Dining
Kitchen Awards and Flubs 2025
Main Line Kitchen Design recognizes new innovations in the kitchen design industry and gives our 2025 kitchen awards to cabinetry, countertop, appliance, hardware, and other industry products and companies that deserve honors. We also recognize trends, companies, and products that we see heading in the wrong direction. Award for best new features in appliances goes […]
How To Macrame: A Step By Step Guide For Beginners
Macrame is the beautiful art of hand-tied knots and loops that create a woven textile. While it may look intricate, getting started with macrame is actually pretty easy and once you learn a few basic knots, there are hundreds of projects you can make. With macrame you can create usable items like handbags, plant hangers, […]
All The Benefits of Having a Kitchen Pantry
Let’s face it – you might love your kitchen space more than other rooms in your house, but they can quickly become a chaotic mess of mismatched jars, rogue cereal boxes, and Tupperware avalanches. If you’ve ever spent 10 minutes hunting for that elusive jar of paprika only to find it mocking you from behind […]
Top Space-Saving Hacks for Small Kitchen Pantries
Small kitchens can feel like an Olympic sport. You’re dodging falling cereal boxes, wrestling rogue spice jars, and praying the doors still close after cramming in that last bag of flour. But fear not! With a little strategy and creativity, you can transform your pint-sized pantry into a space that would make Marie Kondo proud. […]
Natural vs. Artificial Kitchen Lighting: Finding the Perfect Balance for Winter
Winter is here, bringing shorter days and longer nights, making good kitchen lighting all the more important. Whether you’re whipping up a warm soup or hosting a cozy dinner party, the right lighting can elevate both mood and functionality. So, how do you strike the perfect balance between natural and artificial lighting during the darker […]
Cozy Kitchen Designs Perfect for Winter Gatherings
Winter is the season of togetherness, hearty meals, and warmth – and the kitchen naturally becomes the heart of it all. But as the holidays approach, many homeowners find themselves worrying about whether their space is ready for guests. Is there enough room for everyone to gather? Does the lighting set the right mood? Will […]
Why Olive Green Kitchen Cabinets Are The New Must-Have Trend
Olive green kitchen cabinets are making waves in modern design, offering a blend of natural beauty and sophistication. This versatile color can transform any kitchen into a space that feels both fresh and timeless. Whether you’re updating an existing kitchen or designing from scratch, olive green is the perfect choice for adding warmth, style, and […]
Mistakes To Avoid When Cleaning Your Kitchen Countertop
| Published on Dec 16, 2024 No other place in the house gets wiped, swiped, sprayed, and cleaned more than the kitchen countertop. Removing food, grease, spills, and crumbs regularly is necessary for cleanliness and to prevent them from becoming breeding areas for bacteria and germs. Avoid these cleaning mistakes to keep your countertop safe […]
Main Line Kitchen Design honors the memory of Ed Sossich our friend and associate.
Sadly our friend and colleague Ed Sossich passed away suddenly last week. Ed was a funny and gregarious kitchen designer that made his customers smile first – before focusing on the design task at hand. Ed Sossich From our website’s about page Ed Sossich and our owner Paul McAlary have worked together at many different […]
Countertop Colors for 2025: What’s Hot & What’s Not
Choosing the right kitchen countertop color is more than just a design choice – it’s about setting the tone for your space. Your countertop is the canvas where culinary masterpieces (and the occasional disasters) happen. But beyond its functionality, it’s a major style statement. For 2025, there’s no single star of the show, but a […]