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.  

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.  

Drawing is second nature to Wendy Lial, having come from a family who excelled in sketching and painting and always challenged her to work harder at it. Earning her Associates Degree in Architectural Design in 1995, Wendy Lial put her drawing and degree immediately to work in the commercial steel and concrete sector. Wendy moved to residential and ...

With a father who built homes and a real estate broker mother, Jennifer Faxon was born into the industry. Her love for architecture and design is literally in her blood. Starting in real estate herself, Jennifer found herself in kitchens and bathrooms daily, quickly developing a sense for what works and what doesn’t. This experience helped her guid...

Paula Truchon joined the kitchen and bath industry in 2004. As a certified member of the NKBA, she continues to refine her knowledge and expertise for the details of design. She has considerable experience designing kitchens, bathrooms, offices, laundry rooms, outdoor kitchens and more. Paula has worked with all segments of the industry, from retai...

With a still developing knowledge of the industry dating back to 2021, Charlotte Lilly joined Reico Kitchen & Bath as Designer in October 2024 following a successful internship with the company and the completion of her certificate in Kitchen and Bath Design from Century College. As an intern, Charlotte experienced the entire process, from first ap...