Posted by mary mendez on Wed, Jun 30, 2010 @ 11:43 AM
Clive Christian was thought a bit eccentric 30 years ago for putting a crystal chandelier in the kitchen. Now, his cream Victorian is the most recognized and most photographed kitchen in the world:
Green Demolitions was proud to present a Victorian Display for pre-sale earlier in June. If you missed out on this one, stay tuned, Green Demolitions is currently acquiring more Clive Christian Displays from Showrooms across the USA. (Or you could call on Rod Stewart or Shania Twain, they have one).
The Regency is the most embellished of the three kitchen styles offered by Clive Christian.
This kitchen will arrive in our Norwalk store on July 2nd 2010. Not enough luxury you say? How about having your entire home designed by Clive Christian? He does a bedroom, a library; a bath suite and...The Yew Paneled Music room with columns, niche and arch arrives at Green Demolitions, Norwalk on July 2nd 2010!
The Yew Paneled Music Room: (Piano and piano player not included): 
What is so special about Clive Christian? "In an industry swayed by fashion and trends, Clive Christian continues to maintain its classic aesthetic... It's staying the same that makes them different." Robert Hughes CEO Clive Christian NY "Staying the Same" means kitchen cabinets are offered in basically only three classic styles that never go out-of-date: The Victorian, The Regency and The "simple" Edwardian, pictured below, (The Edwardian was also offered in the June pre-sale).
Every Clive Christian is made in England for those with a passion for the ultra-luxe without reference to cost. Clive always says: "Design it first to be the best it can be, then cost it."
So, experience Clive Christian, the ultimate in luxury at Green Demolitions...... we are still waiting on the perfume, but we'll let you know!
(getty image obtained from The Scented Salamander.com)
Posted by mary mendez on Fri, Mar 19, 2010 @ 04:33 PM
We have a new symbol next to some of our kitchen listings with the caption "Paint This Kitchen". I love this paint can, it graces an article all about making Greener Latex Paint.(news.mst.edu/images/VandeMark_paint_can) We have put it next to good solid candidates that just need a little updating. Take a look at The Absolute Black and White Kitchen($4900) which looks great from here....
........but has some obvious needs up close:
Here's an idea to steal from a Christopher Peacock Kitchen we sold last year: I just love that gorgeous gray!
The Quakermaid Country Comfort (under $4200) is a clean and solid Oak kitchen with granite that would paint beautifully.
This is what a contributor called "nodirthere" on The Kitchen Forum did with her Oak Kitchen.
Need Help with the color? Want to paint it "greener"? How do you do it? This Old House has some good ideas.
So, "Paint this Kitchen Greener" and show us how it's done Green Demolitions Style!
Posted by mary mendez on Fri, Mar 12, 2010 @ 04:02 PM
It's a Green Demolitions "Mystery Kitchen" over at our latest store in Riverdale, NJ that is really new-in-the-box so we have no pictures of it. So, what's it like? Well Beaded Inset Cabinets look like this:
There is a bead cut into the edge of the cabinet frame. What's all the fuss about Inset anyway? What is it? It's when the cabinet/drawer is set into the frame opening instead of resting on top of it.
Next is Flush Inset. No Bead. Just for fun.
OK. So why does it cost up to 20% more than overlay? Because it's more time consuming and labor intensive to make. Who likes Inset? Anybody who likes Christopher Peacock, Period Styles and The Somethings Gotta Give Kitchen:
So, go to the New Jersey Green Demolitions and look at the Seven New-In-Box cabinets. Tell us what they look like!
Posted by mary mendez on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 @ 01:03 PM
"As soon as I walked into Green Demolitions in Norwalk, I saw what I had only dreamed of owning....Woodmode Custom Cherry Inset Cabinets with Lead-Pane Glass Doors."
"I made a phone call to Woodmode and learned that I could order more cabinets in the same color and style to add to the Display Kitchen I saw at Green Demolitions."
"Woodmode helped me add the missing pieces: moulding, trim, refrigerator panels and several new cabinets." 
"I bought a complimentary Woodmode Pantry cabinet (see below) from the GD Honesdale store and my appliances( Viking Range top etc.) from the Bethel Store."
"Done!"
"My friends and family who know of My Journey to a New Kitchen think it's a great story. It certainly has been a wonderful experience for me." -DS
Posted by mary mendez on Wed, Feb 10, 2010 @ 01:16 PM
Minimalist: Bulthaup wrote the book on clean lines.
Sculptured: Innovative, but not heavy. Perfect design with sensory appeal.
Form meets Function: A brilliant use of interior space.
The Bulthaup Modern Elements Kitchen: A Work of Art Coming to Green Demolitions February 11th 2010.
Links for more Inspiration : Bulthaup in Manhattan Bulthaup in Chicago Bulhaup interior design
Posted by mary mendez on Fri, Feb 05, 2010 @ 02:56 PM
This is the Christopher Peacock NOT Scullery White Kitchen. Maybe you have an Ivy-Covered Pony Barn on the Side Lawn, but like a Contemporary Feel in the Kitchen. This is the best of both worlds.
Here's your white inset and Carrera marble that is anything but "ubiquitous".
Posted by mary mendez on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 @ 02:36 PM
This is William Ohs. He started handcrafting custom cabinetry in his garage 40 years ago. Today he is "an industry leader in Classic Old World, Tuscany, French and English designs." Wm Ohs Inc.
The glazed creamy white cabinets are characteristic. "From the beginning we specialized in Old World finishes and hand-glazing." Wm Ohs
A Tuscany Style Kitchen has a relaxed Mediterranean feel, with warm earthy accents of golden yellow, terra cotta and burnt orange. The walls and tiles are textured. Natural materials are predominant. I'd put a big copper hood in it.
Here is an example of a Wm Ohs Tuscany Kitchen from his website. This is NOT the kitchen we have in Norwalk, but you can see the potential. Just add ripe tomatoes..... Beautiful!
My House Magazine
Posted by mary mendez on Tue, Jan 19, 2010 @ 12:23 PM
A good beginning is a job well done (almost). Any one of these Kitchen Designer Showroom Displays can get you off to a great start and a great finish! .
Here's the Dutch Made Farmhouse Pantry complete with Pullman Ladder and Rail. Irresistable!
How about this for starters? Heritage Custom Cabinets Buttermilk Buffet. See the rest on the Kitchen Displays Page. Arriving: Thursday, January 21st 2010.
P.S. Hurry! The last 4 kitchens I featured on the Blog sold in 3 days!
Posted by mary mendez on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 @ 12:38 PM
Up Town: "Central Park West Perfection" Just Arrived in our Bethel Store.
High Country: "Chappaqua Luxury White Inset Kitchen": Arriving 1/14/10. Stay tuned for details.........
Posted by mary mendez on Mon, Jan 11, 2010 @ 12:04 PM
Central Park West Perfection: The Apartment Dwellers Dream Kitchen. Custom Made Solid Wood White Cabinets and White Stone Countertops.
Glass wall cabinet doors. Polished nickel hardware. Premium stainless sink and faucet. Custom panels on a Miele dishwasher and Liebherr refrigerator.
30" Stainless Steel Wolf Range. Stainless Steel Dacor OTR Microwave.
Pristine condition. Full Extension Drawers. This is Perfection......