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Kitchen Remodel FAIL! 10 Kitchen Renovations Gone Awry

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Close your eyes and think of the ugliest kitchen you’ve ever seen. Now open them and brace yourself for something much, much worse. We know Halloween’s over, but we couldn’t resist showcasing the best of the worst kitchen remodels that money can buy (yes, people actually paid good money to horrify their neighbors). So without further ado, we give you…

10 Kitchen Remodel FAILS!

kitchen remodeling fail
Somewhere out there, there’s a fat guy missing his favorite Hawaiian shirt

#1 – If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that certain environments are not conducive to killer hangovers. Case in point: this sunset-flamingo 80s kitchen. I’m sure hot pink cabinets sounded good at the paint store, and to be honest, the owner, Kim, has done a decent job transforming a small, older kitchen into a lively space. But that said, when I wake up in the morning, I don’t want to hula dance or stick my head in the oven. I want breakfast. (more…)

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The New Retro Kitchen

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

I can just imagine what the diner kitchen on Happy Days reruns would look like if it hadn’t been a TV production set devoid of actual appliances. Though I’m sure Al would have longed for the invention of modern equipment, his décor today would rival the value of anything found at Cunningham Hardware. Yes, it’s true, retro kitchens are making a colorful comeback. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?

Big Chill Retro Fridges

retro kitchen refrigerators

Take a good look at my place. You see the style looks out of place. If you look closer, it’s easy to trace the tracks of the years.

Two sizes, 12 colors, $2,495 and up. I can’t decide if these look more like Bic lighters or popsicles, but they’re yummy enough to make me want to redecorate 50s style. (more…)

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Newest of the New Kitchen Appliances

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Breathe easier, faithful readers. There are some brand-new appliances on the market designed to truly make our lives easier – well, at least the time spent in the new kitchen. Therapists are equipped to handle the rest.

The latest trend in appliances is the small multiple-purpose cooking device. Finally, some gadgets designed to keep up with our propensity toward multi-tasking! Here are a few of the newest, hottest small appliances for the kitchen that are seriously awesome and might make you the envy of all of your neighbors…

new kitchen blender

#1 – BAM! Don’t forget about Emeril – he didn’t forget about you. The master chef has designed a multiuse appliance to help you churn out gourmet meals in no time with a smaller amount of cleanup. The BAM! Machine is a 12-cup food processor, juicer and blender that comes with several attachments to expand its functions, as well as a few hand-picked Emeril-original recipes. (more…)

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