Client Testimonials
“At Thor Studios, our goal is to not only please our clients with a creative design, but to exceed their expectations with the final product.”
“We are so thankful that we were introduced to Brian of Thor Studios and some of his work on Martha’s Vineyard. We found one of his existing home designs that we thought would be perfect for us and asked him to design something similar on our lot, which had many challenges and restrictions. Brian used that previous house design as a jumping off point and came back to us with a custom design that far exceeded our expectations, and in our opinion, was much more unique and perfect for our taste. We really enjoyed the whole process of working with Thor Studios, and the resulting home works perfectly on the site and for our lifestyle. Brian’s professionalism and problem solving skills were much appreciated by us and our contractor. We are very proud of the end result!”
— Bill & Maureen Rice, Edgartown MA
“I’m so glad I found Thor Studios. I’m a very detail-oriented person and have been dealing with properties all my life. Brian patiently worked with me until I was happy with the final designs. His expertise in the field was instrumental to me piecing together the ideas I had floating around in my head, and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a high-quality professional to help them. Thank you for your help and look forward to future projects!”
— Chris Cavallaro, East Falmouth MA
“My husband and I had an excellent experience working with Brian. From the start he completely understood our vision and worked within our desired timeline and budget. His attention to detail is impeccable. He presented us with two drawings and quickly followed up with a 3rd option on his own initiative that was perfect and imagined our space in a new way. The addition looks like it was an intended part of the original design of our nearly 100 year old house. We will definitely be calling Brian for our next project!”
— Lauren B, Barrington RI
“We hired Brian Goodridge (Thor Studios) to help design and plan the renovation of our home. We appreciated how he used (and emphasized) natural light, as well as his attention to room flow and efficient use of space. We were so happy with Brian’s work that we hired him again years later for a larger project.
We have a 1950’s Cape Cod home, in a neighborhood full of 1950’s Cape Cod homes. We needed additional space and wanted to ensure that our additions fit the neighborhood and preserved the aesthetic of the original structure. Brian took time to understand our vision. He designed two additions. One enlarged the garage and added a family room. The other added a primary suite. There is a courtyard in between. Brian also designed an expanded kitchen and guest bathroom within the existing structure. Brian added subtle design accents inside and out that appropriately elevated our home’s appearance. Brian was supportive in our effort to obtain a zoning variance of a setback requirement. Brian was also an excellent support and willing to help any way that we needed during the construction process.
We are so happy with our new space. Brian designed a better version of the home we love. Brian is professional and friendly. Our repeat business is a strong endorsement.”
— Mason W, Barrington RI
“Our builder recommended Thor Studios to us for a kitchen remodel in our contemporary home in Warwick. While we knew that we had the desire to have an open floor plan, we were unsure how to achieve the look we wanted as the space was challenging. Brian spent the time to get to know us and listened carefully to our needs and desires. While he is very professional, he is also extremely personable and worked diligently to assist us in achieving the look we wanted. We are thrilled with our remodel and addition thanks to Brian’s knowledge and expertise. We highly recommend Thor Studios without reservation.”
— David & Lynn O, Warwick RI
“We hired Thor Studios to update our small home to better suit our retirement needs. Brian did an excellent job, incorporating virtually all of our “wants” into the design. We now have a beautiful retirement home which perfectly fits our active lifestyle, with 1st floor master suite, open floor plan, with plenty of room upstairs for family and guests. 5 stars as the saying goes!”
— Jefferey Buffum, Tiverton RI
“Building a house on the island of Martha’s Vineyard is not an easy task. There are many restrictions and environmental specifications that must be adhered to. Brian patiently worked with us to explore every possible option and create our perfect floor plan... both for practicality and beauty. We had a very detailed and long list of special custom requests, and Brian worked endlessly to fulfill a custom house built specially for our family. He is patient and thoughtful about using the proper materials and researching the product that is best for the client. We are thankful to Brian for helping us make our dream house a reality.”
— Jill & Jeffery Karp, Edgartown MA
“Thor Studios did a fantastic job on our home renovation. We met with Brian and gave him a long wish list. Our house was built in 1869 and the first floor consisted of three small rooms that didn’t function well. We wanted to add a great room, a gourmet kitchen, dining area and grand foyer. We also wanted the old staircase replaced with a new staircase that would make an impression when you entered the foyer. In addition to that, we wanted an open floor plan, lots of windows, reoriented house sight lines as to face the rear yard, and a raised stone patio to wrap around the back of the house. We also asked him to completely strip all the exterior details of the main house and restore it to its original Greek Revival glory. Blending the old house with the new addition was challenging. It was crucial for us that the addition blended into the original house seamlessly, while maintaining its historical bones and beauty.
Brian took on all of these challenges with enthusiasm. He listened to all of our needs and hit every point. As creative people ourselves, we are probably more demanding than most clients. We wanted the interior of the home to have a transitional appearance. We wanted to honor the time period of the home, but we also wanted the spaces to be casual and family friendly. We wanted contemporary finishes but traditional details. Brian took on this challenging direction and gave us exactly what we wanted. Every person from family to our local pizza deliveryman has complimented us on our home. Our goal was to bring out the potential we thought the house had, and Brian surpassed what we thought was possible.
Renovation is stressful and requires that you work with many contractors and trades people. Brian was instrumental in helping us find the best people, and helped coordinate and direct many of them. Out of all the people involved in the project, we would have to award Brian the highest accolades. He is talented, collaborative, and supportive beyond what’s expected. He is always on schedule, professional, and has the highest integrity. We are grateful for his help in transforming our home from the biggest eyesore on the street, to the jewel of the neighborhood. I would highly recommend him and he would be at the top of our list next time we build or renovate.”
— David & Susan Medeiros, Barrington RI
“Brian took our small 1920’s bungalow and redesigned it into a house with optimal space and visual presence. He accomplished this by reconfiguring the interior to suit our practical needs while blending the new addition seamlessly into the old house. We now have a home that works for us and has elevated it’s antique charm.”
— Cheryl M, Barrington RI
“Brian remodeled my kitchen and designed an addition to my house about 2 years ago. He took my rudimentary ideas and built them into something breathtaking. I am so happy with my new kitchen and addition, I can’t even say. It is everything I’ve ever dreamed of!
Last summer I asked Brian to design an update for the front of my house. He had some great ideas and my house looks entirely different now (in the best possible way)! Brian is very easy to work with and has always returned my phone calls and emails promptly. He helped me find a contractor and even oversaw the construction. It is evident that he has an eye for detail and he won’t settle for anything less than perfect. Overall, I highly recommend Brian and would definitely use his services again.”
— Debra M, Barrington RI
“Brian designed a beautiful addition for our home. We appreciated how he used (and emphasized) natural light, as well as his attention to room flow and efficient use of space. Brian accommodated our schedule. He is professional and a nice guy.”
— Mason W, Barrington RI
“I highly recommend working with Thor Studios. Brian is extremely talented, accommodating and responsive. It really was a pleasure to work with him.”
— Erin O, Rhode Island
“Brian was very pleasant, professional and easy to work with, which was a great help in making the fabrication of his design go smoothly and gave us another fantastic project for our portfolio.”
— Brenton Green, DigiConSoo
“Well you did it again, a perfect job! I love the design...thank you so much for all you did. You went above and beyond to make (my home) come out perfect!!”
— D.M, Barrington RI
“Brian, Thank you very much for your excellent plans and all your help. Construction is well underway and I’m sure (the addition) will be a great improvement to my home.”
— Moyne C, Barrington RI
“Dear Brian, Thank you for all your help, I love my kitchen and my house. For the first time in 20 years, I don’t want to move. You drew a beautiful design — its perfect, just what I wanted!”
— D.M, Barrington RI