--- title: "Wilson Kelsey Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/wilson-kelsey-design-pfvwus-pf~755198389 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~755198389.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Wilson Kelsey Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/4703eb3b0ff71b3f_5327-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "12005 Avalon Drive, Northborough, Massachusetts 01532, United States" latitude: 42.3182 longitude: -71.6464 phone: "(508) 393-8323" website: http://www.wilsonkelseydesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 207 last_updated: 2026-09-12 --- # Wilson Kelsey Design Original Houzz profile: [Wilson Kelsey Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/wilson-kelsey-design-pfvwus-pf~755198389) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Northborough, MA - **Serves:** Salem - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2014–2018), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Wilson Kelsey Design is an award-winning luxury architectural interior design firm serving discerning clients in Greater Boston, Boston North Shore, Boston South Shore, Hamilton, Winchester, Ipswich, Beverly, Newton, Brookline, Wellesley, Weston, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Osterville, Cape Cod and beyond. With over 50 years’ combined experience, husband-and-wife team John Kelsey and Sally Wilson expertly manage the details while collaborating with you on every aspect of your design project, to create a beautiful home that reflects who you are and how you live. Our warm and approachable sensibility makes the design process an enjoyable and memorable experience, from initial design discussions through project completion. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Project Management - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Universal Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Pantries - Downsizing - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Salem ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 1.5 million Typical Construction Cost Ranges: Powder Rooms: $20,000 - $60,000 // Master Bathrooms: $50,000 - $150,000 // Kitchens: $125,000 - $250,000 // Typical Room Furnishings Cost Range: $40,000 - $90,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Wilson Kelsey Design | | Address | 12005 Avalon Drive, Northborough, Massachusetts 01532, United States | | Phone | (508) 393-8323 | | Website | http://www.wilsonkelseydesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 207 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://facebook.com/wilsonkelseydesign - X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/WilsonKelseyD - Blog — http://blog.wilsonkelseydesign.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Wilson Kelsey Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/wilson-kelsey-design-pfvwus-pf~755198389) - **Website:** http://www.wilsonkelseydesign.com - **Phone:** (508) 393-8323 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NCIDQ Cert \#s: 2996, 3190 - Top 50 Coastal Interior Designers - Top 50 American Kitchens - Gold & Silver Dream Home Awards - Best Residential Interior Design Bulfinch Award - ICAA - 1st Place Bath, 1st Place Living Room - ASID - Best Kitchen + Best Living Space PRISM Awards - Best Kitchen CotY Award - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2014–2018), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [NCIDQ Examination](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncidq-examination-pfvwus-pf~882083937) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Masterwork Painting and Restoration, Dec. 2020** > It was a pleasure working with Wilson Kelsey Design on a kitchen remodel for which we painted their clients kitchen cabinets. > We were very impressed with Sally’s eye for design and project management. She thoughtfully made the kitchen more functional as well as beautiful, all while keeping the project timeline on track. > I would enthusiastically recommend Wilson Kelsey Design. **★★★★★ — Janice Imonti, Dec. 2014** > I had a number of design issues to address in a smal Boston apartment. Initially, I contacted Wilson Kelsey for a color consultation which I needed in a hurry. Sally came within the week. She had no problem picking up where another professsional left off. One thing led to another and she recently redid a bathroom for me. > > She is outstanding with color and design. She is knowledgeable, experienced and has access to many good resources. Of equal importance, she is a woman of great integrity. > > Sally was really helpful and supportive throughout the bathroom rehab process. We work together well. > > I hired Wilson Kelsey in the fall of 2011. and am still involed with that Company. **★★★★★ — shiragood, Dec. 2014** > Every morning we wake up and are grateful all over again that > we had the blessing to work with John Kelsey and Sally Wilson. > > John and Sally were the architects and stylists behind > the renovation of our kitchen, office, family room, mud room and > pantry. To say that we love their work is an understatement. We love > it every day. When we walk into the space they created for us, we feel > at peace, grounded, serene, joyful, strengthened. > > Their final product was pure magic, and every detail sparkled. > From the hand-painted finishing of the floor, to the Jerusalem tiles on the wall, to > the gorgeous marble, to the glass table at the end of the kitchen island, with a ceramic > tile design at the heart, to the four snappy red leather chairs, to the pantry they created > out of nothing—every detail sings, and together, their work makes us happy every day. > > But it was not only the end product that we loved. We loved working with them. > They are organized, dependable, perfectly punctual, on schedule, easy to work with, > flexible, gracious. Our only regret after we completed our project was that our meetings > with John and Sally were coming to a close. > > We loved them, and their work so much, that to get our John and Sally fix, > we decided to ask them to help us renovate our bathroom too. > > Working with them, and their end work product, both a gift that keeps on giving. > > Wesley Gardenswartz, Rabbi > Temple Emanuel > 385 Ward Street > Newton Centre, MA 02459 > 617.558.8100 **★★★★★ — vonssr, Dec. 2014** > John Kelsey and Sally Wilson of Wilson Kelsey Design have proven themselves as invaluable partners in one of our recent projects. They were responsible for assisting our client, who built a new home in Metro West Boston, in the design and selection of all the interior aspects of this 7400 sq. ft. French country style home. > Wilson Kelsey proved themselves to be a true team player, working through educating the client and guiding them through the myriad of choices involved in building a new home. They were able to remain on point and keep the decisions moving forward. > Their design aesthetic is impeccable! The quality of the design and the follow through was executed perfectly. > They worked constantly to help educate the client in design and selection and the integration of all the parts to deliver a beautiful project equal to any of the finest homes in Metro West. > We are looking forward to working again with John and Sally as team members as we have enjoyed their expertise and company through our current project. **★★★★★ — sueparker33, Jan. 2014** > Choosing to work with WKD was the single best decision we made when we restored and renovated our historic 1804 federal house. Sally and John far exceeded our expectations for staying on budget, meeting deadlines, delivering modern comforts and aesthetics while masterfully showcasing original architecture, successfully problem solving every challenge, networking to find expert resources, exhibiting the highest professionalism and being able to work extremely well with everyone (they were our voice). The scope of our project entailed WKD taking the house from a totally gutted condition to its final finishes and décor. This included the design of a new kitchen and powder room, design of a new entry/portico/walkway/driveway that paid homage to the original owner's heritage, a challenging new staircase, design of a new fireplace mantel and cabinetry, selection of hardware, plumbing fixtures, lighting locations and fixtures, tile, floor stain, furniture, window treatments, wallpaper and paint, rugs and art framing. WKD acted as interior and architectural designers. This project was completed while we lived out of state; our confidence in John to monitor the overall facets of the total construction was very well placed. WKD kept us informed about every detail. Sally and John's positive energy, creativity, respect and off the chart talent, made every interaction with them exciting and rewarding. We are absolutely thrilled with our new home. We are confident you will have the same experience and outcome if you hire WKD. **★★★★★ — donhodgman, Dec. 2013** > We hired Wilson Kelsey Design to remodel and re-decorate two rooms. The results have been wonderful. John and Sally have created warm, comfortable and inviting spaces that we gravitate to, and love to be in. One of the rooms was an office/study which was functional but not a space that attracted us. The other was a living room that we used sparingly. After their work, we find ourselves spending more time in these rooms, and enjoying the experience more. Their re-design of a built-in bookcase and a fireplace surround, their selection of materials, fabrics, and colors have transformed these rooms into warm, wonderful spaces. **★★★★★ — The Sullivan Company, Inc., Dec. 2013** > I recently complete a luxury master bath project with Wilson Kelsey Design. The talent of both John and Sally is shown throughout the thoughtful and well appointed space we created. The synergy that the the two have is evident in everything they do. Our client interviewed three other designers and once they met with John and Sally, they knew this is who they wanted to work with. I look forward to many more wonderful projects with Wilson Kelsey Design. ## Selected projects - [Milton MA - Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/milton-ma-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~2026234) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This modern white kitchen remodel in a Boston suburb features custom Shaker style cabinets, a casual farmer’s sink, and a custom-designed pass-through window to the adjacent dining room. The warm dark oak wood floor complements the walnut top of the custom kitchen island. Open shelves and floor to ceiling pantries enhance the kitchen’s open airy feeling. Glass pendants over the island add sparkle and bring to life the Fantastico Vermont Danby marble backsplash and countertops. - [Ipswich MA - 1670 Antique Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ipswich-ma-1670-antique-colonial-pj-vj~833842) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: WKD’s experience in historic preservation and antique curation restored this gentleman’s farm into a casual, comfortable, livable home for the next chapter in this couple’s lives. The project included a new family entrance and mud room, new powder room, and opening up some of the rooms for better circulation. While WKD curated the client’s existing collection of art and antiques, refurbishing where necessary, new furnishings were also added to give the home a new lease on life. Working with olde… - [Newton MA - Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newton-ma-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~834012) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: These homeowners were entering a new phase of their lives. With children off to college, it was time to do a few things for themselves. WKD was asked to design a new kitchen in a Boston suburb with custom kitchen cabinets, built in book cases/cabinets and gas fireplace in the adjacent family room, creating an adjacent kitchen lounge. They asked us to find space for a much needed walk-in pantry, reconfigure an out of date home office and create a mudroom. By moving walls and reorienting doors, sp… - [Beverly MA - French Country Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beverly-ma-french-country-villa-pj-vj~61692) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 22 - Description: WKD’s design brief was to infuse graceful grandeur for entertaining into this former 1907 stable and carriage house. One would imagine that the carriage house held, at least to some degree, historic and beautiful architectural details. However, this was not the case. Everything – architectural moldings, flooring, hardware, etc. - were designed and fabricated to the designer’s specifications. The home features a stunning French-style salon, elaborate adjacent dining room, a handsome paneled libra… - [Ipswich MA - Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ipswich-ma-beach-house-pj-vj~835587) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Color, playfulness and whimsy combine to create a casual, welcoming summer retreat for empty nesters who still tell us that when they walk through the door they say “Aaahhh” to themselves. WKD took one large room and created 4 different zones: an airy and bright living room area for conversation, a cozy family room area for reading, a dining room area for family meals, and a game table area for games. The clients have hired us back for phase 2 - giving the kitchen a complete overhaul. This proje… - [Manchester MA - Ocean Front Home on the Boston North Shore](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/manchester-ma-ocean-front-home-on-the-boston-north-shore-pj-vj~62655) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: WKD’s design brought to life this couple’s desire to be surrounded by quality and comfort in their new retirement home at ocean’s edge. Fulfilling a dream to live on the ocean led to a larger house for our clients, and our mission was to reuse existing furnishings where they best fit, and augment with new selections as well as purchases of antiques and lighting fixtures. Decisions were made in 6 weeks, before the couple left for the winter season in Florida. When they returned, installation had… - [Ipswich MA - Traditional White Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ipswich-ma-traditional-white-kitchen-pj-vj~80185) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: WKD’s 50 years of combined interior design experience, and specialty in historic architectural millwork, has led to many commissions for custom luxury kitchens. This all white kitchen allows our empty nester- CEO- grandmother to do the cooking she loves to do, while conversing with friends and visiting family and grandchildren. Everything is within a few steps, organized to perfection, and with beautiful finishes to give an upscale look. A former breakfast nook was transformed into a “cocktail l… - [Boston MA - Commonwealth Ave. Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-ma-commonwealth-ave-condo-pj-vj~62586) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: WKD was asked to transform this elegant Back Bay home into a calm and tranquil oasis for its new owners, who were downsizing from the suburbs to the city. Their new life in the city would mean that most living would take place in one large room which contains living and dining spaces combined. The scale of the 19th century building required new furnishings, to take full advantage of the grand room proportions. - [Manchester MA - 1804 Federal Period Historic Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/manchester-ma-1804-federal-period-historic-home-renovation-pj-vj~61990) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: WKD’s design specialty in quality historic preservation ensured that the integrity of this home’s interior and exterior architecture was kept intact. The design mission was to preserve, restore and renovate the home in a manner that celebrated its heritage, while recognizing and accommodating today’s lifestyle and technology. Drawing from the home’s original details, WKD re-designed a friendly entry (including the exterior landscape approach) and kitchen area, integrating it into the existing he… - [Newburyport MA - Traditional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newburyport-ma-traditional-kitchen-pj-vj~80195) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This large eat-in kitchen contains both a built-in booth for family dining, and an island counter that seats three. There is plenty of room for two cooks, and carefully thought out use of small spaces, for such things as spices. An adjacent pantry and storage room provides enough storage so that there are almost no upper cabinets in the main kitchen - giving a luxurious open feeling. WKD’s 50 years of combined interior design experience, and specialty in historic architectural millwork, has led… - [Hamilton MA - Belgian Style Sitting Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hamilton-ma-belgian-style-sitting-room-pj-vj~61771) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: WKD’s connections to Belgian designers and their aesthetic resulted in this interpretation of a sitting room. The style features simplicity, calm colors, combining wood and iron materials, and a juxtaposition of antique with contemporary flair. Antiques give solidity, while the contemporary painting and accessories give a vibrant energy to the space. WKD custom designed the coffee table, combining wood and iron, and the floor lamps, which were crafted by local blacksmiths to our specifications.… [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/wilson-kelsey-design-pfvwus-pf~755198389) ## Ideabooks - [Dining Rooms & Dinettes by Wilson Kelsey Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74036883/list/dining-rooms-dinettes-by-wilson-kelsey-design) — 10 ideas - [Bathrooms by Wilson Kelsey Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74037818/list/bathrooms-by-wilson-kelsey-design) — 19 ideas - [Millwork by Wilson Kelsey Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74038548/list/millwork-by-wilson-kelsey-design) — 14 ideas - [Outdoor Living by Wilson Kelsey Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74039960/list/outdoor-living-by-wilson-kelsey-design) — 14 ideas - [Drawings by Wilson Kelsey Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7857135/list/drawings-by-wilson-kelsey-design) — 48 ideas - [Kitchen ideas - Farmhouse Sinks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74041454/list/kitchen-ideas-farmhouse-sinks) — 11 ideas - [Room Ideas - Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59433403/list/room-ideas-kitchens) — 15 ideas - [Room Ideas - Living Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7279192/list/room-ideas-living-rooms) — 9 ideas - [Foyer Ideas - French-Inspired Black and White Floors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46551467/list/foyer-ideas-french-inspired-black-and-white-floors) — 8 ideas - [Style Ideas - Classical](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74042163/list/style-ideas-classical) — 19 ideas - [Style Ideas - Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74043369/list/style-ideas-traditional) — 65 ideas - [Style Ideas - Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74044723/list/style-ideas-transitional) — 45 ideas - [Style Ideas - Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74045574/list/style-ideas-contemporary) — 30 ideas - [Style Ideas - Belgian](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59969943/list/style-ideas-belgian) — 22 ideas - [Style Ideas - French Villa](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7445441/list/style-ideas-french-villa) — 19 ideas [See all 15 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/wilsonkelsey) ## Community Q&A **Q: Cabinet manufacturer** *(in Photo Questions)* Who is the manufacturer of the kitchen cabinets. Thank you for your response. A: The cabinets are a custom design. Rift cut white oak, finished with a white wash. **Q: Looking for a shelf like this** *(in Photo Questions)* I want to put wainscoting in my dining room topped with a very simple chair rail that will double as a shelf. This looks perfect! Can I purchase this by the foot somewhere? A: The contractor made it out of two pieces of flat stock on the job site. **Q: Where is faucet from?** *(in Photo Questions)* What brand and style is the faucet? A: Sigma 3200 Series. **Q: Donde puedo comprar esta chimenea?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The fireplace was existing. I have seen similar units at Vermont Castings. **Q: Wood burning stove.** *(in Photo Questions)* Where did you find this colonial wood burning stove/fireplace? A: It was installed prior to our working on the project. You might look at Vermont Castings. **Q: Mirror** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you tell me where the mirror is from? Thank you! A: The mirror is custom, made to our specifications - both size and frame trim profile. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-12.*