Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly Long Island Kitchen & Bath Showroom: Design Blog, Ideas, Budgets, Remodeling and Decorating

Wood Mode Cabinetry: Physical Distressing & Finish Options

Posted by on Feb 3, 2011 in Bentwood, Cabinetry, Design, Kitchen Design, Learn, Planning, Wood-Mode | 0 comments

Distressing options are intended to create an aged and well-worn look reminiscent of antique furnishings. For example, with Wood-Mode,...

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Bentwood Sent Me To Finishing School

Posted by on Jan 10, 2011 in Bentwood, Cabinetry, Design, Fun, Green Design, Kitchen Design, Learn, Musings, Technology | 0 comments

Miss Porters watch out… I recently spent three days in the finishing department at Bentwood’s factory in Lancaster, Texas where I had...

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(ROI) The Benefits of Investing in a Remodeled Kitchen

Posted by on Nov 16, 2010 in Budgeting, Cabinetry, Design, Learn, Planning | 0 comments

I recently read an article in Reliable Remodeler that said kitchen and bathroom remodeling yield the best return on investment (ROI). The...

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How to Select Tile With Your Kitchen Designer

Posted by on Oct 13, 2010 in Budgeting, Design, Glass, Granite, Learn, Marble, Metals: Stainless & Other, Planning, Tile & Backsplash | 0 comments

Beautiful tile can add an extraordinary element to the design of your kitchen or bath. The use of rich textures, hand carved designs, and...

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Kitchen Countertops: What are Your Best Options?

Posted by on Sep 24, 2010 in Budgeting, Countertops, Design, Glass, Granite, Green Design, Kitchen Design, Learn, Marble, Metals: Stainless & Other, Planning, Quartz, Wood | 7 comments

There are so many beautiful countertop options and styles available for you to consider. Each countertop material has distinct...

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East Coast West Coast Kitchen Trends: A Comparison by Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly & Danenberg Design (Part 2)

Posted by on Sep 2, 2010 in Countertops, Design, Granite, Green Design, Kitchen Design, Lighting, Other Rooms, Outdoor Kitchens, Products, Trends | 0 comments

In a conversation with the designers at Danenberg Design in California, we thought it would be interesting to compare regional kitchen...

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East Coast – West Coast Kitchen Trends – A Comparison by Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly & Danenberg Design

Posted by on Sep 2, 2010 in Countertops, Design, Kitchen Design, Trends | 2 comments

East Coast – West Coast Kitchen Trends – Comparing Regional Trends at Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Long Island, New York &...

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Best Way to Prepare For Your Kitchen Installation or Any Renovation: 5 Steps

Posted by on Aug 15, 2010 in Basement Organizing, Budgeting, Care & Cleaning, How To's, Learn, Organizing, Planning | 2 comments

The best way to prepare for your kitchen installation or any renovation is to be prepared beforehand. Your kitchen designer and...

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Cutting Edge Hidden Television Technology for Bath & Shower

Posted by on Jul 16, 2010 in Bath Accessories, Bath Design, Design, Products, Technology | 2 comments

Multiple showerheads, overhead “rain” showers, body sprays, hand sprays, steam showers, towel warmers… move over and make...

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An Insider’s Look at Wood-Mode’s New 2010 -11 Kitchen Cabinetry Designs

Posted by on Jun 18, 2010 in Bath Design, Cabinetry, Design, Kitchen Design, Other Rooms, Trends, Wood-Mode | 2 comments

Here you have it–an insider’s look at Wood-Mode’s 2010-11 new designs. Ken and I had the opportunity to preview these...

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Chocolate Munchies Recipe With Minerals & Antioxidants: Healthy Kitchen Series

Posted by on May 25, 2010 in Recipes & Ideas | 0 comments

This Chocolate Munchies recipe comes from MaryAnn Jones, health coach and owner of Thrive Naturally in Manhasset, New York. Her chocolate...

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5 Favorite Green Smoothie Recipes: Healthy Kitchen Series

Posted by on May 24, 2010 in Recipes & Ideas | 0 comments

Green energy drinks for  better bones, heart health and improved immune system. Here are five of our favorites: Spinach Mango Smoothie: 2...

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Design Windows & Doors on a Photo of your Kitchen with this iPhone App

Posted by on Apr 27, 2010 in Design, Green Design, Kitchen Design, Technology, Windows & Walls | 2 comments

Planning to add windows and doors to your kitchen or remodeling project? Tearing pictures out of design magazines may soon become a thing...

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Functional, Illuminated Closet Wardrobe Organization

Posted by on Apr 24, 2010 in Closet Organizing, Design, Hardware & Accessories, Kids Organizing, Learn, Lighting, Lighting Tips, Organizing, Other Rooms, Products, Technology | 5 comments

Functional wardrobe organization and closet lighting was in full swing at KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) this year. These...

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Countertop Color Selector: mySurface for iPhone iPod

Posted by on Apr 24, 2010 in Countertops, Design, Fun, Great Gadgets, Quartz, Technology | 0 comments

This is a fun gadget to have when trying to match countertop colors with your kitchen cabinetry. DuPont’s mySurface is a free app...

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How to Design your Kitchen Space to Encourage Healthy Eating

Posted by on Mar 25, 2010 in How To's | 1 comment

The design of the kitchen and the way the space is created can actually encourage healthy eating. Here is an experiment we are trying in...

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Two Steps to a Healthy Kitchen

Posted by on Mar 25, 2010 in How To's | 0 comments

The most common excuses for putting off resolutions of health, fitness, and overall wellness are time and expense. We are constantly on the...

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