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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.
How to Build the Best Outdoor Kitchen Together
The best outdoor kitchen design starts with a thorough evaluation of your outdoor cooking and outdoor entertaining needs. Ask yourself the following questions: Are you looking for an outdoor kitchen to use and enjoy for everyday meals, or is it more for weekends and...
Six Hot Trends and Designer Looks for 2012 Kitchens
We have several hot new looks for 2012 in the Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly showrooms (Williston Park, NY). Six kitchen trends you'll notice more of this year are: 1) Open Shelving 2) Glass 3) Outdoor Kitchens 4) Texture 5) Darker Finishes 6) Furniture Style...
Great Neck Client Wanted a Custom Kitchen Color in Purple and Grey Hues
Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly designed this unique Great Neck custom kitchen in Long Island, New York with with purple and grey hues that are artistically weathered. The kitchen design accommodates both the weekly needs of the family and the weekend crowds. The color...
Create The Look of this Wood Mode Transitions Kitchen
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 that work beautifully for each space. Today's...
How to Design the Perfect Kitchen that Best Fits Your Unique Lifestyle
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 many theories you may read or hear about that we find are not actualities in the real world. Manufacturers today offer hundreds and...
Explore the 2012 Architectural Digest Home Design Show
Be sure to stop by the 11th annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show where you will view the latest products for the home, shop from new and established brands, and get inspired by new ideas and insight from top talents in the industry. Show hours and admission...
New Kitchen 2012 Door Styles from Wood Mode’s Brookhaven Line
Hot Off the Press... Once again, we are excited to share with you new door styles from our Wood Mode Brookhaven line. (Coronado Raised Inset Panel, Coronado Recessed Inset Panel (Brookhaven II), Pasadena Raised Inset Panel, Pasadena Recessed Inset Panel (Brookhaven...
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
Process pecans and oats until coarsely ground. Transfer to a large bowl and mix together with vanilla extract, egg yolk, wheat flour, canola oil, syrup and salt. Roll dough into small balls & bake.
4 Things I Love About Blanco’s Culina Faucet
Recently we did a video shoot of the Blanco Culina semi-professional faucet in our Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly Sag Harbor showroom. (Susan Serra and I both made a brief appearance in the video). I had seen photos and heard about Culina's features, but trust me...
Easy Chicken Bake
Learn how to bake juicy and flavorful Chicken Breast with this easy to prepare recipe. Chicken breast with condensed cream of mushroom, celery soup.
Breathtaking Views from This Kitchen in Lloyd Neck New York
Kitchen Designer: Ken Kelly, CKD, CBD, CR - Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. This North Shore new construction home is situated on a bluff overlooking the Long Island sound. The project included the kitchen, butler’s pantry, dog room (shown below in prairie green),...
Veal Cutlets in Wine
Tender Veal Cutlets in Red Wine Sauce, silky sauce, caramelized exterior, great taste and easy to prepare. Get your dinner ready in less than half an hour.
24 Gorgeous Kitchen Chandeliers & Pendants
Kitchen chandeliers and unique pendant lighting can dramatically change the look of your kitchen. We consider lighting a key element in every kitchen and bath design we create, whether it be task, ambient, or decorative. It's like adding the jewelry to an outfit to...
Fish Tacos
These fish tacos are simple to make in your new Ken Kelly kitchen! Enjoy them with tortillas, homemade salsa and fresh grilled summer vegetables for a quick meal with a kick.
Look Up! Magnificent Kitchen Ceilings
Kitchen Ceilings Goodbye plain white kitchen ceilings... Why not consider decorating that additional square footage with something interesting to enhance your kitchen decor. A great ceiling design will give the room unique character while adding strong...
The Emeco Navy Kitchen Counterstools Chairs and Barstools
Shown here are the fabulous (and comfortable) Emeco Navy® chairs and stools. They are enduring, timeless, hand welded and hand brushed for a warm uniform finish. Weld lines are natural and always visible and can range from very light to slightly darker than the...
Kitchen Tips And Tricks for Produce
Here are some great kitchen tips and tricks for produce... How to Keep Salad Crisp: Prepare a week's worth of salad ahead of time; then, grab a jar and go! This looks wonderful when you open the refrigerator, and it helps you make a healthier food choice. How to...
Gaggenau Vario In Counter Steamer VK 230
The Gaggenau Vario in counter steamer is one of my favorite appliances in my kitchen. I use it for everything from steaming fish (including clams & muscles) to vegetables to boiling pasta. Steaming is a particularly gentle and healthy way to cook food....
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