If you’re looking to remodel your kitchen in an incredibly practical way- the galley kitchen is your top choice! The galley kitchen is a timeless kitchen layout. Not only does it remain a staple kitchen style choice, but it continues to prove itself to have a highly intuitive and functional design.  A galley kitchen, by definition, is a long and na...

Regardless of the time of year, it's never too early to start thinking about remodeling your bathroom and staying updated with the latest trends. Bathrooms have come a long way from being purely functional spaces; they have evolved into havens for relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-care. Whether you are planning a complete overhaul to transform you...

A well-organized pantry isn't just a bonus—it's a must-have in every kitchen. From making cooking and meal prep more manageable to saving time and money by keeping tabs on your groceries, pantry organization is an absolute game-changer. If you've had enough of cluttered shelves and endless searches for ingredients, it's time to rethink your pantry ...

When it comes to bathroom remodeling, careful planning and budgeting are essential for any type of bathroom.  The actual costs of your bathroom remodel may exceed your initial expectations. However, don't worry! We're here to provide you with valuable advice and education to guide you through the process and ensure a successful bathroom remodeling ...

Home renovation projects can be incredibly exciting, but can also come with a fair amount of stress and anxiety. From the initial planning stages to the final walk-through, there is a multitude of things to worry over, from the cost and timeline of the project to the fear of making the wrong decisions. Don’t worry… you are not alone. It is importan...

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...

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...

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...

Think beyond just making meals when designing your kitchen. In many homes, the kitchen is the central gathering place. Cooking often brings people together, and the kitchen has become a dining, task, meeting, and multipurpose space. Maybe you enjoy hosting dinner parties, conversing over cocktails in the kitchen as you prepare appetizers. Or maybe ...

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.

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...

Every project has that one challenge.  Well, if we were lucky there would only be that one challenge.  But you know what I am talking about.  The “what do to with” question that always seems to present itself when remodeling the kitchen, the bathroom or any room in the house. For Jen Denham and her client, the “what do with” question for this bathr...

The First Meeting This project started out as a simple request from the clients. The family contacted Reico Kitchen & Bath for a quote to swap out the cabinets based on their existing layout. They had previously hired an interior designer to spruce up their kitchen, but weren't entirely satisfied with the outcome. However, after learning more about...

Your Guide to selecting Countertops for the Kitchen or Bathroom The countertop works hard. From food prep to casual dining to homework in the kitchen to the toiletry and make up covered bathroom vanity top, the countertop is the most highly used surface in the entire household, often times in the center of it all. So choosing the right material is ...

Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinet Basics - what you need to know Along with your appliance choices, selecting cabinets early on will help you make other decisions regarding your new kitchen or bathroom design.  Learn more about Reico's cabinet brands here, or visit our Reico Express page for in stock cabinets and other products you need quickly.   Maybe...

4 timeless kitchen design ideas to add that touch to your kitchen Designing a new kitchen is overwhelming. Besides it being maybe the only time you might do this in your lifetime (the average for most people is 1-2), the choices to go along with it are overwhelming. Design styles today are more far reaching than ever, from modern and contemporary t...

3 big design ideas for your small kitchen A small kitchen design is limited only by space and not by ideas. Your small, cramped kitchen may limit some options but it will inspire the creativity of your kitchen designer to create a small kitchen design that gives you as much to work with as possible. So what can make the greatest impact on a small k...

Starting your Bathroom remodel? We can help. Today there are more choices than ever for creating your own dream bathroom. At Reico, we can help you remodel any bathroom in your home - from the small, simply laid out hall bathroom to a master bathroom that you secretly desire to transform into your own personal spa where you can rest, relax and reju...

Tips to Getting Started on your Kitchen Remodeling Project Kitchen Cabinets aren't just offered in oak anymore…. Yesterday's medium and dark oak kitchen cabinets are being replaced by kitchen cabinets available in both very traditional woods (think maple or cherry kitchen cabinets) to more exotic woods such as alder and bamboo. And it does not stop...

Go vertical with a Cooking Utensil Storage Drawer. Always looking for the spatula, only realize it is in the drawer across from where you are cooking.  Or worse, it's on the countertop jammed together with all your other cooking utensils.  Add a Vertical Cooking Utensil Storage Drawer to conveniently locate them near your cooking areas but out of s...

Do not let anything hide in the corner. Don't dread that corner base cabinet!  Consider a Corner Cabinet with Independent Shelves and Lighting. Bring everything in that corner cabinet right to you, and with lighting from inside the cabinet you can see exactly what you are looking at.  Now's that's task lighting!  Kitchen Cabinet Accessories Corner ...

Double Up (not down) with your silverware drawer. Space is always at a premium, no matter how big your kitchen is.  A simple way to maximize more of your drawer space is to add a Double Tier Silverware Drawer.  You create more space in one place for all your daily cutlery.  Kitchen Cabinet Accessories Double Tier Silverware Drawer

So you think a warming drawer is really that impractical? I beg to differ. In fact, I would argue that the larger your family, the more essential a warming drawer becomes to the kitchen. With its’ sleek design and compact drawer-sized fit, a warming drawer can be a welcome and strategically designed element of your next kitchen. Here are 5 reasons ...

Every kitchen has a focal point. Whether it is intended or unintended well…that’s another story. For the desperate to remodel crowd, the whole kitchen could be the focal point because you can’t stand it. But for this post, we’re talking about a different kind of focal point. The focal point of YOUR kitchen. Whether it is something special, somethin...

Today we celebrate Earth Day and its’ 45th anniversary as a day recognized for creating awareness about our environment, protecting our planet and embracing more environmentally friendly choices and lifestyles.

When it comes to the kitchen, every bit of space matters. A well thought out and designed kitchen will organize your space even better than you could imagine. The secret? Well, to be honest it’s not a secret at all. Kitchen cabinet accessories can put the finishing touches on your kitchen’s efficiency and organization. Whether you are organizing st...

We survey every retail customer who makes a purchase at Reico Kitchen & Bath, be it one cabinet or a whole kitchen remodeling or bathroom remodeling project. We care and it is important for us to learn as much as we can about every customer experience, good or bad, to help improve the future experiences of new (and some current) customers.

We all know that the kitchen remodeling experience can take many twists and turns along the way. In most cases, you need to see the "before" in order to truly appreciate a beautiful new kitchen even more. As the pictures come in, sometimes the story unfolds right before your own eyes (and email in this case)...

Another GOP presidential debate is in the books. And much like the wide-reaching choices in candidates, the wide-reaching choices for the right cabinet color or finish for your kitchen remodel are no less daunting, confusing or in some cases…downright terrifying. It becomes a true “residential” debate to find the right cabinet color or finish.

How many of us design the kitchen with our kids in mind? We’re busy in the kitchen and all of sudden a little hand goes up or tugs on our apron asking to help. How sweet! Regardless, when we are in the kitchen we want them close by anyway, whether it is just to keep an eye on them or get them involved in a meal or other baking project.

In my house we all gravitate to the kitchen...for meals, snacks, homework, bills, you name it. We spend a lot of time there. And invariably with that comes our variety of devices, from smartphones and tablets to digital cameras, gaming devices, Kindles and more. With 6 people in my home, it can be like our own mini (or not so mini) electronics show...

Who can question the great Winston Churchil when it comes to kitchen remodeling advice? We’ve taken 5 motivational quotes and “translated” them to help inspire your new kitchen remodeling or bathroom remodeling project in 2014. What is your motivation?

More than ever, homeowners are open to experimenting with colors. With shades of gray or off-white dominating cabinet finishes (studies show that nearly 30% of all kitchens and bathrooms currently being done involve a shade of gray), the chance to add some color can come from a variety of sources.

If you are like me, you have had enough of this year’s winter…cold, snow, sleet, cold, snow, freezing rain, snow, cold, sleet, snow, cold, cold, cold. You’re feeling it, right?

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