Richard Starke
Kitchen & Bath Designer
Braintree Showroom
Phone: (781) 848-5333
Email: [email protected]
About Richard:
Designing Since: 2005
Awards & Certifications: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design
My Background: I’ve been doing design for over 15 years, although I’ve dabbled in designing rooms for many years beforehand. Remodeling several homes of my own inspired me to formally enter the interior design world. While I was in school, I worked for a tile and stone showroom designing backsplashes and bathrooms and have many years planning rooms and specifying home furnishings, materials, and finishes.
What I Love About Designing: I love working with clients to develop a program that transforms a space into a home. Kitchens and baths are the most used rooms in a home, so making them functional, beautiful, and a treat to live in is a great reward for hard work. I get to use both the analytical side of my brain, to come up with practical solutions (using a lot of math!), and the artistic side to make it beautiful.
Advice For Homeowners Purchasing A New Kitchen/Bath: Working with a designer requires good chemistry. I believe in function first, focusing primarily on space planning. This requires good communication and patience to get the details correct. When it comes to creating the style, follow your heart. I’ve seen homeowners overthink their choices and talk themselves out of their passion. Your home should inspire YOU every time you enter it.
Fun Fact: I’m pretty domestic myself. I enjoy cooking, sewing, and entertaining my friends and family at home. This year I really enjoyed hiking in the Berkshires and appreciate all of the green space around the Boston area for hikes and walks.
Richard’s Design Portfolio:
Cabinets: Showplace Concord
Finish: Heron Plume/Cherry Flagstone
Countertops: Cambria Quartz
Color: Brittanicca Warm
Cabinets: Medallion Lancaster
Finish: Cherry Sandalwood
Countertops: Silestone Quartz
Color: Ethereal Glow
Cabinets: Medallion Lancaster
Finish: Maple Islander Sheer
Countertops: Quartz
Cabinets: Medallion Lancaster
Finish: White Icing
Countertops: Cambria Quartz
Color: Berwyn Polished
Cabinets: Showplace Concord 275
Wood Type: Paint Grade/Cherry
Finish: Heron Plume/Flagstone
Countertops: Viatera Quartz
Color: Muse
Cabinets: Medallion Caraway
Finish: White Icing
Countertops: Silestone Quartz
Color: Calacatta Gold
Customer Reviews
If I could give more stars I would! My experience with Norfolk Kitchen and Bath was exceptional. Through the whole process I felt cared for.
The designer Richard Stark did an outstanding job, I kept saying how much he listened to my needs and took my individual situation into consideration.
Teresita M
We could not be happier with the results of our recent kitchen renovation. We worked with Richard Starke on the design. Richard was very easy to work with. He is very knowledgeable, responsive and he gave us excellent advice.
Eileen S.
Norfolk, MA
We have remodeled 5 kitchens, and we can easily say Norfolk was the best company we have ever worked with. Richard was a fabulous designer. He gave us exactly what we wanted, and we are very picky. We would give Norfolk Kitchen and Bath our highest recommendation.
Maureen & Michael D.
Norwood, MA
I worked with Norfolk on a kitchen project that included design, demo, rough-in, install, finish, and cleanup. The project took approximately two months—almost exactly how long Norfolk Kitchen & Bath projected and came in at a few hundred over budget.
We came to Richard early with a budget and some design input that was hard to recreate. He worked with us through several iterations to get to a design we loved. Richard is the best. We’ve already recommended him.
Overall, we are super happy and highly recommend Norfolk. Well done!
Matt K.
Quincy, MA
Excellent experience with the staff. From our designer Richard Starke to the PM Steve and especially the cabinet installers Mentor Malushi and Pellumb Alla, we are very pleased with our new kitchen. We really appreciate the professionalism and excellent attention to detail.
Anita L.
Stoughton, MA
Norfolk Kitchen and Bath is very professional! From the designer, Richard Starke who helped redesign a bathroom to make it handicap accessible for my husband and onto Steven Costa the Project Manager who made it happen by coordinating the demolition, carpenters, electricians and plumbers, all of whom did a wonderful job! All very thoughtful caring people. We are thrilled with the outcome! Thank you to all for a job well done!
Barbara L.
Randolph, MA
Just wanted to thank NKB (Braintree) for an excellent experience in my renovation of my kitchen and master bath. It started with my designer Richard who walk me through the entire process, renovating a unit in condominium can have its unique challenges. Richard presented to me multiple designs based on budget and the latest trends. The next step was meeting my project manger Scott who discussed the schedule and his subcontractors’ experiences and expectations. Scott was very patient and understanding with my work schedule and my multiple questions about the project. And lastly the NKB carpenters Mentor and Jonathan was so professional as master cabinet installers which greeted me friendly “Hi” and went over the work to be performed that day. Again, thank you Norfolk Kitchen & Bath (NKB)!
Ed L.
Quincy, MA
