Local business · Leominster, MALocal business · 435 Lancaster St Ste 360, Leominster, MA 01453, USA
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Emerald Design Build. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$23,000 – $35,000
Typical remodeling project around $29,000
Every review of this Leominster firm circles back to one person: Megan, the architect clients keep naming. Emerald Design Build says it is a woman-owned practice doing architecture, interiors and construction — as one integrated design-build package, or as design or building on its own. The written history is short but consistent: six Google ratings, all five stars, plus a 5.0 from two reviews on Houzz. The specific ones are the useful ones. A homeowner writing in 2023 described the kitchen Megan put together — cabinets with the appliance garage they had always wanted, quartz counters and porcelain floor tile, at a price they thought fair — and said the renderings were what let them picture the layout. A couple that same spring described several rounds of drawings for a covered porch, walked through element by element. The most recent voice, from April 2026, credits Megan, Leo and Tyler for patience at every step, and says they are lining up a kennel and garage addition next. Two things are worth raising before you call. Most of these accounts are about the design side — drawings, renderings, selections. One 2024 reviewer who ultimately didn't move forward with a kitchen was describing the experience of working with them rather than a finished build, and another five-star review comes from a photographer who shoots Megan's projects. And the clients write about "Emerald House Studio" throughout, while the website, Houzz and the Worcester chamber listing all say Emerald Design Build — worth asking which entity you'd be contracting with. Houzz lists a licence number for the company, but that is the directory's own entry; confirm the registration against the state registry before signing. Houzz also shows nine projects, spanning custom homes, additions, ADUs and interior work, which is a fair place to see whether the aesthetic fits. For a homeowner who wants an architect leading the job from first drawings through construction, this is a small, hands-on shop with a short and uniformly positive history. Ask to see finished builds, not only designs.
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Megan, Leo, and Tyler were amazing to work with! They were patient at every step and made our dreams into a reality. It always felt like they genuinely cared about the project. We can’t wait to work together again in the near future on a kennel + garage addition to the property.
We highly recommend Emerald House Studio. We loved working with Megan, and found her to be a smart, talented, personable professional. She listened closely to what we wanted in our home design and delivered 100% plus. Beyond technical savvy, Megan clearly understands the craft of architecture; she has the ability to solve logistical problems while maintaining - and enhancing - a client's desired style. We were very happy with Megan and EHS.
We had reached out to Megan recently to explore redesigning our kitchen, and while in the end, we were not able to move forward with the project due to certain factors on our end, the experience with Emerald House Studio has been stellar from the very first touchpoint to the last. Megan was very responsive, attentive, and highly organized. I was so impressed by the level of professionalism and the quality of every interaction. It was _hands down_ the most delightful experience I've had with any vendor I've ever worked with. I would recommend Emerald House to anyone looking to redesign their space.
I have had the great opportunity to photograph a number of Megan's projects. She is such a pleasure to work with, and her projects are amazing. The vision that she brings to life is done so well, and every detail masterfully supports that vision. Most importantly, it was easy to see that each client loved the final product, and had a great respect for Megan and her work.
We worked with Megan to create our dream kitchen. She was able to find the perfect cabinets, including the appliance garage we always wanted. She selected beautiful quartz countertops and porcelain floor tiles in the style we preferred at a very good price. The kitchen renderings she created during the design process really enabled us to visualize the layout so we could choose the options that would work best for us. This was our first renovation, and Megan helped us design a space that completely transformed our home!
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Added 6 new comments, added 36 new photos, established rating 3.7
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