Stella Kitchens
Local business · 428 Washington St, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
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- Not rated by the BBB
- 5 customer photosOf completed work
Highlights
- Consistent 5-star ratings — matching 5.0 averages on Google and a local directory
- Long local history — listed since 1988 on Houzz, 2011 in the Blue Book
- Stale review activity — most written accounts date to 2021-2023, none since
- Zero Houzz reviews — its own confirmed profile has no ratings yet
- Founding date unclear — site claims 50+ years, Houzz lists a 1988 start
Stella Kitchens is a Norwell, MA shop built around one thing: custom kitchen cabinetry for South Shore homeowners, contractors, and designers. It calls itself family-owned, and its own website says it's been at this for more than 50 years; its Houzz profile tells a different story, listing a January 1988 start under the name Bill Stella Kitchens — worth asking about directly rather than taking either number at face value. What holds up is the rating pattern. Google shows a 5-star average across 11 ratings, and a separate local business directory lists the same 5.0 average from 12 ratings — two independent counts landing on the same number, even if neither is a large sample. A renovation-focused review roundup also carries a positive account from a past client about the design process. None of that is recent, though: the reviews on file date to 2021 through 2023, and Houzz, despite confirming the business's identity and listed services, shows zero reviews of its own. Before calling, ask what's changed lately. There's no public review activity from the past couple of years to confirm current turnaround times, staffing, or pricing, so a couple of recent references will tell you more than the star counts alone. It's also fair to ask how long the business has actually been running, since its own materials don't agree on the number. Stella Kitchens reads like a reasonable call for a custom cabinet job in Norwell, Hanover, or Duxbury — its stated service area — especially if a long-running, family-run local shop matters more to you than a larger remodeling outfit. Get a firm timeline and a couple of recent references before signing; the public track record is clean, but it's thin and a few years old.
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Most recent comments
- 5.0Sep 11, 2023
We shopped and ordered kitchen cabinets for a large kitchen and three bath vanities at Stella Kitchens in Norwell MA. We worked with Bill Stella Sr and his son Bill Stella. This experience was the most pleasurable purchase experience ever experienced for us, and for it to be for such a large kitchen made us extremely happy. The two Bill's were a great team, and did not miss a thing. The kitchen and bath cabinets look fabulous, and they also provided an excellent fabricator. We trust this business and the two Bill's in every way, so I would recommend you call and visit them.
— Paul BurnsView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0May 6, 2023
Bill & his team did a fantastic job walking us through our custom kitchen and bathrooms. They went above and beyond to let us know when everything would be delivered and even after asked if everything turned out well. Highly recommend!
— Kristin DronView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Nov 3, 2021
Working with Sean Tierney was a real pleasure. His guidance, professionalism and wonderful design skills were much appreciated. I would highly recommend Sean and Bill Stella. I love my new kitchen!
— Rita TurcoView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Oct 11, 2021
Working with Bill Stella and Sean Tierney has been a real pleasure. They are honest and professional and they really know this space. My design was fabulous and I wouldn't change a thing! I was kept up to date on the entire process and I learned a lot from working with them through this project. Thanks so much!!!
— Kathleen StanleyView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Sep 20, 2021
I cannot say enough positive things about Stella Kitchens, nor could I more highly recommend this business. I got great quality cabinets and a beautiful kitchen remodel thanks to them. Sean at Stella is the best salesperson I have every had the pleasure of doing business with. He was 100% honest from the moment we met as to what I could afford to do within my admittedly small budget. He did not try to upsell me on anything ever. He hooked me with up a great general contractor (and the plumber they use) and countertop fabricator. Sean was responsive to every text I sent and helped keep the contractors on task and within my budget as well. Good luck with that with most other salespeople! I would and will recommend Stella Kitchens to everybody I know who wants good quality cabinets and to be hooked up with good contractors for a kitchen remodel!
— Jill StrathdeeView on Google Reviews ↗
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- behind the score: Stale review activity — most written accounts date to 2021-2023, none since