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Erin Hayes started Woodland Road Design in 2016, not long after renovating the kitchen in her own Westwood home — the project the Boston Globe later featured in a 2023 piece about how she turned the adjoining playroom into a grown-up space without losing warmth. Designer Maureen Grealish joined the practice in spring 2020, and the two now run full first-floor renovations together across Westwood, Medfield, Dover, Needham, Boston and the rest of Norfolk County. The firm's specialty is the coordinated, multi-room project rather than a single swapped-out fixture. A 2024 review describes a first-floor renovation that bundled a kitchen addition with a dining-room wet bar, a new mudroom and a powder room, crediting Erin with steering the countertop, tile and paint decisions and seeing the "big picture" from blueprints through to move-in. A 2025 review of a similar first-floor job calls Maureen "a true partner" who brought "a modern touch" and "infectious enthusiasm" to the process; two earlier reviews, from 2023 and 2024, describe the same pattern — clients who came in daunted by redesigning an entire floor and left trusting the outcome. That track record shows up in the numbers too: a 5.0-star average across 47 Houzz ratings, and Best of Houzz service awards in eight of the last nine years running from 2017 through 2025. Nothing in the record raises a concern — every written review is five stars with real project detail behind it, not just praise. What's worth knowing before calling: only four of those 47 Houzz ratings come with written detail, so ask to see recent project photos or talk to a past client directly if you're weighing a full first-floor scope rather than a single room. Woodland Road Design is the right call for a homeowner who wants a coordinated redesign of a kitchen plus the rooms around it, not just one component swapped out — and who wants a design-led process managing the countertop-to-paint decisions along the way. Get a firm scope and timeline in writing before a kitchen addition grows into the mudroom and powder room too.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Woodland Road Design. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Cabinets are roughly 30% of a kitchen budget.
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$23,000 – $35,000
Typical kitchen remodel around $29,000
“As their dynamic partnership has blossomed over the last five years, Erin Hayes and Maureen Grealish have pushed each other, learned from shared experiences and established their company, Woodland Road Design, as one of the best in the region.”
“As their dynamic partnership has blossomed over the last five years, Erin Hayes and Maureen Grealish have pushed each other, learned from shared experiences and established their company, Woodland Road Design, as one of the best in the region.”
“Once she finished renovating the kitchen in her family’s Westwood home, Erin Hayes focused on turning the adjacent playroom into a grown-up space that didn’t stray into stuffy. Given its location between the kitchen with black cabinetry and the off-white family room, the founder of Woodland Road Design wanted this room to pop. She created a gray and beige base that grants long-term flexibility for switching out colorful accents. This first iteration is hot pink. “We entertain friends here and my teenage son has picked the sofa as his favorite spot to do homework, so it’s getting a lot of use,””
Working with Maureen Grealish on my first-floor renovation was an absolute joy. From the very beginning, Maureen approached the project as a true partner—bringing creativity, expertise, a modern touch and an infectious enthusiasm that made the entire process both collaborative and genuinely fun. The transformation she delivered was remarkable. Every room, from the showstopping kitchen to the beautifully designed living spaces, reflects a perfect blend of modern style and functionality. Maureen's eye for detail is unmatched. The light fixtures she selected are statement pieces that elevate the entire space, and the furniture design and paint choices strike the ideal balance of warmth, sophistication, and character. She was masterful in guiding me through decisions, offering her expert perspective while valuing my input. The result was a true give-and-take partnership that made the project feel uniquely mine, while benefiting from her incredible talent. Beyond everything else, Maureen is dedicated to her work. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was ready in time for my annual St. Patrick's Day party—making sure every detail was perfect so the house would be at its best for the big celebration. One of the most rewarding parts of the renovation has been seeing how the new, welcoming space has changed how we live. My daughter, who rarely used the downstairs before, now studies there regularly—proof of how inviting and comfortable Maureen made the environment. Friends who've seen the transformation have been floored, calling it "amazing" and raving about the kitchen color. Multiple friends have said, "It looks like a new house." More than a few have asked for Maureen's contact info, hoping she can give their homes the same stunning makeover. Beyond her brilliant work, Maureen is simply an amazing person. Her sharp Irish humor kept us laughing throughout, making even the toughest decisions feel easy and enjoyable. If you're looking for an interior designer who brings creativity, collaboration, and a modern, fresh perspective to every project—and delivers breathtaking results—Maureen Grealish is the one. I can't recommend her highly enough!
We had the pleasure of working with Erin at Woodland Road Design when we renovated our first floor – kitchen addition, dining room wet bar, new mudroom and powder room. Erin is thoughtful, honest and creative. It gave us peace of mind to have someone with her "expert eye" alongside while we were making major design decisions – countertops, tile and paint colors. She was able to see the big picture when we were looking at blueprints and paint samples. Her guidance helped us achieve an overall space that our family will enjoy for many years.
Working with Erin at Woodland Road Design was a wonderful experience. Designing an entire first floor felt like such a daunting task but once we started working with Erin, we knew the finished product would be beautiful. She is a thoughtful and creative designer who we have complete trust in.
I highly recommend working with Woodland Road Designs. Erin truly listens to what you are looking to accomplish and is very respectful of both your time and your budget. I have loved each space!
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Tile craftsmanship5.0
Brings finish samples on site and reworks plans5.0
A client for more than 20 years5.0
Detailed craftsmanship5.0
Fast turnarounds4.8
Renovation scope4.5