The kitchen design podcast. Episode 52 The Kitchen Whisperer ⋆

Episode 52 The Kitchen Whisperer

Paul McAlary ‘The Kitchen Whisperer “discusses a kitchen design of a person who called. He and Gina review the changes in the problems of the peninsula and ventilation, which suggests solutions such as eliminating the plaster panel and the use of routing strips. Paul explains the benefits of 42 -inch cabinets more than 30 incos, estimating a cost savings of $ 5,000.

Action items

• [ ] Explore the options to address the problem with the persecution of pipes, such as making the cabinet deeper or recessing the wall cabinets.
• [ ] Measure the depth of the existing shelves next to the refrigerator.
• [ ] Incorporate a false cabinet front in the persecution of the pipe and potentially add a cork table or a slate surface for the notes.
• [ ] Discuss with the general contractor the possibility of reducing the roof by 3 inches to address the window housing problem.
• [ ] Provide the design to the local cabinet company with which the client had been working and make them put it at the price.

Describe

Introduction of Paul Mcalary and initial design comments

• Paul Mcalary presents and explains the purpose of the call, which is to discuss more changes in the design of a kitchen.
• Gina expresses gratitude for Paul’s design work and calls him “the kitchen whisper”, pointing out the significant improvements in the last 18 months.
• Paul shares a humorous anecdote about his reputation within his company, highlighting the differences in experience between designers.
• Gina recognizes the transparency of Paul’s experience and the brilliance of the design provided. Paul comments that all good designers will be kitchen whispers.

Discussion about kitchen design challenges

• Gina raises a specific problem with the Peninsula next to the sink, pointing out the difficulty of aligning it with the belly and the existing shelf.
• Paul suggests potential solutions, including the elimination of plaster panels to evaluate the situation and possibly turn the asparagus sideways.
• Gina questions the return on the investment of these changes, considering the additional work involved.
• Paul explains that although the changes would improve aesthetics, they would not increase the storage space, which suggests simpler alternatives.

Detailed design settings and solutions

• Paul proposes to use routing strips and a false cabinet front to address the outstanding ventilation problem, emphasizing the minimum cost and effort involved.
• Gina expresses interest in using space in a creative way, suggesting a thin cork plate for notes.
• Paul agrees, noting that such a solution would be functional and economical.
• The conversation changes to the peninsula countertops, with Paul explaining the design decisions taken to accommodate the wine refrigerator and other appliances.

Counter considerations and storage space

• Paul details the dimensions and design of the peninsula, including the depth of the cabinets and the placing of the garbage is extracted.
• Gina confirms the measurements and analyzes the potential elimination of a small wall section to increase the space.
• Paul explains the importance of maintaining a 30 -inch catwalk to facilitate movement and access to appliances.
• The discussion includes the placement of the stove and the design of the lower cabinets, with Paul suggesting the use of spices shelves and utensil drawers.

Pantry design and additional storage

• Gina asks about the design of the pantry around one step, and Paul provides a detailed plan that involves double depth wall cabinets.
• Paul explains the profitability of the use of wall cabinets compared to a personalized pantry cabinet.
• The conversation touches the height of the pantry and the possible need for a platform to withstand the cabinets.
• Paul suggests using a vinyl replacement window to address problems with the window housing and ceiling height.

Final design adjustments and cost considerations

• Paul analyzes the benefits of using 42 -inch cabinets instead of 30 -inch cabinets, pointing out significant cost savings.
• Gina expresses interest in the finishing of the wood for the lower cabinets and the target for the upper cabinets. She is looking for advice on durability.
• Paul explains that stained cabinets are more durable than painted, especially for lower cabinets.
• The conversation concludes with Paul advising on the selection of countertops, emphasizing the durability and maintenance requirements of different materials.

Gina’s kitchen underneath

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Paul’s biography of the magazine Kitchen and bath design news:

Paul Mcalary has a voice that resonates far beyond the limits of the Western suburbs of Philadelphia and the prestigious main line of the city: the location of its well established design signal of the Delaware Valley.

McAlary, president and senior designer of bullet Cynwyd, Main Line Kitchen Design, based in PA, is an internationally recognized cooking design authority that has won more than a dozen local and national design awards, including the appointed designer of 2017 distinction appliances.

Beyond his achievements as a designer, Mcalary has also forged a flourishing reputation as the creative force behind the “Main Cooking Blog of the Line”, a single online forum and a social media resource that are read for more than 40,000 people each month and has been honored as one of the main kitchen design blogs in the world. The videos and blogs of the main line cuisine address a wide range of themes related to the kitchen/bathroom destined to generate a constructive exchange of ideas between consumers and design professionals.

McAlary, whose kitchens and comments often appear in commercial magazines and social media sites, sometimes disagree with the kitchen design establishment, but maintains a distinctive sense of humor and is known as a fierce defender of design standards, ethics and transparency in the kitchen design trade.

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