Easy to clean, light reflective and stain resistant, Ceramic Subway Tile may just be the hardest working tile in the world. Whether as the wall covering for subways…or as a kitchen or bathroom backsplash, these ceramic tiles bring style and sanitary together in a near endless assortment of wall covering and backsplash ideas for kitchens, bathrooms ...

Sometimes a little inspiration is all you need to get started on a kitchen remodeling project. For one lucky person, that inspiration may have come in the form of a new pink Kitchen Aid mixer courtesy of Reico Kitchen & Bath’s drawing, held for consumers signing up on via the Reico website for our quarterly newsletter.

Trying to decide on a new kitchen faucet? My family recently replaced our old kitchen faucet with the new Moen MotionSense kitchen faucet. The hands-free functionality of it really impressed us, but not as much as it impressed the youngest member of our family.

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.

Don’t be fooled by the room size! Bathroom remodeling is a tricky endeavor that must be approached with the same great detail and care you would towards any remodeling project. Here are a few things we have learned from our own bathroom remodeling work that we can pass along to help:

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).

When it comes to using in tile in your bathrom, consider mixing tile sizes and looks. Large tiles tend to make a bathroom or shower appear longer. Smaller tiles provide detail and in some cases a focal point for your bathroom space.

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 ...

It happens to all of us. You are planning your kitchen remodel.  You are super excited, a little overwhelmed, and you’re trying the very best you can to stick your kitchen remodel budget. But that has been tough!  When you started out, you did not know your dream kitchen countertop was going to be a little extra for the color you want. Plus, you di...

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 ...

There’s no doubt about it: one of the things homeowners are most worried about when planning their bathroom remodel is their budget. You know what you have in mind for your dream bathroom, but you’re not sure you have the means to get there.

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...

Your kitchen is the center of your home. And what is essential to making your kitchen flow? Organization. Storage space. Efficiency.  When you are doing all your cooking, from prep to table, you want it to be convenient and simple. The only way you’re going to be able to do that is if you have great kitchen storage.

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 U.S., a 2018 study showed that 58% of people indicated that they planned to spend money to renovate their homes. That’s more than half of all homeowners that are planning to renovate at least one room in their home. 

What’s cooking in your kitchen? We’re sure it’s a lot of delicious food for you and your family. But we’re more focused on the design schemes that have been brewing. We love a well-designed kitchen. The most popular room for homeowners to renovate, is, in fact, the kitchen. That’s because you can do so many great things with it. Add a beautiful cou...

So you know you’re planning to remodel your kitchen. And you’ve got most of your vision in mind. You’re missing one key element, though, and you don’t know what you need. It’s the kitchen sink. So that means you’ve got everything but the kitchen sink. Literally. Kitchen sinks are often forgotten in the process when designing a kitchen, with so many...

So you know you’re planning to remodel your kitchen. And you’ve got most of your vision in mind. You’re missing one key element, though, and you don’t know what you need. It’s the kitchen sink. So that means you’ve got everything but the kitchen sink. Literally. Kitchen sinks are often forgotten in the process when designing a kitchen, with so many...

Your kitchen might have been really cool in the 1970s. But it’s no longer the 1970s. Unfortunately, bold backsplashes, crazy colors, tons of dark wood, and laminate countertops aren’t really all that cool anymore. But don’t get us wrong. Some of it is still cool. So how do you know what parts of style will still be cool in ten years, and which will...

Don’t think a remodeling seminar is for you? Good, then you’re just the person we’re here to talk to. If your kitchen or bathroom is looking worse for the wear, you’re probably ignoring it. You don’t know what to do. You don’t think there is anything you can do. A remodel? You don’t even know where to start.

Color decisions are an integral part of every kitchen remodel. The possibilities are near endless, leading to both excitement over the options and fear of making the wrong choice. Whether you like white kitchens, modern or contemporary kitchens or somewhere in between, in kitchen remodeling the following decisions will help you determine the color ...

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?

While The Hunger Games books and movie had their moment, offering a much different challenge than one would expect, the Hunger Games we face every day are still very much relevant and in the moment, albeit on a much, much different scale.  However, those frenzied moments of feeding ourselves, our families, friends, kids soccer teams, holiday guests...

Times and styles are constantly coming and going, but for bathrooms cultured marble vanity tops continue to be a popular and in many cases timeless choice. By combining its durability and affordability with the high end appearance of veining and blended colors found in granite and natural stone, you create a look that rivals even the highest end lo...

We are starved for order and organization in our lives, and nowhere is that more present than in our kitchens.  Current kitchen design trends are showing more open looks and storage, meaning organization is more important than ever. Whether it is showcasing decorative items or organization in the kitchen, here are some ideas on how you can utilize ...

It’s election day. The time to get out and vote on the candidates and issues affecting your community, your state and beyond that in some years. Making choices is what voting and freedom is all about and is something we do every day on things big and small.

In 2012, Reico Kitchen & Bath recycled 406,940 pounds of kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, laminate, cardboard, paper, cans, bottles and metal. This was a 101% increase over the 202,840 pounds we recycled in 2011.

After 40+ years, my parents are starting a kitchen remodeling project. While there have been some minor updates along the way (cabinet refinishes, appliances, countertop and floor), it was finally time to pull the trigger. Mom has been the driver of the project but you can see my father start to come around as he sees designs, colors and samples of...

Today we celebrate Earth Day and its’ 45th anniversary as a day recognized for creating awareness about our environment, protecting our planet and embracing more environmentally friendly choices and lifestyles.