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Alan Zielinski

Alan, the 2012 National Kitchen & Bath Association President, is an award-winning Certified Kitchen Designer, has been helping clients in Park Ridge, Glenview and Chicago create the kitchen of their dreams for over 30 years. An extremely talented and creative designer, Alan was recently chosen to design an outdoor kitchen environment for a summer-long event at the New York Botanical Garden titled, "The Edible Garden. Celebrity chefs including Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse and Mario Batali performed in Alan's kitchen. A life-long Chicago resident, Alan is proud member of the Niles Illinois Chamber of Commerce and is also a commercial pilot. He and his family enjoy life in Park Ridge, IL.

  • Wolf Griddle Top Chicago

    Cooktop Griddles Compared

    By Alan Zielinski
    In September 28, 2014
    On Appliances, Kitchen
    1 Comment
    Fancy yourself, a downtown Chicago short-order cook? Ok maybe not…then how about just being inspired by the cooking demonstrated on the Food Network show, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives? I know because I have had the privilege of being on the show with Guy Fieri, and I can tell you that I was inspired! Inspired? then you’re probably thinking to include a griddle surface in your next cooktop or range....
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  • Quartz Countertops & Surfaces

    By Alan Zielinski
    In September 28, 2014
    On Design, Kitchen, Technology
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    In the August 2010 Consumer Reports issue on Kitchen Remodeling, I was asked to comment on the use of quartz countertops. While natural stone will likely always be the first countertop choice in the luxury market, quartz has many advantages that I think kitchen remodelers should consider. First, quartz is extremely consistent in color, texture and quality because it is a manufactured product. Unlike granite, marble and other natural...
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  • Onyx art in the kitchen!

    By Alan Zielinski
    In July 25, 2014
    On Inspiration, Kitchen
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    The owner of this Long Grove, IL contemporary kitchen had some very specific ideas when Better Kitchens helped design their new space.  One of them was to use an Onyx slab as the backsplash for the Kitchen.  Not satisfied with “just” a beautiful piece of Onyx, the owner decided to backlight the stone with LED lighting capable of changing colors. The result was a spectacular, one-of-a-kind visual focal point...
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  • Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel Surfaces

    By Alan Zielinski
    In July 24, 2014
    On cleaning
    2 Comments
    Tips for Both Stainless Steel and Brushed Chrome Exterior Surfaces: Find out whether the exterior of your appliance is stainless steel or brushed chrome (ask your dealer or the manufacturer). This can effect some cleaning recommendations, especially on how aggressive you can be. DO Always wipe with the grain or polish lines, NOT across them. DON’T Use chlorine bleach or cleaning products that contain chlorine bleach. DON’T Allow soil...
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  • The Edible Garden at the New York Botanical Garden

    By Alan Zielinski
    In September 28, 2012
    On Design, Inspiration
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    The Edible Garden, sponsored by the New York Botanical Garden, was a summer-long celebration of growing great food.  Through delectable exhibitions and mouth-watering programs, tens of thousands of visitors were inspired to grow, prepare, and eat garden-fresh produce, and understand how plants provide the food and drink essential to maintaining life and enhancing wellness. Throughout the summer, the Conservatory Kitchen hosted cooking demonstrations where visitors discovered innovative and healthful...
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  • How to Choose a Residential Water Filter

    By Alan Zielinski
    In September 28, 2012
    On Appliances
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    Commercial grade kitchen appliances are the foundation of nearly all high-end kitchens designed today.  From ovens and ranges to refrigerators and faucets, heavy-duty items that were once found only in restaurants are now routinely found in the home kitchen. While there are aesthetic reasons to select commercial grade appliances, most consumers choose a restaurant-quality appliance or fixture because of superior function, performance and value. It makes sense. Families that...
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