Traditional Kitchens and Bathrooms Traditional kitchen and bathroom designs and cabinets rarely if ever go out of style. Its' classic style and symmetry creates a calm, orderly décor for any kitchen or bathroom. Traditional kitchens and bathrooms have the formal, elegant look characteristic of the American and European homes of the 18th, 19th and e...

Coastal Kitchens and Bathrooms When we think of a Coastal design style for kitchens and bathrooms, what comes to mind first? Is it the warm sunshine brightening up the space? Is the airy, open feeling we get from being on or near the water. Is it the blue-green seaside inspired palette of colors that can show up anywhere…on walls, fabrics, furnitur...

French Country Kitchens (and sometimes Bathrooms) With earth tones and natural materials portraying the beauty and character of France, the French Country design style perfectly blends comfortable living with authentic cooking in the kitchen. Cozy and rustic, French Country kitchens have a near timeless appeal. You'll find wide-planked floors, anti...

Transitional Kitchens and Bathrooms Transitional design looks to fuse both contemporary and traditional design styles for kitchens and bathrooms, combining the clean, sleek lines of contemporary with the style and history of traditional design. Not too much of either, transitional kitchens and bathrooms are for those who want their style somewhere ...

Let's find your design style There are a number of options to consider when finding the right design style for your new kitchen or bathroom. From Traditional and Modern to Eclectic and French Country, settling on a design style is an important early step in the remodeling process. What’s popular? Transitional design, that allows you to blend elemen...

Finding the right design ideas or your own design style When planning your new kitchen or bathroom, finding the right design ideas or your own design style is a hard but important early step in the remodeling process.  Trends are helpful but should not be your only resource for getting ideas.  Whether you need small kitchen design ideas or a tradit...

The Challenge Reico Kitchen & Bath Southern Pines, NC designer Nancy Knickerbocker started working on a kitchen project that seemed straightforward—just a cabinet, range, and hood vent replacement. However, the project took an unexpected turn when it was discovered that the existing peninsula wall cabinets lacked proper support. The necessary infra...

The kitchen remodeling question everyone wants to know... How much is this going to cost? When it comes to determining kitchen remodeling costs, the general rule of thumb is that you should expect to spend between 5% to 10% of the current value of your home. But ultimately, how much you spend on your kitchen remodeling project is completely up to y...

Phase 3: Installation & Completion The Construction & Installation portion of your kitchen remodeling project Fast forward roughly 3-12 weeks since you your orders were placed and finally it is time to get started. Kitchen projects are one of the most complex home construction projects as they typically involve multiple trades including carpentry, ...

22 Universal Design Ideas for the kitchen, bathroom and entire home Many of us unknowingly already have many elements of universal design in our homes already. Whether it helps in the kitchen, the bathroom or throughout the entire home, filling our homes with smart universal design features will provide convenience and comfort to every user in the ...

Phase 2: Ordering, Scheduling & Permits We’ve ordered your kitchen cabinets. Now hurry up…and wait. Congratulations! You’ve made all your decisions, finalized the design and signed off on your order. All the excitement that has built up to this point now…has…to…wait. Product lead times for kitchen cabinets can range depending on the type of cabinet...

Selecting Kitchen Appliances Selecting kitchen appliances is a critical driver to the kitchen design process. Finding and selecting your kitchen appliances first in the process helps identify space, gas/electrical locations and design requirements to create the right kitchen design for your space. Appliances are often considered the “jewelry” of th...