You spend meaningful time in your kitchen, making meals for you and your family or friends. It’s the hub of your house. And chances are, it could use a little update. The kitchen is the most popular room to renovate. So why not renovate yours? Before you start getting down to the details let’s talk about the big picture. If you’ve never put a lot o...

You do some of your best work in the shower. How often have you been standing there, and thought, wow, that’s the best idea I’ve ever had? For providing you with all those exceptional shower thoughts and moments, you should give your shower some thanks. Maybe it’s old and outdated. Maybe it’s just time for a change. Maybe you’re unhappy with the st...

You’re always stepping all over them. Your kitchen and bathroom floors deserve some respect. Maybe they’re in dire need of an update. Old, grimy tiles or washed out, warped wood? Yeah, that’s not the stylish look you are going for!  Take that dirty rug off your floor you’ve been using to hide your tiles, and get renovating. You’ll be glad you did.

You’ve dreaded this moment since the day you started hearing Christmas music playing way too early. You know it’s coming. The day you have to host a holiday party. And you’re not ready. It doesn’t have to be this way. You can finally have a holiday dinner that doesn’t make you wish it was just New Years already - at a party you don’t have to host. ...

When you think of a modern kitchen or bathroom, you might think of clean lines, streamlined appliances, minimal decoration, neutral color tones, and efficiency. You’d definitely be right if that’s what you think of. But a truly modern space can be even more than this. You’ve got a smart phone in the palm of your hand at all times of the day. Why ca...

Your kitchen is where people gather. It’s where people come to talk about their day, and, most importantly, eat. Like it or not, your kitchen says a lot about you. Is it saying what you want it to say? Bring out the color in your kitchen. Maybe it’s already the color scheme you’re going for, and you want to know what image you’re showing off to the...

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...

Your bathroom is called a bathroom. Sounds obvious, right? But how is the actual bath in your bathroom? If your bath is neglected, you’re not taking full advantage of all your bathroom has to offer. Having a bath can be a luxurious, de-stressing experience. But only if you’re doing it right. Get that brand new bathtub you’ve been dreaming of and ta...

What’s a room in your house that gets neglected? Hopefully, you didn’t say all of them. But if you think about it, you might not actually pay much attention to your laundry room. You do probably spend a lot of time there, though. Maybe your laundry room is near your kitchen. Maybe it’s near your bathroom. Wherever it is, you might think of it as ju...

Working with a variety of clients, you invariably connect with someone you know or that knows you. But what happens when someone finds you after 20 years? Patty Whitman, AKBD, a Kitchen and Bath Designer for Reico Kitchen & Bath and a former military wife, knows firsthand. The first part of the story is familiar. Living in the same community (in th...

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...

When it comes to kitchen remodeling, we want you to feel lucky…like you’ve hit the jackpot, finally able to remodel and bring your dream kitchen to life. So this Friday the 13th, let’s embrace a lucky 13 kitchen design ideas to help you create that dream kitchen of yours. Put away the ladders, mirrors and black cats and let’s focus on what’s going ...

At Kohler, the term “gracious living” is used as a goal to improve every experience a client has with a Kohler product for the kitchen or bathroom.  From Kohler faucets and sinks for kitchens and bathrooms, as well as Kohler toilets, showers and so much more, the opportunity Kohler offers to bring charm and good taste into your kitchen or bathroom ...

COMING SOON… “Immer besser”, the guiding principle of Miele, means “Forever Better”. The simple statement has become Miele’s business philosophy as they strive to set the standard in household appliances for the kitchen, the laundry room and for floorcare, as well as appliances for use in commercial operations and medical facilities. An independent...

At Top Knobs, every kitchen cabinet or bathroom cabinet knob, drawer pull, hook or fixture is crafted following a rich tradition of quality and attention to architectural detail.  You can literally feel it in the weight of a Top Knobs hardware piece, and actually see it in the character of their hand-finished designs.  Add completely sealed finishe...

The Masterpiece Cabinets brand of semi-custom kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets mixes fashion, function and beautiful everyday living into any kitchen or bathroom remodeling project. The cabinet line offers craftsmanship and high quality construction features commonly associated with fine furniture. Kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets from ...

This is not your typical stock cabinet line! From glazed finishes to unique accessories, all at a competitive price point and lead time, kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets from Merillat's Classic line are an outstanding choice for your kitchen, bathroom and every remodeling project involving cabinets. Fresh style and timeless design are hallmar...

Did you know that Amana brand was founded in 1934 in Amana, Iowa?  The company has a robust history of creating appliances that over time have changed the American household. From the first side-by-side refrigerator to the first consumer-friendly countertop microwave — Amana has always made sure that hassle-free appliances come first. Nothing is si...

Great Design. Greater Capacity. Design-Craft Cabinetry blends modern engineering with timeless style to deliver full-access, frameless cabinets for kitchens, bathrooms and beyond. With a focus on maximizing interior space and creating clean, contemporary lines, Design-Craft offers a sleek alternative to traditional cabinetry. Choose from a wide arr...

Beautifully crafted.  Confident Support.  That is commitment you get from Federal Brace.  From stylish designer countertop supports to hidden countertop supports, low profile to elevated countertop supports, countertop stand offs, illuminated brackets, island legs and more, the Made in America quality and craftsmanship is what you get from Federal ...

Designed to move you. That is Amerock Hardware. Since 1928, it has been Amerock’s purpose to seamlessly blend beauty and function in all of their products. From the pulls and knobs of decorative cabinet hardware to decorative accessories, bath accessories, wall plates and more, Amerock is designed to perfectly coordinate with any fixtures or décor ...

Located in the heart of the Midwest, Smart Cabinetry works relentlessly to exceed customer expectations with quality, American-made cabinetry.  By offering a wide range of affordable styles and materials, Smart has the cabinets you need for any project.  In addition to their customer focus, budget consciousness and product availability, Smart Cabin...

Founded in 1989, Tresco Lighting has rapidly grown to become a leader in the lighting industry with product offerings for the kitchen, bathroom and entire home.  In 1992, Tresco designed and sold the first UL-listed, under cabinet track lighting system in North America.  It is that ingenuity and “Innovation Through Illumination” that has driven the...

The ROHL product offering continues to grow beyond the original pull-out faucet. ROHL Kitchen Faucets & Kitchen Sinks offers a full spectrum of exclusive design styles for the kitchen and the bathroom that meet any decor or specification. Every product is uniquely tailored to add both style and performance to the kitchen and bathroom. With collecti...

Founded in 1913, Lenoir Mirror Company is one of the leading commercial mirror manufacturers in the domestic mirror and fabricated glass industry.   Lenoir Mirror offers the best variety of interior décor mirrors, with an assortment of decorative wall mirrors, decorative framed mirrors, decorative mirrors and more.  It is their goal to help fulfill...

An advanced blend of raw materials in quartz, porcelain and glass creates the high quality quartz countertops and work surfaces from Dekton.   Using their exclusive Sinterized Particle Technology, this process  of ultra-compaction accelerates the metamorphic changes in temperature and pressure that natural stone undergoes to create high quality and...

Add a beautiful Jeffrey Alexander vanity to your bathroom.  Complete your bathroom with a furniture grade vanity – solid wood construction, ample storage and counter space, carved wood details and a beautiful finish.  That is what the Jeffrey Alexander brand brings to your bathroom design or bathroom remodeling project. Jeffrey Alexander vanities a...

Q Premium Natural Quartz is a natural quartz surface made by an optimal fusion of quartz and resin materials. Manufactured using the internationally patented Bretonstone® system of Breton S.p.A. Italy, Q Premium Natura Quartz offers natural beauty with incredible durability. If hygiene and safety are essential your countertop purchasing decision, Q...

For KitchenAid, it all started with the legendary stand mixer. Over 90 years later, KitchenAid Appliances takes care of your entire kitchens' cooking and cleaning appliance needs using the same quality craftsmanship, versatile technology and timeless style. The broadest reaching kitchen appliance line in the industry now includes virtually everythi...

With over 50 million products sold to customers in over 150 markets, Electrolux is a true global leader in household appliances and appliances for professional use.  Through a heavy focus on customer insight and collaboration, Electrolux uses that to create innovations in household appliances and professional appliances that are thoughtfully design...

GlassCrafters Inc. offers bathroom remodeling shower door products that provide superior looks, dependable design and a sturdy, sound structure that is easier to clean and maintain.  A wide selection of bathroom shower products are available including: luxury custom shower enclosures, glass shower doors, sliding shower doors, custom bath enclosures...

Kindred Sinks represent the utmost in quality and reliability in kitchen sinks – in fact, it's marked on every kitchen sink they make.  You will find a multitude of kitchen sinks to fit your needs, your style and your budget.  Food preparation and clean-up is a breeze with custom kitchen sink accessories and products designed to make your life easi...

We are starved for order and organization in our lives, and nowhere is that more present than in our kitchens.  Current kitchen design trends are showing more open looks and storage, meaning organization is more important than ever. Whether it is showcasing decorative items or organization in the kitchen, here are some ideas on how you can utilize ...

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 ...

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today 2 get through this thing called….remodeling? Well, maybe not exactly how Prince wrote it. The world lost a true legend in music and performance artistry with the passing of Prince last week. His musical legacy will forever live on as a comfort to current fans and influence on futures ones and musicians. Ta...

After 40+ years, my parents are starting a kitchen remodeling project. While there have been some minor updates along the way (cabinet refinishes, appliances, countertop and floor), it was finally time to pull the trigger. Mom has been the driver of the project but you can see my father start to come around as he sees designs, colors and samples of...

Whether you are a fan of soccer or not, chances are you have heard about soccer’s World Cup starting next week in Brazil. For soccer fans, a little something known as World Cup fever will soon strike with a vengeance, consuming us anywhere from 2 weeks to almost 4 weeks (if you are one of the lucky ones to make it to the finals and raise the Cup).

They would say… • Why did you let the kids use the cabinet drawers as step stools? • Why did you put those scorch marks in the countertop?

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

“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...