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Bentwood Sent Me To Finishing School
Miss Porters watch out… I recently spent three days in the finishing department at Bentwood’s factory in Lancaster, Texas where I had the honor of experiencing first-hand the amazing work of one of the very best custom kitchen cabinet manufacturers in the country....
#Lets Blog Off Topic. If money were no object, what would be the perfect gift?
Today I was reading a few of my favorite blogs when I came across this week's Blog Off topic. "If money were no object, what would be the perfect gift? Whether it’s for yourself or for somebody else, what thing would you give that you can’t give now?" This one is easy...
Round 10 Answers (The Finale of Name That Famous TV/Movie Kitchen)
It's Friday and here are this week's GRAND FINALE quiz answers for Round 10 of Name That Famous Kitchen. For this final round, I gave you five kitchens for you to guess, and the answers are below. The Grand Finale Answers: The Five Famous Television/Movie Kitchens...
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Juicy Parmesan Boneless Chicken Wings, delicious, crispy and flavorful crust and juicy on the inside. Golden Crust made of Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
Personalized Gift Idea with a Personal Story – What is your favorite gift "giving" memory?
A few years ago someone gave me a throw blanket with my children's photograph woven into the threads, and to this day, it is my favorite gift of all time. I found the company and bought one for the grandparents. A custom blanket is so personal and makes a great gift...
(ROI) The Benefits of Investing in a Remodeled Kitchen
I recently read an article in Reliable Remodeler that said kitchen and bathroom remodeling yield the best return on investment (ROI). The article said, “On average, a Kitchen Remodel will yield an ROI of 80-100%! This is an amazing rate of return on any investment,...
Ken Kelly’s Famous Peacock Kitchen Remodel
Designed for an artistic-minded family of six in Dix Hills, this peacock kitchen remodel is a kitchen designer’s dream. The client granted us leeway to transform their dreams into this glorious design. It captures the family’s personality, creative spirit, and their...
Funk-tionally Designed Modern-Transitional Kitchen in a Small Space
It’s hard to believe it is the same kitchen when you look at these three before photos. HERE ARE THE AFTER SHOTS: With its smaller footprint, this high-style kitchen integrates posh contemporary living with intensive design elements. The designer used...
Healthy Veggie Soup Recipe
This healthy veggie soup recipe comes courtesy of, MaryAnn Jones, Holistic Nutritionist & Certified Health Coach at Thrive Naturally. Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly and Thrive Naturally are excited to announce a wonderful series of workshops and cooking events that...
How to Select Tile With Your Kitchen Designer
Beautiful tile can add an extraordinary element to the design of your kitchen or bath. The use of rich textures, hand carved designs, and fabulous colors offer unlimited options. Expert kitchen and bath designers are known for creating a dramatic visual impact using...
Can You Name That Famous TV/Movie Kitchen (Round 2)
Can You Name That Famous Kitchen? If you're just tuning in, I’ve gathered some well-known kitchen scenes from the movies and TV for a little guessing game.. Each week, I will present the clue on Monday and give you the answer on Friday. Check in on Friday for the...
Kitchen Countertops: What are Your Best Options?
Kitchen Countertops: What are your Best Options ... There are so many kitchen countertops available for you to consider. The options and styles are vast, and each countertop material has distinct characteristics. When you are remodeling, the kitchen countertops you...
Split Pea Soup (Vegetarian)
Healthy vegetarian recipe with split peas, diced celery, carrots, onions and garlic. Homemade flavorful and easy to cook this veggies soup.
East Coast West Coast Kitchen Trends: A Comparison by Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly & Danenberg Design (Part 2)
In a conversation with the designers at Danenberg Design in California, we thought it would be interesting to compare regional kitchen design trends between their West Coast firm and our East Coast showroom. My earlier post discussed their West Coast Trends. Here is...
East Coast – West Coast Kitchen Trends – A Comparison by Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly & Danenberg Design
East Coast - West Coast Kitchen Trends - Comparing Regional Trends at Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Long Island, New York & Danenberg Design in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. In a conversation with kitchen designers, Lanny and Dan Danenberg, at...
Kitchen Video Share "Everyday Easy" by Designer Joe Boehm via Kohler & BHG
Just a quick share for today: I came across this beautiful kitchen courtesy of Kohler and Joe Boehm, Senior Interior Designer at BHG - Better Homes and Gardens. It is a fantastic example of how to make square footage work for you with smart, functional zone design....
Old World Wood-Mode Kitchen with Large Cooking Hearth by Mario Mulea
Inspired by the the “Old World” kitchen in the great room of our Kitchen Designs showroom, the client wanted to recreate a pre-17th century European feel with a large cooking hearth and distressed cabinetry. The kitchen designer, Mario J. Mulea, created this Old...
Best Way to Prepare For Your Kitchen Installation or Any Renovation: 5 Steps
The best way to prepare for your kitchen installation or any renovation is to be prepared beforehand. Your kitchen designer and construction team will help you achieve the best kitchen renovation experience possible. The tips and ideas in this blog post will help you...
Beautiful Kitchen Design Inspired by Neighborhood Bakeries of Yesteryear
I thought I'd blog about the design elements in this recent kitchen and bath remodeling project we completed. Light and informal, the space is packed with significant details. The kitchen was once a handful of small chopped up spaces with varying ceiling heights. It...
Organic Rant: When Organic Really Isn’t Organic
One of the many things I learned during my after yoga class pow-wow, was that some of the “organic” body care products I stock in my master bath are not, in fact, organic. Sadly, some of my so-called healthy, “organic” purchases aren't even certified…so much for...
Kitchen Designer’s Elegant Classic White Kitchen w/ Striking Black Viking Range
Kitchen Designer: Ken Kelly, CKD, CBD, CR – Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. See a video tour and detailed photos of this kitchen designer's dream kitchen here. Custom cabinetry is an ideal choice for this kitchen and media room. This classic kitchen is in Jericho...
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