Brighton Beaded Inset kitchen with Cherused Island by Chris

Main Line Kitchen Design’s unique business model allows our customers to work with the most experienced designers and get the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing.. . How can Main Line Kitchen Design offer both the best kitchen designs along with the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing? Our expert kitchen designers meet customers by appointment only in our offices, instead of a large showroom open to the general public. We display the cabinet lines we sell under glass countertops so customers can see how our cabinetry is constructed. Customers can view hundreds of sample doors and and sample finishes and see 3d renderings of their future kitchen on flat screen TV’s. But we do not waste our time or our customers money on showroom extras that are not essential. Nor are we available to assist people who want to stop in and browse. We pass our savings onto our customers and concentrate on what matters most. Designing great kitchens!

Industrial Loft Kitchen & Master Bath

Neil Kelly Company

The "Dream of the '90s" was alive in this industrial loft condo before Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Erika Altenhofen got her hands on it. The 1910 brick and timber building was converted to condominiums in 1996. No new roof penetrations could be made, so we were tasked with creating a new kitchen in the existing footprint. Erika's design and material selections embrace and enhance the historic architecture, bringing in a warmth that is rare in industrial spaces like these. Among her favorite elements are the beautiful black soapstone counter tops, the RH medieval chandelier, concrete apron-front sink, and Pratt & Larson tile backsplash

Villanova Restoration

Ed Sossich at Main Line Kitchen Design

Ed Sossich and Main Line Kitchen Design owner Paul McAlary have worked together at many different showrooms over 20 plus years. Ed refers to the pair as Batman and Robin although who is who is up for debate. Bringing Ed on to check and expedite all of Main Line Kitchen Design’s orders has kept mistakes and delays at our expanding company to a minimum. Ed, (Batman or Robin), your guess, can be found checking our company’s orders and designing his customer’s kitchens in our new Upper Darby office on City Line Avenue. Ed is quick with a joke although his yellow legal pad is no joking matter for our designers. Ed makes the trains run on time at Main Line Kitchen Design.

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CS Kitchen & Bath Studio

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Angela Reynolds Designs

Hinerman

Southern Image Design Builders

log cabin kitchen with rope lighting , Barn doors

Masonic Studio

Studio InSitu Architects

The best features of this loft were formerly obscured by its worst. While the apartment has a rich history—it’s located in a former bike factory, it lacked a cohesive floor plan that allowed any substantive living space. A retired teacher rented out the loft for 10 years before an unexpected fire in a lower apartment necessitated a full building overhaul. He jumped at the chance to renovate the apartment and asked InSitu to design a remodel to improve how it functioned and elevate the interior. We created a plan that reorganizes the kitchen and dining spaces, integrates abundant storage, and weaves in an understated material palette that better highlights the space’s cool industrial character.

Villanova Restoration

Ed Sossich at Main Line Kitchen Design

Dunstable Post and Beam Kitchen

NORTHWOODS BUILDERS, LLC

Large post-beam Kitchen with soft green shaker cabinets.

Passyunk Square, Philadelphia: Whole House Remodel

Buckminster Green LLC

Starmark Kitchen, Dry Bar, Lockers in Hickory Bridgeport Oregano/Maple Sage

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Cabinetry: Starmark Style: Bridgeport w/ Standard Slab Drawers Finish: (Perimeter: Hickory - Oregano; Dry Bar/Locker: Maple - Sage) Countertop: (Customer Own) Black Soapstone Sink: (Customer’s Own) Faucet: (Customer’s Own) Hardware: Hardware Resources – Zane Pulls in Brushed Pewter (varying sizes) Backsplash & Floor Tile: (Customer’s Own) Glass Door Inserts: Glassource - Chinchilla Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Stonik Services

Iglehart Avenue, St. Paul

Albers Design LLC

Traditional kitchen with beaded inset cabinets, apron sink and soapstone countertops. Teal window casing and beadboard ceiling. Red exterior door.

Traditional Green Farmhouse Kitchen

Snitz Creek Cabinet Shop

A cozy and intimate kitchen in a summer home right here in South Lebanon. The kitchen is used by an avid baker and was custom built to suit those needs.

Fairway Tudor Transformation

Architectural Craftsmen

New enlarged kitchen with breakfast room addition

Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.

We removed an interior wall between the kitchen and dining room to make one big space for this new kitchen. The backsplash tile is polished local stone. The kitchen opens onto a small half-round breakfast room addition overlooking the garden and new patio. The dining table was moved to one end of the large living room, just off the kitchen. Photo (c) Jeffrey Totaro 2020

Craftsman Delight

12/12 Architects & Planners

The open concept Great Room includes the Kitchen, Breakfast, Dining, and Living spaces. The dining room is visually and physically separated by built-in shelves and a coffered ceiling. Windows and french doors open from this space into the adjacent Sunroom. The wood cabinets and trim detail present throughout the rest of the home are highlighted here, brightened by the many windows, with views to the lush back yard. The large island features a pull-out marble prep table for baking, and the counter is home to the grocery pass-through to the Mudroom / Butler's Pantry.

Brimfield Home

Executive Developers, LLC

View from kitchen into great room and hearth room

Dowtown Denver Remodel in Historic Isbell Building

Gather and Spruce Design Remodel

This condo in downtown Denver needed a definite upgrade for it's new owners. We created a contemporary/industrial look with the addition of shaker style cabinets, thin brick, and keeping the mechanical systems exposed.

Monolithic Montgomery Custom Kitchen with Library Ladder

Transformations Custom Wood Design

This is a very large kitchen with lots of storage. The tops of the cabinets are 12' tall and there is hidden storage for the library ladder used to reach the upper cabinets. LED strip lighting was used for the under cabinet lights as well as uplights at the tops of the cabinets and inside the display cabinets. The island is movable and there are custom "carts" that when stored looks like a cabinet.

Cambridge Loft

Henley Design

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Kitchen with Soapstone Benchtops Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!