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.

Kitchens

CS Kitchen & Bath Studio

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Omaha with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, brown floor, black benchtop, a farmhouse sink, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and recessed.

Seattle Frink House

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Galley-style kitchen with farmhouse sink, soapstone counters and pendant lights in antique nickel finish.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and coffered.

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

Hinerman

Southern Image Design Builders

log cabin kitchen with rope lighting , Barn doors
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Richmond with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and exposed beam.

Putnam Valley Lakehouse

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

This is an example of an expansive arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and timber.

Passyunk Square, Philadelphia: Whole House Remodel

Buckminster Green LLC

Photo of a small eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, terra-cotta floors, pink floor and exposed beam.

Custom Home Design and Build on 89th Street

Spiess Custom Homes

Large modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Kansas City with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Villanova Restoration

Ed Sossich at Main Line Kitchen Design

Madrona Hill Vineyard Kitchen

Northland Design & Build

Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

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.

Zeus Park - Kitchen/Dining

Vogl Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Spanish Revival Kitchen

Design Studio West

They liked the footprint but needed storage, so we stacked the wall cabinets and adding a row of shallow cabinets behind the cooktop
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, an undermount sink, turquoise cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and vaulted.

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 and wet bar from dining room
Inspiration for an expansive country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Historic Waterfront Home in Annapolis

One Source Contracting

In this 19th century historic property, our team recently completed a high end kitchen renovation. Details: -Cabinets came from Kenwood Kitchens and have integral Hafele Lighting incorporated into them -Cabinet Color is "Vintage Split Pea" -All doors and drawers are soft close -Island has a Grouthouse wood top with sapwood with butcher block end grain, 2 1/2" thick food grade oil finish -Viking induction cooktop integrated into the island -Kitchen countertop stone is a black soapstone with milky white veining and eased edges -Viking induction cooktop integrated into the island -Miele dishwasher -Wolfe Oven -Subzero Fridge

Mesa Mid Century Modern

Bildsten Architecture and Planning

Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, blue floor, black benchtop and wood.

A Teaching Kitchen

cbuildinteriors

Inspiration for an expansive midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

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

Blue For You

Hankins & Associates, Inc. - Kitchens and Baths

This “Blue for You” kitchen is truly a cook’s kitchen with its 48” Wolf dual fuel range, steamer oven, ample 48” built-in refrigeration and drawer microwave. The 11-foot-high ceiling features a 12” lighted tray with crown molding. The 9’-6” high cabinetry, together with a 6” high crown finish neatly to the underside of the tray. The upper wall cabinets are 5-feet high x 13” deep, offering ample storage in this 324 square foot kitchen. The custom cabinetry painted the color of Benjamin Moore’s “Jamestown Blue” (HC-148) on the perimeter and “Hamilton Blue” (HC-191) on the island and Butler’s Pantry. The main sink is a cast iron Kohler farm sink, with a Kohler cast iron under mount prep sink in the (100” x 42”) island. While this kitchen features much storage with many cabinetry features, it’s complemented by the adjoining butler’s pantry that services the formal dining room. This room boasts 36 lineal feet of cabinetry with over 71 square feet of counter space. Not outdone by the kitchen, this pantry also features a farm sink, dishwasher, and under counter wine refrigeration.

All Ceiling Designs 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!