Project Goal: Utilize an unfinished story and a half-space to give each daughter a bedroom on the second floor along with a new full bath. Challenge 1: The sloped ceilings in the area presented a challenge to how we could most cost-effectively add a bathroom within building code limits. Solution 1: We’ve come across this challenge often when trying to fit a bathroom in sloped ceiling spaces and the budget or roof doesn't support adding a dormer. In these cases, we built out what we call a "vanity soffit", a tall soffit spanning from higher on the angled portion down to a comfortable height above the faucet bringing the upper portion of the flat wall forward. Its width typically depends on lighting needs and other considerations in the space. The vanity soffit allows the vanity to drop back to the original wall maintaining floor space and clearances while also providing just enough additional height for a practical mirror. For further flexibility, we typically recommend a pivoting mirror. Challenge 2: Homeowners were told the floor structure was sound to finish for living space. Due to the spans, the first-floor ceiling joists did not meet the requirements to be second-floor floor joists. Solution 2: In order to provide a solid base for the new living space, we consulted our engineer. The existing 2x6 members spanned beyond the distance they could while still structurally supporting the new living space floor. We determined throughout most of the space we needed to add in (“sister”) 2 additional 2x6 joists between the existing joists. This additional work also took place during an unseasonably warm spell in June yet we persevered. So proud of our hard-working team.

Main Line Kitchen Design’s unique business model allows our customers to work with the most experienced designers and get the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing. How does Main Line Kitchen Design offer the best designs along with the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing? We are a more modern and cost effective business model. We are a kitchen cabinet dealer and design team that carries the highest quality kitchen cabinetry, is experienced, convenient, and reasonable priced. Our five award winning designers work by appointment only, with pre-qualified customers, and only on complete kitchen renovations. Our designers are some of the most experienced and award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. We design with and sell 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines. Cabinet pricing is slightly less than major home centers for semi-custom cabinet lines, and significantly less than traditional showrooms for custom cabinet lines. After discussing your kitchen on the phone, first appointments always take place in your home, where we discuss and measure your kitchen. Subsequent appointments usually take place in one of our offices and selection centers where our customers consider and modify 3D designs on flat screen TV’s. We can also bring sample doors and finishes to your home and make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you, in your own kitchen. Call today! We can estimate your kitchen project from soup to nuts in a 15 minute phone call and you can find out why we get the best reviews on the internet. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: “The world of kitchen design is changing…”

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These Europly cabinets are simply, cost effective and catching! Photo by Chris DiNottia.
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In just 3 short days, we completely refreshed this kitchen with a stunning cabinet refacing project. The cabinets were updated with sleek new doors and drawer fronts in a calming Sage SuperMatte finish, paired with brand-new solid wood drawers and heavy-duty undermount glides for lasting durability. To complete the look, the outdated laminate countertops were replaced with an elegant Calacatta Rusta quartz. The best part? A transformation this beautiful doesn’t take months but just a few days! If you’re looking for a fast, cost-effective way to give your kitchen a whole new look, cabinet refacing may be the perfect solution.

This 1914 family farmhouse was passed down from the original owners to their grandson and his young family. The original goal was to restore the old home to its former glory. However, when we started planning the remodel, we discovered the foundation needed to be replaced, the roof framing didn’t meet code, all the electrical, plumbing and mechanical would have to be removed, siding replaced, and much more. We quickly realized that instead of restoring the home, it would be more cost effective to deconstruct the home, recycle the materials, and build a replica of the old house using as much of the salvaged materials as we could. The design of the new construction is greatly influenced by the old home with traditional craftsman design interiors. We worked with a deconstruction specialist to salvage the old-growth timber and reused or re-purposed many of the original materials. We moved the house back on the property, connecting it to the existing garage, and lowered the elevation of the home which made it more accessible to the existing grades. The new home includes 5-panel doors, columned archways, tall baseboards, reused wood for architectural highlights in the kitchen, a food-preservation room, exercise room, playful wallpaper in the guest bath and fun era-specific fixtures throughout.

The high gloss wall panels (which are easier and more cost effective than back painted glass) and see through and curved glass block shower wall give this bathroom an easy to clean and contemporary feel

This Gio Ponti inspired headboard was designed and built A-Z for a lovely client. She wanted teak but the options were limited so we found black limba and that turned out to be an even better and more cost effective choice. Built in nightstands with undermount drawers. All veneers were carefully selected, hand cut and arranged in a deliberate manner. A wenge Japanese butterfly joint bridges the transition between vertical to horizontal grain.

Main Line Kitchen Design’s unique business model allows our customers to work with the most experienced designers and get the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing. How does Main Line Kitchen Design offer the best designs along with the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing? We are a more modern and cost effective business model. We are a kitchen cabinet dealer and design team that carries the highest quality kitchen cabinetry, is experienced, convenient, and reasonable priced. Our five award winning designers work by appointment only, with pre-qualified customers, and only on complete kitchen renovations. Our designers are some of the most experienced and award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. We design with and sell 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines. Cabinet pricing is slightly less than major home centers for semi-custom cabinet lines, and significantly less than traditional showrooms for custom cabinet lines. After discussing your kitchen on the phone, first appointments always take place in your home, where we discuss and measure your kitchen. Subsequent appointments usually take place in one of our offices and selection centers where our customers consider and modify 3D designs on flat screen TV’s. We can also bring sample doors and finishes to your home and make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you, in your own kitchen. Call today! We can estimate your kitchen project from soup to nuts in a 15 minute phone call and you can find out why we get the best reviews on the internet. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: “The world of kitchen design is changing…”

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Bring in the light to older spaces. This is a very cost effective way to breathe a fresh new perspective into your space. Lighting is a fantastic way to modernize your home, and to make it much more functional. From fixture upgrades to potlight additions.

Bring in the light to older spaces. This is a very cost effective way to breathe a fresh new perspective into your space. Lighting is a fantastic way to modernize your home, and to make it much more functional. From fixture upgrades to potlight additions.

Mill-Finished Oak. European oak is featured in a traditional herringbone pattern in this impressive vestibule while a wide plank floor is used in the dining room. Mill-finished flooring was a great choice for these high traffic areas. It was given an oiled finish at the mill and the flooring is 3/4” thick with a 5mm wear layer for longevity. Mill-finished flooring is cost-effective, sandable and maintainable. It is available in numerous standard colors or it can be custom finished to match a specific color.

Chicology Adjustable Sliding Panels are optimal for bringing modern style and elegance into any home. Highly versatile, they are perfect for everything from patio and French doors to room dividers and closet doors. Available in a variety of natural woven materials and fabrics, they are stylish, cost effective solutions. Pick a material rich in texture to inspire a feeling of exploration or opt for a smooth fabric perfect for a minimalist design. They are modern day answer to vertical blinds, with wider fabric panels, free of clacking sounds. Designed with the customer in mind, we made installation a breeze. Included in the packing is all the hardware for ceiling and wall installation, and inside and outside frame mounts. The telescopic track is adjustable anywhere from 44 to 80-inches wide. For wider needs, two tracks can be installed next to each other for a seamless appearance. Each of the four panels are 22-inches wide and 96 inches tall. Simply trim the panel height to what you need and install the bottom rails for a custom-look finish. Built cordless with a smooth track, these panels can open from right to left, left to right, and right down the center. Our cordless panels are safe for young children and pets. Measurement: Customizable SizeThis product is adjustable in both Width and Height. Width is adjustable from 44" to 80". Height is trimmable up to a maximum of 96".

Being able to use the wood blinds for the both the operable windows and for the arch top gives a seamless curb appeal. The fixes slat blind is one of the more cost effective products to cover an arch window. It does not block the light but directs it up into the room, protecting furnishing and flooring for fading.

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Farmhouse architecture in Rancho Mission Viejo. Simple water wise plant palette with pavers, and cost effective entry walk pilasters.
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Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped linoleum floor enclosed kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island