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

Can You Live With Wood Countertops

Posted by on May 7, 2012 in Countertops, Design, Featured, How To's, Kitchen Design, Learn, Planning, Trends, Wood | 4 comments

A lot of you are asking about wood countertops and whether or not we do them often. In our experience, people who request wood countertops...

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Katonah Architectural Hardware for the Kitchen and Home

Posted by on Apr 23, 2012 in Hardware & Accessories, Learn, Planning, Products | 0 comments

  The Beauty of Katonah Architectural Hardware for the Kitchen and Home Cabinet Knobs: Door Levers: Appliance Pulls:   The...

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Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly Receives Houzz’s 2012 Best of Remodeling Award

Posted by on Apr 19, 2012 in Bath Design, Design, Events & News, Fun, Kitchen Design, Learn, Musings, Other Rooms, Planning, Trends | 0 comments

We are honored to have been awarded “Best Of Remodeling” 2012 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and...

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How to Design the Perfect Kitchen that Best Fits Your Unique Lifestyle

Posted by on Mar 19, 2012 in How To's, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Organizing, Learn, Planning | 0 comments

I always design a kitchen as if it were my own home, and I don’t believe in a lot of the gimmicky things you see out there. There are...

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Look Up! Magnificent Kitchen Ceilings

Posted by on Mar 5, 2012 in Design, Kitchen Design, Learn, Lighting, Lighting Tips, Planning, Products, Trends | 0 comments

Goodbye plain white ceilings… Why not consider decorating that additional square footage with something interesting. Here are a few...

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Bentwood’s New Strata Finish Technique for Stained or Painted Kitchen Cabinetry

Posted by on Feb 3, 2012 in Bentwood, Cabinetry, Learn, Planning | 0 comments

Announcing a New Cutting-Edge Kitchen Cabinet Finish Option! A beautiful new finishing technique is now available in our Bentwood cabinet...

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Top Knobs Kitchen Cabinet Hardware for Traditional Kitchens

Posted by on Jan 30, 2012 in Hardware & Accessories, Learn, Planning, Products | 0 comments

Ahhh the cabinet jewelry… How will you pull the look together AND make sure the cabinet hardware actually feels good in your hands....

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7 Best Questions to Ask About Factory vs Job Site Finishes

Posted by on Oct 20, 2011 in Allmilmo, Bentwood, Bornholm, Budgeting, Cabinetry, Care & Cleaning, Design, How To's, Learn, Planning, Technology, Wood-Mode | 2 comments

Factory Finish vs Job Site Finish I want to thank Randy Pittard, owner of Bentwood Luxury Kitchens and Todd Henson for allowing Ken and I...

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Select Appliances in Your Budget: 3 Sample Kitchen Packages for High End Luxury, Mid & Budget

Posted by on Aug 24, 2011 in Appliances, Budgeting, Learn, Planning, Products | 2 comments

  Culinary functionality of kitchen appliances combined with magnificent design aesthetics are key elements in creating your dream...

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A Real Kitchen Remodeling Budget- Trust Your Kitchen Designer

Posted by on Aug 9, 2011 in Budgeting, Design, Learn, Planning | 3 comments

Let’s talk about budgeting for your kitchen renovation… Cabinetry will always be the largest portion of your budget, and the...

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Directory of Manufacturers to do Your Kitchen Research

Posted by on Aug 8, 2011 in Allmilmo, Bentwood, Bornholm, Budgeting, Cabinetry, Design, Kalamazoo, Learn, Planning, Resources, Technology, Wood-Mode | 0 comments

I just wanted to drop you a note in case you didn’t see this on our main website. It is an area where our clients spend a lot of time...

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5 Tips to Get the Most Mileage From Your Free Kitchen Design Consultation

Posted by on Apr 16, 2011 in Budgeting, Design, Kitchen Design, Learn, Planning | 0 comments

FIVE TIPS TO GETTING THE MOST MILEAGE OUT OF YOUR FREE KITCHEN DESIGN CONSULTATION: Where do you start when working with a kitchen...

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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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(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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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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