished to the past, allowing this beautiful space to shine once again. The fantastic ceiling height and plaster cove were a large focus of the design. The work included the re-design of the living room, the installation of a period mantel piece, a chef’s kitchen with a built-in banquet dining a… - [Clever Millwork Solutions](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clever-millwork-solutions-pj-vj~2379042) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 5 - [Mount Vernon Street Town House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mount-vernon-street-town-house-pj-vj~6401623) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 16 [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/blanchard-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~1385749818) ## Ideabooks - [Pocasset](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/182876014/list/pocasset) — 22 ideas - [131 master](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130792877/list/131-master) — 6 ideas - [Stair at 131 N Street](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/148501571/list/stair-at-131-n-street) — 4 ideas - [Hoods](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/147926594/list/hoods) — 24 ideas - [Wood Stove](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126445555/list/wood-stove) — 23 ideas - [Adelaide's room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/135782172/list/adelaide-s-room) — 7 ideas - [Stair Rail](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/133667032/list/stair-rail) — 5 ideas - [teen rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128064822/list/teen-rooms) — 15 ideas [See all 8 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/chelsea-blanchard) ## Community Q&A **Q: where can I get that beautiful vessel sink?!** *(in Photo Questions)* I’ve been looking for a bathroom sink like this, could you please share info? Thanks! A: This was an antique basin stand that our client owned and wanted to re-purpose. We had a custom vessel bowl and custom marble back splash created for the exact dimensions of the basin stand. Thanks for the compliment - we love this too! **Q: Love the countertops! Does anyone know what the name of it is?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: If I recall correctly, this is a granite called Bianca Romano. Pink, gray, and beige tones. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*