3 big design ideas for your small kitchen A small kitchen design is limited only by space and not by ideas. Your small, cramped kitchen may limit some options but it will inspire the creativity of your kitchen designer to create a small kitchen design that gives you as much to work with as possible. So what can make the greatest impact on a small k...

Starting your Bathroom remodel? We can help. Today there are more choices than ever for creating your own dream bathroom. At Reico, we can help you remodel any bathroom in your home - from the small, simply laid out hall bathroom to a master bathroom that you secretly desire to transform into your own personal spa where you can rest, relax and reju...

Tips to Getting Started on your Kitchen Remodeling Project Kitchen Cabinets aren't just offered in oak anymore…. Yesterday's medium and dark oak kitchen cabinets are being replaced by kitchen cabinets available in both very traditional woods (think maple or cherry kitchen cabinets) to more exotic woods such as alder and bamboo. And it does not stop...

Go vertical with a Cooking Utensil Storage Drawer. Always looking for the spatula, only realize it is in the drawer across from where you are cooking.  Or worse, it's on the countertop jammed together with all your other cooking utensils.  Add a Vertical Cooking Utensil Storage Drawer to conveniently locate them near your cooking areas but out of s...

Double Up (not down) with your silverware drawer. Space is always at a premium, no matter how big your kitchen is.  A simple way to maximize more of your drawer space is to add a Double Tier Silverware Drawer.  You create more space in one place for all your daily cutlery.  Kitchen Cabinet Accessories Double Tier Silverware Drawer

There is nothing that can breathe fresh life into a room quite as powerfully as a new fresh coat of paint. Working a fresh color scheme into your kitchen also gives you an excuse to renovate the whole area - cabinets, walls, appliances - your new hue awaits you. But you might not know just what to choose. Here’s how to put a finger on what color’s ...

You spend meaningful time in your kitchen, making meals for you and your family or friends. It’s the hub of your house. And chances are, it could use a little update. The kitchen is the most popular room to renovate. So why not renovate yours? Before you start getting down to the details let’s talk about the big picture. If you’ve never put a lot o...

You do some of your best work in the shower. How often have you been standing there, and thought, wow, that’s the best idea I’ve ever had? For providing you with all those exceptional shower thoughts and moments, you should give your shower some thanks. Maybe it’s old and outdated. Maybe it’s just time for a change. Maybe you’re unhappy with the st...

You’ve dreaded this moment since the day you started hearing Christmas music playing way too early. You know it’s coming. The day you have to host a holiday party. And you’re not ready. It doesn’t have to be this way. You can finally have a holiday dinner that doesn’t make you wish it was just New Years already - at a party you don’t have to host. ...

When you think of a modern kitchen or bathroom, you might think of clean lines, streamlined appliances, minimal decoration, neutral color tones, and efficiency. You’d definitely be right if that’s what you think of. But a truly modern space can be even more than this. You’ve got a smart phone in the palm of your hand at all times of the day. Why ca...

Your kitchen is where people gather. It’s where people come to talk about their day, and, most importantly, eat. Like it or not, your kitchen says a lot about you. Is it saying what you want it to say? Bring out the color in your kitchen. Maybe it’s already the color scheme you’re going for, and you want to know what image you’re showing off to the...

Your bathroom is called a bathroom. Sounds obvious, right? But how is the actual bath in your bathroom? If your bath is neglected, you’re not taking full advantage of all your bathroom has to offer. Having a bath can be a luxurious, de-stressing experience. But only if you’re doing it right. Get that brand new bathtub you’ve been dreaming of and ta...

When you walk into your kitchen and take a look around, what do you see? Look a little closer. How are your cabinets doing? Are they looking a little shabby? Good news. It doesn’t take a lot to give your cabinets a makeover. When it comes to drawer pulls and cabinet knobs, you’ve got a lot of choices. Spruce up your kitchen and get yourself some ne...

What’s a room in your house that gets neglected? Hopefully, you didn’t say all of them. But if you think about it, you might not actually pay much attention to your laundry room. You do probably spend a lot of time there, though. Maybe your laundry room is near your kitchen. Maybe it’s near your bathroom. Wherever it is, you might think of it as ju...

While customers love the Reico delivery notification system that contacts them with delivery time updates and lets them know 1 hour before their delivery is to be made, that is just the beginning. “We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone involved,” says Jamie Hipsley, Director of Operations for Reico Kitchen & Bath. “The quicker they ca...

We know how stressful a kitchen remodel can be. The people who come into our showrooms are already feeling it before they’ve made any decisions or really have gotten a grip on the costs involved. But at the end of the day, it is still people buying from other people and establishing that connection with one another.

While it’s fairly obvious that kitchen design needs to include space for all things cooking, it is not always so obvious that the kitchen is not JUST for cooking. What else goes on in there?

Great experiences come down to details, and nothing requires more detail than molding. Lengths, angles, cuts and joints can make or break the finished look of any cabinet molding. A Frederick, MD kitchen remodeling client came to our Frederick, MD kitchen showroom looking to add cabinet molding to his existing kitchen.

One of the questions I get asked most often is, “Where do I start?” With a kitchen remodel or a bath remodel there are so many elements to coordinate it can be a challenge to find your starting point. Do you choose the cabinetry first or is the countertop more important? Is the tile a good place to start or should I begin with the appliances, the w...

An important and simple thing to consider while designing your kitchen floor plan is….how many cooks do you have? Just me! Just me!

A green bathroom is more than just being an eco-friendly space. It is the color many people are choosing to paint their bathrooms in. The rise in use of green color palettes has been growing rapidly according to studies done by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA).

White and bright are back in kitchens after years of cherry cabinets and dark granite countertops, opting for the bright, fresh, clean look that white brings to any space.

Now retired designer Anne Hinte, formerly of Reico Kitchen & Bath’s Springfield, VA kitchen and bathroom showroom, was given the opportunity to work with a large 33’ galley kitchen space.

I was bowl-ed over! Dipping my hands under the faucet and into this cavern that was a glass bowl, I found myself eager to see how the water might turn and flow in this striking vessel.

“Do you think I've gone round the bend?" - The Mad Hatter...or a client researching & trying to figure out what to do for their kitchen & bathroom remodeling project "I'm afraid so. You're mad, bonkers, completely off your head. But I'll tell you a secret. All the best people are.” - Alice...or possibly the first kitchen or bathroom designer you sp...

It was perfect. A table for two. Soft music. Candle light and…..my new steam oven?

Yay! You are finally going to remodel your bathroom. Congrats!  By taking this step you are adding value to your home, not to mention giving yourself the bathroom you have been wanting for so long. But then reality sets in. You start to ask yourself... What type of lighting am I going to need, or use? What is the color scheme going to be? How much ...

Right now, it is hard to know what day-to-day life is going to look like. Some of us might be on the front lines, some of us might be worrying where money is going to be coming from, and some of us might simply be staying at home.   Especially for those of us staying at home, it is easy to notice when your kitchen or bathroom is not up to par or ma...

When you are remodeling your kitchen, you have a ton of questions. How long is it going to take?  Where do I begin? What can I expect? As important as all of those questions are, one of the most important things to identify before the timelines and when you begin is what type of kitchen design style you want for your new kitchen. Picking a kitchen ...

We all know the saying “new year, new you,” but what about new year, new room? On top of all that, it is a completely new decade as well. So maybe that new room should be on your list!  At Reico Kitchen & Bath, we always think it is a good time to get the kitchen or bathroom of your dreams.  Turning over the leaf on a fresh decade, it could not be ...

Your bathroom renovation means a lot of things. It means you get to have a beautiful, exciting new bathroom. It means you will be able to decide just what you want your area to look like. But something that you might not be as clear on?  The potential for a significant addition to the  value of your home.   Whether you are thinking about selling yo...

When you are looking to update your bathroom but you have a budget in mind, it can become more difficult to pick out what aspects you would like to get remodeled. As a result, it typically begs the question none of us really ever want to answer even though we know we must: where should I save, and where should I splurge? 

In the United States, 96 percent of people own a cell phone. When it comes to your home, that’s 96 percent of the United States that could be using smart home technology to their advantage. But because it’s on the cutting edge of technology, not as many people recognize all the incredible things you can do with smart technology in your kitchen and ...

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...

Do you want to go smarter with your kitchen? We have some good news! Forget about tearing down your walls or calling in a contractor. In many cases you do not even have to change the electrical or plumbing systems.

You might be asking, ‘is tile layout that important?’ Sure, it is! You may not know this, but your eyes subconsciously take in tile patterns. A wrong layout makes the room feel messy and cluttered, even if everything else is in place. But a good one? – It sets the tone for the entire room and ties everything together.

Your countertop is more than a kitchen surface - it is a foundational element of your entire kitchen. Whatever you select to go on this surface impacts every other little thing that takes place around it. So yes, your countertop is that important.

Most people can’t tell the difference between porcelain and ceramic tiles. Who can blame them? The tiles are similar in appearance and feel, result from similar processes, and serve almost the same uses. So, confusing one for the other feels natural. But there are some key differences between these tiles that you cannot overlook in your quest for t...

You can create an exciting and updated look with your cabinetry and countertop selections only to have the backsplash take you  back to square one if not given the proper consideration. Thankfully, our seventy years in business has allowed plenty of wins and mistakes with backsplashes to know what belongs in your kitchen and more importantly, what ...

Trends come and go, but your kitchen renovation should not. It should be something that you expects to be fully satisfied with for many, many years ahead the moment that the final touches are laid. Here are some timeless, re-emerging kitchen trends that are going to be here to stay, and will help you avoid wanting to redo your kitchen again any tim...

In small rooms, storage space is a premium -- and most bathrooms do not have enough of it. Decrease clutter and maximize your powder room, hall bath or any bathroom with these 5 elegant storage solutions for bathrooms. 

Find Affordable Luxury in Cabinets and Appliances with Promotions and Sales at Reico Reico Kitchen & Bath offers you a number of ways to make luxury affordable and help you save on your kitchen remodeling or bathroom remodeling project.  Whether it is kitchen cabinets or bathroom vanity cabinets, or a dishwasher, refrigerator or other new home or k...