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.

Choosing your countertop for a kitchen remodel is one of the most important aspects of the remodeling process. It influences everything, from how much you enjoy preparing and cooking to just spending time in your kitchen and around it. From how beautiful you imagine your countertop to look, to how smooth you want it to look and feel beneath your ha...

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.

When it comes to small bathrooms, many of us feel like we are stuck between a rock and a hard place based on the space we have to work with. Even the most design-savvy among us can be challenged when creating a design for such a small, confined bathroom. We want our bathrooms to be functional and stylish, but oftentimes, a small bathroom can make t...

If you're one of the many homeowners who have a windowless bathroom in your home, you may be wondering how to make the most of the space. While it can be a challenge to decorate a bathroom with no natural light, it is definitely not impossible. In fact, there are plenty of design ideas that can help you make your windowless bathroom look and feel l...

The backsplash in your bathroom is one of the first things people see when they enter the room, making it a great way to add personality to your bathroom. Not only does it protect your wall from splashes and spills, it can also be used to create visual interest or simply add a pop of color. There are endless possibilities when it comes to backsplas...

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...

Kitchen cabinets are a key part of any kitchen design. They provide storage and organization for all of your kitchen items while also adding visual interest and style to the room. In 2022, there are several trends in kitchen cabinets and kitchen cabinet design that will be popular. From sleek and minimalist design ideas to natural wood finishes on ...

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.

With 2020 firmly in the rearview mirror, we have forged ahead into 2021 with new hopes and even new dreams.  However, when looking into the reflection of 2020 it is hard not to notice how much time we spent in our own kitchen. Maybe you jumped head first into new cooking adventures and tools like airfryers or at-home pasta makers, or you just gathe...

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.

It is one of the most common problems when it comes to bathroom renovations, or home renovations for that matter: you want more space.  But with your current floorplan and layout, it just does not seem possible. Well, if you have searched high and low for a space or a new bathroom in your home but just cannot seem to find one, what if we told you i...

It is an exciting time when you are thinking of remodeling your kitchen. The possibilities are endless. All you know is that in the end, you are going to end up with a great new space to cook and possibly entertain in. But there is something you might not be thinking about that you should also consider: the potential resale value of your home. And ...

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 ...

Many of us would openly admit that the shower is where we do some of our best thinking.  Is this okay?  Of course.  But that is not what this is about. A bathroom remodel represents the chance to channel that best thinking in the shower to your best thinking about your shower!  Isn’t it about time that you designed your shower remodel to go along w...

Unlike years past, 2021 was marked by one game-changer in particular, as well as the preceding year: COVID-19. Even though the surges will eventually decrease and we will return to a new normal, the virus has left its mark on many things, as kitchen design is one of them.   The NKBA’s (National Kitchen and Bath Association) “Design Trends 2021 Stud...

When people are doing a kitchen renovation, it is often very likely that one of the first things they think about are the countertops. But when you are thinking about your kitchen countertops, you should also be considering your backsplashes as well.   Kitchen backsplashes have become more varied, and more customized to fit the preferences of every...

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...

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...

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 ...

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.