Michael Hally Design, Inc

Mike worked with us to design our new home construction “Farmhouse in Blue”. This was a unique challenge in that, prior to Mike coming on board, our teenage daughter had spent months developing drawings for the design we were looking for. Mike did an amazing job incorporating the thinking that was already done into a design that met our desires. He was both friendly and professional in all of our interactions and navigated very well the dynamics of having three family members all providing their opinions! We are truly happy with how the house came out and we’ve received nothing but complements from all visitors. We would highly recommend Mike to anyone. Thank you, Mike!

My husband and I hired Mike to design our new construction home (see "How to Cottage in the Twenty First Century") and he exceeded our expectations. He was attentive to our vision, responsive to our questions, and collaborative in his approach. His ability to translate ideas into a cohesive design made the entire project smooth and enjoyable. We were so impressed with his creativity and innovative solutions. He brought fresh ideas to the table while respecting the functionality and practicality of the space. The result is a home that not only looks stunning but also meets all of our needs and more. Working with Mike was an absolute pleasure. His talent, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have resulted in a home that we're proud to call our own. I wholeheartedly recommend Mike to anyone seeking a top-notch architect for their project.

Mike was exceptional to work with! His attention to detail, and ability to think through what we want now, and what we didn’t know we would need later in life was extremely helpful while planning our build. My husband and I had no idea where to begin or the various details/decisions we would need to make throughout the entire build process. Mike was there to help us at each turn and offer his advice and experience. I highly recommend Mike for your next project!

We are so fortunate to have been able to work with Mike on our recent home renovation. He is extremely talented, knowledgeable, honest and transparent, and has a vision to bring any project to life. From the planning stages all the way through to completion, he was so supportive and was always willing to go the extra mile. Hands down, we would absolutely recommend him to any of our friends and family, and might have a few additional projects of our sleeve! We look forward to working with him again soon.

We used Mike as the architect for our new build on raw land. He was one of several architects recommended by our builder and was perfect for the project. We started the project at the height of COVID and he was great about doing most of our meetings over Zoom, collaborating on my Pinterest account and working around other complications. He visited the site often and worked seamlessly with our builder. When we made design changes he was quick to come up with new drawings and suggestions. We love our new home! wouldn't change a thing.

Mike was amazing to work with while my husband and I designed and built our new home. He was very good at listening and understanding what we were looking for and creating a WONDERFUL design which is more than we ever could have imagined! Since we were first time home builders, we also engaged Mike during the building process. His extensive knowledge and great recommendations for trades people helped make building our house a fun and exciting process. We would highly recommend him for any project.

I cannot recommend Mike highly enough. I interviewed several architects for the design of our new house. Mike came highly recommended from a colleague who works primarily in the construction industry. When I first met Mike, he immediately struck me as thoughtful, easy-going, knowledgable, and talented. My wife and I had a pretty clear idea of what we wanted the house to look like from the exterior but only a general sense of the interior layout. Mike was able to maintain and refine our overall vision for the house, while also developing a floorpan that best served the functional needs of our family. Mike also guided us through numerous decisions that permitted us to build the house we wanted within the budget we could afford. Throughout the entire process, Mike was responsive, collaborative, patient, and thorough. We can't say enough good things about Mike.

We cannot say enough good things about Michael. He worked with us to change our small home on a very small, non-conforming lot into a house that had everything we wanted. Our addition is functional, beautiful, and blends wonderfully with our existing 1921 home and neighborhood. Michael knew the town zoning laws well and attended the zoning board meeting with us to ensure we got the approvals we needed. He was a pleasure to work with!

We hired Michael because of recommendations from several other residents in our town. We were planning to do an extensive renovation and addition to a 1937 colonial in Wellesley, and our zoning and permitting in town required that we design a house that fits the neighborhood. It was really important that we design our house before meeting with contractors because we didn't want a builder spec home. We met with Michael and told him all of the things we wanted in a house. We showed him things we like and don't like about our house and very quickly he started drawing out some idea for us. Michael was helpful throughout the entire process. He gave us multiple design options to choose from and even helped us navigate our way through the Historical commission to get approval. Ultimately, we got our dream house. Everything about this house has been perfect and we moved back in right before Covid hit, and quarantining in the new space hasn't been that bad since we love our house! Thank you, Michael. I will continue to recommend you to anyone looking to build or renovate their home.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about working with Michael! We embarked on a renovation/addition project back in 2016 and then life got in the way. We stopped and started again and again. The budget, plans and scope all changed and Mike PATIENTLY went along for the ride, assisting the whole team at every turn. As with all renovations, you never know exactly what is behind old walls, and as we encountered structural or design issues along the way, we were consistently grateful for Mike's attention to detail, thorough drawings and creative problem solving. We had some small engineering feats to accomplish our design goals and Mike's ability to work in tandem with our builder, made the process seamless. Although we ended up not adding the grander square footage we had initially intended, Mike's design, and value engineering allowed for a flow and reconfiguration of space that feels like a major expansion. Now that is what a truly seasoned architect can do! We are already excited to work with Mike on another project.

Mike was great to work with from start to finish. We did a second floor addition and pretty much complete renovation to the rest of the home. He drew 2 different ideas and was more than patient with our many questions and edits. We are in love with our new house and Mike helped make the process as smooth as it could be. He worked closely with our builder to make sure everything was according to plan. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him or use him again for a project.

Michael is multi-talented. He not only offers creative and amazing design options, but he is a careful listener regarding your specific needs and your budget as well. Michael is an excellent communicator and responds to your questions and concerns in a timely manner. He gave us two options with additional choices within those options for our master bedroom suite. Previously, we had handled additions and renovations on our own, so we questioned whether we wanted to spend the money for a home designer. In the end, it was one of the best decisions that we ever made with our home. The luxurious master suite is now our favorite part of the house! Michael also answers questions throughout construction, or you can hire him to navigate the entire building process with you as needed. Consider yourself fortunate if you are able to work with Michael and benefit from his special talents. Joyce & Jack Perreault

We had visions of our addition and remodel and Mike made the daunting process seamless and enjoyable. A joy to work with. Can't wait to work with him again.

We built a new lake house with Mike Hally as our architect. Mike could not have been more helpful, insightful, knowledgeable and professional. His ideas and direction gave us the house of our dreams. We highly recommend Mike, he's great to work with.

Mike recently helped us turn our split level ranch that felt dark, closed in, and boxy into an open and airy space that we feel right at home in. He was professional, organized, and really listened to all of our needs and wants. He thought of creative solutions and helped us through the decision making process of whether to add on, knock down and start over, or move completely. We could not be happier with the result of adding to the existing foundation and building a new structure. He listened to our biggest dreams and found creative ways to bring them to life within our budget. He managed the construction with efficiency, professionalism, and excellent team work. We cannot recommend him highly enough!

We clicked with Mike immediately. Very kind and knowledgeable. He did a great job explaining his services and the timing of project checkpoints. Mike designed 2 options of full technical drawings for our major renovation, adding two full stories to our existing ranch. He even provided two beautiful hand sketches which we framed! Mike also directly connected us with our builder. Great professional.

Passionate. Professional. Timely. Creative. We could go on about Michael Hally. We completed an entire house renovation/addition and with simply just listening to our wishes and needs, he created and transformed what was a house with a roof into a home with purpose, functionality and warmth. Every detail was considered and every corner was looked at extremely carefully. He worked seamlessly with our contractor. Throughout the entire process, Mike was genuine, honest and involved. We can't thank Michael Hally enough for his outstanding quality of work.

We recently engaged Michael Hally to design and help us build an 1800 square foot in-law addition. Michael beautifully paired the look of the addition with our exhisting home and I couldn't have been happier with his design work. Michael delivered his work product on time and on budget and stayed with us through every stage of the build, from the first conceptual drawings, during permitting, and through to the project's completion. Michael is very easy to work with, highly reliable, and a master of his craft. I would recommend him to anyone thinking about renovating their home or building an addition.

We couldn't be more appreciative of all the work that Mike did for us. He was extremely patient as it took us almost 2 years to decide to move forward with our project. Mike was diligent, creative, communicative, professional, reasonably priced and very friendly. Our remodeled home looks even better than what we had expected. Every detail, every space, inside and out, was designed by Mike and it all came out beautifully. For anyone thinking of doing a renovation but not exactly sure how to move forward or not sure if you want to do all of it or just part of it until you know the cost & benefit, I would highly recommend hiring Mike. He was tremendously helpful and has an excellent eye for design. He gives you options to pick from and can also give you a sense of how they might differ in costs. Mike also has some great contractors that he works with and we ended up going with one of them. Overall, we had an excellent experience with Mike. We wouldn't have been able to do our project without him!

Michael did wonderful work for my major renovation. He saw possibilities we didn't know were there! He was timely, and professional, and he efficiently handled all aspects of the permitting process, communicating with the general contractor and various other parties who needed to sign off on the project.

Michael Hally designed a beautiful addition to our antique Cape, bridging old and new. We would highly recommend him. He is very professional, creative, and responsive. He worked around the constraints of the old architecture, and brought valuable expertise in the specialized building codes and considerations for a coastal area.

Mike is great. We used him for a small addition as well as a massive renovation to our existing home. In both cases, he came up with excellent and creative designs to fit our needs and style. What I like most about Mike is his collaborative spirit, that when I disagreed with one of his ideas and/or had ideas of my own that I wanted to incorporate, he was always open and willing to incorporate my opinions. If we ever need an architect again, I will definitely work with him.

We would highly recommend Michael Hally. He worked with us over a 2 year period on two separate projects. First he designed a beautiful studio over an existing 3 car garage. He provided us with several amazing design options, really thinking out of the box! He also helped us navigate very complicated permitting issues. We are so delighted with how the studio came out. The second project was a huge one. He made all our dreams come true and designed us our dream lake house! He is an excellent architect. He listened very carefully to what we wanted and then proceeded to improve upon all of our ideas. Once again he helped us with the building process and recommended that we work with an amazing contractor. Michael is such a pleasure to work with. He is a gentleman, honest and made the whole process fun. We are so thrilled to live in our dream lake house. Thank you Michael!

Michael was absolutely the right choice for our new construction. He was recommended by a friend that used Mike to design their home too. He is an artist as well. His thoughts and designs are spot on. We gave him some of our ideas and he just made them better. You cannot go wrong with this man. We are completely 100% in love with our house and wouldn't change a thing! Thank you Mike!

Mike was a pleasure to work with. He was professional and he listened to what we were looking for. The end result: we now have a beautiful house that is extremely functional and suits our family's needs. Highly recommended.

Mike was great for our project, he very thoughtfully designed a 2 story barn on our property with multiple use option for now and the future. He was very accommodating and thorough. We appreciated that he was always available and got each phase done in a timely manner, which can be so challenging in the construction field. He was also very personable and a pleasure to work with. His drawings were spot on for the building department, and his price was reasonable.

We had the pleasure of working with Mike as we planned a major addition and complete overhaul/rebuild of the existing raised ranch. While it quickly became obvious that Mike is a top architect, he is first and foremost a great person and gentleman whose word is his bond and today, that integrity is so valuable and often hard to find! We went through three iterations of plans before finally deciding that the project couldn't happen because of town restrictions (wetlands) but throughout, Mike was professional, patient, understanding and a pleasure to work with. Every time we were afraid we might wear out his patience, he was there with a smile - you can't beat that!! We HIGHLY and unequivocally recommend Mike to anyone looking for a first-rate person and architect. We have the utmost respect for him and his work and wouldn't hesitate to work with him again.

Highly recommend Mike Hally! Mike helped us design a master suite addition over an attached 2 car garage and it came out great. Mike was very easy to work with and came up with many great ideas and touches that we had not considered. Mike helped design an addition that tied in to the main house, while also giving us a unique design which gives the house great curb appeal.

Our project involved completely renovating an old post and beam two story house and tearing down a newer attached garage and replacing that with a kitchen and loft bedroom. We also built a separate garage. Mike did a fantastic job designing the new spaces in such a way that they reflected the charm of the original building. He also designed the garage to look like a barn. We've gotten many, many compliments on our new "old" home and would absolutely work with Mike again.

We had the pleasure to work with Mike on two projects at our current and previous homes. Mike was highly recommended by both our contractor and our relator agent and then when we asked our new neighbors if they heard about Mike they also know of him and gave a third great recommendation! Mike is topnotch professional and very pleasant person to work with. He was extremely creative and at the same time very pragmatic with the solutions he presented to us. Mike was also a great listener and was able to accommodate our feedback into updated plans. He always over achieved - met his delivery dates or deliver ahead of time and in our second project was also under budget.

Premi and Ravi Shankavaram. Mike was the architect for the remodel/addition we did on our 1954 home. I had an idea of what I wanted and Mike did a wonderful job with the design. He is awesome to work with and exceedingly patient with the many questions I had. The finished product is seamless and the addition looks like it was a part of the house forever. Mike's work is quite well known in town and getting permits and such like was easy with his drawings. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants an excellent design reflective of the their taste with the artistic and technical acumen of Mike to give it a good finish.

Michael was great. We did a complete home redesign with a second floor addition. He listened to our wants and concepts and put a professional style to the layout, providing things that we didn’t think of out of the gates. Additionally he found ways to maximize our space and views, found reliable subs to provide structural insight and stayed with the project through completion.

Michael is a pleasure to work with -extremely professional, knowledgeable of the town process and requirements and keeping the project on track to meet those requirements, and a really good listener. He was super at incorporating our different ideas into a design that updated our home, created the space we needed and maintained the charm and integrity of the period of the house.

Mike was a great professional to work with. He was timely and efficient with all the stages of our project. He listened to our wants and needs and came up with a handful of options for us to work with. He added in a touch of flare which we loved. We were adding a 3 floor addition including a garage, kitchen/great room, and a bedroom and bath on the 3rd floor. We love the end product, and for what our neighbors say, they love the look of it too!!

We had the pleasure and privilege to work with Mike on a major kitchen renovation on an older home where the kitchen space did not work for our busy family of 6. Added to this challenge, our house sits sideways on the lot, making it hard for people to figure out where to go when arriving. Mike listened carefully to our needs and wants and brought creativity and think out of the box perspective to the project. His design remained true to the character of our 100+ year old home while giving us all the features we wanted. More importantly, he provided frank but courteous perspective on our ideas if he thought we might have regrets later (and, for the record, the one minor place we disregarded his counsel, we regret it!). He provided guidance and support through the entire project. I would not hesitate to use Mike again and have already recommended him to several people.

Michael was awesome! We gave him a few ideas on what we were looking for and he did the rest. Created an incredible addition which included a new kitchen and sitting area. Not to mention an outside living space (porch, deck and patio) that gets constant compliments. I think I forgot to mention that he is easy to work with and also might be the nicest guy in America. He is a true artist and visionary who helped to bring our dreams to life. You won't regret using Michael for any project!!!!!

Accomplished a fantastic design. Addition flowed right in to existing home. Kitchen redesign earned rave reviews from old friends and neighbors. Since moving back in I have passerby constantly telling me what a great renovation and design. Couldn't be happier and Michael is so reasonably priced compared to the other architects around Newton

Michael was real pleasure to work with. He truly listened to our ideas and needs and came with several different designs that quickly turned into a final design. His knowledge and eye for detail made the bid process for contractors very easy and we love the final results!

This was our second house design and build with Mike. He designed our dream home in East Falmouth on Cape Cod and we cannot say enough good about Mike. This was a 3000 sq ft new build after tear down. Mike helped us design a home that we invisioned and helped us overcome any obstacles we encountered. His suggestions enhanced our visions and kept us on schedule. Our house is a design which incorporated fantastic views throughout the house. We couldn't be happier! We think highly of Mike and hope we work with him again some day. Please ask any questions you might have. Thank you Mike!

Couldn't have asked for a better or nicer person to help us turn our dream into a reality! We did a complete head to toe renovation on our ranch... We added a second floor and gutted the first floor. It was basically new construction. Mike was so great to work with. He listened to our wishes and really created something wonderful! We truly love our new home!

My wife and I recently hired Mike to expand and reconfigure our living space, add a master suite and enhance the curb appeal of our home. We initially intended to meet with three architects, but upon meeting Mike, we liked him so much we didn't bother to call anyone else. Mike was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was engaging, smart, and had tremendous ideas. He has found that delicate balance of being respectful of what the homeowner wants while letting you know if something is not a good idea. His design was incredible. We live in a neighborhood with many newly built very expensive homes, but on a daily basis, I have people going out of their way to tell me how much they love our home and they can't believe how beautiful it looks. Mike stayed engaged through the entire process, and he never got sick of me reaching out with questions. In addition, we worked with one of the builders he recommended, and the job was completed on time and within budget. We would never work with anyone else. If you are interested in redesigning your current home or building a new home, you are doing yourself a disservice if you don't at least speak to Mike Halley.

We used Michael Hally Design, Inc. for a major renovation of almost our entire first floor, including our kitchen. We also modified the front of our house to make it more charming and add curb appeal. We were very happy with the entire process. Michael was very responsive and understood our goals during the planning process. He remained plugged-in to the project as needed as construction was underway. We were thrilled with the outcome of our project! We use all areas of our house now and we love getting compliments when people come over and see the renovation.

Michael was a pleasure to work with. He was always very prompt, polite, courteous and listened very attentively to our wants and needs.He produced several options for us to choose from in a short and timely manner at a reasonable cost and we couldn't be happier with the results. Our home is beautiful as you may see on his website. This project was an extensive remodel of our home requiring Michael to interact frequently with the builder which he did quite seamlessly. The builder enjoyed their working relationship so well that he is now using Michael on many of his new home projects. I would highly recommend Michael for your design needs. Peter Maloney

Michael was a pleasure to work with - start to finish on our new home. He designed a new home for us which went very smoothly. He had great ideas, listened very well to our ideas, and was able to come up with a great design in a relatively short time! When conflicts arose, we were able to work through them easily with no bad feelings on either side - not an easy thing to do in many cases. We had a challenging location - a narrow lot on a small pond with rigid set-back requirements. Combining those limitations with our desires/needs was not easy. He was also very responsive in dealing with changes as our desires changed (but only very slightly) and construction brought out issues neither of us had anticipated. We would happily use him again and recommend him highly!

Mike Hally designed a significant addition to our mountain home in Crested Butte CO. This was a very challenging architectural project with significant aesthetic and engineering components. Mike was excellent in working with this project remotely and to coordinate with the local builders here in CB to bring together an amazing end product. This 1000 SF addition on a 4000 SF home is totally seamless and now other than the staining to age a bit, can not tell that this was not always there. The work has been featured several times now in local magazines and anyone who come into the space gives it a WOW. Mike is fantastic to work with, flexible to schedules and always meeting his committed deadlines. We were 100% satisfied with the work and the relationship.

Michael was terrific to work with. He was able to give us all that we wanted and stay within budget. We also went with his recommendations for builders who were equally as great!

I had the pleasure to work with Michael Hally on two homes built on adjacent properties close to Cape Cod Bay. He had come highly recommended by my brother who had partnered with Mike on his home remodel. Mike is very easy to work with on all phases of the project. He listens to your ideas, and allows for an easy back and forth to finalize the perfect home. Our plan was to have the two homes complement each other, but be able to be stand alone should we decide to sell one in the future. The first was an upside down style beach house, and the second home a more traditional floor plan cape home with a window wall to maximize views. Protecting the views of each home, while maximizing the lots was a priority. Adding to the complexity were conservation concerns due to proximity to the bay. Mike was able to recommend a local builder who was familiar with the local issues. As the projects progressed, Mike was a strong partner when determining finishes and details. He has a knack for utilizing space for added storage or to add an interesting detail. I am very happy with the finished homes and would highly recommend Mike!

MIchael was the architect for the remodel of our home, and did an outstanding job. The project took our home from a 1650 sq ft traditional cape to a 3200 sq ft contemporary cape. On-time, on-budget, and professional. Could not have asked for better service.

We used Michael Hally to design an addition/renovation to our existing home and he nailed it!! We got exactly what we wanted and what we expected. He was instrumental in creating an addition to the home that was pleasing to the eye and made it seem like it was part of the original build. Since then, he has done other addition/renovations on our friends homes.

Mike had an eye for detail and added little design elements to our project that really made it unique. For example, the addition of a landing and architectural window at the base of our re-worked steps, are one of my favorite things about our project in how it has made that specific area of the house feel. We plan to use Mike again for a garage/addition project in the not too distant future.

Michael helped us with a remodel/addition to our home. It was an absolute pleasure working with him. Michael was with us every step of the way during our 9 month project. He was an excellent listener and had the ability to creatively solve problems. I would not hesitate in recommending him.

Michael was so easy to work with, flexible, had great ideas, and was knowledgeable about the market place. We had a great experience with Michael, from start to finish.