Newton Kitchens & Design

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.

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

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)

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!!

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.

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!

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.

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.