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# the Design Studio, LLC

Original Houzz profile: [the Design Studio, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/the-design-studio-llc-pfvwus-pf~2084087297)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers
- **Location:** Braintree, MA
- **Serves:** Cape Cod, Quincy, Braintree, Needham, Milton, Marshfield, Canton, Hingham, Martha's Vineyard, Scituate, Sharon, Westwood, Duxbury, Hanover, Nantucket, Norwell, Hull, Cohasset, Milton Village, North Weymouth, South Weymouth
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2021–2023), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 10,000 Ideabook Saves

At the Design Studio you’ll not only be working with Boston’s South Shore top design and build talent, but an entire team dedicated to exploring what successful design means to you. We love making your project come alive, uncovering architecture, design, and a style that brings your dreams to life. Our favorite moment isn’t showing a final product to a client, but the moment that a client shows it to the people they love.  Seeing our clients overflow with joy as they share what we’ve designed and built together. Leveraging nearly eight decades of residential design and build experience sets us apart, validating our firm’s long-term approach to building our reputation as one of the area’s top design-build firms.  Our Ownership Team, Designers, and Craftsman have not only honed their skills in creating functional and beautiful spaces but also happy clients through luxury standard service.

### Services Provided

- Kitchen Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Bathroom Design
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Custom Pantries
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Floor Plans
- Universal Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Pantry Design
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Basement Design
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Wine Cellar Design

### Areas Served

- Cape Cod
- Quincy
- Braintree
- Needham
- Milton
- Marshfield
- Canton
- Hingham
- Martha's Vineyard
- Scituate
- Sharon
- Westwood
- Duxbury
- Hanover
- Nantucket
- Norwell
- Hull
- Cohasset
- Milton Village
- North Weymouth
- South Weymouth

### Typical Job Cost

$25,000 - 225,000

Design schemes & proposals approved; cabinetry along with other selections finalized; production plans and contract documents sign offed. We now procure your selections, inspect them and hold them for installation. If you have enlisted your own Build-Team we align and coordinate with their schedule and system seamlessly to complete your project.
The range enclosed touches the two ends of our spectrum.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | the Design Studio, LLC |
| Address | Braintree, Massachusetts 02184, United States |
| Phone | (781) 971-5131 |
| Website | http://www.thedesignstudio.design |
| Followers on Houzz | 2 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [the Design Studio, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/the-design-studio-llc-pfvwus-pf~2084087297)
- **Website:** http://www.thedesignstudio.design
- **Phone:** (781) 971-5131

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- 2019 -2012 25 local, regional, and national awards.  please see our website for a full detail.

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2021–2023), for Design, Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

### All 2 reviews

**★★★★★ — Kathy Beagley, March 2020**

> We have the smartest and loveliest designer helping with our project. Her ideas are out of the box and remarkable. We feel fortunate to have the Design Studio on our team.

**Comment from the Design Studio, LLC:**

> Kathy, so wonderful to hear from you.  The transformation your home has undergone is breathtaking.  It has been such a treat to see every piece of the puzzle massaged to perfection for you and Bruce.  Many Thanks!

**★★★★★ — Mark Jones, March 2020**

> I am only sorry that I could only give them 5 Stars!  Judy Whalen and her entire team are EXTREMELY professional and easy to work with.  They turned an old garage into a luxurious Pool House.  I am looking forward to working with them again in the future!

**Comment from the Design Studio, LLC:**

> Mark, thank you for your kind words.
> Over the years, we have completed a number of projects together and it is always a pleasure to work with you and your family.  We're also very excited to share the beautiful pool-house photos soon and looking forward to the next project!

## Selected projects

- [Hutter Ridge Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hutter-ridge-road-pj-vj~6481288)
  - Location: Needham, MA
  - Photos: 39
- [Whidah Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whidah-road-pj-vj~6481417)
  - Location: Chatham, MA
  - Photos: 32
- [Sub-Zero + Wolf Displays](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sub-zero-wolf-displays-pj-vj~6481406)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20
- [Stonegate Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stonegate-lane-pj-vj~6481382)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
- [Stanton Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stanton-road-pj-vj~6481375)
  - Location: Cohasset, MA
  - Photos: 15
- [South Street Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-street-master-bath-pj-vj~6481362)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Roxanne Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/roxanne-road-pj-vj~6481358)
  - Location: Pembroke, MA
  - Photos: 8
- [Plymouth Lake Front](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plymouth-lake-front-pj-vj~6481349)
  - Location: Plymouth, MA
  - Photos: 22
- [Pheasant Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pheasant-hill-pj-vj~6481346)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Otis Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/otis-street-pj-vj~6481336)
  - Location: Hingham, MA
  - Photos: 19
- [Jarvis Avenue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jarvis-avenue-pj-vj~6481309)
  - Location: Hingham, MA
  - Photos: 19
- [Isaac Sprague Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/isaac-sprague-drive-pj-vj~6481300)
  - Location: Hingham, MA
  - Photos: 41
- [Historic Main Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-main-street-pj-vj~6481278)
  - Location: Hingham, MA
  - Photos: 23
- [Garrison Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garrison-road-pj-vj~6481246)
  - Location: Hingham, MA
  - Photos: 45
- [Eastern Avenue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eastern-avenue-pj-vj~6481221)
  - Location: Hull, MA
  - Photos: 21
- [Derne Street Condos](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/derne-street-condos-pj-vj~6481217)
  - Location: Boston, MA
  - Photos: 17
- [Cushing Avenue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cushing-avenue-pj-vj~6481206)
  - Location: Hingham, MA
  - Photos: 11
- [Country Club Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-club-road-pj-vj~6481186)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Collier Road \#2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/collier-road-2-pj-vj~6113700)
  - Location: Scituate, MA
  - Photos: 23
  - Description: A custom home sited to take advantage of sweeping ocean views and an open concept floor plan flows easily from Kitchen to Dining and Family Gathering space. Classic details and finishes keep this home timeless.
- [Collier Road \#1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/collier-road-1-pj-vj~6113673)
  - Location: Scituate, MA
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Adding windows flanking the range wall brought in light. Removing the wall to the family room opening the ocean view to fill the Kitchen and the perfect spot to seat 6 at the island. The redesign of the master bath removed a walk-in closet and made room for a double shower with nautical pot-hole window. Budget below is cabinetry only.

[See all 33 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/the-design-studio-llc-pfvwus-pf~2084087297)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Beautiful bench** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the depth?  Height without cushion?  Cushion thickness?

A: Hello,
the bench is kitchen chair height plus a 2" cushion.  approx 20" deep.

**Q: Love the entire kitchen! Wall color? Cabinet Color? Countertops?** *(in Photo Questions)*

I was planning on going with marble countertops with gold in them but this countertop has a wonderful warmth to it, The entire kitchen just feels warm and inviting instead of the white I was going to go with. WOuldlove to know the color scheme for this kitchen.

A: Hello, the cabinet color is antique white, hardware and decorative elements oil rubbed bronze, hardwood natural maple, and countertops leathered ivory fantasy granite.  Sorry, I do not have the wall paint color but from memory it is a Ben Moore historical color.

**Q: Hood housing** *(in Photo Questions)*

Love the hood clad in wood to match cabinetry, what exactly is under that do you just have ductwork ? or do you have to purchase a stainless hood and then cover it up ?

A: Hello, yes you always need ventilation and with a pro-gas range-top it must be vented to the exterior to be building code-compliant ~ Best brand power pack is used in this kitchen.

**Q: Flooring** *(in Photo Questions)*

What a fabulous kitchen renovation.  Feels warm and welcoming.  I like the floor stain color.  I know generally it is a combination of several stain colors.  Kindly let me know what color you used as well as type of wood used.   thanks and great job!

A: Hello, the flooring in natural maple hardwood ~ no stain.

**Q: Love that light over table.** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where is it from?

A: Hello, the fixture is the Maximus from Currey and Company (available in 2 sizes and 2 finishes)

**Q: color of kitchen cabinets and tile backsplash** *(in Photo Questions)*

what is the color of kitchen cabinets and tile

A: Sorry, I thought it had left the questions/replies for public viewing.

The cabinet color is antique white, hardware and decorative elements oil rubbed bronze, hardwood natural maple, and countertops leathered ivory fantasy granite. Sorry, I do not have the wall paint color but from memory it is a Ben Moore historical color.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-08.*