We use the term dream kitchen or dream bathroom often in the design world. Talking about a first time kitchen or bathroom remodeling project with a client who has waited so long for this often feels like a dream is coming true. And while it is, there are also those times when we are reminded that the word dream means many things to many different p...

My parents recently finished their first ever kitchen remodel. This would be a daunting process for any son or daughter to help out with…the more so when you work for a kitchen & bath company like I do.

I have worked on kitchen remodeling projects where the planning/decision making process has gone on for years. Seriously...years. And while I cannot make up your mind for you, I can help you prioritize and help make the kitchen remodeling process feel a little bit easier. Here are the first things to consider:

It’s Halloween. That time of year when drop way too much money on costumes, candy, decorations and more and then wonder what happened as we emerge from a self-induced sugar coma. And a Friday night Halloween? You may as well just pack it in for the weekend right now.

Think about it. You are cooking, hosting, and moving dishes and plates around.  You are touching everything… countertops, fridge handles, faucets, and more. With the non-stop activity your kitchen endures, when was the last time that you really cleaned your kitchen well? We are not just talking washing dishes and wiping off the countert...

It is where you go when you first wake up. Maybe it is where you start your day with a warm comfy shower. Or maybe you end your day there with a nice, relaxing bath. In any situation, your bathroom needs to be a place of function. But why not let it also become a place to take a mini retreat too?  If your bathroom is somewhere you want to just...

When you are remodeling your kitchen or your bathroom, you really just want to know what you should expect. There are so many ideas, decisions and moving parts. You are getting information from so many different places. We are confident you have been hearing stories from every person you know that has remodeled anything.   Deciphering remodeli...

There are so many reasons out there that you might want to remodel your bathroom. Perhaps it is just because it is old, or maybe you need to consider an aging in place strategy. Some people simply want bigger bathrooms, or want to add smart technology to their room. But when you have kids and a bathroom that does not do a good job accommodating the...

Let’s say you are looking to update your kitchen. You want it to be current. You want it to be comfortable. And, you definitely want it primed and ready to handle all the cooking you want to do. Sound about right?    You bet it does!. But if your kitchen is old and outdated or poorly designed, you are probably missing out on at leas...

Your kitchen.  It is where you cook.  It is where you gather.  It is where you store your food.  It is the place you go to start your day early in the morning to cook your breakfast and where you end that same day up late at night for a snack. So when you decide you are doing a kitchen remodel,  all of these every day activ...

There are a few expectations that are absolutely essential and must be exceeded (or met at the VERY least) for your kitchen remodel to be a success. You know you want to love your new space. You know you want it to be a place for people to gather. And you know you are going to want to enjoy cooking in it.   For all those points to come togethe...

You’ve been dreaming about it. You’ve been planning. And now you’re ready to begin. It’s time for your kitchen remodel. 

The journey to become a designer takes many paths, and Nancy Knickerbocker’s path is a story all her own.  That path started in Alabama, where she graduated from the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama with a B.A. degree in Communications.  During that time, Nancy had many hours of study in the areas of art and design, an early indicati...

Zachary Schiller joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2022 as a Key Business Manager.  Zachary has a passion for designing both kitchens and bathrooms.  For him, being able to help the client’s vision come to life plays a big part in what turns a house into a home and the kitchen into the heart of that home. In addition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior...

With unparalleled experience in the kitchen and bath industry dating back to the '80's, James Durham came out of a self-imposed retirement to pursue his dream job here at Reico Kitchen & Bath.    A professional grandfather, James background in the industry covers every facet, from sales to construction and design.  By learning to hear what the cust...

With over 30 years of creative experience in graphic design and advertising, Susan Steinke joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2021 as a Project Coordinator before moving into her current role as Designer.  While the industry she worked in changed, the opportunity to use her creativity and skills did not.   Susan’s time as Project Coordinator helped dev...

With an industry career dating back to 2014, Sarah Myers joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2022 at a Key Business Manager.  Her first experience was installing kitchens, and her love for remodeling grew from there.  Sarah learned each step hands on from beginning to end, allowing her natural skills to seamlessly blend with experience acquired over the...

With a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and industry experience dating back to 2021, Cameron Cooper joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2022.   Starting as a Project Coordinator role, Cameron was able to learn every aspect of the design and project management process.  This experience helped develop skills in ...

Christopher Skowron joined Reico Kitchen & Bath as a Key Business Manager in 2022, realizing an opportunity to use his creative side once again to help clients realize their visions in design and remodeling.   Drawing off his skills in leadership, design and service honed from years of experience in the retail furniture industry, Christopher has a ...

With a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Virginia Commonwealth University and an entire career of experience in field of design, Preston Stanley joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2023 as a Designer for our Williamsburg, VA team. For Preston, her approach to each project depends on the type of client.  Whether it is retail, a builder or c...

Kristin Daskalovitz began her career in Interior Design in 2004, with a specialty for kitchen and bathroom design. After initially joining Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2005 at our Elkridge, MD location, she left to pursue additional career development before returning to Reico in 2023 as part of our new Winchester, VA team. Kristin is passionate about i...

With a background in construction and remodeling dating back to 2017, Bryan Stafford joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2023 as a Key Business Manager.  His experience with installation and project management led him to getting a general contractors license, furthering his own industry knowledge and expertise. For Bryan, his goal to build great partner...

Wondering what are the best kitchen appliances to meet your needs? Are you remodeling, or simply need to replace your washer and dryer?  Frigidaire® is dedicated to delivering the highest quality household appliance products and is serious about customer satisfaction, taking time to carefully consider each of the appliance reviews received and...

Green Forest Cabinetry understands what customers need, offering value priced superior quality cabinetry. The product line features all wood cabinets assembled using advanced engineering and an innovative locking joint system that allows for the fastest and easiest assembly in the business and the cleanest look in the marketplace. It all adds up to...

As a kitchen and bathroom cabinet manufacturer that focuses solely on full overlay, full access cabinetry, Ultracraft is an expert at providing you with the look and feel that you desire for your kitchen, bathroom and any room in the house. Ultracraft's frameless cabinet construction offers up to 15% more usable space than manufacturers that rely o...

Introducing simplicity, in the form of cabinetry.  Merillat Basics gives you straightforward cabinets choices that can create exceptional looks.  All at a price point that makes it practical and extremely simple.  A well-defined variety of cabinet options is represented with an assortment of door styles, finishes and glaze options th...

For sophistication without complication, consider Whirlpool Appliances for your kitchen and home. Whirlpool appliances advance technology to the point of simplicity, creating cleaner, more efficient homes.  Every detail on a Whirlpool appliance is attended to, every machine designed to help you manage your home precisely the way you want-faste...

The Rev-a-Shelf goal is to make you change the way you think about cabinet accessories and cabinet organization!  The Rev-a-Shelf product line began as metal and polymer Lazy Susan components for kitchen cabinets manufactured for the largest U.S. kitchen and bathroom cabinet manufacturers.  Since then, it has grown into a market leading i...

For over a century, the Maytag suite of quality and dependable kitchen appliance products has grown to included new and innovation kitchen appliance products. During this time the company has never wavered from its founder's steadfast commitment to quality, and continues that endless pursuit relentlessly to build the highest quality and most depend...

Virginia Marble Manufacturers, Inc., based in Kenbridge, Virginia, has been creating fine cultured marble, granite and onyx products since 1969. Custom manufactured to your specifications, they can match or harmonize with almost any color or décor. Any size, shape, dimension or angle you can imagine - no matter what you're looking for: Custom maste...

Wood Countertops. Butcher Block Countertops.  Wood Bar Tops.  All waiting for you to be custom made with a waterproof countertop finish and lifetime warranty.  That has been the Grothouse commitment since 1994. Every custom-built wood countertop has a wide variety of available options to allow you to configure your custom wood top to...

Introduced to the market place in 1990, Silestone Natural Quartz offers natural stone beauty with longevity and durability thanks to the enhanced material characteristics.  Introduced by Cosentino, Silestone has become a countertop industry leader and can be found in kitchens and bathrooms worldwide in over 80 countries.  Its’ reach exten...

Since 1968, Taylor Industries has offered a broad selection of superior quality cultured marble products in a variety of marble colors, soft tone colors, solid colors and Duocast™ (granite/solids) colors to bring your bathroom to life.  For Taylor, their business philosophy is basic and simple: produce the finest quality products available, co...

With a continuous proactive approach to producing innovative colors and textures, Caesarstone consistently provides a premium quartz surface with remarkable style and endurance. Nonporous, stain, scratch and heat resistant and backed by a residential lifetime warranty, Caesarstone is the ideal surface for kitchens, vanities and more. Caesarstone&rs...

Family-owned, Cambria offers a rich palette of colors to satisfy a broad ranges of tastes and needs in both kitchen countertops and bathroom vanity countertops to help you create the home of your dreams without compromising beauty or performance.  Cambria creates unique countertop surfaces, with the true elegance you demand of natural stone an...

A wood kitchen countertop adds personality and style to any kitchen. The Bally Block Co. and The Michigan Maple Block Co. have been manufacturing wood butcher block kitchen countertops and more since 1881. Choose a great wood kitchen countertop in Red Oak, Maple, Ash, Black Walnut, Cherry, Teak or Lyptus, a renewable eco-friendly green product opti...

Franke Kitchen Faucets and Franke Kitchen Sinks work in any kitchen or bathroom.  From large to small spaces and traditional to contemporary sizes, there is a unique Franke designed faucet or sink to enhance not only the kitchen cabinets or bathroom cabinets they are set on, but your entire rooms décor and your lifestyle too. Franke Kitchen Fa...

Ginger Bathroom Products offer bathroom luxury with an extensive collection of bathroom accessories, lighting and mirrors. From towel bars and towel hooks to robe hooks and paper holders,  the bathroom products offered from Ginger bear the unmistakable stamp of Ginger design: clean lines and a modern flair flawlessly manufactured to deliver bo...

KWC is a leader for luxury kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets and shower faucets, successfully combining Swiss innovation with technology, precision and fascination. KWC faucets enhance people's appreciation of the precious commodity of water and increase the joy it gives, combining emotion and function to create truly innovative faucets for the kit...

Phase 1: Information Gathering, Design & Pricing Gathering information for your bathroom remodeling project While you are excited at this stage, it is essential for you to take your time and get it right. The choices you make here will start to create the foundation of your bathroom remodeling project, so it is critical that you take your time ...

Choosing the right toilet seat for your bathroom is important. The level of comfort and efficiency your toilet seat offers can set the tone for how you begin your day. The overall toilet height or seat shape can make your time a comfortable experience or cause discomfort every time you visit to the bathroom. To find the best toilet seat, here are t...

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 neces...