KITCHEN FIXTURES
Episode 50 Peninsula or Island?
Peninsula or Island that’s the question. Paul McAlary discusses kitchen design issues with Arlene and her husband Leo, highlighting problems with their current layout, such as a sink in a corner, lack of a dishwasher, and inefficient use of space. Paul suggests a new design with a peninsula that fits five people, a 24-inch deep cabinet for a dishwasher, and 12-inch deep pantries. He emphasizes the importance of countertop space, particularly around the stove, and recommends using granite countertops. Paul also advises Arlene on venting solutions and the benefits of having a three-dimensional design for better visualization. Arlene and Leo consider moving the refrigerator and adding a table, with Paul guiding them on cabinet and countertop choices.
Summary
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Paul’s design for Arlene
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Paul
Paul’s bio from the magazine Kitchen and Bath Design News:
Paul McAlary possesses a voice that resonates far beyond the boundaries of Philadelphia’s western suburbs and the city’s prestigious Main Line – the location of his well-established Delaware Valley design firm.
McAlary, president and senior designer of Bala Cynwyd, PA-based Main Line Kitchen Design, is an internationally recognized kitchen design authority who has won more than a dozen local and national design awards, including being named a 2017 Viking Appliances Designer of Distinction.
Beyond his achievements as a designer, McAlary has also forged a burgeoning reputation as the creative force behind the “Main Line Kitchen Design Blog,” a unique online forum and social media resource that is read by more than 40,000 people each month and has been honored as one of the top kitchen design blogs in the world. Main Line Kitchen Design’s videos and blogs address a wide range of kitchen/bath-related topics aimed at sparking a constructive exchange of ideas among both consumers and design professionals.
McAlary, whose kitchens and comments often appear in trade magazines and on social media sites, is sometimes at odds with the kitchen design establishment, but he maintains a distinct sense of humor and is known as a fierce advocate for design standards, ethics and transparency in the kitchen design trade.
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