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How to Use Fire Elements to Create Outdoor Kitchen and Patio Ambiance
One of the things I love about summer is the time we spend using the outside of our property. For Ken and I, our yard and gardens are our sanctuaries where we enjoy a peaceful cup of coffee every morning and evening dinners with our family. Balanced with what nature...
Create the Look of this Wood Mode Gramercy Park Kitchen
Today's kitchen inspiration is the "Gramercy Park" kitchen in Brookhaven cabinetry. A combination of door styles, finishes, and high-end appliances all contribute to this kitchen’s unique appeal.The perimeter cabinets are Reston Raised in Nordic White, the islands are...
Wacky Wednesday Show off Your Culinary Genius with a Cheese Curler
Show off your culinary genius with this solid beech wood & stainless cheese curler. The central spindle holds the cheese in place while the rotating blade works its magic. Dazzle your guests with your wondrous creations arranged so eloquently on their plates with...
Wacky Wednesday Bugatti Gym Guy Kitchen Gadgets
For the gym set: This set of hard working mini-men were created to make your cooking experience a whole lot easier. A bottle opener, a veggie peeler, and a pizza cutter. Just sit back and let them do the work. Ok, so maybe you will have to put a little elbow...
Kalamazoo Outdoor Pizza Ovens Sold Out
It is no surprise that we are sold out of our early season inventory of the Kalamazoo outdoor pizza ovens. A new client loved it so much he bought our showroom display! We are placing a reorder with the manufacturer on July 10. If you want to piggy back...
Wacky Wednesday Unusual Fork and Silverware Holder
Purchase Info: Tarnished Silver Utensil Holder -- Found at Lighting Showroom - update: not available. This unusual utensil holder is a mixes tarnished silver with glass and metal. It stands 7.25" high and 5.25" deep. I'm a fan!
The Secret to a Great Kitchen is a Great Mudroom
The secret to a great kitchen is a great MUDROOM! This is something we tell our clients all the time. You need to have an efficient place to drop all the things that you're going to bring into your home as you walk in. Which door in your home do you always walk in...
How to Clean and Remove Odors from Your Dishwasher like Magic
Dishwasher Cleaner Trick Recently we added a "live" Allmilmo kitchen display over at Appliance World in Huntington, Long Island to showcase Gaggenau's latest products. At a recent cooking workshop for our designers in the new display, the topic of why dishwashers...
Healthy Energy Balls Recipe
Healthy and tasty energy balls made from a mix of nuts, coconut, and dates. Here are six of our favorite go-to energy ball recipes with no added sugar for the best tasting snack.
Portable and Stylish Kitchen Island Carts
Center islands or butcher block tables are practical and beautiful in the kitchen. They allow for additional storage and worktop surface for the cook. If your kitchen is smaller, portable kitchen island carts or trollies may be a nice option if a new kitchen is not in...
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FRIDAY, JUNE 15 PROGRAM: 5:30 - 6:15 PM Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres Followed by Guest Speaker Sara Cedar Miller historian and photographer, Central Park Conservancy 7:15 PM Remarks by Ken Kelly Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. BBQ Style Buffet Dinner, Coffee,...
Wacky Wednesday What’s Been Missing From Your Kitchen Pig Salt & Pepper
Ok, so maybe you didn't exactly *need* these pig salt pepper shakers, but you can admit it...you want them! They're so cute! Made from hand blown pyrex glass and capped brass snouts, they're ready to and able to spice up your food. These Pig Salt & Pepper...
Sexy Bathtub Alert Victoria + Albert’s New Cabrits Bath Drawn From Nature’s Curves
Known for their exquisite collection of freestanding luxury baths, Victoria + Albert unveils their newest premium bathtub Cabrits. This strikingly-exotic bathtub embodies the beauty of its namesake -- the exclusive Cabrits peninsula on the Caribbean island of...
Join Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly Recipe Swap
Do you have recipes that are too fantastic to keep a secret? Let us know and we'll add them to the Kitchen Designs' recipe swap featured in upcoming posts on the blog.
Wacky Wednesday One-Step Berry Bowl and Tray
Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries.... this is the season and here's a great new way for you to enjoy those delicious berries you picked. Rinse your berries in the sink, and eat them in the same bowl! This Berry Bowl and Tray knocks a whole...
Create an Elegant Outdoor Kitchen and Avoid Two Common Mistakes
When you are ready to design your elegant outdoor kitchen area, think about how you entertain and want to use the space. Many of our clients are entertaining outdoors more, and two mistakes we are finding that people made (and now want us to change) are: 1) They...
16 Outdoor Kitchen Ideas Perfect for Entertaining
One of the hottest trends we are seeing on Long Island is an increase in requests for outdoor kitchens... not just a new BBQ grill... but full-blown outdoor living and entertaining environments. Our most popular request is for the new Kalamazoo Pizza oven (item #1...
Create The Look Wood Mode White Kitchen Walnut Veneer – Modern History
Everything about this white kitchen is inviting. It is a comfortable, attractive living space with a fireplace and soothing mix of walnut veneer with white gloss and stainless steel. These "Create The Look" posts are designed to give you the...
Wacky Wednesday Hidden Creatures in Your Morning Tea?
Keep teatime full of surprises with Ange-line Tetrault's extra-roomy ceramic mugs. It hides an adorable animal figurine inside each cup of morning tea. Like china from a fairytale, each bright eyed and bushy tailed bowl is sure to bring whimsy to every steamy sip....
Coffee Bars and Beverage Stations and Wine in the Kitchen Oh My!
Our kitchen designers are installing more and more beverage stations in the kitchen. From coffee bars to wine refrigerators to children's snacks and drinks hubs, clients are requesting a dedicated area for beverages and their preparation. Some are even adding them to...
Design a Kitchen With Recycled Materials & Be a Renovation Angel
Recently we worked with a client from Roslyn, Long Island, NY who wanted to recycle salvaged materials to design her kitchen with recycled materials. Needless to say, this was a very fun project (see photos below), and we were able to incorporate her vintage finds in...
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