Karen Walson Interiors

Karen transformed our kitchen and bath renovation from a daunting project into a seamless, enjoyable experience. Having completed a similar renovation 15 years ago without a designer, we fully appreciate the tremendous value Karen brought to this project. Her professionalism and genuine investment in our vision were evident from day one—she treated our home as if it were her own. What set Karen apart: Design Excellence: Karen's aesthetic sensibility is both sophisticated and current. She stays on the cutting edge of new products and styles, introducing us to innovative solutions and materials we never would have discovered on our own. Organization & Planning: Karen goes shopping with you to pick out everything you need to complete the project. And her detailed project binder was a game-changer. Everything we and our contractor needed was documented and accessible, eliminating confusion and keeping everyone aligned throughout the process. Logistics Excellence: Our contractor specifically praised how smooth the job was because Karen ensured all materials arrived on-site and were labeled before work began—no delays, no scrambling for missing items. Real Value: Karen extended her contractor discounts to us, which resulted in significant savings that really added up over the course of the project. True Partnership: Karen's level of care and attention made us feel like family, not just clients. She was responsive, thoughtful, and committed to getting every detail right. If you're looking for a designer who combines creativity with impeccable project management and genuinely cares about the outcome, I cannot recommend Karen Walson Interiors highly enough. The difference between renovating with and without her expertise was night and day.

Throughout the entire process of renovating our kitchen and adding an addition over the garage with a primary bedroom/bath, Karen guided us with her exceptional skills and knowledge. She effortlessly grasped our style and vision and helped us bring it to life in our home. What impressed us the most was her ability to quickly understand our preferences and provide us with multiple options based on our comments. Karen's talent lies not only in her design abilities, but also in her exceptional listening skills and adaptability. She listened attentively to our ideas, thoughts, and concerns, and adjusted accordingly. She is assertive, but always in the best possible way. She never hesitated to advocate for our preferences and expectations. Additionally, Karen has cultivated fantastic relationships with her preferred suppliers. This ensured that we had access to a wide range of high-quality options that perfectly matched our tastes. We were impressed with the level of service she expected from her partners, which further demonstrated her dedication to providing the best experience for her clients. Karen seamlessly coordinated with our GC throughout the project. She meticulously compiled a detailed binder that served as a guide for the contracting teams to execute her designs flawlessly. Her attention to detail and organization were truly invaluable in ensuring the smooth execution of our renovation. I recommend Karen without any hesitation. Her expertise, professionalism, and commitment to her clients are truly commendable. As someone who had limited knowledge of the intricacies involved in a project of this magnitude, Karen's guidance and support were invaluable every step of the way. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Karen.

One of the great joys of remodeling my Falmouth house was having Karen Walson as my kitchen and bathroom designer. She made everything easy, offered excellent solutions to problem areas and was unbelievably responsive. She listens carefully to what you want and helps create the perfect kitchen. I couldn’t be happier with the kitchen and bathroom designs and I totally in love with my cabinets. Karen is a great source of information and inspiration, a total professional and a wonderful human being!!

We were in the middle of a major renovation and decided to remodel the kitchen half way through the project. We decided in November and needed everything sorted out and delivered by February. Karen was incredible to work with and met every milestone with a smile. I would highly recommend her knowledge, skill, expertise, and persistence to anyone considering help with a project whether they think they need it or not.

I worked with Karen on my kitchen renovation in Sept/Oct 2023, she is fantastic, would not hesitate to recommend you work with her. She has great design skills and a real expertise in what worked best for my budget and configuration. More importantly, Karen is a great communicator, she was patient with my questions, gave clear directions to the contractor and kept the timeline moving forward with the cabinet vendors. Very happy with the results and the process.

There is a reason that Karen has all 5 star reviews. She will be, by far, your favorite person during your renovation project. She has great ideas and vision, understands what is possible, and knows how to make it happen. Karen was a calm yet powerful resource for every step of our kitchen renovation. She didn't just put together a cabinet design, she helped us pick out every thing we had to purchase, from the cabinets to the hardware to the appliances to the light fixtures. Everything. And she helped to coordinate contractors, stay on them when busy schedules pulled them away, and did whatever it took to get the job done. Best part is Karen is someone you WANT to work with. She's a pleasure to work with. She came to us recommended by two friends and I will happily offer her name to anyone I know undertaking a kitchen or bathroom renovation!

Karen went above and beyond to help us make our bathroom vision come true. It was our first time tackling a home renovation project and she guided us every step of the way. Her knowledge of the best local vendors and contractors to use on the project was vital to make sure our home was in the best hands. She is always responsive and helpful with solid but quick solutions to help us through any unexpected hiccups. Our bathroom is gorgeous, functional and unique, all thanks to Karen. -Sarah and Derek

I would give Karen 6 stars if it let me! Karen is worth her weight in gold and then some! Hiring her was by far the best decision in our remodel process. From the first phone call, it was clear that she valued our opinions, desires and input and this held true throughout the entire project. She gave us several layout options to chose from, each drastically improving the efficiency and flow of the floor plan. Karen guided us through the selection of all materials and appliances, and passed on her discount whenever possible. Simply narrowing down the countless options was worthwhile as it can be overwhelming. She respected our values and budget, frequently offering creative and cost effective solutions while holding true to our vision. Her patience was exemplary as we decided to hit 'pause' before breaking ground due to the pandemic, and then didn't skip a beat when we were ready to resume. Karen truly understands every trade and helped to project manage the contractors, frequently communicating directly with them or coming on site to troubleshoot. She is intimately aware of the unique challenges the older houses in the Boston area can create. Best of all, her energy lights up a room and she is a delight to be around, which is greatly appreciated during a high-stress remodel. We would whole-heartedly recommend Karen for any future kitchen and bath projects.

Karen Walson was recommended to me by a close friend from work and I am so glad we chose her! She is a talented and experienced designer. She always keeps her cool, even when there are hiccups, as there inevitably are. Her personal care and dedication throughout our kitchen remodeling was a comfort to my family since it was our first time living through a home renovation. She was there to troubleshoot and guide me, as I acted a GC (also a first). She has high standards and demands the same of those working for her. I highly recommend her for your next home project.

Where do I begin? Working with Karen was wonderful. Her design ideas are creative and clever, but she always kept practicality and our budget in mind. For example, she steered us away from an expensive tall cabinet suggested by the architect in favor of a more practical--and much cheaper--solution that met our needs perfectly. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of products and materials, and she understands the trades and the construction process really well. For us, that was key--she helped us anticipate possible pitfalls and ask the right questions of our contractor at key points along the way. The icing on the cake is her warm demeanor and sense of humor. It's clear that she loves what she does and cares about her clients. If I had more kitchens and bathrooms (!) I would work with her again in a heartbeat!

We are renovating two bathrooms and a kitchen without a general contractor. Karen made a design plan with step-by-step instructions. The detail of each design is amazing. Each one is customized to our specific needs and wants. Her knowledge is unsurpassed. There is no way we could be doing this without her. She is a Godsend.

My wife and I worked with Karen Walson on two different projects. A full bathroom redesign and a full kitchen redesign. In both instances she was extremely helpful in showing us best use of our spaces. We live in an old 100 year old colonial and didn’t want to make any structural modifications but needed to maximize use of the space we had. Karen was critical in helping us vision the new bathroom and kitchen. She helped us pick cabinets and countertops and tiles to fit our budget. She was instrumental in guiding us through decision making, which can be very stressful. She told us where we could save money and recommended when we should spend some extra money for that little extra touch. Both projects came out beautifully. We would highly recommend Karen.