Do you handle small kitchens or tight spaces?

Yes. Reviews highlight multiple small-space remodels where designers created open layouts and island seating without expanding the footprint. Designers are noted for maximizing functionality in constrained areas.

Can you work with older homes or unusual layouts?

Yes. Reviewers describe successful projects in 1960s ranch homes and homes with low ceilings and structural quirks. The team has relocated walls, removed walls, and adapted designs to preserve original character while modernizing function.

How do you handle delays or supply issues?

Project manager Pauline and the team are praised in reviews for keeping projects moving through supply-chain delays and coordinating with contractors. One reviewer noted a project proceeding smoothly over winter while they were away due to the team's logistics handling.

Nukitchens

Updated 2026-09-09 · 14,833 reviewed · 594 listed · Scored from 46 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(46) 76 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Kitchen Design & Layout PlanningKitchen Cabinet Refacing & InstallationHigh-End Custom & Luxury KitchensCountertop InstallationFull Kitchen RemodelingSmall Kitchen Updates & RepairsEco-Friendly & Sustainable Remodeling

Location: Norwalk
Services: Kitchen Design & Layout Planning, Kitchen Cabinet Refacing & Installation, High-End Custom & Luxury Kitchens
Reviews: 46
Ranking: #12 in Kitchen Design & Layout Planning
Best for: Homeowners wanting creative layout solutions and personal design attention from established specialists.

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What do recent reviews say?

Most reviewers describe collaborative design processes where the team listens closely and solves spatial puzzles creatively. Projects deliver on time and budget more often than not, with named designers (Pippa Ellis, Rosanne Jessen, Heather) and project managers earning repeated praise for professionalism and follow-through. One early negative stands apart as an outlier; recent reviews remain consistently strong.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for

Responsive, attentive designer consultation
Creative layout and space solutions
Professional project coordination
Quality materials and craftsmanship
Team warmth and personal service

Watch-outs

Project delays due to supply chain issues
One report of incomplete work and poor follow-through

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Best for: Homeowners wanting creative layout solutions and personal design attention from established specialists.

Think twice if: Supply chain or contractor delays have tripped up some projects; one very old complaint flagged incomplete work, though recent reviews do not echo this.

What are they good at?

Owner Joe offers rapid conceptual walkthroughs on-site
Named design team (Pippa, Rosanne, Heather, Karin) praised for listening and creativity
Project coordination handles logistics, supplier delays, and site cleanliness
Delivers small-space solutions and heritage-home updates without sacrifice

Worth knowing

Owner Joe Najmy leads initial on-site concept meetings and often reimagines layouts using adjacent rooms or wall moves
Designers Pippa Ellis, Rosanne Jessen, Heather Rumore, and Elizabeth each named in multiple reviews for listening and responsiveness
Accessory specialist Karin praised for material selection and budget guidance
Project manager Pauline cited for coordination, supplier problem-solving, and on-site presence
Contractor Kevin praised for site cleanliness, problem-solving, and craftsmanship
Contactors Eddie and Freddie also named for professionalism and schedule adherence
One reviewer noted they took over a competing contractor's incomplete project and finished it successfully

What reviews say by service

Full Kitchen Remodeling: Praised for on-time delivery, creative reconfigurations, and coordination through supply-chain delays.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning: Multiple designers earn consistent praise for listening, understanding budget and style, and proposing innovative layouts.
High-End Custom & Luxury Kitchens: Quality cabinetry, fixtures, and finishes sourced and installed with attention to durability and aesthetic harmony.
Countertop Installation: Countertops and backsplash materials selected with customer input and installed as part of coordinated full remodels.

How it compares

Rated 4.5 against a 4.78 average across the 146 kitchen design & layout planning businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 84% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank

Star rating 72

Review volume 73

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 60

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

FAQ

Do you handle small kitchens or tight spaces?: Yes. Reviews highlight multiple small-space remodels where designers created open layouts and island seating without expanding the footprint. Designers are noted for maximizing functionality in constrained areas.
Can you work with older homes or unusual layouts?: Yes. Reviewers describe successful projects in 1960s ranch homes and homes with low ceilings and structural quirks. The team has relocated walls, removed walls, and adapted designs to preserve original character while modernizing function.
How do you handle delays or supply issues?: Project manager Pauline and the team are praised in reviews for keeping projects moving through supply-chain delays and coordinating with contractors. One reviewer noted a project proceeding smoothly over winter while they were away due to the team's logistics handling.