The best kitchen showroom in your area is closer than you think. The four designers there are some of the most experienced award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. They design in and sell 6 national cabinet lines. And their pricing for cabinetry is slightly less than at home centers in apples to apples comparisons. Where is this kitchen showroom and how come you don’t remember seeing it when it is so close by? It’s in your own home! Main Line Kitchen Design brings all the same samples you select from when you travel to other showrooms to your home. We make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you present usually in the very kitchen being renovated. Understanding what designs will look like and how sample kitchen cabinets, doors, and finishes will look in your home is easy when you are standing in the very room being renovated. Design changes can be emailed to you to print out and discuss with friends and family if you choose. Best of all our design time is free since it is incorporated into the very competitive pricing of your cabinetry when you purchase a kitchen from Main Line Kitchen Design. Finally there is a kitchen business model and design team that carries the highest quality cabinetry, is experienced, convenient, and reasonably priced. Call us today and find out why we get the best reviews on the internet or Google us and check. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: “The world of kitchen design is changing…”

Crisp Architects

Berkshire Retreat. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets and soapstone benchtops.

Traditional Kitchen in Tiger Maple

David S. Morris Cabinet Maker

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Farmhouse Eclectic Newtown, Bucks County Kitchen

Bare Root Design Studio

Spring has arrived in the Newtown Bucks County "farmhouse" kitchen. Interior Designer, Nancy Gracia coupled this stunning La Cornue Fe stove with a custom zinc hood. Bardiglio hexagonal marble complement the stainless appliances and serves as a graceful backdrop to the subway marble set in a brick pattern throughout the entire kitchen. Custom beaded inset hand brushed cabinetry is a nice contrast to the thin pine planking flooring. Unlacquered brass hardware and soapstone countertops complete the custom cabinetry. Designed by Nancy Gracia of Bare Root Design Studio. Photo: Joe Kyle

Historic Madison Home

The Kitchen Company

Historic Madison home on the water designed by Gail Bolling Madison, Connecticut To get more detailed information copy and paste this link into your browser. https://thekitchencompany.com/blog/featured-kitchen-historic-home-water, Photographer, Dennis Carbo

Traditional Style Kitchen Inspiration

Everingham Design

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and black benchtop.

Weston Whole House Renovation

rk MILES, Inc.

Complete interior remodel, added dormer for more space upstairs and partial exterior remodel. Kitchen and Bathrooms designed by rk MILES.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and brown floor.

The Butler Project

Coastal Cabinet Works

Design ideas for a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Mill Valley Home Built C. 1908

Kitchens And More

Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Live Sawn White Oak Wide Plank Flooring

Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors

Live sawn wide plank solid White Oak flooring, custom sawn by Hull Forest Products from New England-grown White Oak. This cut of flooring contains a natural mix of quarter sawn, rift sawn, and plain sawn grain and reflects what the inside of a tree really looks like. Available unfinished or prefinished. Plank widths from 6-14" and plank lengths from 4-10+ feet. 4-6 week lead time. Life guarantee. 1-800-928-9602. www.hullforest.com

Farmhouse Maple Kitchen Island

Brooks Custom

Premium Wide Plank Maple wood island counter top with sealed and oiled finish. Designed by Rafe Churchill, LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops and with island.

Cream Farmhouse Kitchen with Green Island & Paneled Dishwasher

Caves Kitchens

We designed under cabinet lighting to fit this kitchen. LED strip lights are below each upper cabinet and two puck lights above the stove top for efficient task lighting and an attractive light splash against the bead board. The paneled door to the dishwasher is a great asset to this kitchen; letting the cabinetry remain the focal point. -Allison Caves, CKD Caves Kitchens

West Philadelphia Addition

Hanson Fine Building

Photography by Jeffrey Totaro. The floor is re-sawn from salvaged heart pine beams. The kitchen table is a Henredon drop leaf table, purchased at auction and rehabbed by the homeowner's grandfather. A section of the ceiling was purposely left exposed in the kitchen to reveal the second floor framing, which was then white washed to match the wood walls of the addition. The floor-to-ceiling kitchen windows are JELD-WEN.

Whole house renovation

Landmark Services Inc

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops and white splashback.

Neoclassical Home

Knight Architects LLC

Sparkling new kitchen with painted white cabinets, granite and soapstone counters Pete Weigley
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and soapstone benchtops.

Renovation | Plymouth Meeting, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen detail

Johnston Design Group

Rachael Boling Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

1902 Historic Kitchen & Pantry Alamo Heights Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

This 1902 San Antonio home was beautiful both inside and out, except for the kitchen, which was dark and dated. The original kitchen layout consisted of a breakfast room and a small kitchen separated by a wall. There was also a very small screened in porch off of the kitchen. The homeowners dreamed of a light and bright new kitchen and that would accommodate a 48" gas range, built in refrigerator, an island and a walk in pantry. At first, it seemed almost impossible, but with a little imagination, we were able to give them every item on their wish list. We took down the wall separating the breakfast and kitchen areas, recessed the new Subzero refrigerator under the stairs, and turned the tiny screened porch into a walk in pantry with a gorgeous blue and white tile floor. The french doors in the breakfast area were replaced with a single transom door to mirror the door to the pantry. The new transoms make quite a statement on either side of the 48" Wolf range set against a marble tile wall. A lovely banquette area was created where the old breakfast table once was and is now graced by a lovely beaded chandelier. Pillows in shades of blue and white and a custom walnut table complete the cozy nook. The soapstone island with a walnut butcher block seating area adds warmth and character to the space. The navy barstools with chrome nailhead trim echo the design of the transoms and repeat the navy and chrome detailing on the custom range hood. A 42" Shaws farmhouse sink completes the kitchen work triangle. Off of the kitchen, the small hallway to the dining room got a facelift, as well. We added a decorative china cabinet and mirrored doors to the homeowner's storage closet to provide light and character to the passageway. After the project was completed, the homeowners told us that "this kitchen was the one that our historic house was always meant to have." There is no greater reward for what we do than that.

Hidden Spice Storage

User

Laura Moss Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Concord 3 Kitchen

Homestead Kitchens

Photo of a country kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets and 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!