How long have you had your fridge? The answer is probably: too long. Old refrigerators are often sucking up so much electricity that buying a new one would actually pay for itself by shaving money off your electric bill.  You can be saving a fridge load of money when you swap out your old fridge for a new one, but you can also majorly update the lo...

With a myriad design styles to consider when designing your new kitchen, it is often difficult to find a single style that will both stand the test of time and still suit your tastes today and for years to come. Here, we explore the endless possibilities of designing the perfect balance between a classic yet modern kitchen.

The biggest challenge in any remodeling project, be it a kitchen or bathroom or any project in the home is the unknown.  The unknown can cover a lot of things…the cost, what you find behind the walls or underneath a floor, what it will look like.  However, the unknown can be overcome.  The proper combination of collaboration and communication canno...

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...

Black kitchen countertops. Open Shelves and Glass front cabinets. Darker Paint tones. According to a recently released trend report, Zillow sees these 3 kitchen design trends taking off in 2014.

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!

How do our 5 senses connect with today’s bathroom design trends? Hear, Smell, Taste, Feel and “See” it for yourself:

We all get caught up in it….the emotional rollercoaster of highs (all new stuff!) and lows (it will cost how much?) when planning a kitchen remodel. But taking time to consider all the options and costs is one of the most important things you can do before finalizing a new kitchen design.

The hottest trend in in cooking today is induction cooking. As technology continues to improve and costs come down, more and more people are discovering this form of cooking.

Floating vanities continue to be one of the more popular bathroom design trends out there, offering a custom look to even the smallest of bathroom spaces. These wall-mounted vanities create the illusion of more space in a tight bathroom with its’ open underside.

..you would look so much nicer if your trim could match the finish of your faucet. And I just learned you can.

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.

A great kitchen design is only as great as it is easy to use. Most people spend so much time focusing on the bigger choices of kitchen cabinets, countertops, appliances, sink, etc. that they overlook some of the most fun and functional options for their kitchen – accessories! The right kitchen cabinet accessories can really make your kitchen both f...

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?

When you think of your kitchen, what do you think of? A place to create, a place to eat, a place to gather?  The Research Institute for Cooking & Kitchen Intelligence conducted a study that asked people what they thought the role of the kitchen in their home was. Most homeowners thought that in their current 21st century home, they were spending mo...

You get in, you shower, you flush, you get out. Your bathroom’s a place where you perform your daily habits. But you should also be able to enjoy the time you spend there. If it’s where you start your morning out getting ready, it should be the best it can be.  

You’re looking at your bathroom and thinking “I wanna do something about this.” You’re not exactly sure what, though. Does it just need a few updates? An entire add-on? A whole change in floor plan? There are several types of bathroom renovations you can choose to have done. Depending on what your bathroom is already like, you might be able to make...

You’re so ready for your bathroom remodel. It’s time you got that old bathroom and turned it into something new that you actually enjoy being in. When it comes to planning out the details of your bathroom remodel, there are, of course, quite a few factors to consider. Now you can know exactly what to keep in mind when you’re getting ready to create...

When you’re planning your kitchen renovation, you might feel like there are just too many hoops to navigate through. There are so many things to think about, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. It’s actually a good starting point to know what not to do in your kitchen renovation. That way, you’ll know exactly what to do when the time comes.

It’s a question you’ll ask yourself through your life: should I get a new car or fix the one I have? Should I get new shoes or repair these ones? And, with your home: should I remodel, or should I move? This is perhaps the biggest decision of them all. Thinking about the state of your home can make you feel confused, and end up doing nothing at all...

What’s cooking in the world of kitchen renovation? We can boil it down for you. There are always trends that sizzle a little more than the others. You can get inspired but what other people are putting on the table in the kitchen to see what you want to copy for your own home renovation.

There is no right or wrong way to remodel your bathroom, right? Wrong. There is, indeed, a wrong way. That wrong way is spending way too much money, not getting what you want, and regretting the whole redesign entirely. Sounds awful, doesn’t it? How do you stop this from happening to you? We’re here to help.  

What’s a ginormous problem? Tiny kitchens.  When you’ve had enough of trying to shove your pot and pans inside little cupboards and cramped corners, it’s time for a kitchen renovation. Imagine being able to walk into your wide open kitchen and have room to spare. If that sounds like a dream come true, then we've got some renovation ideas you can re...

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 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.

Your kitchen should be a place where you go to have fun. After all, eating food is one of the most universally enjoyed things in the entire world. When you’re going into your kitchen, you’re either making a meal for yourself, making a meal for a loved one, cooking for a party - you’re sharing something you love with other people.

What’s a double sink vanity? It’s two sinks installed in your bathroom, usually into the cabinets. The vanity countertop accommodates the two sinks, and they’re typically all connected together in the same slab of counter. It’s two sinks, two faucets, and double the convenience.

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 ...

What’s the most popular kitchen shape? Design style? Size? The National Kitchen & Bath Association just released their 2019 analysis of the most sought after styles that kitchen consumers are going after. They asked 583 kitchen remodelers, designers, architects, and other experts in the industry their opinions.

Kitchen Remodeling and Bathroom Remodeling Experts We are open and welcoming walk-in traffic. At any time you can request an appointment using the red Request Consultation button at the top of the page to meet in store or virtually. Located in the shopping center off Dulles South Court at the intersection of Route 50 and Pleasant Valley Road, our C...

Kitchen Remodeling and Bathroom Remodeling Experts We are open and welcoming walk-in traffic. At any time you can request an appointment using the red Request Consultation button at the top of the page to meet in store or virtually. Located in the Springwood Shopping Center at the corner of Smoketown Road and Golansky Boulevard, opposite El Paso's ...

Kitchen Remodeling and Bathroom Remodeling Experts We are open and welcoming walk-in traffic. At any time you can request an appointment using the red Request Consultation button at the top of the page to meet in store or virtually. Located on Horizon Drive, between E Church Rd and Renaissance Blvd, in the area between the local VFW and Conshohocke...

Kitchen Remodeling and Bathroom Remodeling Experts We are open and welcoming walk-in traffic. At any time you can request an appointment using the red Request Consultation button at the top of the page to meet in store or virtually. Located in the shopping center at the intersection of Urbana Pike and Lowes Lane, at the opposite end of Panera Bread...

LinkedIn is a powerful platform for professionals to connect, share insights, and cultivate enduring partnerships. For contractors, unlocking the potential of LinkedIn content can be a game-changer in fostering valuable industry relationships. Here are five practical strategies—showcasing your expertise, engaging in conversation, collaborating thro...