A kitchen island can be exceptionally versatile and practical in a number of ways, making it an important consideration in the design process for your kitchen remodel. A kitchen island can provide you with extra prep space, storage, and/or that seating you have always needed. It can also be a focal point, adding a unique style and interest to the e...

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...

When you first walk into a home, one of the first rooms to catch the eye is the bathroom. The bathroom is one of the most important rooms when it comes to resale value, and the numbers agree. A well-designed bathroom can add as much as 20% to the value of your home, making it one of the smartest investments you can make. On average, people should e...

The backsplash in your bathroom is one of the first things people see when they enter the room, making it a great way to add personality to your bathroom. Not only does it protect your wall from splashes and spills, it can also be used to create visual interest or simply add a pop of color. There are endless possibilities when it comes to backsplas...

Are you feeling cramped in your small bathroom? Well, do not worry.  You are definitely not alone. Many of us are faced with the challenge of making a small bathroom work for their needs. Whether you dream of additional storage space or a spacious luxury feel, a bathroom that feels bigger is common goal for every bathroom remodel.  There is no need...

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...

As our world becomes more eco-conscious, businesses in the kitchen and bath industry have a unique opportunity to grow by embracing sustainable trends. By offering eco-friendly products and services, kitchen and bath remodelers and trade contractors can meet the needs of environmentally-conscious consumers and differentiate themselves from competit...

Tips for how to measure your kitchen We created a easy tutorial to help you measure your kitchen. “How to measure your Kitchen” will walk you step by step through the process of measuring your kitchen that will help you get started in the kitchen remodeling process. It’s only 83 seconds long too so how hard could it be? Yes we can come out and meas...

Tips for measuring your Bathroom Our Measuring your Bathroom for a Remodeling Project video is a great resource to help you understand exactly what you need to do to measure your bathroom. Yes, we will eventually come out and measure when the time is right but this is a great way to help you get things started. Measuring your Bathroom for a Remodel...

 

Arts & Crafts Kitchens and Bathrooms The Arts & Crafts style, which can be referred to as the Craftsman style as well, emphasizes simplicity, a natural look and traditional craftsmanship in kitchens and bathrooms. Rich woods featuring thick cabinet frames, recessed panel doors and wall cabinets that reach to the ceiling can be found in arts & craft...

A simple way to make your Pantry more efficient and accessible Pantry storage is always an important consideration in any kitchen design. You need a place to store those taller items and things you do need every time. Base pantry tall cabinet provides easy to access pull out pantry storage for storing items of all shapes and sizes that you can acce...

Deep Drawers and Roll Out Trays? Yes, we can do that. The Two Drawer Deep Drawer Cabinet w/ Built-in Roll Out Trays offers convenient and flexible drawer storage. Each deep drawer has a smaller roll out tray that can be opened and closed independently of the drawer, offering extra storage and better organization in each drawer. Kitchen Cabinet Idea...

The Tilt Out Sink Tray - now you see it, now you don't A sink base offers great opportunities for storage and design solution. Tilt out sink trays offer extra storage that keeps sponges and scrubbers handy and off of your countertop. Door caddies attach inside the door of the cabinet to keep frequently used cleaning supplies organized and within ea...

A kitchen cabinet accessory must - the trash and recycling cabinet A base top mount wastebasket features hidden bag storage and a two-bin design to keep trash and recyclables separated and out of sight. Place by a sink, refrigerator or kitchen island for convenient access to your food prep area. A top drawer in the cabinet offers a little more stor...

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...

Another option for those baking pans - the Flat Storage Roll Out Tray Cabinet Flat storage roll out tray cabinets offer efficient, easy-to-access storage for shallow or fabric-made items such as placemats, cutting boards and kitchen towels, as well as bake ware sheets and decorative trays, all tucked away cleanly behind two cabinet doors. Kitchen C...

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

Keep it out of sight and charging through the night The beauty of a charging drawer is it offers tremendous convenience without cluttering your countertops with a variety of electronic devices.  With proper planning for electrical, you can not only use the charging drawer to power your devices, but put them away for the night too.  Kitchen Cabinet ...

Phase 1: Information Gathering, Design & Pricing Gathering information for your kitchen 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 kitchen remodeling project, so it is critical that you take your time and co...

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...

Save on Cabinets and Appliances with Sales and Rebates from Reico Reico Kitchen & Bath offers you a number of ways to help you save on your kitchen remodeling or bathroom remodeling project.  Looking to save on kitchen cabinets or bathroom vanity cabinets? Considering a dishwasher, refrigerator or other new home or kitchen appliance? Check back on ...

Phase 2: Ordering, Scheduling & Permits We’ve ordered your bathroom products. Now hurry up…and wait. Congratulations! You’ve made all your decisions, finalized the design and signed off on your order. All the excitement that has built up to this point now…has…to…wait. Product lead times for all the products you’ve chosen can range depending on the ...

The 3 phases to a bathroom remodeling project We know how it is. You’re rearing to go with your redesign. The idea of that beautiful new bathroom awaiting you is so exciting that you want it right now. So we make the steps clear and simple for you to get there.   For mostly every bathroom remodel, you’re going to work with three phases: Information...

Financing your Bathroom Remodel Whether you are remodeling your primary bathroom, hall bathroom or almost any bathroom in the house Reico Kitchen & Bath can assist you with two options for financing your bathroom project.  For loan amounts from $1,000 to $55,000, Reico's partnership with EnerBank USA, gives you the following options: 6-month Same-A...

While customers love the Reico delivery notification system that contacts them with delivery time updates and lets them know 1 hour before their delivery is to be made, that is just the beginning. “We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone involved,” says Jamie Hipsley, Director of Operations for Reico Kitchen & Bath. “The quicker they ca...

Black kitchen countertops. Open Shelves and Glass front cabinets. Darker Paint tones. According to a recently released trend report, Zillow sees these 3 kitchen design trends taking off in 2014.

We all get caught up in it….the emotional rollercoaster of highs (all new stuff!) and lows (it will cost how much?) when planning a kitchen remodel. But taking time to consider all the options and costs is one of the most important things you can do before finalizing a new kitchen design.

One of the questions I get asked most often is, “Where do I start?” With a kitchen remodel or a bath remodel there are so many elements to coordinate it can be a challenge to find your starting point. Do you choose the cabinetry first or is the countertop more important? Is the tile a good place to start or should I begin with the appliances, the w...

How do our 5 senses connect with today’s bathroom design trends? Hear, Smell, Taste, Feel and “See” it for yourself:

Floating vanities continue to be one of the more popular bathroom design trends out there, offering a custom look to even the smallest of bathroom spaces. These wall-mounted vanities create the illusion of more space in a tight bathroom with its’ open underside.

Most often seen in bars and exterior applications, copper kitchen countertops are not out of the question for those who really want it. Its distinct look can provide an exciting focal point to any kitchen. Here are some basic things you should know about using copper in your kitchen:

The hottest trend in in cooking today is induction cooking. As technology continues to improve and costs come down, more and more people are discovering this form of cooking.

Trying to decide on a new kitchen faucet? My family recently replaced our old kitchen faucet with the new Moen MotionSense kitchen faucet. The hands-free functionality of it really impressed us, but not as much as it impressed the youngest member of our family.

..you would look so much nicer if your trim could match the finish of your faucet. And I just learned you can.

We know how stressful a kitchen remodel can be. The people who come into our showrooms are already feeling it before they’ve made any decisions or really have gotten a grip on the costs involved. But at the end of the day, it is still people buying from other people and establishing that connection with one another.

While it’s fairly obvious that kitchen design needs to include space for all things cooking, it is not always so obvious that the kitchen is not JUST for cooking. What else goes on in there?