Licensed design-build for Brookline homeowners who expect their kitchen to outlast the trend that inspired it. Carlos and Johnny on every job site, every week. Fixed-price contracts. 5-year written warranty.
Brookline, Massachusetts, where stately Victorians, brick rowhouses, and grand early-1900s estates frame one of Greater Boston's most sophisticated communities. From Coolidge Corner to Fisher Hill, Brookline kitchens demand craftsmanship that respects original millwork, plaster, and proportion while delivering chef-grade modern function.
We work throughout Brookline regularly and know its permit process, historic considerations where they apply, and the architectural language its homes were built in. Every project runs on a written fixed-price contract with a dedicated lead on site.
Three tiers calibrated to Brookline home values. Detailed itemized estimate at consultation.
| Tier | Investment | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Refined Refresh | $95K – $150K | Cabinet refacing or semi-custom, quartz tops, mid-tier appliances. 6-8 weeks. |
| Estate Signature | $150K – $275K | Full custom cabinetry, marble or quartzite, panel-ready Sub-Zero/Wolf, lighting design. 10-14 weeks. |
| Bespoke Culinary | $275K – $500K+ | Butler's pantry, La Cornue/Lacanche range, structural reconfiguration, imported stone. 14-18 weeks. |
Three proprietary packages calibrated to Brookline's architectural heritage and home values.
Refined Refresh ($95-150K): The right move for Brookline homeowners updating a kitchen that's structurally sound but tired. Semi-custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, lighting refresh, mid-tier appliance upgrade. 6-8 week timeline.
Estate Signature ($150-275K): Our flagship Brookline offering. Full custom cabinetry from MA shops, premium quartzite or marble countertops, paneled Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf range, integrated lighting design, and the "colonial crown" trim package that honors Brookline's architectural language.
Bespoke Culinary Suite ($275-500K+): For Brookline families who entertain at scale. Butler's pantry, scullery, La Cornue or Lacanche range integration, structural reconfiguration where needed, imported stone, and full white-glove project management.
The clients had lived with a 1990s renovation for 14 years. The footprint was wrong, galley layout cut off from the dining room. They wanted to open it up but were nervous about structural costs.
We sent a structural engineer in week 2 of design. Discovered the dividing wall was load-bearing, supporting a chimney mass on the second floor. Two contractors before us had quoted "easy knock the wall, $90K", without engineering review. Mid-project surprise would have been an emergency steel beam and another $35K + 3 weeks.
We caught it in design. Engineered the steel beam in. Final invoice: $187,400. Original quote: $187,400. Done in 14 weeks.
Brookline homes were built to last. Colonial Revival, Shingle, Federal, these aren't styles you trend-update. They have proportions, materials, and millwork vocabularies that inform what a kitchen can look like without feeling forced.
Our Brookline kitchens lean toward inset shaker cabinetry, marble or quartzite countertops with dramatic veining, paneled appliances that disappear into the millwork, and the return of the butler's pantry. Brass and unlacquered hardware that ages. Lighting that respects the room's bones, not over-illuminating but punctuating.
We don't bring renderings of generic kitchens to your Brookline consultation. We bring options that consider how your specific home was originally built, and how your kitchen can honor that without becoming a museum piece.
Brookline Building Department: we handle all permit submission, scheduling, follow-up, and inspections for your project, so you never chase paperwork.
Brookline Historic District Commission: Active in town center properties and certain pre-1900 homes. We confirm during the design phase whether your project requires HDC review, and submit any required applications on your behalf. Most kitchen-only renovations do NOT trigger HDC review unless exterior changes are involved.
School-year scheduling: Brookline families often want kitchens completed before Thanksgiving, or built during summer break. Our typical Brookline schedule cycles: spring start (April-June) for Thanksgiving completion, or summer build (June-August) for fall completion. We block out your family's calendar around back-to-school and holiday hosting before we lock the build schedule.
Luxury kitchen remodels in Brookline typically range from $95,000 to $275,000+, calibrated to Brookline's median home value of $1.5M. Our 3 tiers: Refined ($95-150K), Estate ($150-275K), Bespoke Culinary ($275-500K+). Detailed itemized estimates after consultation.
Brookline has historic overlays in town center. We handle Historic District Commission review when applicable. Most kitchen-only remodels do not require historic review (unless exterior changes are involved), but we confirm during the design phase and submit any required applications on your behalf.
Typical timeline: 4-6 weeks design + permitting, then 8-10 weeks construction. Total: 12-16 weeks. Custom cabinetry adds 10 weeks lead time from deposit. Bespoke projects (full custom): 16-20 weeks.
Yes. Brookline families often want kitchens completed before Thanksgiving or during summer break. We schedule projects around your family's calendar, early-start spring projects, summer-finish builds, or holiday-completion timelines. Discuss during your consultation.
Yes, full permit handling. We work with Brookline Building Department for all required permits, schedule inspections, and ensure code compliance. You never visit Town Hall.
Free $2,850 design consultation. 90-minute in-home visit with Carlos & Johnny. 3D rendering included. No obligation.
