Kitchen Design Portfolio for Boston Homes
Browse the kitchen styles we design and build across Central Massachusetts and Greater Boston — from condo galleys in the South End to open-plan family kitchens in Newton. Each card shows which homes the style suits and a typical Boston budget. Filter by project type, then bring the ideas you like to your free design visit.
Kitchen Styles We Build Across Greater Boston
Boston’s houses shape its kitchens. A Beacon Hill rowhouse rarely has room for an island, while a Needham Colonial almost always does; a Lexington mid-century modern calls for flat panels and wood, a Brookline brownstone for inset doors and marble. The gallery is organized so you can see which styles fit which homes. Photos are design examples; photos of completed RS Kitchen Remodeling projects are added as each kitchen is finished.
$37K–$54KPainted Shaker perimeter, a seating island with storage on the back, quartz counters and recessed lighting replacing a single ceiling fixture.
$20K–$32K cabinetsMid-tone gray Shaker cabinetry taken to the ceiling, a tile backsplash in a soft pattern and a built-in range hood.
$2.7K–$6K countersVeined marble-look stone over flat white slab doors — a clean look that suits compact condo kitchens.
$10K–$17K islandA warm wood island front with seating for four, contrasting with white perimeter cabinets and a hexagon tile backsplash.
$41K–$65KWall removed to the living area, a waterfall island as the room divider and light oak cabinetry for a bright, open plan.
$18K–$27K cabinetsDark green lower cabinets, subway tile to the ceiling and open wood shelves in place of uppers on the window wall.
$2.7K–$5K countersWhite quartz paired with a brass faucet and greige cabinetry — a warm, traditional finish for older city homes.
$41K–$65KApron-front sink, window-wall plate rack, stainless hood over a professional-style range and a butcher-block work table.
$10K–$17K islandA long white island with bar seating for four, three pendant lights and a dining area flowing beyond it.
$5K–$14KA compact white kitchen with butcher-block counters — the kind of update refacing and new counters can deliver in days.
$44K–$78KA modern open plan with a low-profile kitchen along the back wall, keeping sight lines to the windows and living space.
$20K–$32K cabinetsWhite inset-style cabinets with glass-front uppers, a hexagon tile backsplash and a marble-look waterfall island end.
$20K–$37KA narrow galley with a gas cooktop, integrated dishwasher and dark counters — every inch of a small condo kitchen used.
$31K–$48KFlat-panel white cabinets, a black tile backsplash, stainless appliances and a peninsula with seating.
$34K–$51KA granite-topped island, white cabinetry, hardwood floors and sliding doors to the yard in a bright, traditional kitchen.
$20K–$37KHandle-less white uppers, a marble-look counter and stainless appliances in a simple, efficient condo layout.
$34K–$54KA two-tone kitchen with a dark gray island, white uppers, wall ovens and a wide, open layout.
$37K–$58KDeep blue gloss cabinets, a marble waterfall end, track lighting and warm wood-look floors.
$37K–$61KDark slab cabinetry combined with warm wood panels, integrated lighting and a counter-height bar.
$34K–$54KShiplap walls, a marble-look backsplash, crystal pendants over a large island and a professional range.
Choosing a Style for Your Boston Kitchen
Start with the house, then the household. The architecture tells you which cabinet door, trim and hardware will look right; the way you cook tells you how much counter, storage and seating you need. Most of the kitchens in this gallery combine both — a style that suits the building and a layout that suits the family.
Brownstones, Rowhouses and Victorians
In the Back Bay, Beacon Hill and South End, and in Victorian homes in Cambridge and Brookline, traditional details belong: painted Shaker or inset doors, glass-front uppers, marble or marble-look stone and unlacquered brass or polished nickel. Space is usually tight, so galleys and peninsulas outnumber islands.
Triple-Deckers and Two-Families
In Somerville, Dorchester, Medford and Arlington, durability and storage come first. Quartz counters, factory-finished cabinets and full-height uppers make the most of a narrow room, and refacing is a strong option when the boxes are sound.
Colonials, Capes and Ranches
In Newton, Needham, Quincy, Dedham and Braintree, there is usually room to open a wall and add an island. Two-tone kitchens — light perimeter, darker island — are the most requested look.
Mid-Century and Modern Homes
In Lexington’s mid-century neighborhoods and in new condo conversions, flat slab doors in walnut, white oak or paint, thin counters and low-profile ventilation keep the clean lines the architecture calls for.
From Gallery to Your Kitchen
Save the cards you like and bring them to the design visit. We measure your room, look at the structure and systems, and show you how each idea fits — and what it costs — in your house. See the cost guide for budgets and the timeline for how a project runs.
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