
About Us
BEST OF HOUZZ 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016 & 2015 - Customized Kitchen & Bath Solutions
Michael James Design, Inc. was created by a husband and wife design team with a passion for creativity. With our design experience, we bring a uniqueness to our projects as we offer both a male and female point of view as well as a husband and wife perspective.
Michael James Design, Inc. does more than kitchen and bath design. We create spaces that enhance the way you live. By exploring your wants, needs and living habits, we gain a thorough understanding of how to best design a space with the proper flow, proportions and focus. We take into consideration the existing architectural styles and details, the natural and artificial light, the views and of course, your individual taste. It is our attention to all of these details that helps to set us apart from other kitchen and bath designers.
From new construction to home renovations – contemporary to traditional – you, our customer, are squarely at the center of our design process and this enables us to create the kitchen and bath experiences you've only imagined!
Services Provided
Cabinet Sales, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Cabinets, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Kitchen Remodeling, Kitchen & bath design
Areas Served
Andover, Atkinson, Boxford, Chelmsford, Dracut, Groveland, Haverhill, Londonderry, Lowell, Merrimac, Methuen, Middleton, Newton, Newton Junction, North Andover, Pelham, Plaistow, Salem, Tewksbury, West Newbury, Windham
Awards
Best of Houzz 2020 Best of Houzz 2019 Best of Houzz 2018 Best of Houzz 2016 Best of Houzz 2015 MVMA Readers Choice 2015 - Kitchen Design (Merrimack Valley Magazine)
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45 Reviews for Michael James Design, Inc.
5.0|45 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Value4.8

Suzanne Lamoureux
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Can't say enough about how wonderful it was to work with Michael James Design! I saved a long time for a remodel of my 1970s kitchen, and am glad that my first stop was to see Maureen! From start to finish I was consistently impressed with the professionalism and knowledge she brought to the table. Maureen walked me through everything, gave me suggestions and options that fit within my budget and matched my style, and was friendly and patient with all of my questions. Her recommendations were excellent and I have a beautiful new kitchen thanks to Michael James Design!

December 2, 2020

Comment from Michael James Design, Inc.:
Thank you Suzanne! It was a pleasure working with you as well and we are so happy that you are enjoying your new kitchen. We wish you many years of enjoyment in your beautiful new kitchen!

HU-686618312
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I want to thank the firm for the excellent job and product for our new kitchen. We had lived in this house for over 30 years and it was time to sell. As they say a new kitchen helps sell a house and this one did. We interviewed a couple of different realtors and as they walked into our new kitchen we heard words like "wow", "amazing" and also "nailed it". The house sold to the 3rd couple that looked at it, in just 5 days; before we even got to the weekend showings and the closing is this Friday. Yeah
These are the best cabinets. The quality and feel are just great with their soft close draws and doors. With Mike and Maureen's suggestions we added and a few extras like cutlery draws, cabinets that hold trays and on and on. They also stayed within our budget in getting our place ready for sale. This was a complete gut and the firm also provides architectural ideas which really helped us. Mike utilized the space with ideas that we would have never thought to do. We had three windows in the medium size space and we're planning on removing one but Mike showed us but removing two and opening up the space around the remaining window, in the end it actually provided more light to the kitchen. They also knew what was selling today and because of that we went with their ideas of a white quartz counter top and floor color suggestions. Thank you both.
November 17, 2020

Ashley Read
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My husband and I are SO incredibly happy with how our new kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room turned out! Michael and Maureen were extremely easy to work with throughout the whole process. We were so impressed by how many options we were presented during the design process and how they were able to maximize each of the spaces. All of their products (from the new cabinets to the Wolf/SubZero appliances) are simply amazing. We cannot thank you enough for helping us remodel our dream home!!
October 27, 2020

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Talk about great service visit Michael James Design, Inc I recomemed them highly as there team partners are great my wait around time was less than expected
September 28, 2020

Martin Abada
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Maureen got a hug after our dream kitchen came to life.
A hug from a detailed oriented person says all you want to know about Michael James Design. My wife had this idea of a kitchen but struggled to find a design house that would make it happen. She consulted with well known design shops but remained unconvinced. Some put design together never followed up with us. Some struggled to bring out my wife’s dream kitchen ideas from her head. And then we found Michael James Design. We worked with Maureen and James directly. They interpreted our gestures, read facial expressions to indicate approval or disapproval, asked probing questions, drew and redrew plans, offered various orientations and layouts, They are design whisperer.
The end product was a master piece. The installation was mind blowing when we actually saw the kitchen come to life. To seal her approval, my wife gave Maureen a hug.
Michael James Design is wonderful to work with. If you are looking to remodel your kitchen, start with them. We highly recommend this team. .
September 22, 2020

Greg Panagiotakos
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Client
After moving into a dated house, we were very interested in opening up the space and increasing the functionality of our kitchen. We sat down with Michael and presented him with our budget to which he brought us a few different designs to accomplish what we were looking for. Throughout the process he helped us pick out each item from the cabinets, to the countertop, to the appliances, and the filing to help make the vision truly come together. From the beginning of lockdowns to now I still truly enjoy using the kitchen and making the most of it. Thank you very much Mike and Maureen! We look forward to our next project with Michael James Design when the time comes!



September 20, 2020Last modified:September 20, 2020

Brian Hall
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I was referred to Michael James Design by my parents and some other friends who had used them for kitchen remodels and new home projects. I was building a new home and with all of the decisions and responsibilities that go along with a new home project I wanted to settle with a company that I could trust to give me guidance along the way. MJD is that company. They had great ideas for my kitchen design as well as my master bath and guest bath. I knew I was in good hands and I absolutely love my new home! They helped with design, product selections and colors. Everything went seamlessly! I highly recommend Michael James Design whether you are building a new home or remodeling an older one! MJD is the company to use.
September 18, 2020

Michelle
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Michael James Design went above and beyond with helping us design and purchase our cabinets and counter tops for our house. Michael spent lots of time with us at the start of the project to understand our needs and lifestyle. He explained the different materials and price points, and was always patient, not pushy. Maureen has a fantastic eye for design and colors. I appreciated their honesty and passion for their industry. They are experts and I completely trusted them and their guidance. Their customer service is exceptional and unmatched! Michael and Maureen made the process so simple, even in the middle of a pandemic. I had the best experience working with Michael James Design and have already recommended them to my family and friends.
September 18, 2020

Kathleen Odonnell
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Mike and Maureen helped me with a new house I was building. Mike designed the kitchen, pantry, bar area, office and bathrooms. The cabinets are beautiful and functional. The design was very creative and it incorporated all of my ideas. Mike also gently directed me away from some not so goods plans I had.
Maureen worked so hard to find granite that went with the design and with my taste. Unlike other decorators she listened to what I like and she didn't push her taste or what is trending currently.
The result is more than anything for which I could have hoped. People come and in say, "Wow." I will enjoy this house for many years to come.
Mike and Maureen also worked extremely well with the other professionals on the team. They all made building the house (and finishing the project on time in the middle of the COVID crisis) a fun project with absolutely no bumps along the way.
I would give this company a ten+ rating if I could!
September 14, 2020

HU-817709737
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Top notch cabinetry experts from design to product quality (made in the USA). My kitchen is now bigger with more functionality and I have received rave reviews from friends and family. I would highly recommend Michael James Designs to give your kitchen the perfect facelift.
September 11, 2020

Pat Fernandez
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Michael designed the kitchen for our retirement home in Texas. Thanks to him, I have exactly what I wanted. I love his showroom and the opportunity to explore different cabinet and appliance gadgets. He made very helpful suggestions about things we hadn't thought about. He was very accessible and communicated with us in a professional manner. His fees were reasonable. I would hire him again in a heartbeat!
June 3, 2020

John and Debbie Pelrine
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My husband & I worked with Michael James Design on a kitchen remodel a few years ago. Mike & Maureen were very helpful and took the time to understand the changes that we wanted to make with our kitchen to increase its functionality and to make it more aesthetically pleasing. Their experience and product knowledge helped with our decision making process and having Maureen work with us to select our countertops, hardware, backsplash tiles, etc. was invaluable. We were so happy with the end result and our experience with Michael James Design that when we decided to build a second home at the beach, we knew we were going to work with them on the 2 kitchens and 4 baths that are in this new home. Mike & Maureen's attention to detail is incredible. The two kitchens are very contrasting in that, the 1st floor kitchen is the one that my husband uses more often so we wanted it to be more masculine and the main floor kitchen is my domain and I love light and airy. Each kitchen is highly
functional and so beautiful. We couldn't be happier with each of these kitchens! All of the baths have their own personality as well and are simply beautiful. The process was also extremely easy because we could purchase all of the products we needed through them, including all of the plumbing supplies, our Sub Zero & Wolf appliances as well as all of the countertops, hardware and tiles. Mike's experience and knowledge even helped us through a design flaw in the architectural plans and we are so thankful that he was able to come up with a solution that actually enhanced the original design! The end results are stunning. We highly recommend Michael James Design to anyone who is remodeling or building a new home. We have done both and they truly make the process so much more enjoyable!
May 6, 2020
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41 Comments
Commented: What is the countertop?Hi Theresa, thank you for your comments. We think this is a beautiful stone as well! It is "Mont Blanc Leathered" marble.
August 7, 2020
Commented: Backsplash tile?I'm sorry, but I do not know the name of the backsplash tiles. I believe they may have been purchased through Messina's Flooring in Salem, NH.
July 15, 2020
Commented: What is the cabinet color?Thank you for your interest in this kitchen. The cabinetry is by Medallion Cabinetry and is the Park Place Flat Panel door style in their "White Icing" paint color. Good luck with your proje...
June 19, 2020
Commented: Gorgeous pairing of backsplash and counters - what's the tile?Thank you for your interest in this kitchen. Unfortunately, we do not have the name of the backsplash tiles.
December 3, 2019
Commented: Faucet manufacturer?Hi Jody, Thank you for your interest and positive comments! This faucet is the Sensate touchless faucet by Kohler. Good luck with your project! Maureen
March 30, 2019
Commented: countertop material?Beautiful!
July 21, 2018
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