The average person showers for about nine minutes a day, eight times a week. Each year that adds up to 3,744 minutes in the shower or, over two and a half entire days...just in the shower.

When you’re planning your kitchen design, we know you’ve got a lot on your mind. There’s the style, the time frame, the products to select, the design and all the nitty-gritty details. When you have so much to think about, you’ll take all the help you can get.  

When you sell your home, the expected ROI on a bathroom remodel is a whopping 70 percent. On top of that, remodeling your bathroom just makes you feel good! The average person spends almost 2 hours going to the bathroom per week, and that does even account for bath or shower time. That adds another 90 minutes.

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 get ...

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 But if your kitchen is old and outdated or poorly designed, you are probably missing out on at least one of the thi...

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 activities get put on hold for...

Feng shui. You’ve heard it before, but what exactly does it mean? Put very straightforwardly, it’s a collection of rules that dictate the way energy (known as “chi”) flows in a room.  It is also affected by the spatial arrangement of your space. So, what does that mean for your bathroom remodel? It means you want to arrange everything in a way that...

When you’re remodeling your kitchen cabinets, ask your designer about what materials are the most friendly. FSC-certified wood is a great choice, along with solid wood, recycled wood, or even bamboo. Be certain to pay close attention to the materials being used to assemble the cabinets as well.

You know the big things you want for your kitchen. You’re getting new cabinets and fingerprint resistant black stainless steel kitchen appliances. Those are the big steps, and you can’t wait. 

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

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 countertops here.  A...

Right now, the one thing on everyone’s mind is how to keep germ-free. However, in the bathroom we are always thinking about how to stay germ-free. We all know that the bathroom is a place where germs like to hang out.  That warm, moisture-filled room can be too hard for germs to resist, especially while we are spending more time inside of our homes...

At Reico Kitchen & Bath, we are all about making the most of it. Whether you are the heroes out on the front lines, under stay-at-home orders or somewhere in between, we are all spending more time than ever from home. Too often, it can easily feel like your life is on pause. And those feelings can be magnified if you had a renovation project planne...

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 remodeling my...

You’ve got your toilet, you’ve got your shower, and you’ve got your sink. Technically, that means that you’ve got yourself a bathroom. But, especially with a master bathroom, there are so many more options that you can choose to really make it your own. At Reico Kitchen & Bath, we know bathrooms. And we really know what to add to your master bathro...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Got a kitchen renovation project in mind? Great! But there’s a big difference between having something in mind, and having something set down on paper. By having a checklist for your bathroom project, it helps to create a clear picture of the goals that you want to set. It gets things out of the idea stage and sets them down into the concrete. And ...

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.

Would you look at your master bathroom and think that a lot of science goes into the style? You might not at first, but that would be before you knew about all the data trends that Houzz collects about bathroom style makeovers. Are you following the trends or marching to the beat of your own drum? Should you go along with the style, or do you want ...

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?

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...

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’re looking at your bathroom and thinking “I wanna do something about this.” You’re not exactly sure what, though. Does it just need a few updates? An entire add-on? A whole change in floor plan? There are several types of bathroom renovations you can choose to have done. Depending on what your bathroom is already like, you might be able to make...

You’re so ready for your bathroom remodel. It’s time you got that old bathroom and turned it into something new that you actually enjoy being in. When it comes to planning out the details of your bathroom remodel, there are, of course, quite a few factors to consider. Now you can know exactly what to keep in mind when you’re getting ready to create...

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.

Kitchen remodel. What do those two words make you think of? Well, obviously, they make you think you’re getting a new kitchen. But you might also associate them with lots of stress, lots of worry, and lots of indecision.  At Reico Kitchen & Bath, we understand how easily you can feel overwhelmed when planning for your kitchen renovation. We also un...

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 a ginormous problem? Tiny kitchens.  When you’ve had enough of trying to shove your pot and pans inside little cupboards and cramped corners, it’s time for a kitchen renovation. Imagine being able to walk into your wide open kitchen and have room to spare. If that sounds like a dream come true, then we've got some renovation ideas you can re...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

When you are planning to renovate your kitchen, you probably feel like you are being bombarded with choices. What color, wood and cabinet doorstyle are you going to select? What type of material will your countertops be? And when should you choose to start your renovation? There’s all that and more. Some questions and choices you expect. But then c...

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...

Remodeling your kitchen can sound like a daunting process but it doesn’t have to be that way, at least not at every step. The more you talk to your designer, ask questions and understand the specific steps in the kitchen remodel process, the more you will feel at ease with all, most or even some of the steps. At Reico Kitchen & Bath, that’s what we...

4-by-4-inch tile is something you’ve definitely seen, even if you’re not aware of it. In its prime, this tile option seemed like the must have and only option. It decked out personal bathrooms to designer and classic kitchens alike. Even corporate offices embraced the design.      

When you’re remodeling your kitchen, there are a few things you should set in stone. Before you begin, you’re going to want to identify the design shape you’ll be working with for your entire kitchen. Once you know the kitchen design shape, you’ll be able to lay out the cabinets, island, appliances, fixtures, and everything else accordingly.

Does your bathroom have a style? Do you walk in and feel relaxed, like you’ve entered your own little oasis? That’s how you should feel when you go into your bathroom. If you don’t, it’s time for a remodel. Why should you deserve anything less? A farmhouse bathroom is an easy, super stylish bathroom to renovate. The rural look, the rustic details, ...

“Anyone can cook.” - Ratatouille. While that might be true, it’s hard to cook when your kitchen isn’t everything you want it to be.  Not everyone has a good cooking kitchen