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Wacky Wednesday Two Men and a Boat Tray
Here are a couple of helpers that are willing to serve. This decorative tray features two men and a boat and is finished in a distressed rustic black with brown undertones in metal. The Two Men And A Boat, Accessory by Uttermost is a great conversation...
Can You Live With Wood Countertops
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 represent a small part of the market segment. We typically put in about 10 solid wood tops a year, usually on a kitchen island or...
Your Top 24 Favorite Kitchen Gadgets You Can’t Live Without
Last week we asked the same question to a variety of people in an informal survey ... What item(s) can't you live without in your kitchens? ... We proposed the question to followers on Facebook & Twitter to showroom clients and personal friends. The answers ranged...
Talk About Cool Jeans! Wacky Wednesday Denim Refrigerator by Smeg
Looks like denim, feels like denim, it is DENIM! The denim fabric on the FAB28DRB is treated with plasma (a nanotechnology) which protect its surface from dirt and splashes. Designed by Smeg and Italia Independent. Limited to 500 - this piece is making...
How to Create a Fresh Herb Garden in the Kitchen
There is absolutely nothing better than using fresh herbs in my cooking. From whole leaves of basil in my tomato mozzarella salad, to rosemary in my mashed potatoes, to mint in my mojitos, to parsley in my pasta sauce....nothing tastes better than freshly grown herbs....
Create The Look of this Wood Mode Expressions Kitchen
The smokey brown pear wood finish gives this eclectic kitchen warmth. You’ll notice the grain in the cabinetry is matched vertically on the door panels. The tall cabinets have roll-out shelves. These Create The Look posts are designed to give you the sources needed to...
Wacky Wednesday Is it a Faucet or a Mixer?
Now here's a faucet design to "mix" things up in the kitchen. This is Newform's swivel spout Electronic Morpho complete with remote control. It reminds me of the crazy straw I played with for hours as a kid...making the liquid stop, making the liquid go, imagining...
Katonah Architectural Hardware for the Kitchen and Home
The Beauty of Katonah Architectural Hardware for the Kitchen and Home Cabinet Knobs: Door Levers: Appliance Pulls: The beauty of good design is all in the details, and the magnificent hardware you see here is Katonah Architectural Hardware. Katanoh has an...
Organize the Kitchen With Crystal Clear Food Storage Jars
GLASS JARS: What a unique and beautiful way to help organize the kitchen. The ones shown here combine function with innovative design. I like to use glass to store food items. When I buy dry pantry items like split peas, steel-oats, nuts or seeds, I immediately cut...
Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly Receives Houzz’s 2012 Best of Remodeling Award
We are honored to have again been awarded a Best Of Remodeling award from Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design. Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly was chosen by the more than 1.2 million registered members of the Houzz community. The...
Wacky Wednesday These Boots Are Made For Planting
These Boots Are Made For Planting: This Waterproof Porcelain Vase by designer Maxim Velčovský is in the shape of a Wellington boot. Here's the twist, you'll want to keep the water inside and you can choose whether you want the left or the right foot when you order!...
Quartz Alternative to White Carrara Marble Kitchen Countertops
Have a close look at some of these quartz options as alternatives to white Carrara marble in your kitchen or bath. If you love the look of white Carrera Marble in the kitchen but are concerned that it is too delicate for your family's lifestyle, then these options...
Set The Kitchen Table 12 Gorgeous Dinnerware Patterns
click photo above to enlarge With every new kitchen we do, it is inevitable that our clients go on a hunt for new dinnerware patterns to complete the look. From casual to formal, the perfect dinnerware is truly a matter of personal taste and style. For example, in my...
Angel Hair Pasta with Portobello Mushrooms
Rich and savory Portobello mushroom cooked with garlic, scallions and thin angel hair pasta. Easy to prepare, creamy and tasty recipe.
Wacky Wednesday Creature Comforts Butter Dishes
Some new friends would like to join you for breakfast! These cheerful ceramic butter dish animals are sure to bring a smile to your face as they take their place on your table. Hand-formed and hand-painted in California by Suki Diamond. Each is one-of-a-kind and will...
You’re Invited! Essential Oils Workshop at Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly
Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly welcomes Maryann Jones, Long Island Holistic Nutritionist, who will help you discover how high quality essential oils improve your health and wellness. The workshop will be held at our showroom on April 24, 2012 at 12 noon. Maryann...
Create The Look of This Wood Mode European Country Kitchen
Click photos for enlarged room view and hutch view. Our Create The Look posts are designed to give you the sources needed to replicate looks you love for the kitchen, bath, library, laundry room, or office ...complete with a listing of hand-selected design accessories...
Create the Look of this Wood Mode Urban Revival Kitchen
Here is an insider’s look at Wood-Mode featuring a new kitchen design theme in our Brookhaven Line. Shown here is a frameless Vista Plus doorstyle in a soft contemporary kitchen design. The kitchen stain and built-ins finish is Champagne on Cherry. The kitchen opaque...
Arte Italica Accessories In Our Showroom’s Great Room Kitchen
We have had a lot of recent inquiries about the accessories in our showroom's great room. The Bentwood display features accessories from Arte Italica, one of the leading importers of luxury European décor. They are readily available online at Amazon. These kitchen...
Trends – Ken Kelly’s Top Product Picks in March 2012 Issue of K+ BB
See the March 2012 issue of Kitchen and Bath Business (design, innovation, lifestyle) --K+BB Online here --to find out what Ken's top kitchen and outdoor kitchen product picks are for 2012.
Wacky Wednesday Julia Child Cookbook Birdhouse
Whether you love birds, French food, Julia Child or all three, today's Wacky Wednesday charming birdhouse is sure to have your mouth watering. Handmade from a vintage French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child, this ornamental Julia Child Cookbook Birdhouse is covered by the...
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