Hakansson Design Group

We’ve worked with Kurt for years. He helped us transform our house into a beautifully decorated and comfortable home for our large family. He listened to our needs and made suggestions based on those needs. We had a large project spanning a long period of time. He was not pushy, but was patient with us and our time line. He is kind, personable and fun to work with.

I've known Kurt for many years both as coworker and client. He has a great eye and sense of design. I have always been impressed with the way he considers his client's family and lifestyle foremost while creating the perfect mix of practicallty and style.

Kurt has made a huge difference with my project! He took over completely redoing a condo to set it up for sell. Kurt has been there every moment to oversee all the repairs and paintings, including a new major water leak! He has moved all the art, rugs, furniture & books several times and collected tons of trash and disposed of it. I would not have been able to do this without him. Thanks Kurt!!

Kurt Hakansson of Hakansson Design Group was a great help with our design and renovation project. Our goal was to renovate what was a very old and neglected bathroom and bedroom in what was originally a maid’s quarters. The bathroom was a particular challenge being only 33 s/f. Every decision and every fraction of an inch counted. In this tiny space we were able to create a jewel box of a bathroom with beautiful marble mosaics and a comfortable Japanese soaking tub. What was formally the bedroom is now a great yoga space and dressing room. It's my oasis. In addition to his design help Kurt worked well with our contractor to ensure the successful execution of the project. I've enjoyed out time working together. It really was a great collaboration.

Working with Kurt Hakansson is a treasure. Great listener and observer of personalities and lifestyles. Great editor, and unique color sense. Innovative at combining old and new so your special pieces have pride of place. The result: open, clean lines, sophisticated, calm space where everyone feels welcome and at ease.

Kurt was an invaluable help when I moved from my family home to a condo with very different spaces. He had a hand in every aspect, from advice on the newly installed floors to the placement of the recessed lights. When the electricians were here installing the lights, I was not sure of their placement. I called Kurt and he came right over. I needed help with choosing new furnishings for the living room. He pre-shopped so that when we went out, all I had to do was sit in the furnishings to make sure they were comfortable - then choose what I liked and move on to fabrics. Kurt helped me find a fresh look that incorporated a few of my favorite pieces and blended them into a more upscale look. I am thrilled with the results. Kurt's wealth of knowledge and experience, his ability to keep me on track while always respecting my input and wishes, made the experience a true delight. Not to mention, we started the end of August and I hosted Thanksgiving.

I am totally pleased with the results of the remodeling of my condo. I had some of my own ideas and Kurt was great at melding my own ideas with his to make the project a great success. I wanted to be hands on in the process and Kurt was very open to this although in hindsight if I knew what I know now it could have easily been a complete handoff to Kurt. Kurt was able to nudge me away from poor design ideas and bring an insight to the process which I did not have. I would definitely use Kurt again if I had another property to upgrade. In conclusion he made the whole process stressless and fun.

I have worked on numerous projects for many years with Mark, Kurt and Louie and it is always a pleasure. They are professional, courteous, and very talented. Their sub-contractors are also very accommodating and easy to work with. I am always happy to be involved in anything which they manage.

We were friends of Kurt's before the remodel. We are still friends (in fact, better friends) after the work was done! :-) During the planning stage, he had a knack for figuring out what we wanted and presented options in line with our tastes, needs, and budget. Kurt communicated very effectively throughout the project. There was great attention paid to the details and consistent follow-up. During the course of construction, his team handled whatever came up. In a few instances, we changed direction along the way and they helped us figure out what wasn't working and we moved forward. We've got a finished kitchen and family room that we love.

If you are planning a renovation project at your home, this is the place to start. Kurt helped me with a whole house renovation to repair catastrophic water damage. He worked with me to choose everything including fixtures and finishes, and to bring it all together within my time constraints and budget. His guidance along the way kept me from making what would have been costly mistakes and I am so happy with the look we achieved. Every specialist that they sent to my home was pleasant and professional, and the rapport that they had with Kurt, keeping him informed of all of the inevitable decisions and adjustments that have to made on a project of this scale was impressive. Clearly, his availability to them, and to me, led to the success that I enjoy in my home today. I highly recommend working with this team.

It's been one of the best experiences working with Haddad Hakansson Design Studio. We specifically worked with Kurt and it's been amazing. He works fast, efficiently, has a great sense of design, listens to us and our preferences incredibly well and is great to chat with. No matter where we live in the future, I hope to take Kurt and the Haddad Hakansson Design Studio with me.

I can’t say enough great things about working with Kurt and Jaye at Haddad Hakansson Design Studio. I hired Kurt and Jaye at the beginning of this year to help me furnish my new South End condo from scratch. I had never worked with a designer before and was afraid of picking someone who would dismiss my input and blow my budget. Kurt and Jaye are the exact opposite of this. From the beginning, they have done an incredible job of listening to my feedback and incorporating it into their ideas and suggestions for my space. At the same time, they have challenged me to expand my style in entirely new ways – like installing a big, beautiful chandelier for my living room and buying these fabulous zebra-backed dining chairs – and have raised the sophistication of my space to a level that I never could have achieved on my own. I wanted my space to be “cozy, but sophisticated” and they nailed it, while integrating my preferences and personal taste every step of the way. Most importantly, they have always been sensitive to my budget. I have never, once felt pressured to spend more than I am comfortable spending. In fact, they have been very proactive in suggesting great ways to spread out the spending in a way that felt comfortable to me but still made my home feel beautiful and finished until I took on the next phase of work. Finally, I should add that each and every contractor and other service provider that Kurt and Jaye have engaged to do work in my home has been incredibly professional and done an excellent job – from the painters, to the electrician, to the contractor who weatherproofed my deck. Kurt and Jaye have taken meticulous care in overseeing the process, and it’s been such a relief to come home and find these projects magically done! I am not exaggerating when I say that every single day that I walk into my house, I smile, sit on my elegant, comfortable new couch and think how much I love living here. I can’t recommend HHDS highly enough!

Mark and Kurt have helped me transform my primary home. They not only have a great idea for design that matches my tastes but provide excellent 'turn key' service - I never have to hassle with contractors, furniture delivery people, etc. I like them so much, I am also using them to transform my Cape home. They are the best.

These designers have worked with us for the past 12 years on a variety of projects. They assisted us in designing a house on Cape Cod, including lighting plans, furniture design and placement, paint colors, floor, bathroom and kitchen tiles and countertops. The design accentuates the tremendous views from the house and has been favorably remarked on by all visitors. We have worked with them on numerous other projects and have referred them to many friends. They have helped us with paint choices, furniture purchasing and placement in several other houses. Currently, Kurt Hakansson is working with us to design and select materials for a new condo in a totally renovated historic building in Boston. He has been instrumental in helping us think through floor plans and kitchen, bath and closet design. It is clear that he has skills beyond the typical designer, including knowledge of electrical and heating systems and architectural details. His greatest strength is his listening to the client and communicating contractors and sub-conttractors.

They are helping us completely furnish and decorate of new condo, basically from scratch and we could not be more pleased. They are terrific! Very professional, extremely helpful and most importantly fun! WE will use them again and again and can't say enough good things about them to all our friends and family

My wife and I hired Haddad Kakannsson to help us decorate our 2475 S.F. apartment from scratch. We worked with Kurt and Louie. They chose our colors, helped us to pick out the furniture and kept the type of overview of the project that we never could. Their work is simply amazing. So far we love the colors and the pieces and are still in the middle of this project. They see things that we cannot. Our artwork will look better as do all of or rooms with their very skilled touch. Kurt was referred by friends; I like them even more now.

Excellent experience with this firm and excellent value. I found them on Houzz.com and this is the second time I have used them. They are incredibly responsive and have been able to work within my tight time tables. While they can't give you a firm quote from the start of the project and most of it is hourly they are realistic with the expectations they set from the begging. I plan to continue using them on all my future projects and possibly bring them in on past projects I completed before I found them because I should have used them there as well.

Haddad Hakansson came to us through enthusiastic recommendation by several of their clientele. Kurt Hakansson planned reconstruction of a 1980's galley kitchen from the top down, working with us at every step to succeed in producing a higher ceiling, reconfigured placement of sink and appliances and overall a place of functional ease and subtle elegance that harmonizes gracefully with its 19th century surroundings. After the initial stage, we had to be in Asia and worked with Kurt by phone and email, all with seamless ease. We then returned to be captivated by the creation, and with even greater enthusiasm join Haddad Hakansson's list of recommenders.

"I have been working with Mark and Kurt for 10 years. I first hired them to design and furnish a brand new home and from our first initial meeting and throughout the project I found them to demonstrate extraordinary creativity and a strong knowledge of products, fabrics and services; their customer service skills are unmatched. Without hesitation when I downsized they again worked their magic on my condo making it both a masterpiece as well as homey and comfortable. For these reasons, I wholeheartedly recommend Haddad Hakansson.

I have worked with Mark and Kurt for years as an industry partner. They always are the apex of professionalism and have a fabulous design sense.

Mark and Kurt helped us over a few years with interior design for our new townhouse/condominium. They are consummate professionals with exceptional visions and the skills to execute them. They are also wonderful people to work with and to know. Thank you Mark and Kurt for all!

I had the opportunity to consult with Mark and Kurt for a kitchen rennovation design. I found them to really listen to my "wish list" and was very impressed in how they creatively included them all into a very small space. They were a delight to work with and made a very stressful project an enjoyable one with their attention to detail and quick response to all my changes. I would highly recommend Mark & Kurt to anyone with design needs.

Mark and Kurt of Haddad Hakansson worked with my husband and I to decorate our apartment in New York City. They acted as project managers and, together with our contractor, created a sophisticated and comfortable home. We were so happy with the results that we then hired them to help us with our weekend house on Long Island. After six years in New York, we moved to CT and, once again, called on them to consult with us. They have helped us with paint colors, furniture and fabric selection, lighting, rugs and draperies. Communication is easy and all deadlines are met. They were sensitive to our budget. Kurt and Mark are an absolute pleasure to work with and I feel that we started as clients and ended as friends.

Haddad Hakansson worked with me on the conversion of a Stone Gothic Church to residential condominiums. This project presented a unique and challenging experience. Haddad Hakansson provided final review of unit layouts, kitchen design, and finish selections. Their abilities made it possible to create warm, traditonally finished spaces that are one of a kind. Their knowledge of current products and trends along with a strong and sensible approach of how to treat each space has resulted in units and common areas that are both distinguished from each other and threaded together by a common theme. The finished product is outstanding and has received praise from each of the current owners and virtually every visitor to the property. This building and project was a once in a career flagship level opportunity and therefore demanded a strong effort, working together on site to get it right. Haddad Hakansson had a team approach, listening to and working with the owner developer while providing a clear path in the decision process. The result is simply impressive and truly a masterpiece. Brian Badrigian, owner, developer, client.

Absolutely exceeded all expectations - Kurt and Mark are AMAZING. Thoughtful, creative, and phenomenally collaborative. My condo went from new/white walls/blank canvas to FANTASTIC because of them. I never felt more at home than I did in my condo. All my guests walked in "oohing" and "ahhing" about how beautiful my place turned out. I could NEVER have done it without their discerning eye, attention to detail, focus on my list of "wants" and "needs" and then delivering on every single one of them. I've recommended them to EVERYONE I know who is interested in achieving their own phenomenal space.