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Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast

by Paul McAlary of Main Line Kitchen Design

Paul McAlary of Main Line Kitchen Design answers kitchen design and cabinetry questions from callers across the United States.Paul’s bio from the magazine Kitchen and Bath Design News: Paul McAlary possesses a voice that resonates far beyond the boundaries of Philadelphia’s western suburbs and the city’s prestigious Main Line – the location of his well-established Delaware Valley design firm. McAlary, president and senior designer of Bala Cynwyd, PA-based Main Line Kitchen Design, is an internationally recognized kitchen design authority who has won more than a dozen local and national design awards, including being named a 2017 Viking Appliances Designer of Distinction.Beyond his achievements as a designer, McAlary has also forged a burgeoning reputation as the creative force behind the “Main Line Kitchen Design Blog,” a unique online forum and social media resource that is read by more than 40,000 people each month and has been honored as one of the top kitchen design blogs in th

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  1. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 26-08-17 Episode 60

    Mark Mitten introduces the episode, emphasizing the importance of calling a public insurance adjuster first after a disaster. Paul McAlary welcomes Dahlia Bryant, a public adjuster, and explains her role in representing homeowners in insurance claims. Dahlia Bryant explains that adjusters help...

  2. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 22-11-22 Episode 18

    Paul Speaks with Bernie who really wants to add an island to his kitchen. Paul does the calculations for Bernie’s kitchen and talks about what space you need to have an island. Paul explains what happens when you don’t leave enough space. Finally, Paul talks about cabinet sizing, costs and…

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  3. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 22-12-23 Episode 19

    Paul talks with Dan whose wife is working with an interior designer to design their kitchen. This is a pet peeve of Paul’s as interior designers are generally not qualified to design kitchens. Paul explains why you want to work on your kitchen design with the company that is selling you…

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  4. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 22-10-14 Episode 17

    Paul talks with Holly who has a 99″ high ceiling. Paul explains why splurging on materials like appliances and cabinets makes no sense without first creating the best layout and design in a kitchen. Based on this concept, Paul advises Holly to add a window over her sink before splurging on...

  5. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 26-06-23 Episode 59

    Paul McAlary discusses the service area and business model of Main Line Kitchen Design, which covers a two-hour drive radius from their location. Initial consultations cost $150 for those within an hour and 15 minutes, $250 for those farther, and $500 for those three hours away. Designers measure...

  6. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 26-05-04 Episode 58

    Paul McAlary critiques Dave and Rita’s angled kitchen design, highlighting inefficiencies like placing double ovens in corners, which wastes space. He eliminates angles and reorients the island and moves appliances for better functionality. Paul discusses the cost implications of using different...

  7. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 26-01-26 Episode 57

    Paul introduces the podcast, explaining the focus on their kitchen renovation and the common customer question about kitchen design. Julie shares the initial hesitation about involving a kitchen designer, as she was satisfied with her brand-new kitchen. Paul describes the flawed design of Julie’s...

  8. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 25-09-05 Episode 56

    Paul McAlary and a Rick discuss kitchen design plans. Rick’s existing kitchen, built in 1991, has an outdated design. Paul’s design changes to the new plan include 36-inch wall cabinets with 12-inch upper cabinets and a two-piece crown molding to hide ceiling irregularities. The island will be 18...

  9. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 25-07-23 Episode 55

    Paul McAlary discusses a kitchen design with Jay, emphasizing the benefits of removing the island to gain more cabinetry and countertop space. The new design includes recessing the refrigerator into a corner, adding 12-inch deep pantry cabinets, and floating shelves. The counter depth…

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  10. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 25-05-15 Episode 54AI

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  11. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 25-05-10 Episode 54

    Ron and Paul discussed Ron’s new home’s kitchen design, focusing on space optimization and functionality. Paul explains why architects don’t consider door swings, travel space, and furniture placement when they design a new home. And why these considerations are so important. Paul suggested…

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  12. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 25-04-10 Episode 53

    In this episode of Better Call Paul, Paul McAlary discusses kitchen design options with a Ally, focusing on the transition between molding and cabinetry, the placement of doors, and the use of a tray ceiling. He suggests painting all moldings the same color as the cabinets or using a block of…

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  13. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 25-03-20 Episode 52

    Paul McAlary ‘The Kitchen Whisperer” discusses a caller’s kitchen design. He and Gina review changes to the peninsula and vent issues, suggesting solutions like removing drywall and using furring strips. Paul explains the benefits of 42-inch cabinets over 30-inch ones, estimating a cost savings…

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  14. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 25-02-20 Episode 51

    Paul McAlary critiques Tim’s kitchen design, advising against using 54 inch wall cabinets and suggesting alternatives like 36-inch cabinets with 12-inch or 15-inch upper cabinets and 3-inch molding. He recommends reducing cabinet height to 8.5 feet for standard sizes, which could save significant...

  15. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 25-01-30 Episode 50

    Claudia has lots of doorways and lots of congestion in her present plan. Paul suggests reconfiguring the layout and closing and moving doorways to create a more attractive and functional space. The present plans by the architect calls for banquet seating which doesn’t really work in Claudia’s...

  16. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 24-11-1 Episode 49

    Paul McAlary and Katie discuss the feasibility and costs of remodeling Katie’s kitchen and dining room. Key points include the potential cost savings of keeping the existing window versus installing two new windows, with the latter costing more. The conversation also covers the impact of removing…

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  17. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 24-09-26 Episode 48

    Paul McAlary advises Hannah on redesigning her kitchen, emphasizing the importance of proper layout and fixing existing mistakes. He suggests moving the stove and sink to improve ventilation and countertop space. Paul suggests relocating the hot water heater to the mud room. Paul warns against…

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  18. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 24-08-28 Episode 47

    Paul and Julie talk about how Main Line Kitchen Design got started. How the podcast got started, and the future of the the Main Line Kitchen Design website using AI. They share some of Paul’s favorite kitchen design related stories. They talk at length about the design process with one of their...

  19. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 24-08-10 Episode 46

    Claudia has lots of doorways and lots of congestion in her present plan. Paul suggests reconfiguring the layout and closing and moving doorways to create a more attractive and functional space. The present plans by the architect calls for banquet seating which doesn’t really work in Claudia’s...

  20. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 24-07-12 Episode 45

    Episode 45. Podcaster Dennis OZ from the podcast Remodeler Success interviews Paul about his background, his business and marketing strategies and what he sees for the future.

  21. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 24-06-06 Episode 44

    Paul talks to Lynn about the renovation of her historic home. Paul REALY wants her to change having her powder room door opening onto her island seating. He discusses how much space is needed for a kitchen table. Lynn and Paul also talk about the pros and cons of waterfall ends to an island...

  22. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 24-05-07 Episode 43

    Paul talks with Cooper who is thinking about acting as his own general contractor on his kitchen renovation. Paul recommends hiring a general contractor and putting in a new longer beam across the load bearing section of his kitchen. He also advises not hiring the cabinet supplier to install the...

  23. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 24-04-19 Episode 42

    In this episode Paul speaks with Chuck Arnold, the spokesperson and Vice President of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Alliance (KCMA) and Betsy Natz, the CEO of the KCMA. They discuss how the KCMA tests cabinetry and represents the US cabinet industry. While the talk does get a little technical...

  24. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 24-04-01 Episode 41

    Paul designs a kitchen from photos. He talks to Monica who sent in kitchen photos and a rough floor plan of her kitchen. Paul puts her kitchen on his computer and then designs a functional kitchen in her space. Monica had a brick enclosed range area which Paul advises removing. Paul explains why…

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  25. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 24-03-02 Episode 40

    Paul talks with James and Chelsea who have called in previously. They discuss the new design they are working on and make more changes and modifications after further discussions. As a second time caller, new problems arise with the new design’s location of the sink, cook top and refrigerator....

  26. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 24-02-18 Episode 39

    Paul talks with Vicki about her kitchen design, the designer she is working with, and the Shiloh cabinetry that she is considering. In a nutshell – He thinks all can be improved. Paul also explains and demonstrates the process Main Line Kitchen Design uses to locate what we hope are good cabinet...

  27. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 24-02-02 Episode 38

    Paul talks with Charles who has done all kinds of kitchen research. He has many ideas and plans yet hasn’t yet gotten any professional kitchen design help.

  28. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 24-01-19 Episode 37

    After examining James’s design and discussing kitchen communication Paul recommends finding another kitchen designer to work with. The present design has too many inexperienced mistakes. Paul recommends several design changes and does one rough version of the design himself. James plans on…

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  29. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 23-12-30 Episode 36

    Paul talks with Michael who is over budget on the kitchen addition he is working on. Paul talks about different ways to save money on cabinetry. He and Michael discus the design and possible changes. French Doors come up again and why they are often poorly thought out by architects. Grabel,...

  30. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 23-12-13 Episode 35

    Paul and Main Line Kitchen Design’s Ed Sossich discuss some of the famous customers Ed has worked with. Both Paul and Ed have worked together at several showrooms. Very early in their careers they worked together first at The Home Depot and then at Lowe’s. Among the celebrities Ed has worked with...

  31. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 23-11-25 Episode 34

    Paul goes over Emily’s kitchen plans in great detail. He notices all the unusual custom cabinet sizes but thinks that these unusual sizes and dimensions are unattractive and impractical. Paul finds many dimensions that don’t work for Emily’s design. For example the microwave will not fit in the...

  32. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 23-11-03 Episode 33

    Paul and Mark discuss Paul’s pet peeves as a kitchen designer. They go over the customer interactions that can be frustrating. Why Paul isn’t a big fan of builders like Toll Brothers. The different techniques kitchen designers use with their customers. And how top selling kitchen designer Doug...

  33. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 23-09-24 Episode 32

    Paul talks with Cheryl who has a home built on a slab. After asking some questions Paul believes Cheryl’s contractor inflating prices for moving plumbing. They discuss how to find contractors and possible design changes. Below are Cheryl’s kitchen drawings and a hand drawing by Paul on how a...

  34. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 23-09-13 Episode 31

    Paul talks with Richard who plans on customizing kitchen cabinets in the new home he is building. Lots of red flags worry Paul. Inventing cabinetry of your own is far more difficult than people realize. Paul warns Richard about several problems he sees in some of Richard’s kitchen cabinet...

  35. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 23-08-21 Episode 30

    Paul speaks with Rose and explains why it saves time working with a kitchen designer as early as possible when you are remodeling a kitchen. Kitchen designers can throw “monkey wrenches” into customer’s remodeling plans when they inform them about issues that hadn’t been considered. Paul brings…

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  36. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 23-08-05 Episode 29

    Paul explains why island cooktops are undesirable and create venting and design problems. Episode 29 Paul talks with Debbie who among some of her design challenges has an island cook-top. They discuss why Island cook-tops create ventilation and counter-top problems. While critiquing Debbie’s...

  37. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 23-06-14 Episode 28

    Paul breaks down the process of designing a good kitchen for Taylor and Lex. He moves one window and raises another. This creates a kitchen that will dramatically increase the value of their home. Later, Paul goes through the process of how to find a good cabinet dealer and kitchen designer. Main...

  38. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 23-06-4 Episode 27

    Paul talks with Steve who has some really good questions. Paul explains what makes cabinetry expensive and why imported cabinetry bought through US suppliers is such a good value if you are on a budget. Paul discusses individual cabinetry brands at the lower price points and explains some of the...

  39. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 23-05-20 Episode 26

    Paul talks with an Shazia who’s an engineer with a great sense of humor. Besides going over design changes, Paul explains why engineers can be tough customers for kitchen designers. Paul talks about Main Line Kitchen Design’s funny video on why you need a kitchen designer and the engineer that...

  40. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 23-04-28 Episode 25

    Paul walks Kevin through his whole kitchen. They make changes after talking through each part of the kitchen. Kevin is so open minded that they just keep talking and changing and the final design turns out to be something Kevin likes a lot better. This is a good episode showing what happens when...

  41. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 23-03-29 Episode 24

    Paul takes a break from answering calls and discusses nearly all the different types of kitchen countertops. He talks about the advantages and disadvantages of each type and what to expect. If you have countertop questions, there’s a good chance the answer is discussed in this podcast.

  42. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 23-03-20 Episode 23

    Paul talks with Anne who hosts family events that need seating for all her grandkids. Paul gives her a couple of design change possibilities that give both more storage and more space in her kitchen.

  43. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 23-02-23 Episode 22

    Paul talks to Jennifer who has a townhouse and a community board with homeowner renovation restrictions. Paul moves things around to create a better space with a banquette. Paul explains how connecting walls over doorways can make rooms feel more separated and defined while not changing the…

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  44. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 23-01-18 Episode 21

    Paul talks to Eric who has a kitchen designed by Home Depot. While the design is OK, it could be better configured. Paul moves cabinetry around to create a more functional kitchen. Paul explains why you don’t want a speed oven with an oven door that folds down placed too high. Paul explains why...

  45. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 22-12-31 Episode 20

    Paul talks with Holly who was working with Costco on her kitchen. Moving a doorway and changing the direction of Holly’s island makes her design better. Paul eliminates the blind corners in Holly’s kitchen. Paul explains how moving a light fixture can create needed space.

  46. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 22-09-21 Episode 16

    Paul talks with PJ, who is considering American Woodmark cabinetry from Home Depot. His design is fairly straight forward but can still be improved. Paul talks about why home centers can be safer places to buy very simple kitchens then at private dealers. Paul talks about cabinet pricing and the...

  47. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 22-07-17 Episode 15

    Paul talks with Jennings, who is building a brand-new home down south. The views from the site are spectacular. The design is good but needing a few tweaks to make it the home it should be. Paul and Jennings put their heads together and give it a try. If you are building a new home from scratch...

  48. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 22-06-21 Episode 14

    Paul talks with Allison and Sebastien who are doing a complex kitchen renovation, Sebastion is an architect. Paul explains why kitchen designers and architects have very different successful design criteria for any space. Paul preaches once again about ten pounds of sausage in an eight-pound...

  49. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 22-05-19 Episode 13

    Paul talks to Loretta who has an island that is far too large for her kitchen. Paul explains how to find a good kitchen cabinet dealer and how Main Line Kitchen Design rates cabinet dealers on our web site. Paul also explains why Main Line Kitchen Design sometimes get a 1-star review from a…

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  50. Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 22-04-03 Episode 12

    Paul talks with Laura who is planning on two kitchen renovations. One renovation is for a rental property. Paul explains the difference in less expensive brands like Fabuwood,,J& K, CNC, Forevermark, and GreenForest. Paul also explains why all good designers use 36″ wall cabinets and a two-piece...

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Paul McAlary of Main Line Kitchen Design answers kitchen design and cabinetry questions from callers across the United States.Paul’s bio from the magazine Kitchen and Bath Design News: Paul McAlary possesses a voice that resonates far beyond the boundaries of Philadelphia’s western suburbs and the city’s prestigious Main Line – the location of his well-established Delaware Valley design firm. McAlary, president and senior designer of Bala Cynwyd, PA-based Main Line Kitchen Design, is an internationally recognized kitchen design authority who has won more than a dozen local and national design awards, including being named a 2017 Viking Appliances Designer of Distinction.Beyond his achievements as a designer, McAlary has also forged a burgeoning reputation as the creative force behind the “Main Line Kitchen Design Blog,” a unique online forum and social media resource that is read by more than 40,000 people each month and has been honored as one of the top kitchen design blogs in th

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