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Apple Crisp
This delicious dessert made with sliced apples, melted butter, and a touch of cinnamon, baked in the oven then topped with vanilla ice cream.
Bird Friendly Glass Solutions for Architects, Builders and Homeowners
I read about bird friendly glass on the Bear Glass Blog, and it is fascinating. It is a great solution for architects, builders, and homeowners. To prevent millions of birds from being killed when colliding with glass on buildings, they have developed...
Awarded Top 10 Best Kitchen Design Blogs
We are happy to announce that Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly was named as one of the top 10 best kitchen design blogs. We were honored to be among such a distinguished group of industry professionals. A special thank you to Kenwood Kitchens for nominating us. ...
How to Find the Best Kitchen Designer on Long Island or Anywhere
Finding the best kitchen designer on Long Island is easy because they are all at Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly. All kidding aside, we encourage you to do your homework so you can find the best kitchen designer to build your dream kitchen the right way. Whether or not...
Unusual Cabinet Pulls and Unique Kitchen Hardware
If you're looking for unique kitchen hardware and unusual cabinet pulls, look no further. Today's find is from the creative team of Bob and Marcia Schaub of Schaub & Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has designed a beautiful "Symphony" of spectacular cabinet...
Kitchens in any Budget Need a Professional Designer
You will spend most of your time in the kitchen, and its design should be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. A professional kitchen designer will bring VALUE to the table. If your budget is tight, you will get more by working with a professional designer who...
Decorate Your New Apartment – Fire Escape Shelf
Today's Wacky Wednesday is a very unique epoxy coated steel fire escape shelf. A perfect way to decorate your new apartment! Also see our designer picks to decorate your new apartment and home. See more Wacky Wednesday posts here! Posted by GKelly in Fun, Wacky...
A Transitional Long Island Kitchen in East Hills New York
"Transitional" is the theme for this Long Island kitchen from Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly. Inspired by the clients’ ideas and wish list, certified kitchen designer at Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly - Taine D’Agostino (CKD, ASID, NCIDQ) designed this transitional...
Disappearing Civil Liberties Mug – Happy 4th of July!
Just in time for the 4th of July. Drink your hot tea or coffee in this mug and watch your civil liberties disappear and reappear! Your beverage must be hot in order to watch the painstaking work of the founding fathers vanish before your eyes and then reappear after...
Food Guide Tea Towel for Better Health
The food guide towel offers a quick "healthy diet" reference that allows you to choose foods rich in vitamins and key minerals at quick glance. The food guide tea towel is 100% cotton printed with a deliciously designed infographic of the vitamins and nutrients found...
Hold Your Long Island Event at Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly’s Showroom
We are happy to offer local Long Island organizations free use of our greatroom for events. The room has a live kitchen and can easily host up to 40 guests...more if we use the outer rooms. Contact us here or call 516-746-3435 to inquire about hosting your fundraiser...
Wine Glass Storage Chandelier
Turn your wine glasses into an attractive lighting fixture with this vintage chandelier from Elk. You'll have functional wine glass storage plus a radiant glow over your dining table, bar, or kitchen island. The upside-down wine glass chandelier includes 16 wine...
Our First Backyard Pizza with the Kalamazoo Outdoor Pizza Oven
Today I want to show you some live "in the wild" photos of the pizza oven in action. This weekend, we made our first backyard pizza with the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Artisan Fire Pizza Oven, and it came out phenomenal. This open-flame oven made the best pizza, cooked...
Sexy Cross Legged Chair with Perfect Posture
With delicately crossed legs and a somewhat sexy demeanor, this Vladimir Tsesler’s cross legged chair/stool certainly has perfect posture. Sure to strike up a conversation in your eccentric kitchen... Source: Design Milk, Designer: Vladimir Tsesler See...
Sub-Zero Wolf Will Launch the Largest Product Rollout in Company History
News from Sub Zero Wolf... Last year, Ken and I had the privilege of welcoming Steve Dunlap, Vice President of Sales for Sub-Zero and Wolf, to our showroom to meet with our design team to explore ideas for product development that would enhance design and efficiency....
Must Swap Chopsticks for Fork and Knife
The power of choice is yours with these transforming utensils. This kitchen knife and fork set is made from reusable, dishwasher-safe plastic with a rubberized grip that interlocks to become a pair of easy-to-use, spring-loaded chopsticks! Genius design...and very...
20 Tips for Designing the Best Custom Closet
The photos in this post are all from our Wood-Mode cabinet line at Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly. 20 tips for designing the best custom closet. Customized storage is the best way to maximize available space and organize your clothing closet. Your closet design should...
The Art of an Amazing Cup of Coffee
Last summer, I met some girlfriends in the city for dinner, and when it was time for dessert, I ordered my usual decaf cappuccino. The waiter said he had a surprise for me as he placed my cup of coffee in front of me. To my amazement, the barista swirled...
Caesar Salad
Quick & Easy Recipes; A classic Caesar Salad with a homemade Caesar Salad Dressing and chicken. No store bought will ever compare! You will love this healthy recipe.
Good Design Reading: This Month’s Books that Inspire
One of my favorite things to do is to curl up with a cup of coffee in my library and find inspiration from design books. We encourage our clients to do the same because it helps them formulate ideas for their kitchen and home.
Dishing It Out: Tattoo Inspired Dinnerware by Ink Dish
Ink Dish, located in San Diego CA, offers up a visual dining experience that uses designs by contemporary underground artists to create their line of porcelain dinnerware. See some of their other incredible pieces on their Ink Dish Pinterest boards. Paul...
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