Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Luxury Furniture & Interior Design Services in Massachusetts
Established in 1912, we are a multigenerational family-owned luxury furniture retailer and interior design service dedicated to creating personalized, elegant living spaces. Our team of experienced designers combines centuries of industry expertise with a deep understanding of evolving design trends to deliver tailored solutions for primary and secondary homes. We pride ourselves on offering curated collections of custom furniture, including upholstery, case goods, and outdoor living essentials, alongside comprehensive design services such as style consultations, vision boards, and floorplan development. With showrooms across New England and Florida, we maintain a commitment to quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service.Our leadership team, including CEO Robert Bendetson and CMO JoAnn Bendetson, brings decades of hands-on experience and academic leadership to the business. We specialize in transforming spaces through thoughtful design, from individual room refreshes to complete home makeovers. Our proprietary Style Quiz helps clients connect with designers whose aesthetics align with their personal tastes. We maintain partnerships with leading global manufacturers to offer exclusive furniture lines and innovative design solutions. Our dedication to community engagement and education reflects our belief that great design enhances quality of life.
Services
Interior Design
Custom Furniture
Space Planning
Style Consultations
Vision Boards
Floorplan Development
Outdoor Living Design
Design Workshops
Trade Services
Furniture Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1912
Highlights and features
- We offer over a century of expertise in luxury furniture and interior design.
- Our multigenerational family leadership ensures deep industry knowledge and continuity.
- We provide personalized design matching through our proprietary Style Quiz technology.
- We maintain exclusive partnerships with global furniture manufacturers for unique collections.
- Our designers specialize in transforming both primary and secondary homes nationwide.
Services
Interior Design
Our professional interior design service transforms living spaces through personalized consultations and expert curation. We guide clients through every stage from initial concept to final implementation, offering style refreshes or complete home makeovers. Our designers specialize in creating cohesive environments that reflect individual tastes while optimizing functionality and comfort.
Custom Furniture
We offer bespoke furniture solutions including upholstery, case goods, and outdoor living pieces tailored to client specifications. Our collections combine traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, featuring exclusive lines from global manufacturers. Each piece undergoes rigorous quality assessment before showroom presentation.
Space Planning
Our space planning service optimizes room functionality through strategic furniture arrangement and dimension analysis. Designers create detailed floorplans showing exact product placement, helping visualize transformations before implementation. This service works particularly well for complex layouts or multi-room projects.
Style Consultations
Personalized style consultations help clients identify their aesthetic preferences through our proprietary Style Quiz technology. Designers then provide tailored recommendations for color schemes, material selections, and furniture choices that align with lifestyle needs and architectural context.
Vision Boards
Complimentary vision board creation helps clients visualize design concepts by compiling fabric swatches, furniture images, and color palettes into cohesive presentations. This service reduces decision fatigue by showing how different elements work together before making purchases.
People
Robert Bendetson
CEO
Fourth-generation leader with 40+ years in the furniture industry. Harvard Business School graduate who expanded the company into Cabot House in 1971. Oversees product selection at High Point Market and contributes to global leadership initiatives at Tufts University.
JoAnn Bendetson
CMO
Chief Marketing Officer who redesigned the company's digital platform and created the Style Quiz technology. Manages brand strategy across social media channels and marketing analytics. Former real estate broker with graduate degrees in child development from Tufts University.
Austin
Director of Real Estate
Third-generation team member who completed a rotational program in operations and sales. Holds economics degree from Tufts University and MBA from Babson College. Oversees showroom expansion and retail space management strategies.
Questions
How do I find the right interior designer for my project?
Take our online Style Quiz to get matched with a designer whose aesthetic aligns with your preferences. You can also browse our designer profiles to make a selection.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients across New England with showrooms in Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island, plus Florida locations in Palm Beach County.
Can I see furniture collections online?
Yes, explore our curated collections online including living room, dining room, bedroom, and outdoor furniture options with detailed product specifications.
How does the design process work?
The process begins with style assessment, followed by in-store consultation, custom presentation of selections, and coordinated delivery of finished pieces.
Do you offer virtual design consultations?
While we recommend in-person showroom visits, we can arrange virtual consultations to discuss design concepts and product selections when needed.
Reviews (5)
Lisa Rocheleau
Jun 23, 2021
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We are so thankful to have walked into Cabot House Furniture in Framingham and met Mary Stefanides. It was our first visit to Cabot House, and the selection and layout was simply amazing. We were purchasing an entire new house of furniture and Mary led us through the many luxury brands in the showroom, explaining the benefits of each manufacturer. Her knowledge and passion for interior design was evident as she assisted us in finding pieces that worked together between different brands, and worked tirelessly throughout the process drawing a common thread between all our choices. We are so excited
Lisa St Amand
Jun 19, 2021
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Designer Mary Stefanides took the stress out of my living room "refresh." She was receptive to my ideas, and quickly guided me to the manufacturers and products that would suit both the project and my budget. Her enthusiasm for design is infectious and it was a pleasure to tour the Cabot House showroom in Framingham with her. Mary gave me some great options and advice, and it was truly a collaborative process. She replied promptly to my questions and concerns, and at decision time she walked me through the ordering process with calm professionalism and intense focus on the details.
Lisa S.
Apr 28, 2021
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Designer Mary Stefanides at Cabot House Framingham is simply amazing to work with. Mary was able to see my vision immediately and went with it. She put many options together for me that were spot on. She goes above and beyond any other designer that I have worked with in the past. Cabot House offers such a wide array of high quality furnishings and through Marys strong knowledge of each of the manufacturers products combined with her extensive research she has chosen just the right pieces for my project. She has been extremely patient and has kept me on track! I have 100% confidence in her
Helen Elinson
Mar 24, 2021
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I met Mary Stefanides from the Framingham office accidentally. I called that office and she picked up the phone. I inquired about a piece of furniture that I wanted to buy for over a year but did not know how to get it done for a reasonable price. Mary was ready to help right away and knew what to do. She quoted the best price I could get for some time. With that success, we started planning a purchase of a new sofa-sleeper that I also needed for one of my bedrooms that was almost empty after someone who lived there died.. She sent me a lot of pictures of different brands explaining the quality
Paula Holmes
Jan 26, 2021
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We have been working with Mary Stefanides at the Framingham location for the past few months as we purchase new furniture and accessories for our new home. Mary is a very talented designer with wonderful ideas that we wouldn't even think of. She is very dedicated to her clients and has often gone above and beyond to make sure that we are happy. I look forward to working with Mary in the future and learning about all the exciting ideas she has for our new home.
