I had to respond to the review already posted, even though I typically don't write reviews on Yelp. I live in RI and was disappointed in the 3 kitchen designers I interviewed here. Weston Kitchens was the closest dealer who carried a cabinet line I was interested in, so we made an apptmt and drove the 2 hours to meet Melissa for the first time. I am not exaggerating when I say that, although we ended up using a different cabinet brand, meeting Melissa was the best thing that could have happened to my kitchen.
I could write a novella, but who wants to read one here, about all the ways she helped a total neophyte end up with a kitchen which is not only supremely functional, but makes people gasp about how gorgeous it is. And, understand we did not have a huge budget nor did I have a clear vision of what I wanted.
Besides Melissa's years of kitchen design experience, she is an ASID Interior Decorator AND a graduate of the Culinary Inst. of America. This unusual combo of training and experience plus a fantastic eye give her a unique understanding of both form and function. The person described in the previous review is not the Melissa we know. We have found her to be thoughtful, patient, responsive, and with a wonderfully dry sense of humor. Yes, she is busy, because she is so much in demand, so an appointment is usually necessary, just as it would be with any busy professional. Trust me, she is so worth it. We found her a joy to work with.
Now that we're renovating our master suite, we are hiring Melissa again for advice and assistance on designing our master bath. We are so relieved to have her to guide us through the process again.
We realize that people are more apt to leave reviews when they are unhappy for some reason than if they are pleased. We are guilty, since we never left a good review. And, in case someone suspects I am not a real client, I would be more than happy to speak to anyone who wants a reference. Weston Kitchens will know how to contact us, since it's only been less than 2 years since our kitchen was completed. I will let them know it's OK to give out our phone number. I'll even e-mail you photos of my fabulous kitchen! read more