About Us
Designing, building and restoring homes throughout New England. Offices in Essex and Wellesley, MA.
More About C&M:
At Carpenter & MacNeille, we design and build enduring architecture. We are inspired by the Master-Builder tradition as well as the rich natural resources and wide variety of architectural styles along our native New England coast. From new construction to smaller renovation projects, our team offers thoughtful and well-built solutions that consistently increase the comfort, allure and value of our clients’ homes.
Under the direction of Design Principal and President, Robert S. MacNeille AIA, a dedicated C&M project team guides each client through the phases of design and construction and we remain available to all our clients at the completion of the project for a tailored approach to ongoing home care and maintenance.
We have been recognized for excellence in our trade by the Best of Boston Home Award, the ICAA Bulfinch Award and the American Society of Interior Design New England, as well as by the editors of Architectural Digest, New England Home, and Design New England just to name a few. Client collaboration and attention to detail have firmly established our reputation as a premier architectural design and construction company.
Services Provided
Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Barn Design & Construction, Custom Home, Energy-Efficient Homes, Green Building, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, New Home Construction, Pool House Design & Construction, Site Planning, Sustainable Design, Custom Homes, Design-Build, Interior Design, Architectural Interiors, Architecture, Construction, General Contractor, Renovations, Additions, Property Services, Custom Woodworking, Custom Millwork
Areas Served
Andover, Beverly, Beverly Cove, Byfield, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester, Marblehead, Newbury, Newburyport, Prides Crossing, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, South Hamilton, Topsfield, Wenham, West Boxford, North Shore Boston, Greater Boston, Coastal New England and Beyond, Wellesley, Weston, Newton, Concord, Lexington
Awards
Best of Boston Home Best of Northshore Home ICAA Bulfinch Award Contractor of the Year (Residential Interiors) ASIDNE Design Excellence Custom Homes Pacesetter Award Chrysalis Award - Residential Construction Certifications: AIA, LEED AP, USGBC, NARI, ASID, NCIDQ
Credentials
8 Houzz Awards
4 Houzz Badges
7 Affiliations
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6 Reviews for Carpenter & MacNeille
Sarah Wolf
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Carpenter and MacNeille was the design/build team for a kitchen and living room renovation project at our home in Essex. We chose them because of their attention to detail, and we loved that the design shop and woodworking shop were so closely integrated. This was our third kitchen renovation and by far the smoothest.
We loved working with our designer, Hattie Holland - she gave us several designs to choose from, and then helped us work through all the details as we progressed through the project. Hattie's design was very creative, allowing us to maximize the use of our smallish kitchen. The work in our living room ties the whole downstairs together, making the whole house much more livable.
All of the team was highly skilled, thoughtful, and sensitive to our living in the house while the project was underway. We can't say enough good things about our head carpenter, Bob Kellard who managed the project (and us!) so well. We have nothing but compliments for C&M, and recommend them to anyone who is looking for the best design/build for their home!
June 18, 2017
Comment from Carpenter & MacNeille:
Thank you so much for your kind words Sarah. It was a pleasure to work with you and we wish you many years of joy and comfort in your new spaces.
ksmfes
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Carpenter & MacNeille built a 3,000 square foot carriage house for us in Gloucester, MA. The project included a first level with space for 3 cars and a workshop, a lower level for machinery and tools, and a second floor including an office, bath, exercise studio and enclosed porch. This was a challenging project, as it involved in essence one level of commercial-style construction married to a high-end residential project. In addition to the construction quality, which was top notch, we were particularly impressed with C&M's project management skills. Planning, logistics, budgeting, etc. were all clear, transparent, and accurate. We have had C&M do a few much smaller home improvement type projects as well. While they are far from the least expensive option, their quality is so good and their project management and follow-through so far above average that we think they are worth it and would certainly use them again.
May 14, 2016
susantrobie
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We hired Carpenter & MacNeille for a comprehensive renovation of a large oceanfront 19th century house 8 years ago. It was a rewarding experience in every way. The entire team--the architect, project manager, contractors, craftsmen, interior designers, and office staff--were committed to excellence and demonstrated the highest level of professionalism. We were very concerned that the new part of the house should be in keeping with the old, and with the ingenious design and the attention to detail in the finish work, visitors have a hard time telling the difference between the old and the new. While the end product is lovely and perfectly meets our needs, an ancillary benefit of working with Carpenter & MacNeille is that we have kept up both a business and personal relationship with the firm. We could not have had a better experience!
March 22, 2016
Comment from Carpenter & MacNeille:
Thank you for these kind comments about your experience with C&M, we are certainly lucky to work with such thoughtful, gracious clients and dear friends.
lbgudonis
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We chose Carpenter & MacNeille because they offered us such complete service. Our renovation was a bigger job than we had ever done, and they could guide us through the architectural plans, permitting, construction, interior design, and then maintenance. Everyone we have worked with has been professional, skillful, and friendly. We now have the house of our dreams, and highly recommend their work.
November 23, 2015
Comment from Carpenter & MacNeille:
We are so pleased to hear these kind words - it was a pleasure to work with you and everyone at C&M enjoyed being part of such a great project. Many thanks!
swagusti
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I used Hattie Holland, an interior designer at Carpenter & MacNeille, to help us redesign the layout, furnishings and lighting of the family sitting/dining room off of our kitchen. The challenge for Hattie was that other than a first meeting or two, everything had to be done long distance. Taking direction from the rest of the house, Hattie sent several layout suggestions and 3 different design boards with fabric samples and furniture pictures juxtaposed on my existing space. It was quite efficient and any one of the combinations would have been beautiful. Along the way Hattie made suggestions about several small things, changing light fixtures and moving the television, that made a dramatic difference in both appearance and utility, all to the better. When I arrived everything, including floor refinishing and an unexpected furnace failure, was perfect, better than imagined.
November 4, 2015
dabeardsley
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Client
We worked with Carpenter & MacNeille over the winter and early spring of 2014 to redecorate The Inn at Castle Hill, a ten-room B&B in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The project included new and reupholstered furniture, new rugs/carpeting, new paint and wallpaper, new lighting, new window treatments, and accessories (accent pillows, decorative items, etc.), and a small amount of construction. We were looking for "design wow" in keeping with the five-star nature of the Inn, which is nestled into a corner of The Crane Estate, a seaside country estate that has been designated a National Historic Landmark. We are thrilled with the results. Carpenter & MacNeille had done much of the original design and construction for the Inn a decade before. They listened carefully to our goals for this project, understood precisely what we hoped to accomplish, helped us prioritize in ways that significantly improved our impact, and provided insightful design guidance along the way. The project was on budget and guests are saying that the Inn has never looked better!
July 3, 2014Last modified:July 3, 2014
164 Comments
Commented: What color is this?Hi Anne! This is Farrow & Ball's Cook's Blue #237. Take care!
March 8, 2021
Commented: can you share the color of the built-in bookcarse in the next room?So glad to hear -- we agree!
August 28, 2019
Commented: What is the size of each of the pergolas and the entertaining area?Thanks, each one is about 12'x 14' -- rectangular footprints with enough space for a 8-10 person dining table and several loungers.
July 26, 2019
Commented: What material is the countertop?Thanks for your question Jessica, it's actually porcelain slab -- a really sleek option that still evokes that classic marble look.
March 15, 2019
Commented: could you please share the name of this wallpaper? It's so pretty!!Thanks for your question - selections are by interior designer John Debastiani on this project - we were the architects and builders.
February 6, 2019
Commented: bookcase, cabinet pullsThanks for your question and kind words about our work -- bookcase is F&B Hague Blue and the kitchen hardware is Lewis Dolan.
February 5, 2019
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106 Western Avenue
Essex, MA 01929
Essex, MA 01929
Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 10 million
Our clients rely on us for consistently delivering services and products of the highest value, a combination of unsurpassed quality alongside the most competitive pricing.
Our clients rely on us for consistently delivering services and products of the highest value, a combination of unsurpassed quality alongside the most competitive pricing.
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