# Bravo Kitchens

**Trade:** Kitchen Remodel · **Address:** 470 Franklin St, Melrose, MA 02176, USA · **Phone:** (781) 662-7080 · **Website:** https://www.bravokitchens.net/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.9/5** (low confidence) — from 4 reviews across 6 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.

## The honest read

Bravo Kitchens is a Melrose, MA kitchen-and-bath design showroom run by Nicholas Bassila (reviewers call him "Nick," working alongside "Marcy"), selling and installing custom cabinetry, countertops and hardware with in-home design consultation. The Better Business Bureau lists the company — also doing business as Tedesco Kitchens, Inc. — as established in 1985, though the company's own site describes itself as "the region's leading" kitchen and bath firm "since 1990" and self-reports 36 years in business; the two sources don't quite agree on the founding date.

The written record is small but uniformly positive: four Google reviews from 2022 through early 2026, all five stars, describing full kitchen redesigns rather than smaller cabinet swaps. A recent review calls a comprehensive design that "thought of it all"; another, from a year and a half ago, described the finished kitchen as "exactly what we wanted... functional, beautiful, and so well thought out." An older review specifically credited Nick with an "elegant layout" that turned a previously cramped, awkward kitchen into one that works for the family without adding much square footage. Across reviews, customers describe Nick and Marcy as personally involved — visiting job sites, brainstorming ideas, and checking in throughout the process rather than handing the project off.

The company holds an A+ Better Business Bureau grade (it is not a BBB Accredited Business) and is an authorized dealer for several cabinet lines, including MasterBrand and Kemper. It states a service area covering Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield and Saugus.

**Strengths:**
- A+ BBB rating — clean regulatory record with the Bureau
- Detailed kitchen design — customers describe layouts addressing every need
- Hands-on service — owners personally involved throughout each project

**Where sources disagree:**
- BBB lists the company as established in 1985 while its own site says "since 1990" and self-reports 36 years in business — the two sources disagree on the founding date by about five years.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Better Business Bureau grade A+ (not a BBB Accredited Business) _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/melrose/profile/kitchen-remodel/bravo-kitchens-0021-97093) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
- BBB lists the company (also doing business as Tedesco Kitchens, Inc.) as established in 1985 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/melrose/profile/kitchen-remodel/bravo-kitchens-0021-97093) — “BBB profile for Bravo Kitchens (also doing business as Tedesco Kitchens, Inc.), a Melrose, MA kitchen and bath design company owned by Nicho…”
- Company site states it has been the region's kitchen & bath design and remodeling service since 1990 and self-reports 36 years in business _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.bravokitchens.net) — “Company history (self-reported): Site states it has been 'the region's leading professional Kitchen & Bathroom Design and Remodeling service…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.bravokitchens.net) — “Self-reported 36 years in business”
- Kitchen and bathroom design showroom selling and installing custom cabinetry, countertops, and hardware with in-home design consultation and project management _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.bravokitchens.net) — “Bravo Kitchens is a Melrose, MA kitchen and bathroom design showroom selling and installing custom cabinetry, countertops, and hardware, wit…”
- Stated service area: Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield, and Saugus, MA _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.bravokitchens.net) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Melrose, MA, Stoneham, MA, Wakefield, MA, Saugus, MA”
- Authorized dealer for several cabinet lines including MasterBrand and Kemper Cabinetry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.bravokitchens.net) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Kemper Cabinetry”
  - [Official Website](https://www.bravokitchens.net) — “Stated certification/affiliation: MasterBrand Cabinets”
- Customer called the finished kitchen design comprehensive, saying it "thought of it all" _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psbFRERjNVRWRtZFhwVmRIWk5aMjl2TUVaVVFWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x334ef127c186ea35!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjllTDF3UEdmdXpVdHZNZ29vMEZUQVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a great experience working with Bravo Kitchens from start to finish. They came up with a perfect design for our kitchen, thinking …”
- A homeowner credited an elegant layout with transforming a cramped, awkward kitchen into a functional family space _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1djdyeFRREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x334ef127c186ea35!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICuv7rxTQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Nick and his staff were a pleasure to work with.  Nick's elegant layout has completely transformed a previously awkward and cramped kitch…”
- Owners described as personally involved, visiting job sites and brainstorming design ideas with clients _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Vd1psZEpiV1pwT0RodU5GUnRjMWxKVWtSc1dVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x334ef127c186ea35!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnUwZldJbWZpODhuNFRtc1lJUkRsWUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I cannot say enough good things about Nick and Marcy at Bravo Kitchens. My husband and I are so glad we worked with them on our kitchen r…”
- Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psbFRERjNVRWRtZFhwVmRIWk5aMjl2TUVaVVFWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x334ef127c186ea35!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjllTDF3UEdmdXpVdHZNZ29vMEZUQVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a great experience working with Bravo Kitchens from start to finish. They came up with a perfect design for our kitchen, thinking …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GVU9XWlVXVnBCU1hsRFJrTkdWVWRrVUdSVGVuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x334ef127c186ea35!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFUOWZUWVpBSXlDRkNGVUdkUGRTenc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Bravo Kitchens designed our dream kitchen, and it is absolutely perfect! It’s exactly what we wanted… functional, beautiful, and so well …”
  - [Official Website](https://www.bravokitchens.net) — “Bravo Kitchens is a Melrose, MA kitchen and bathroom design showroom selling and installing custom cabinetry, countertops, and hardware, wit…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.bravokitchens.net) — “Bravo Kitchens is a Melrose, MA kitchen and bathroom design showroom selling and installing custom cabinetry, countertops, and hardware, wit…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.bravokitchens.net) — “Company history (self-reported): Site states it has been 'the region's leading professional Kitchen & Bathroom Design and Remodeling service…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bravo%20Kitchens&query_place_id=ChIJIf95EApz44kRNeqGwSfxTjM): 5.0★ from 5 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bravo%20Kitchens&query_place_id=ChIJIf95EApz44kRNeqGwSfxTjM): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/melrose/profile/kitchen-remodel/bravo-kitchens-0021-97093): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.bravokitchens.net): 36 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/bravo-kitchens-inc-pfvwus-pf~1887801131): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://www.bravokitchens.net/kitchen-remodeling-saugus-ma): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Exa](https://localitybiz.com/27925019/bravo-kitchens-melrose): 5 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ross Murphy · 2026-03-19**: We had a great experience working with Bravo Kitchens from start to finish. They came up with a perfect design for our kitchen, thinking of it all! Nick & Marcy were professional, reliable and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. It is clear they take pride in their work!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sarah Lento · 2026-01-23**: I cannot say enough good things about Nick and Marcy at Bravo Kitchens. My husband and I are so glad we worked with them on our kitchen renovation a couple years ago. Nick and Marcy go above and beyond to help bring your dream renovation to fruition. They are great at listening and getting a strong …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Danielle Statires · 2025-08-16**: Bravo Kitchens designed our dream kitchen, and it is absolutely perfect! It’s exactly what we wanted… functional, beautiful, and so well thought out. The entire process was smooth from start to finish, and the team was attentive to every detail. We would definitely use them again and highly recommen…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Charlotte Berkes · 2022-08-10**: Nick and his staff were a pleasure to work with.  Nick's elegant layout has completely transformed a previously awkward and cramped kitchen to a space that works beautifully for our family (with very little added to the total square footage).  He approached the project thoughtfully and was responsiv…

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