Wood Mode Cabinetry: Physical Distressing & Finish Options
Distressing options are intended to create an aged and well-worn look reminiscent of antique furnishings. For example, with Wood-Mode,...
Read MoreBentwood Sent Me To Finishing School
Miss Porters watch out… I recently spent three days in the finishing department at Bentwood’s factory in Lancaster, Texas where I had...
Read More(ROI) The Benefits of Investing in a Remodeled Kitchen
I recently read an article in Reliable Remodeler that said kitchen and bathroom remodeling yield the best return on investment (ROI). The...
Read MoreHow to Select Tile With Your Kitchen Designer
Beautiful tile can add an extraordinary element to the design of your kitchen or bath. The use of rich textures, hand carved designs, and...
Read MoreKitchen Countertops: What are Your Best Options?
There are so many beautiful countertop options and styles available for you to consider. Each countertop material has distinct...
Read MoreEast Coast West Coast Kitchen Trends: A Comparison by Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly & Danenberg Design (Part 2)
In a conversation with the designers at Danenberg Design in California, we thought it would be interesting to compare regional kitchen...
Read MoreEast Coast – West Coast Kitchen Trends – A Comparison by Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly & Danenberg Design
East Coast – West Coast Kitchen Trends – Comparing Regional Trends at Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Long Island, New York &...
Read MoreBest Way to Prepare For Your Kitchen Installation or Any Renovation: 5 Steps
The best way to prepare for your kitchen installation or any renovation is to be prepared beforehand. Your kitchen designer and...
Read MoreCutting Edge Hidden Television Technology for Bath & Shower
Multiple showerheads, overhead “rain” showers, body sprays, hand sprays, steam showers, towel warmers… move over and make...
Read MoreAn Insider’s Look at Wood-Mode’s New 2010 -11 Kitchen Cabinetry Designs
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...
Read MoreChocolate Munchies Recipe With Minerals & Antioxidants: Healthy Kitchen Series
This Chocolate Munchies recipe comes from MaryAnn Jones, health coach and owner of Thrive Naturally in Manhasset, New York. Her chocolate...
Read More5 Favorite Green Smoothie Recipes: Healthy Kitchen Series
Green energy drinks for better bones, heart health and improved immune system. Here are five of our favorites: Spinach Mango Smoothie: 2...
Read MoreDesign Windows & Doors on a Photo of your Kitchen with this iPhone App
Planning to add windows and doors to your kitchen or remodeling project? Tearing pictures out of design magazines may soon become a thing...
Read MoreFunctional, Illuminated Closet Wardrobe Organization
Functional wardrobe organization and closet lighting was in full swing at KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) this year. These...
Read MoreCountertop Color Selector: mySurface for iPhone iPod
This is a fun gadget to have when trying to match countertop colors with your kitchen cabinetry. DuPont’s mySurface is a free app...
Read MoreHow to Design your Kitchen Space to Encourage Healthy Eating
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...
Read MoreTwo Steps to a Healthy Kitchen
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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