--- title: "Newton Kitchens & Design — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/newton-kitchens-and-design-pfvwus-pf~629290077 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~629290077.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Newton Kitchens & Design" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8a93222a006c68c6_1990-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "34 Wexford St, Needham, Massachusetts 02494, United States" latitude: 42.2997 longitude: -71.2321 phone: "(781) 400-1574" website: http://www.newtonkd.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 27 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 134 last_updated: 2026-09-16 --- # Newton Kitchens & Design Original Houzz profile: [Newton Kitchens & Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/newton-kitchens-and-design-pfvwus-pf~629290077) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Needham, MA - **Serves:** Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Newton, Framingham, Waltham, Brookline, West Roxbury, Arlington, Braintree, Jamaica Plain, Natick, Randolph, Lexington, Watertown, Needham, Norwood, Wellesley, Milton, Belmont, Dedham, Canton, Winchester, Sudbury, Concord, Westwood, Wayland, Medfield, Weston, Charlestown, East Boston, Millis, Cochituate, Lincoln, Dover, Millis-Clicquot, Auburndale, Brighton, Brookline Village, Chestnut Hill, Milton Village, Needham Heights, Newton Highlands, Newton Lower Falls, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, North Waltham, Waban, Wellesley Hills, West Newton - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (27 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2014–2025), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Newton Kitchens & Design provides exceptional handcrafted cabinetry and furniture manufactured in Massachusetts. As a family owned business dedicated to delighting our customers and altering their perception of what is possible with custom kitchen, bath and furniture design, we blend an unpretentious and authentic mindset with an unrivaled commitment to master craftsmanship. Our unique and innovative designs range from contemporary to traditional while combining luxury with functionality. Our in-house finishes include exotic wood veneers, Italian lacquers, fabric and stainless steel wrapped options and more. At every stage - from in-home consultation through design, build and installation - Newton Kitchens & Design takes a hand on approach to helping you create the perfect pieces for your kitchen, bathroom or entertaining space. In both our handcrafted custom and semi-custom cabinetry we deliver unparalleled customer service and unsurpassed quality that you and your home deserve. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Pantries - Design Consultation - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Universal Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Pantry Design - Sustainable Design - Handicap-Accessible Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Cabinet Doors - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Boston - Cambridge - Quincy - Newton - Framingham - Waltham - Brookline - West Roxbury - Arlington - Braintree - Jamaica Plain - Natick - Randolph - Lexington - Watertown - Needham - Norwood - Wellesley - Milton - Belmont - Dedham - Canton - Winchester - Sudbury - Concord - Westwood - Wayland - Medfield - Weston - Charlestown - East Boston - Millis - Cochituate - Lincoln - Dover - Millis-Clicquot - Auburndale - Brighton - Brookline Village - Chestnut Hill - Milton Village - Needham Heights - Newton Highlands - Newton Lower Falls - Newton Upper Falls - Newtonville - North Waltham - Waban - Wellesley Hills - West Newton ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Newton Kitchens & Design | | Address | 34 Wexford St, Needham, Massachusetts 02494, United States | | Phone | (781) 400-1574 | | Website | http://www.newtonkd.com | | Followers on Houzz | 134 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Newton-Kitchens-Design-433332286682737/ - Blog — http://www.newtonkd.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Newton Kitchens & Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/newton-kitchens-and-design-pfvwus-pf~629290077) - **Website:** http://www.newtonkd.com - **Phone:** (781) 400-1574 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2014–2025), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 27 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 48.0 - Communication: 45.0 - Value: 44.0 ### Reviews **★★ — Andy, Sept. 2024** > NKD designed and built kitchen and bathroom cabinetry for me. The proprietor is an extremely talented and knowledgeable designer who provided thoughtful ideas and delivered what he promised. NKD is also much more expensive than competing firms and in retrospect, I am not sure that it was worth the difference. As genuinely skillful and talented as the owner is, I think his skills as a salesperson might be even greater--which is to say, he is very good at making the sale, perhaps less diligent once the invoice was paid. If budget is not a consideration, I would consider working with him. If it is, I suspect you'll find equally fine options at a significantly lower price point. **★★★★★ — San Francisco Appliance Masters, April 2024** > Overall outstanding service. We were very happy with the work that was done on our kitchen sink plumbing. I will give you a call to set up our next appointment. Thanks **★★★★★ — luisfoundu, May 2023** > The entire staff at NKD is excellent. They are very professional and all extremely conscientious. We worked with Karen and even more impressive was how she pulled it all together with a very thoughtful focus on layout, design, esthetics and ergonomics. She made a number of key recommendations on layout and suggested some architectural changes which were all incorporated and made an enormous and beautiful contribution to the final plan. > > We absolutely love our kitchen and highly recommend NKD, Karen and Pierre. > > Lynn (Newton) **★★★★★ — Melissa Boucher, Oct. 2022** > Karen was amazing to work with. Her design ideas for our unique space from the start was very creative and helpful. She listens to all the things we wanted to have in our kitchen and found a way to make it happen. Karen was very detail oriented and always responsive to our questions. We are loving our new kitchen and so glad we had Karen to design for us! **★★★★★ — HU-36077129, May 2022** > I can't say enough good things about Karen Connors and Newton Kitchens & Design! Karen is a very talented designer and a joy to work with from beginning to end. She really listened and absorbed my long wish list of kitchen ideas and presented a super creative design that I never would have thought of myself. Karen is also very careful about details, which really makes a difference. She follows the project all the way through to the end to make sure everything is perfect. NKD stands by their product 100% - there was a minor thing that had to be redone and they took care of it right away - she even fixed something I didn't notice was wrong! The kitchen was my second project with Karen and NKD - I wouldn't go to anyone else! **★★★★★ — zeynotje, Feb. 2021** > Bottom line: Karen Connors rocks! I've had the pleasure of working with Karen. Karen is diligent, very detail oriented, has a wonderful aesthetic sense, all the while keeping a calm and considerate attitude. All the suggestions she brought to the table were spot on but she incorporated all my requests and peculiarities as well. We had to change several things along the way as we discovered what was going on under the drywalls, and she was great in responding and helping us through those changes. She was also very organized, timely and responsive throughout the process. The cabinet makers that NKD works with are superb quality and we are very happy how everything turned out. Our first meeting to total kitchen renovation completion was 6 months (a little less than 3 months was the actual construction part). This all happened during pandemic lockdowns... Amazing! **★★★★★ — M. Morgan, Dec. 2020** > We had the pleasure of working with Karen Connors from Newton Kitchen & Design on the recent renovation of our kitchen. The space was entirely reconfigured, and Karen proved to be an excellent partner in the sometimes overwhelming process. She actively solicited, listened to and interpreted our vision for both the aesthetic and functionality of the space. And she patiently and thoughtfully helped refine our ideas as our vision for the space evolved. The end result was a gourmet kitchen layout that optimized storage with a fresh, contemporary aesthetic. Having lived in the space for a few months now, we couldn’t be more delighted with it and recommend Karen and NKD highly! **★★★★★ — Maggie CAREY, July 2020** > NKD is the best!! And Karen both knew the right people and was focused on all the details that brought this project to an exquisite completion. These talents are crucial when working on huge projects like our kitchen remodeling. We love the results!! **Comment from Newton Kitchens & Design:** > Maggie, thank you for this thoughtful review. It was a pleasure working with you on your kitchen project. > > Best regards, > Karen **★★★★★ — Denise Schenkel Design, LLC, Sept. 2019** > To begin, I was immediately impressed with the NK&D showroom and the welcoming and professional space. I partnered with Karen Connors, whom I highly recommend. Her energy and passion for kitchen design was evident from the beginning, and myself working as a residential interior designer, appreciated this from the start. > Karen had strengths in all aspects of my custom kitchen design process, from initial layout phase, to maximizing the functionality of my space, to the sharing and developing of design direction. Karen provided great options for cabinet material, custom color matching, hardware, and appliance recommendations. She also took the time to meet with the contractor on my project pre and post delivery to ensure all aspects of the project were addressed. > Karen is very detail oriented, thorough and was a true partner in my kitchen design process. Ultimately she brought forth a design that was forward thinking, modern and beautiful. > > She is truly a treasured find that I will happily recommend to my own clients in the future. **★★★★★ — Anita Salvatore, May 2019** > Pierre is a top-notch kitchen designer, visionary, and craftsman. The level of service was superior as was his craftsmanship. He discusses the timelines of the projects, worker's schedules and his workers follow the plan to the T. We found Pierre through a local architectural magazine and struck gold. We had in mind a total gutting of our outdated kitchen and dining room. Our kitchen had country cupboards and we were looking for modernity. Pierre hence guided us to his showroom showed us and helped us select a style we wanted. We love the Wolf gas stove and subzero refrigerator. We went with beautiful white glossy cabinets customized with silver bamboo-style handles. In addition, Pierre introduced us to neolith countertops (resistant to high heat, staining, and very durable!). He also convinced us to go with high-intensity modern LED lighting ideas, sleek (and discreet) undercabinet lighting, and updated dimmers, and motion-detecting elements. He also helped us switch to a more suitable (modern) kitchen paint color and helped modernize our dining room with modern wallpapering, and curtains! All around, Pierre's value is that he has an eye like an artist and can imagine what is not there, and what could be there. He is a world-class designer and his ideas are modern, bold, and refreshing. We are so lucky to have found him! **★★★★★ — S G, May 2019** > This project involved a total kitchen renovation, putting a sleek, modern kitchen into a 1926 condo. Pierre at NK&D was responsive and creative, designing a spectacularly beautiful, one-of-a-kind, yet functional, kitchen that meets all our needs. Special touches included back-painted cabnet doors, a Nespresso pod drawer for the coffee nook, and inserting quartzite in the wooden floor along one side of the island. NK&D’s local workmanship matched the quality of its service. Every drawer is dove-tailed jointed. NK&D’s installation was also flawless. **★★★★★ — Alesia Padula, Nov. 2018** > We worked with Karen Connors. Her knowledge and ability to transform our kitchen was beyond our expectations. She listened to our needs and provided us with design options. We now have a kitchen we love which is much more functional. People often ask what is the 'one thing' I would change about our new kitchen and I can honestly say, 'not one thing.' Karen thought of everything with the design, materials and over functionality that was tailored just for me. Our 'cookie cutter' kitchen now has a personality. I could not be happier. ## Selected projects - [Sherborne, Massachusetts - Kitchen and Great Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sherborne-massachusetts-kitchen-and-great-room-pj-vj~5494973) - Location: Sherborn, MA - Photos: 10 - [Brookline, MA White High Gloss Kitchen w/Rosewood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brookline-ma-white-high-gloss-kitchen-w-rosewood-pj-vj~2563775) - Location: Brookline, MA - Photos: 4 - [Charlestown, MA Open Floor Plan Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charlestown-ma-open-floor-plan-kitchen-pj-vj~2993770) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 6 - Description: A modern kitchen in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood. Builder: NS Builders - [Boston, MA Contemporary Kitchen, Dining Table & Closet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-ma-contemporary-kitchen-dining-table-and-closet-pj-vj~1583737) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 5 - [Master Bathroom: Spa- Like Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-spa-like-oasis-pj-vj~2993729) - Location: Dedham, MA - Photos: 6 - [Chestnut Hill, MA - White High Gloss Kitchen w/Mahogany](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chestnut-hill-ma-white-high-gloss-kitchen-w-mahogany-pj-vj~1074031) - Location: Newton, MA - Photos: 3 - [Boston, MA Contemporary White Oak Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-ma-contemporary-white-oak-kitchen-pj-vj~1583779) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 4 - Description: Rift White Oak with Horizontal Grain and Ceruse Finish. Flat Panel Style Door. - [Newport, RI Transitional White Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newport-ri-transitional-white-kitchen-pj-vj~1583933) - Location: Newport, RI - Photos: 3 - Description: White Painted Shaker Door Style w/Half Circle Bead. - [Channel Center Boston - Bright, White and Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/channel-center-boston-bright-white-and-contemporary-pj-vj~5494957) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 5 - [Squam Lake, NH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/squam-lake-nh-pj-vj~1945984) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Boston, MA Contemporary High Gloss Kitchen, Contemporary Vanities](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-ma-contemporary-high-gloss-kitchen-contemporary-vanities-pj-vj~1583850) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 5 - [Boston, MA - White High Gloss Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-ma-white-high-gloss-kitchen-pj-vj~442030) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 6 - [Belmont, MA Transitional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/belmont-ma-transitional-kitchen-pj-vj~2993751) - Location: Belmont, MA - Photos: 6 - [Newton, MA - Contemporary Kitchen, Bar & Baths](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newton-ma-contemporary-kitchen-bar-and-baths-pj-vj~91332) - Location: Newton, MA - Photos: 9 - [Newton, MA - Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newton-ma-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~394262) - Location: Newton, MA - Photos: 3 - [Beacon Hill, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beacon-hill-ma-pj-vj~1851576) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 3 - [Newton, MA - Bright & Colorful Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newton-ma-bright-and-colorful-kitchen-pj-vj~383336) - Location: Newton, MA - Photos: 3 - [Wellesley, MA Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wellesley-ma-kitchen-pj-vj~508298) - Location: Wellesley, MA - Photos: 4 - Description: Solid Maple Doors with "Simply White" Sprayed Lacquered Finish on Perimeter, Reclaimed Walnut Wood Doors on Island. Custom Circle Glass Upper Doors - [Avon, MA - Contemporary Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/avon-ma-contemporary-kitchen-pj-vj~296958) - Location: Avon, MA - Photos: 2 - [Belmont, MA Traditional Maple Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/belmont-ma-traditional-maple-kitchen-pj-vj~1584205) - Location: Belmont, MA - Photos: 5 [See all 38 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/newton-kitchens-and-design-pfvwus-pf~629290077) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92023630/list/wish-list) — 4 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/plucenta) ## Community Q&A **Q: what are these countertops?** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you provide the manufacturer and color for these? A: Hi Kara! The countertops are Taj Mahal Quartzite **Q: Where is the pull out system that holds all the wrap papers, etc from?** *(in Photo Questions)* The pull out system is very clever, a new lazy Suzanne? where can I buy one? Thanks A: Hi Barbara, That great system is made by Kessebohmer and it's called the Magic Corner. You can buy them from Hafele. **Q: Kitchen Size** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, really nice design. Roughly how wide is this kitchen? Thank you! A: Hi! Thank you very much. The width of the kitchen is 10'6". The tall cabinets are recessed 25" into the wall. **Q: Countertop** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the countertop? So sleek n beautiful. A: Good morning, thank you for viewing our work! The countertop is Neolith - Estatuario with a Silk Finish & Mitered edges **Q: beautiful! what is the countertop?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you Susan! The countertop is Neolith Estatuario in the matt finish. **Q: WOW!what is backsplash and countertops & island, please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello! All of the countertops and backsplash material is Golden Onyx Porcelain 2" thick --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-16.*