# Southcoast Kitchen Designs

**Trade:** Bathroom Remodel · **Address:** 125 MA-6A, Sandwich, MA 02563 · **Phone:** (774) 363-4256 · **Website:** https://www.southcoastkitchens.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 15 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 4 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Southcoast Kitchen Designs is a design-build kitchen and bathroom remodeling firm with showrooms in Carver and Sandwich, MA, serving homeowners across the South Shore, Cape Cod, and Southeastern Massachusetts. The company reports operating under one roof — design, material sourcing, and in-house construction — for over 20 years, with reviews on file dating back to 2012.

Every located review is a perfect 5 out of 5 stars: 6 ratings on Google and 14 on Houzz, spanning full kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, and combined kitchen-and-bath projects. Customers repeatedly single out the custom cabinetry, countertops (granite, quartz, and Corian), and the design team's coordination — several reviewers describe hiring the company again for a second or third project after a first one went well. Recent reviews from late 2025 and mid-2026 describe finished kitchens delivered on or ahead of schedule, with named designers and project managers credited for staying responsive throughout construction. Older Houzz reviews from 2012 through 2016 tell longer, more detailed stories of full gut renovations — wall removal, new cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and appliances — completed on budget and with close communication from the owner, Matt Arguin.

The most detailed, blow-by-blow project narratives on file are close to a decade old; the newer reviews are shorter but still specific about scope and timeline, so it's worth asking to see recent project photos or references for work completed in the last year or two. One 2016 Houzz review comes from a fellow interior-design firm rather than a documented homeowner project — worth keeping in mind when weighing that particular endorsement.

The company has also picked up industry recognition, including a PRISM Gold Award for its showroom and a PRISM Silver Award for a kitchen remodel, plus Houzz's 'Best of' distinction in 2014 and 2015. For homeowners planning a full kitchen or bathroom overhaul who want one team handling design through construction, the consistent, specific praise across more than a decade of reviews makes a strong case — confirm current lead times and see recent work before booking.

**Strengths:**
- Custom cabinetry — repeated, detailed praise across Google and Houzz reviews
- Design-build coordination — reviewers credit on-time, on-budget project management
- Repeat customers — several clients returned for more kitchen and bath work
- Industry recognition — PRISM awards and Houzz's Best of Houzz distinction
- Responsive communication — reviewers cite prompt updates from designers and PMs

**Concerns:**
- Richest project detail — the most specific accounts date to 2012–2016

**Where sources disagree:**
- One 2016 Houzz review (Tapper Richards Interiors) reads as a fellow interior-design/trade firm's endorsement of the showroom rather than a documented homeowner customer project; it is included in the platform's published aggregate as-is.

## Claims & citations

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

- Southcoast Kitchen Designs operates design-build showrooms in Carver and Sandwich, MA, and states it has served the region for over 20 years. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.southcoastkitchens.com) — “A design-build interior renovation firm with showrooms in Carver and Sandwich, MA, specializing in high-end kitchen and bathroom remodels an…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.southcoastkitchens.com) — “Company history (self-reported): States 'for over 20 years, Southcoast Kitchen Designs has set the standard for luxury interior remodeling a…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.southcoastkitchens.com) — “Self-reported 20 years in business”
- The company offers kitchen design/remodeling, bathroom renovation, and full-interior transformations from two Massachusetts showrooms. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.southcoastkitchens.com) — “A design-build interior renovation firm with showrooms in Carver and Sandwich, MA, specializing in high-end kitchen and bathroom remodels an…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “Services offered (Houzz): Kitchen Design, Custom Cabinets, Bathroom Design, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Bathroom Vanities, 3D Rendering,…”
- Every located platform rating is a perfect 5 out of 5 stars — 6 ratings on Google and 14 on Houzz — with no negative reviews in the last six months. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Southcoast%20Kitchen%20Designs&query_place_id=ChIJS7PM17XL5IkRn72eIJp3AH4) — “Google: 5★ from 6 ratings”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 14 ratings”
- Multiple reviewers spanning more than a decade specifically praise the custom cabinetry and countertop work (cherry cabinets, granite, quartz, Corian) as high quality and well executed. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “5★ Best. Experience. Ever. We've had several contractors work for us over the years. In most cases, our experiences have ranged from disappo…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “5★ We met Matt several yrs ago. He was very professional, very prepared & efficient. We had a very small bathroom reno. He designed a beauti…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “5★ We initially hired Matt from Southcoast Kitchen Designs in the Spring of 2012 to install granite counter tops and a sink in our kitchen a…”
- Reviewers across both platforms and multiple years credit the company with finishing projects on time and within budget, including repeat projects for the same clients. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ZdGNVRlVXWE5DZVd0RU16Tk1NMFZzYURsMU1uYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7e00779a209ebd9f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnYtcUFUWXNCeWtEMzNMM0VsaDl1Mnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ South Coast Kitchen Designs provides a truly exceptional experience. Their designers are highly skilled, the CAD visualizations are extre…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xneVVra3lSMUJOTWxKSk5XRm1kbUYzUmtoVFpGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7e00779a209ebd9f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlgyUkkyR1BNMlJJNWFmdmF3RkhTZFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are so happy with our new kitchen, and we had a great experience with the Southcoast Kitchen team. Everything was so well organized an…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “5★ We had an outstanding experience working with South Coast Kitchen Designs on multiple projects. Their designers are exceptionally talente…”
- The company has won industry recognition including a PRISM Gold Award for its showroom, a PRISM Silver Award for a kitchen remodel, and Houzz's Best of Houzz distinction in 2014 and 2015. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “Listed certification: PRISM Gold Award 2016 – Best Showroom”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “Listed certification: PRISM Silver Award 2015 – Best Kitchen Remodel Under $125,000”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “Listed certification: Best of Houzz 2014”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “Listed certification: Best of Houzz 2015”
- The most detailed, narrative project accounts on file (full gut renovations with specifics on materials and process) are Houzz reviews from 2012–2016; recent Google reviews (2025–2026) are shorter but still specific and consistently 5-star. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xneVVra3lSMUJOTWxKSk5XRm1kbUYzUmtoVFpGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7e00779a209ebd9f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlgyUkkyR1BNMlJJNWFmdmF3RkhTZFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are so happy with our new kitchen, and we had a great experience with the Southcoast Kitchen team. Everything was so well organized an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GaGFucEtjRTQ1YXpoNVpWcFNWWG96TW1STllVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7e00779a209ebd9f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnFhanpKcE45azh5ZVpSVXozMmRNYUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a great experience working with South Coast Kitchen Designs in Sandwich.
Natasha was so knowledgeable and helped us through the pr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psek1USlJVRzFmVkhKcVRtUkdWVFZmUWpKNE5XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7e00779a209ebd9f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjlzMTJRUG1fVHJqTmRGVTVfQjJ4NWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Kaylee Glidden helped me design our kitchen renovations…..from removing all cabinets and appliances, demolishing the original, outdated k…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “5★ Best. Experience. Ever. We've had several contractors work for us over the years. In most cases, our experiences have ranged from disappo…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “5★ We met Matt several yrs ago. He was very professional, very prepared & efficient. We had a very small bathroom reno. He designed a beauti…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “5★ We initially hired Matt from Southcoast Kitchen Designs in the Spring of 2012 to install granite counter tops and a sink in our kitchen a…”
- The company's core, most-praised work is kitchen design and remodeling with custom cabinetry, alongside a secondary line of bathroom renovations. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t3dGNWYzVXV0Y1ZURaeU4ybHJkR3hwZVhObmVVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7e00779a209ebd9f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkwtcVc5WWF5eDZyN2lrdGxpeXNneUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Keith, Karl and crew,
Thank you so very much for transforming our very outdated master bathroom into a beautiful and well constructed spa…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “Services offered (Houzz): Kitchen Design, Custom Cabinets, Bathroom Design, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Bathroom Vanities, 3D Rendering,…”
- Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.southcoastkitchens.com) — “A design-build interior renovation firm with showrooms in Carver and Sandwich, MA, specializing in high-end kitchen and bathroom remodels an…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “5★ Best. Experience. Ever. We've had several contractors work for us over the years. In most cases, our experiences have ranged from disappo…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “Services offered (Houzz): Kitchen Design, Custom Cabinets, Bathroom Design, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Bathroom Vanities, 3D Rendering,…”
- Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t3dGNWYzVXV0Y1ZURaeU4ybHJkR3hwZVhObmVVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7e00779a209ebd9f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkwtcVc5WWF5eDZyN2lrdGxpeXNneUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Keith, Karl and crew,
Thank you so very much for transforming our very outdated master bathroom into a beautiful and well constructed spa…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “5★ We met Matt several yrs ago. He was very professional, very prepared & efficient. We had a very small bathroom reno. He designed a beauti…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “Services offered (Houzz): Kitchen Design, Custom Cabinets, Bathroom Design, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Bathroom Vanities, 3D Rendering,…”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.southcoastkitchens.com) — “A design-build interior renovation firm with showrooms in Carver and Sandwich, MA, specializing in high-end kitchen and bathroom remodels an…”
- Also offers Flooring _(confidence: low)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425) — “5★ Best. Experience. Ever. We've had several contractors work for us over the years. In most cases, our experiences have ranged from disappo…”

## 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=Southcoast%20Kitchen%20Designs&query_place_id=ChIJS7PM17XL5IkRn72eIJp3AH4): 5.0★ from 6 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Southcoast%20Kitchen%20Designs&query_place_id=ChIJS7PM17XL5IkRn72eIJp3AH4): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.southcoastkitchens.com): 20 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/southcoast-kitchen-designs-pfvwus-pf~1292173425): 5.0★ from 14 ratings
- [Exa](http://www.projectlocal.org/2012/02/southcoast-kitchen-designs.html): 5 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “The kitchen priced out, for materials only, at Lowes is $7,541.22. The same kitchen at Southcoast Kitchen Designs is $6,780.00.” — projectlocal.org (2026-05-02) — http://www.projectlocal.org/2012/02/southcoast-kitchen-designs.html
- “offering one location that handles everything directly – from the showroom to installation with inhouse contracting, cutting down on the traditionally significant wait time” — radioentrepreneurs.com (2024-01-02) — https://radioentrepreneurs.com/2024/01/02/one-stop-kitchen-remodeling-with-southcoast-kitchen-designs/
- “a premier kitchen design and remodeling company serving eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island since 2005, earned high honors at the recent PRISM Awards Gala held at the Hyatt Regency in Boston.” — patch.com (2015-11-13) — https://patch.com/massachusetts/plymouth/southcoast-kitchen-designs-wins-prism-silver-award-kitchen-remodeling-0
- “how he turned his passion for carpentry into a thriving business serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island” — dennisoz.com — https://dennisoz.com/lessons-in-growth-and-leadership-with-matt-arguin-of-southcoast-kitchen-designs/
- “A residential design-build firm that focuses on interior renovations and processes that streamline remodeling projects.” — inc.com — https://www.inc.com/profile/southcoast-kitchen-designs

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Houzz · HU-826900936 · 2026-06-12**: We had an amazing experience with Southcoast Kitchen Designs. From start to finish, they made the entire process smooth and seamless. For our first project, Natasha helped us with selection, design, and materials. We were so happy with the final product that we decided to use SKD to complete another…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stephanie white · 2026-04-17**: Keith, Karl and crew,
Thank you so very much for transforming our very outdated master bathroom into a beautiful and well constructed space.  Your meticulous attention to detail was apparent at the very beginning of the project.  The professionalism, skill and communication with everyone was exempla…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Scott Coleman · 2026-04-02**: The staff at Southcoast Kitchens are absolute professionals and truly a pleasure to work with. The designers, project managers, engineers and carpenters are all exceptional and were genuinely interested in making sure our vision of a kitchen came to life and that they met our every expectation. We w…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Scott · 2026-04-02**: The staff at Southcoast Kitchens are absolute professionals and truly a pleasure to work with. The designers, project managers, engineers and carpenters are all exceptional and were genuinely interested in making sure our vision of a kitchen came to life and that they met our every expectation. We w…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Sherman · 2025-12-23**: South Coast Kitchen Designs provides a truly exceptional experience. Their designers are highly skilled, the CAD visualizations are extremely helpful, and the construction management is meticulous. Across two major projects, everything was completed on time, within budget, and exceeded our expectati…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Mark Sherman · 2025-12-23**: We had an outstanding experience working with South Coast Kitchen Designs on multiple projects. Their designers are exceptionally talented, and the advanced CAD tools allowed us to clearly visualize layouts and finishes before construction began. The team was flexible with design modifications, and …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nicole Schmitt · 2025-12-22**: We are so happy with our new kitchen, and we had a great experience with the Southcoast Kitchen team. Everything was so well organized and our kitchen was finished ahead of schedule. Kaylee made the design process enjoyable and stress-free, giving us options without overwhelming us with choices. Mar…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul Crowell · 2025-12-04**: We had a great experience working with South Coast Kitchen Designs in Sandwich.
Natasha was so knowledgeable and helped us through the process from design through construction of our beautiful new kitchen.
Patrick did the installation and he was amazing.
We highly recommend them!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jane Lajoie · 2025-11-09**: Kaylee Glidden helped me design our kitchen renovations…..from removing all cabinets and appliances, demolishing the original, outdated kitchen….to a beautiful hew kitchen!
Everyone from Southcoast Kitchens was always helpful, polite, and very responsive to any of our queries. I was kept informed by…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Tara Tonello · 2025-05-01**: We recently completed both a kitchen and bathroom renovation with Southcoast Kitchen Designs, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. Truly. From the very very beginning, their team was a pleasure to work with—professional, approachable, and incredibly in tune with our style and family ne…

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