Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast

About Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast

Paul McAlary of Main Line Kitchen Design answers kitchen design and cabinetry questions from callers across the United States. 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.

Publisher

Paul McAlary of Main Line Kitchen Design

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

27 Jul 2021

Latest episode

18 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

61 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Aug 2026

   Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 26-08-17 Episode 60

   Mark Mitten introduces the episode, emphasizing the importance of calling a public insurance adjuster first after a disaster. Paul McAlary welcomes Dahlia Bryant, a public adjuster, and explains her role in representing homeowners in insurance claims. Dahlia Bryant explains that adjusters help homeowners and commercial property owners navigate the insurance claim process, ensuring they receive the maximum coverage. Dahlia highlights that public adjusters do not charge out-of-pocket fees; they earn a commission only if they secure more money from the insurance company.

2. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 26-06-23 Episode 59

   Paul McAlary discusses the service area and business model of Main Line Kitchen Design, which covers a two-hour drive radius from their location. Initial consultations cost $150 for those within an hour and 15 minutes, $250 for those farther, and $500 for those three hours away. Designers measure the kitchen and create a design, with customers typically attending two Zoom meetings to refine it. Pricing is detailed, including cabinetry, countertops, and contractor costs. The company emphasizes efficiency, using selling centers instead of mini kitchens, and recommends hiring general contractors to save customers 25-30%. They also stress the importance of completing the design before demolition

3. 

   5 May 2026

   Main Line Kitchen Design Podcast 26-05-04 Episode 58

   Paul McAlary critiques Dave and Rita’s angled kitchen design, highlighting inefficiencies like placing double ovens in corners, which wastes space. He eliminates angles and reorients the island and moves appliances for better functionality. Paul discusses the cost implications of using different cabinet brands, such as Fabuwood vs. Kraftmaid, and emphasizes the importance of a good design over minor cost savings. He also advises on flooring considerations, and offers to send revised designs. He suggests working with local contractors for installation.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

311,153

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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