A kitchen island can be exceptionally versatile and practical in a number of ways, making it an important consideration in the design process for your kitchen remodel. A kitchen island can provide you with extra prep space, storage, and/or that seating you have always needed. It can also be a focal point, adding a unique style and interest to the e...

Have you ever wondered why people use tiles in wet areas like bathrooms and kitchens? It’s all about creating a protective layer over the walls and floors to prevent water from reaching them. Without this barrier, water damage occurs, paving the way for microbial growth coupled with expensive repairs.

One thing we can say for certain about the year 2020 is that it has been unpredictable. With all the ups and downs and twists and turns, we are pretty sure there is almost no one who will be sad to see it coming to an end.    In spite of all the challenges, something that we can always count on is the trends. No matter what kind of year we might be...

Regardless of the time of year, it's never too early to start thinking about remodeling your bathroom and staying updated with the latest trends. Bathrooms have come a long way from being purely functional spaces; they have evolved into havens for relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-care. Whether you are planning a complete overhaul to transform you...

A well-organized pantry isn't just a bonus—it's a must-have in every kitchen. From making cooking and meal prep more manageable to saving time and money by keeping tabs on your groceries, pantry organization is an absolute game-changer. If you've had enough of cluttered shelves and endless searches for ingredients, it's time to rethink your pantry ...

When it comes to bathroom remodeling, careful planning and budgeting are essential for any type of bathroom.  The actual costs of your bathroom remodel may exceed your initial expectations. However, don't worry! We're here to provide you with valuable advice and education to guide you through the process and ensure a successful bathroom remodeling ...

Home renovation projects can be incredibly exciting, but can also come with a fair amount of stress and anxiety. From the initial planning stages to the final walk-through, there is a multitude of things to worry over, from the cost and timeline of the project to the fear of making the wrong decisions. Don’t worry… you are not alone. It is importan...

As our world becomes more eco-conscious, businesses in the kitchen and bath industry have a unique opportunity to grow by embracing sustainable trends. By offering eco-friendly products and services, kitchen and bath remodelers and trade contractors can meet the needs of environmentally-conscious consumers and differentiate themselves from competit...

Drawing is second nature to Wendy Lial, having come from a family who excelled in sketching and painting and always challenged her to work harder at it. Earning her Associates Degree in Architectural Design in 1995, Wendy Lial put her drawing and degree immediately to work in the commercial steel and concrete sector. Wendy moved to residential and ...

Honing her passion for design, Kelsey McDaniel successfully completed an internship with Reico Kitchen & Bath during her senior year of college. She then graduated with Magna Cum Laude Honors from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a Bachelor’s in Residential Design and a Minor in Real Estate. Kelsey’s studies focused on whole...

Kristen Prado found her passion for kitchen and bath design along her own unique journey. After a 16-year career training and managing racehorses, she was looking for something more “stable”. Working in the home center environment, Kristen relied on her own knowledge of home improvement to learn quickly. She worked in various roles from customer se...

With a wealth of experience in construction and design she began developing in 2000, Caroline’s passion has always been to help her clients develop their perfect living spaces. Her work as a project manager has given her the hands-on training needed to anticipate unforeseen issues as well as take care of issues efficiently when they do occur. Carol...

With over a decade of retail experience and extensive work in the kitchen and bath industry since 2013, Lauren Hunt joined the Reico Kitchen & Bath team in 2017 with the goal of making customer service her top priority. Lauren thrives on getting to know her clients and making personal connections. This commitment to the customer relationship allows...

Catherine "Cat" Neitzey joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2021, bringing with her a wealth of kitchen and bath industry experience. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Communications, Art and Design from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1994, she jumped right into design in 1995. To this day, Cat continues exploring new trends and learning how t...

With a wealth of kitchen and bath industry experience that dates back to 1999, Margie Haggerty rejoined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2021 as a founding member and leader of our Wilmington, NC team. A current member of the Wilmington Cape Fear Builders Association, Margie's expertise grew through experiences gained working in kitchen and bath showrooms, ...

Paula Truchon joined the kitchen and bath industry in 2004. As a certified member of the NKBA, she continues to refine her knowledge and expertise for the details of design. She has considerable experience designing kitchens, bathrooms, offices, laundry rooms, outdoor kitchens and more. Paula has worked with all segments of the industry, from retai...

Gregg Waller joined Reico Kitchen and Bath in 2021 as a founding member of our Wilmington, NC team, bringing with him over 30 years of expertise working in the kitchen and bathroom industry. Gregg discovered his passion for the industry early, starting in Las Vegas before moving to North Carolina. Gaining experience in both new construction and rem...

With a still developing knowledge of the industry dating back to 2021, Charlotte Lilly joined Reico Kitchen & Bath as Designer in October 2024 following a successful internship with the company and the completion of her certificate in Kitchen and Bath Design from Century College. As an intern, Charlotte experienced the entire process, from first ap...

With a passion for functional beauty and accumulation of design and industry experience since 2015, Emily Robinson brings creativity and practicality to every project. Having earned NKBA certification in 2017 and been honored with both regional and national awards for her work, Emily rejoined Reico in 2024 as a Project Coordinator before returning ...

First joining the industry and Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2008, Stephanie Steele has built a knowledge and understanding of not only kitchens and baths, but of clients and teammates. Having experienced the responsibilities of her roles as Project Coordinator, Key Business Manager as well as multiple leadership positions, Stephanie is passionate about ...

With an Associate of Science in Interior Design Degree from Randolph Community College and a career of industry experience developed since 1997, Leigh Southard joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in January 2025. Working in both new construction and remodeling, Leigh has a passion for providing customer service from start to finish. There are so many thing...

Julia Exley joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2025 after completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from Virginia Commonwealth University, working with both trade and retail clients as a Key Business Manager. She also holds her LEED Green Associate credential, demonstrating a professional understanding of the LEED rating system and...

With a Bachelor’s degree in Residential Environments and Design, along with a minor in Property Management from Virginia Tech, Caroline Bowling immediately entered into the kitchen and bath industry after graduation. Initially working with top leading manufacturers and brands, she joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2025, coming full circle from her tim...

Jennifer Hazen joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2021, bringing with her a collection of industry experience dating back to 2000. Upon graduating from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design/Environmental Sciences and Minor in Marketing, Jennifer started her design career in Northern Virginia working for an Interior Desi...

With a one-of-a-kind combination of experience, enthusiasm and family history in all things construction, Denise Thomas joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2023 as a Project Coordinator before moving into her current role in design as a Key Business Manager for our Wilmington, DE team. At the intersection of family and industry, Denise began writing quo...

Beth Ann Rhoads, CKD, CBD has been in the design field since the early 2000’s, honing her expertise through time spent working in both commercial interiors as well as residential kitchen and bathrooms before joining Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2022. In addition to A.A.S degrees in both Merchandising (Fashion Institute of Technology) and Interior Design...

Priscilla Casas was raised in a designed focused family, developing her interest in the industry from her childhood. She has been talking design ever since! Graduating with a degree in Residential Environments and Design from Virginia Tech in 2020, she worked in interior kitchen and bath and outdoor kitchen, bath and landscape design before joining...

With a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from the University of Maryland and industry experience accumulated since 1990, Charlotte Knott joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2022 as a Key Business Manager. Charlotte has experience working with a wide range of clientele, from retail customers and remodeling contractors to upscale custom homebuilders to...

With a B.S. Degree in Textile Technology from North Carolina State University and an A.S. Degree in Interior Design from Wake Technical Community College combined with industry experience amassed since 2013, Kristie Peoples joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2023 as a Designer. Kristie has a passion for space planning and problem solving in design. For...

Sheri Brown brings a wide range and depth of expertise in cabinets, kitchen design, appliances, plumbing, tile and other fields related to the kitchen & bath industry. After receiving her B.S. degree in Interior Design from East Carolina University in 1990 she immediately entered the field, starting her career in the tile industry. With decades of ...

With a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from Westwood College and industry experience accumulated since 2009, Erin Bucia joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2024 as a Key Business Manager. For Erin, she is passionate about discovering her clients’ needs and providing ideas and solutions that are beautiful, imaginative and fresh that provide both for...

With a father who built homes and a real estate broker mother, Jennifer Faxon was born into the industry. Her love for architecture and design is literally in her blood. Starting in real estate herself, Jennifer found herself in kitchens and bathrooms daily, quickly developing a sense for what works and what doesn’t. This experience helped her guid...

Kristin Daskalovitz began her career in Interior Design in 2004, with a specialty for kitchen and bathroom design. After initially joining Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2005 at our Elkridge, MD location, she left to pursue additional career development before returning to Reico in 2023 as part of our new Winchester, VA team. Kristin is passionate about i...

Add a beautiful Jeffrey Alexander vanity to your bathroom.  Complete your bathroom with a furniture grade vanity – solid wood construction, ample storage and counter space, carved wood details and a beautiful finish.  That is what the Jeffrey Alexander brand brings to your bathroom design or bathroom remodeling project. Jeffrey Alexander vanities a...

At Top Knobs, every kitchen cabinet or bathroom cabinet knob, drawer pull, hook or fixture is crafted following a rich tradition of quality and attention to architectural detail.  You can literally feel it in the weight of a Top Knobs hardware piece, and actually see it in the character of their hand-finished designs.  Add completely sealed finishe...

The Masterpiece Cabinets brand of semi-custom kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets mixes fashion, function and beautiful everyday living into any kitchen or bathroom remodeling project. The cabinet line offers craftsmanship and high quality construction features commonly associated with fine furniture. Kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets from ...

This is not your typical stock cabinet line! From glazed finishes to unique accessories, all at a competitive price point and lead time, kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets from Merillat's Classic line are an outstanding choice for your kitchen, bathroom and every remodeling project involving cabinets. Fresh style and timeless design are hallmar...

Did you know that Amana brand was founded in 1934 in Amana, Iowa?  The company has a robust history of creating appliances that over time have changed the American household. From the first side-by-side refrigerator to the first consumer-friendly countertop microwave — Amana has always made sure that hassle-free appliances come first. Nothing is si...

Beautifully crafted.  Confident Support.  That is commitment you get from Federal Brace.  From stylish designer countertop supports to hidden countertop supports, low profile to elevated countertop supports, countertop stand offs, illuminated brackets, island legs and more, the Made in America quality and craftsmanship is what you get from Federal ...

An advanced blend of raw materials in quartz, porcelain and glass creates the high quality quartz countertops and work surfaces from Dekton.   Using their exclusive Sinterized Particle Technology, this process  of ultra-compaction accelerates the metamorphic changes in temperature and pressure that natural stone undergoes to create high quality and...

Q Premium Natural Quartz is a natural quartz surface made by an optimal fusion of quartz and resin materials. Manufactured using the internationally patented Bretonstone® system of Breton S.p.A. Italy, Q Premium Natura Quartz offers natural beauty with incredible durability. If hygiene and safety are essential your countertop purchasing decision, Q...

For KitchenAid, it all started with the legendary stand mixer. Over 90 years later, KitchenAid Appliances takes care of your entire kitchens' cooking and cleaning appliance needs using the same quality craftsmanship, versatile technology and timeless style. The broadest reaching kitchen appliance line in the industry now includes virtually everythi...

With over 50 million products sold to customers in over 150 markets, Electrolux is a true global leader in household appliances and appliances for professional use.  Through a heavy focus on customer insight and collaboration, Electrolux uses that to create innovations in household appliances and professional appliances that are thoughtfully design...