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The Pros and Cons of Double Vanity Sinks
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.
How to Work With an 8 by 5 Foot Bathroom
Do you walk into your bathroom and wish it looked like one of those designer ones you see on TV and in pictures? Maybe you’ve given up hope, because your bathroom is...small. How could it possibly look like a designer bathroom when you know it is really tiny?
How to Incorporate Stainless Steel into Your Kitchen Design
Stainless steel was invented in 1913. Why has it taken you this long to use it in your kitchen? For decades, people had been looking to create new technology that they could use for knives and other tools. Stainless steel was born, and quickly popularized because it resists corrosion, doesn’t stain, and is high strength.
Kitchen pantry cabinet options to help you avoid your own Hunger Games
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...
Cast your vote – will it be kitchen remodeling or bathroom remodeling
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.
2013's Top Remodeling Trends for Kitchens and Bathrooms
According to recently released survey results from members of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), here is a quick look at the most significant trends for kitchens and baths in 2013:
Doubling our (reuse & recycling) efforts at Reico Kitchen & Bath
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.
White Cabinets, White Kitchens: The Apple Effect
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.
A Galley Kitchen remodel reinvents kitchen, entire home in Arlington, VA!
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.
Kitchen Cabinet Accessories - The FUN-ctional finishing touches to your Kitchen Design!
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...
Cool bathroom sinks are a hot bathroom design trend!
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.
Don't be spooked by kitchen & bathroom remodeling!
“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...
A steamy kitchen encounter....
It was perfect. A table for two. Soft music. Candle light and…..my new steam oven?
Popular Kitchen Trends You'll Want to Copy
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...
All The Steps You Need for a Minimalist Bathroom
When you think of minimalist style, a lot of things might come to mind. You might be thinking of something that’s not quite your taste because it’s all steel and metal with no decorations. Maybe that is your taste, but you think of weird, modern art and all-white walls. You might be right, but you might be overthinking it, too. Minimalism is define...
Here's Why You Need a Remodeling Seminar in Your Life
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...
Does the Idea of Remodeling Freak You Out? Here's Your Solution
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...
Unexpected Questions to Ask About Your Kitchen Remodel
When you’re going into a kitchen remodel, there are some things you already know that you’re going to ask. You want new wooden cabinets and a stainless steel oven. Great. But you might not know other certain question to ask until the project is underway. Sometimes, unexpected questions popping out of nowhere are completely unavoidable. Other times...
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels That Will Stand the Test of Time
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...
What You Can Learn in a Remodeling Seminar: Products, Process & Patience
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.
Preparing for the Impact of A Remodel
A remodel can seem out of reach. You want to improve your kitchen or your bathroom. But you don’t know any of these details. And you’re worried about the impact it will have in your home while the remodel is going on. Sound familiar?
What Color is your Kitchen Remodel?
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 ...
Delivery Perfection | Nottingham, MD kitchen remodeling by Reico
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...
A good start is path to successful kitchen remodel!
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.
Kitchen Smitchen - a guide to "other" uses for your kitchen!
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?
Molding just the right experience! | Frederick, MD Kitchen Remodeling
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.
Where Do I Start | Bethesda, MD Kitchen Design Expert Blog
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...
Who’s Cookin’ in Your Kitchen?
An important and simple thing to consider while designing your kitchen floor plan is….how many cooks do you have? Just me! Just me!
Copper Kitchen Countertops – 6 things you should know
Most often seen in bars and exterior applications, copper kitchen countertops are not out of the question for those who really want it. Its distinct look can provide an exciting focal point to any kitchen. Here are some basic things you should know about using copper in your kitchen:
Backsplash Ideas that never go out of style - Ceramic Subway Tile
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 ...
A new mixer today...a new kitchen tomorrow?
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.
The Moen MotionSense Kitchen Faucet: A kid's perspective
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.
Mirror, mirror on the bathroom wall....
..you would look so much nicer if your trim could match the finish of your faucet. And I just learned you can.
3 kitchen design trends for your list in 2014!
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.
Kitchen Remodeling: Take your time and consider all your options!
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.
Induction, duction what’s your (cooking) function?
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.
Today’s Bathroom Design Trends can delight all 5 senses!
How do our 5 senses connect with today’s bathroom design trends? Hear, Smell, Taste, Feel and “See” it for yourself:
Bathroom design trends you should know about…Floating Vanities!
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.
Granite vs Quartz Countertops: Which is Best for You?
While granite countertops have long been a mainstay in the kitchen, more and more consumers are turning to quartz (engineered stone) kitchen countertop surfaces. And when you get down to the comparisons, it is pretty simple to see why. For natural beauty and variation, most will argue that nothing beats a granite kitchen countertop. The unique char...
Getting Started on your Kitchen Remodel
There is so much to consider once you decide you are ready to remodel your kitchen. Choices in kitchen cabinets, kitchen appliances, kitchen countertops, kitchen sinks, faucets and more! Then you are looking at kitchen design styles and kitchen design trends from magazine, on smart phones and tablets, or on TV. It can be overwhelming!
Bathroom Remodeling mistakes to avoid
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:
Green Bathrooms
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).
Tile in your Bathroom - Play with scale
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.
How to Renovate an Easy to Clean Kitchen
Amidst the pandemic, everyone wants to find new ways to keep their house as clean as possible. As we have all learned after years of cooking in our own kitchens, this is the room of your house that tends to need the most attention regarding cleanup. We cook here. We eat here. And yes, we really do like to hang out here too. The kitchen is one of t...
Expert Tips To Make Remodeling Your Bathroom Easier
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 ...
Planning Your Budget in a Challenging Economy
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...
How to Remodel Your Kitchen in Transitional Style
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 ...
New Year, New Remodel: Remodeling Trends for 2020
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 ...
How Do I Remodel My Bathroom for the Best ROI?
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...
How To Measure
Measuring your kitchen or bathroom doesn’t have to be difficult. While we can gladly assist, all you really need is a tape measure, pencil and a piece of paper or the a floor plan grid. Like you can find in our Kitchen and Bathroom Planning Guides. There are even some apps today that will let you take a picture of the room and start to figuring out...
Contemporary Kitchens And Bathrooms
Contemporary Kitchens and Bathrooms A contemporary design for your kitchen or bathroom represents the look of today and the cutting edge in kitchen and bathroom design. The style is purposely non-traditional and is often very popular in smaller kitchen and bathroom spaces, where high gloss finishes on kitchen and bathroom cabinets reflect light and...
Reico's Delivery Advantage
We understand your time is the most important thing At Reico Kitchen & Bath we do everything we can to respect that, which is why we offer the Reico Delivery Advantage. Our delivery system will change the way you plan your day, and hopefully allow you to work on the date your kitchen or bathroom is scheduled to deliver from Reico. The Reico Kitchen...
White Kitchens And Bathrooms
White Kitchens and Bathrooms (kind of popular too) White is a great place to start when designing kitchen and bathrooms. With its' crisp, clean look, white offers kitchen and bathrooms comfort and simplicity. It can range from traditional to contemporary in style, and provide a background against which other colors and pieces in the kitchen or bath...
Modern Kitchens And Bathrooms
Modern Kitchens and Bathrooms With minimal material use and limited decorations, modern kitchens and bathrooms offer design styles featuring clean, streamlined looks. You will not find fancy moldings or ornate details in these kitchens or bathrooms. Modern kitchens and bathrooms often use darker woods or finishes on cabinets. Countertops that are w...
Measure Your Kitchen
Tips for how to measure your kitchen We created a easy tutorial to help you measure your kitchen. “How to measure your Kitchen” will walk you step by step through the process of measuring your kitchen that will help you get started in the kitchen remodeling process. It’s only 83 seconds long too so how hard could it be? Yes we can come out and meas...
Measure Your Bathroom
Tips for measuring your Bathroom Our Measuring your Bathroom for a Remodeling Project video is a great resource to help you understand exactly what you need to do to measure your bathroom. Yes, we will eventually come out and measure when the time is right but this is a great way to help you get things started. Measuring your Bathroom for a Remodel...
Your Guide To Countertop Types
If you want a simple and easy way to makeover the entire look of your kitchen, look no further. Your countertop is the centerpiece of your kitchen, and the workhorse where you prep all your food. It deserves a little extra love. Get the lowdown on each material you can choose from for your countertop. The different materials all perform differently...
How To Pick The Best Cabinet For Your Kitchen
Is your kitchen stuck in the 90’s? Haven’t had the time or the know-how to give your cooking area a face-lift? Don’t even know where to start? We’ve got the answer for you: start with the kitchen cabinets. Your cabinets are the focal point of your kitchen, and the design and feel of the cabinets are what pulls the whole room together. Creating a de...
Tell-Tale Signs It's Time to Remodel Your Kitchen
On average, people spend thirty-seven minutes of their day in the kitchen. If you’re a guy, you spend a little less time. If you’re a girl, you spend almost an hour. And if you’re someone who really, really loves to eat, you probably spend even more time than that. Especially if it’s where your family usually gathers to eat meals, the kitchen is on...
How to Choose A Perfect Fridge For Your Kitchen
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...
Create a Traditional Kitchen with a Modern Twist
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.
Collaboration, Communication and a successful Kitchen Remodel
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...
What Color Should I Paint My Kitchen? 7 Ways to Decide
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 ...
Bathroom Design Trends You'll Fall In Love With
When the leaves start to shake off the trees and the weather starts to cool down, you know it’s time for the fall season to start. Especially when everything everywhere you go is pumpkin flavored. You’ll want to spend more time in your house, cozy and relaxing. But that won’t work if your house isn’t, in fact, cozy and relaxing.
Punxsutawney Phil on good lighting…in the kitchen?
A properly lit kitchen has become a critical element in kitchen remodeling. Like good icing on a cake, good lighting draws us in and helps us engage with the space (while we eat the cake of course!). And with the variety of lighting available today, deciding on lighting is just as important as choosing your kitchen cabinets, countertops and applian...
Outdated Trends: What You Won't See in Your Kitchen and Bathroom in 2019
It’s out with the old, and in with the new. Especially around New Years. If your New Years resolution is to remodel, then you’ve come to the right place. Here’s the trends you need to ditch in the new year, and a little bit of what you might consider using instead.
It's Not too Late: New Years Resolutions for A More Organized Bathroom
The beginning of the year is a time to reflect on the past months and see how far you come, and see where you want to go. If you’re planning on setting goals, it’s hard to think when you’re feeling cluttered and stressed. The state of our homes affects us more than we might think. A messy house means a messy mind. And where do we spend a lot of ti...
The future of design…in the present
Education plays a key role throughout our entire lives. It begins in early childhood and if we embrace it, it stays with us our entire lives. College affords the opportunity to develop a real focus around what we hope to do, want to do and sometimes are even a little afraid to do. We believe the training pipeline starts early, so we have worked to ...
We've filled out our March Madness brackets with... Kohler!
Forget the selection shows and the wondering about seeds, who is in and who is out. Kitchen and bathroom remodeling clients now have a new source for the complete line of Kohler line of products. March Madness will come and go, just like it does each year. But the madness of finding the right products for your kitchen and bathroom projects just got...
3 ways a kitchen island “works” for you and your kids
Kids. We love ‘em! But leave them unchecked and things can quickly escalate. Adding a kitchen island can help! When starting the thought process for kitchen remodeling and a new kitchen design, a kitchen island might just be the difference between a happy life and constant strife. Not sure what we mean? Here are 3 simple ways a kitchen island “work...
Reico Kitchen & Bath Opens New Charlotte, NC Showroom
Reico Kitchen & Bath, the premier distributor of kitchens and bathrooms in the mid-Atlantic region, is pleased to announce the opening of a new showroom to serve the largest city in North Carolina, Charlotte, and its’ roughly 200 surrounding neighborhoods, and suburban markets. The new Reico Kitchen & Bath showroom in Charlotte is their 22nd showro...
The perfect Valentine’s Day gift? A new kitchen or bathroom!
Traditional Valentine’s Day gifts are so passé these days. Chocolate? Delicious of course but that moment on the lips is a lifetime on the hips. And who needs that? Flowers? Beautiful but they don’t last forever…and when they start to wilt and have to be thrown out. Awkward! Jewelry? Okay, admittedly that’s a little tougher to compete with. But unl...
4 things to know when choosing kitchen cabinets
One of the biggest decisions to be made in the kitchen remodeling process is finding the right kitchen cabinets for your new kitchen. Kitchen cabinets often dominate the look and feel of your kitchen, as countertops, appliances, tile backsplashes, hardware seek to complement or gently contrast your kitchen cabinets. But kitchen cabinets offer more ...
Remodel my kitchen? Not until the Cubs win the…
For the first time in what feels like a very looooong time, a large part of the country came together last night. Be it in decades, years, seasons, games…the Cubs experienced it all to achieve their ultimate goal. And if you are wondering how remodeling your kitchen or bathroom can be compared to the Cubs winning the world series, here are 3 tips y...
How much does a kitchen cost? The answer is in the questions.
How much does a kitchen cost? We love that question! It signals the start of what we hope will be a great partnership and relationship that will bring a dream to life, in what is arguably the heart of the home and most important room in the house. But if not approached thoughtfully, that one simple question can easily go down the wrong path. We wan...
Celebrating an Olympic “Final Five”…of top kitchen island activities
If there was ever any question who has the best women’s gymnastics team in the world, it was answered with a resounding exclamation point at the Rio Olympics this week by our "Final Five". And while not quite on the same level of “success”, there is no doubt that the kitchen island is also a top performer, performing day in and day out. While the k...
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