--- title: "Stimmel Consulting Group — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/stimmel-consulting-group-pfvwus-pf~125988132 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~125988132.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Stimmel Consulting Group" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/63931923005b44d8_1794-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "855 Lewis Lane, Ambler, Pennsylvania 19002, United States" latitude: 40.1809 longitude: -75.2156 phone: "(215) 542-0772" website: http://www.stimmeldesign.com rating: 4.7 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 171 last_updated: 2026-11-08 --- # Stimmel Consulting Group Original Houzz profile: [Stimmel Consulting Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/stimmel-consulting-group-pfvwus-pf~125988132) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Ambler, PA - **Serves:** Philadelphia, Abington, Haverford, Radnor, Horsham, King of Prussia, Buckingham, West Chester, Lansdale, Skippack, Willow Grove, Newtown Square, Worcester, Conshohocken, Audubon, Kulpsville, Hatboro, Glenside, Maple Glen, Souderton, Ambler, Plymouth Meeting, Swarthmore, Blue Bell, Media, Wyndmoor, Dresher, Bryn Mawr, Ft Washington, Bridgeport, Jenkintown, Flourtown, Warminster Heights, Spring City, North Wales, Malvern, Rockledge, Devon, Chadds Ford, Bryn Athyn, Wayne, Gladwyne, Lafayette Hill, Lederach, Mainland, New England, New York City, Palm Beach, West Point - **Houzz rating:** 4.7 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves David Stimmel has been in the design business for over 30 years and services clients all over the east coast. The Philadelphia-based designer is a regular recipient of Kitchen and Bath Business magazine’s Kitchen of the Year award. His kitchens frequently appear on HGTV (he designed all 40 kitchen variations shown on the network’s interactive design website) As early as 16, he was working as a draftsman for a custom kitchen designer through a program at Cheltenham High School. And even then, his boss told him, “You are meant to do this.” Loyalty is a very big thing for Stimmel. He employs the same team for all his installations. And while he has designed — and won awards for — kitchens ranging from $40,000 to way over $200,000, the common denominator is his own loyalty to his vision. “It’s not about the budget,” he says. “It’s just about doing something great." For Stimmel, it’s about versatility and his love of the job. “There’s no pigeonholing me,” he says. “And it’s my passion, completely; I could do this 24/7, 365 days a year. I’m married to it.” And clients can rest assured there will be no surprises this designer can’t handle. “My motto is, that as a designer, it’s not about dealing with perfection, it’s about dealing with the imperfections,” he says. “You gotta be able to roll with it, no matter what comes up.” ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - 3D Rendering - Custom Countertops - Home Additions - Custom Pantries - Lighting Design - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Floor Plans - Home Extensions - Universal Design - Pantry Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sauna Installation - Sustainable Design - Basement Design - Drafting - Wine Cellar Design - Green Building - Custom Cabinet Doors - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Home Remodeling ### Areas Served - Philadelphia - Abington - Haverford - Radnor - Horsham - King of Prussia - Buckingham - West Chester - Lansdale - Skippack - Willow Grove - Newtown Square - Worcester - Conshohocken - Audubon - Kulpsville - Hatboro - Glenside - Maple Glen - Souderton - Ambler - Plymouth Meeting - Swarthmore - Blue Bell - Media - Wyndmoor - Dresher - Bryn Mawr - Ft Washington - Bridgeport - Jenkintown - Flourtown - Warminster Heights - Spring City - North Wales - Malvern - Rockledge - Devon - Chadds Ford - Bryn Athyn - Wayne - Gladwyne - Lafayette Hill - Lederach - Mainland - New England - New York City - Palm Beach - West Point ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 500,000 Our business is structured so that we can provide top notch service for designs big and small. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Stimmel Consulting Group | | Address | 855 Lewis Lane, Ambler, Pennsylvania 19002, United States | | Phone | (215) 542-0772 | | Website | http://www.stimmeldesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 171 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — http://www.stimmeldesign.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Stimmel Consulting Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/stimmel-consulting-group-pfvwus-pf~125988132) - **Website:** http://www.stimmeldesign.com - **Phone:** (215) 542-0772 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of the best National Design, National Kitchen of the year, NARI-Contractor of the year, Qualified Remodeler best kitchen, Professional Remodeler best kitchen, Subzero award winner. - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2022), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of the Remodeling Industry](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-the-remodeling-industry-pfvwus-pf~1954795205) - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 — 9 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — Sarah s hello people s, April 2021** > I could never ask for a better experience! Dave is an amazing person who truly cares about both you and the work. He is very understanding and both listens and gives ideas and recommendations that truly helped elevate the experience of my bathroom! Dave is such a kind person and very hard working! I will without question hire him again for my next project! **★★★★★ — uma789, June 2017** > My husband and I were in the process of looking for a designer who could help us transform our traditional, outdated kitchen into a contemporary, unique kitchen of our dreams. We interviewed many kitchen designers but were disappointed with their ideas. About that time my husband brought home a Kitchen and Bath Business magazine that had pictures of Stimmel's own bathroom, and we read about David's creativity and his awards. That was the kind of person we were looking for, and without hesitation, we called him. > > Stimmel designed our kitchen, master bath suite, mud room and powder room. Each room is unique and draws gasps of admiration from everyone who visits us. > > David can walk into a room and immediately visualize what it could become, simply by looking around.. By observing our art objects and through exploratory conversations with us, he was able to gauge our taste and know what kind of designs would please us. What stood out about David was his gift of being extremely observant, listening to his client’s wishes and using his amazing creativity to generate out-of-the-box ideas that are exciting. > > David interviewed us at length, understood our budget concerns and proposed a few designs that we loved and could choose from. The designs were modified and improved as we went along. > > David envisions innovative, one of a kind designs in response to a clent’s articulated needs and wishes. He will see a gorgeous piece of wood and create furniture designs that fit a room. I can say our kitchen is truly transformed into an unusual place where it becomes the gathering place for anyone who visits and also for ourselves!! it incorporates alcoves for art objects because David > knew we collect art objects of ceramic and wood and love to place them in all our rooms, > He used pieces of live edge wood for our crown molding and some of our cabinetry, making it all unusually attractive. > There never is a problem that David cannot find an unusual answer for! > He has a very good eye for color and design that fit our taste perfectly. > > David's strength is his innovative approach, unique shapes and contours, unusually attractive designs that can mix wood, ceramics and glass to make a room striking.. > > Our project was done on time with Stimmel accompanying us to pick the granite, tiles, and wood. His knowledge of the best vendors and craftsmen in the area is impressive. We also got to know him during his travels with us to many vendors and found him to be a devoted family man who enjoys coming up with unusual ideas. > > We would recommend Stimmel to anyone who loves creative design and can afford a Stimmel designed room. It will be UNIQUE!! **★★★★★ — Hunter Kitchen & Bath, Nov. 2016** > I hired David Stimmel from Stimmel Consulting Group to help me design and procure cabinetry for a very custom kitchen project. (Side note - he didn't recommend the most expensive line of cabinetry by default - which my client appreciated.) I chose him because of his reputation for the very best design work, his attention to detail, and his knowledge of custom millwork and high-end finishes. David looks at an interior space differently than anyone I have worked with, and this creativity shows in the final layout, look, and function. I can't wait to collaborate on another project with David. Hire him if you appreciate quality in any area of home renovation. **★★ — gandesmom, April 2016** > While the creativity around design and functionality of our kitchen and bathroom were excellent, the follow-through, the organization, the attention to detail, and the willingness to satisfy the customer are all terrible. We had numerous delays on our project, and 9 months later I am still waiting for requested drawer dividers, cabinet touch ups, under sink trash, and more. Subcontractors were at times unreliable and difficult to deal with, and now their poor work will require someone else to fix it. While the design is beautiful and the workmanship around cabinets is outstanding, I could never hire Stimmel design again. **Comment from Stimmel Consulting Group:** > I’m sorry to hear your experience with this project. Typically my clients have my personal cell number, just in case any issues arise. Please feel free to call the office or my cell number to review your concerns. **★★★★★ — remyliao, Nov. 2014** > As a former editor of a professional kitchen and designer magazine, I am well acquainted with David Stimmel's talent and expertise as a designer. Many of his projects were selected for publication over the years because of their creative use of space and materials; their thoughtfulness and responsiveness to functional issues; and, of course, their editorial appeal. Several of David's projects have also won awards in the magazine's annual design contest and graced many a cover. > > While the aesthetics of David's work are certainly impressive, it's his resourcefulness, his willingness to think outside the box and his upbeat personality that make him a compelling designer. I love the story behind the design of his own kitchen and bath. I love that his passion for his craft always comes through during interviews. And on top of that, he's a truly nice guy. **★★★★★ — Grothouse Wood Countertops, July 2014** > Working with Stimmel Consulting Group has been a very pleasurable experience over the past few years. Their friendly team has an eye for design. We give them the highest recommendation! > > > Denise Grothouse > The Grothouse Lumber Company > http://www.glumber.com/ **★★★★★ — Donna Priole Schneider, March 2014** > Mr. Stimmel totally redesigned my entire kitchen making it more functional and aesthetically pleasing than I could have ever imagined. His attention to detail and easy going manner made him a pleasure to work with. He provided me with multiple layouts and design options and his extensive knowledge helped steer me in the right direction when I wasn't quite sure which way to go. When there was a manufacturers flaw in one of the cabinets, Mr. Stimmel worked tirelessly to make them correct their mistake. My kitchen has become the highlight of my home. I highly recommend him to anyone that wants to create the kitchen of their dreams. **★★★★★ — cmeacham, Jan. 2014** > They designed and installed a kitchen for us about 10 years ago. The kitchen looks as good today as when it was first installed. Materials were top quality and workmanship excellent. The kitchen is the highlight of our home and receives consistent praise from people visiting our home. **★★★★★ — silv64, Jan. 2014** > David Stimmel did the design work for the second floor of our center city townhouse in Philadelphia and the resulting master bedroom suite is both luxurious and serene. We thought that he was truly gifted in reimagining the space we had grown used to and creative in fashioning remodeling options in line with our own wishes, needs and tastes. The bedroom, bathroom, dressing room and study are a pleasure to use--there is a large circular shower, a toilet and bidet in a separate glass enclosed space and ample storage in floor to ceiling built-ins. David suggested adding a window to one room which totally changed its character for the better and moving the door to the bedroom, making it feel much more secluded. The custom cabinetry he had installed is beautiful. He responded promptly to construction issues as they arose and always offered workable solutions. We would work with David again in a heartbeat--he listens well and brings a practical, intelligent bent to his creativity. David is both a designer who cares about his clients and their projects and a designer who truly thinks out of the box. ## Selected projects - [Award-Winning Villanova Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-villanova-kitchen-pj-vj~2522197) - Location: Villanova, PA - Photos: 32 - [Haverford Traditional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/haverford-traditional-kitchen-pj-vj~1113880) - Location: Haverford, PA - Photos: 22 - [Philadelphia Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/philadelphia-office-pj-vj~2522656) - Location: Philadelphia, PA - Photos: 10 - [Philadelphia Dressing Room/Closet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/philadelphia-dressing-room-closet-pj-vj~2522646) - Location: Philadelphia, PA - Photos: 9 - [Kennett Square Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kennett-square-bathroom-pj-vj~2522628) - Location: Kennett Square, PA - Photos: 15 - [Kennett Square Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kennett-square-kitchen-pj-vj~2522616) - Location: Kennett Square, PA - Photos: 7 - [Gladwyne Traditional Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gladwyne-traditional-bathroom-pj-vj~86334) - Location: Gladwyne, PA - Photos: 1 - [County Line Traditional White Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/county-line-traditional-white-kitchen-pj-vj~1116044) - Location: Philadelphia, PA - Photos: 20 - [Addison Modern Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/addison-modern-bathroom-pj-vj~1115985) - Location: Addison, PA - Photos: 12 - [Glenmoore Traditional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glenmoore-traditional-kitchen-pj-vj~1116068) - Location: Glenmoore, PA - Photos: 8 - [Elkins Park Modern Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elkins-park-modern-bathroom-pj-vj~1115937) - Location: Elkins Park, PA - Photos: 8 - [Mt. Moro Traditional Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mt-moro-traditional-bathroom-pj-vj~1115919) - Location: Villanova, PA - Photos: 11 - [Lower Merion Traditional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lower-merion-traditional-kitchen-pj-vj~1114517) - Location: Merion Station, PA - Photos: 7 - [Wynnewood Traditional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wynnewood-traditional-kitchen-pj-vj~1114724) - Location: Wynnewood, PA - Photos: 7 - [Joshua Rd Traditional Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/joshua-rd-traditional-bathroom-pj-vj~1115875) - Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA - Photos: 21 - [Ambler Modern Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ambler-modern-bathroom-pj-vj~1115844) - Location: Ambler, PA - Photos: 9 - [Princeton Traditional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/princeton-traditional-kitchen-pj-vj~1114702) - Location: Princeton, NJ - Photos: 10 - [Wynnewood Eclectic Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wynnewood-eclectic-bathroom-pj-vj~1115833) - Location: Wynnewood, PA - Photos: 10 - [Villanova Traditional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/villanova-traditional-kitchen-pj-vj~1114719) - Location: Villanova, PA - Photos: 14 - [Lancaster Modern Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lancaster-modern-bathroom-pj-vj~1115959) - Location: Lancaster, PA - Photos: 4 [See all 53 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/stimmel-consulting-group-pfvwus-pf~125988132) ## Ideabooks - [squires-rail](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118123961/list/squires-rail) — 15 ideas - [mountain](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47358431/list/mountain) — 6 ideas - [carp](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55295135/list/carp) — 25 ideas - [Pantry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24639584/list/pantry) — 39 ideas - [dstimmel driveway](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11743862/list/dstimmel-driveway) — 159 ideas - [lynch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30971416/list/lynch) — 16 ideas - [details](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/40069272/list/details) — 17 ideas - [New House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24638990/list/new-house) — 10 ideas - [oberkircher](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30904374/list/oberkircher) — 17 ideas [See all 9 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dstimmel) ## Community Q&A **Q: tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes the tile? Thanks A: the blue tile on wall or the brown panel? **Q: Paint color of island** *(in Photo Questions)* ? A: sage green by Benjamin moore **Q: bedding** *(in Photo Questions)* please where did you get the bed from ? A: from Johnny janosick in Laurel Delaware **Q: Please, what is that tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* My husband is crazy over cobalt blue. We are doing a remodel, and I really want to surprise him with his very own slice of cobalt heaven! We are located in Chester Springs, PA. A: Hi, thanks for your question. It is Oceanside - color is Palladium. It's an iridescent glass tile. **Q: Where did the rug come from?** *(in Photo Questions)* I'd really like to know where's the rug came from? A: This rug came from Material Culture in Philadelphia. **Q: countee** *(in Photo Questions)* what is the counter marerial A: The counter top is 6cm Calcutta Gold honed. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-08.*