Your bathroom remodel begins! Congratulations, it's time to prepare for construction! You’ve done all the work and now your bathroom remodel is about to begin! Now it’s time to consider the impact that the bathroom remodeling process will have on your home and your every day lifestyle while the project is going on. Here are some things you can do t...

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

The Challenge Reico Kitchen & Bath Southern Pines, NC designer Nancy Knickerbocker started working on a kitchen project that seemed straightforward—just a cabinet, range, and hood vent replacement. However, the project took an unexpected turn when it was discovered that the existing peninsula wall cabinets lacked proper support. The necessary infra...

Phase 3: Installation & Completion The Construction & Installation portion of your bathroom remodeling project Fast forward roughly 3-12 weeks since you your orders were placed and finally it is time to get started. Bathroom projects as well as kitchen projects are two of the most complex home construction projects as they typically involve multipl...

The bathroom remodeling question everyone wants to know. When it comes to determining bathroom remodeling costs, the general rule of thumb according to studies by the NKBA is that you should expect to spend between 5% to 10% of the current value of your home.  Ultimately though, how much you spend on your bathroom remodeling project is completely u...

A kitchen remodel may be an exciting prospect, or it may feel littered with landmines. How are you supposed to get what you want without compromising your ability to sell your home later? Is it true that all remodels are basically wasted money, funds you’ll never recoup on the sale of your home? Should you just give up right now, crawl under a rock...

There was a time in the not-so-distant past when the phrase “more is better” actually made sense to people. We understand now, of course, that more of anything can become a problem. Most of us live busy, complex lives and simply adding more to the mix makes our lives feel cluttered.

Deciding to do a bathroom remodeling project, let alone any remodeling project, is always a big decision.  Part of that decision involves deciding how big the scope of the project will be. Keeping certain items in a space can save on money and decisions, but can present limits and other challenges when working in the space.  This was exactly the ch...

If you’re dreaming of designing your bathroom with a spa-like aesthetic, then a wet room is certainly an option worth considering. So, what exactly is a wet room? It’s a bathroom where the shower is open or placed behind a single wall, and the floor space of the shower is leveled with the entire room, with the water draining through an opening infu...

Redoing a bathroom requires making a thousand decisions, but none is arguably so impactful on the overall effect as tile. It is the foundation on which you walk and the covering that protects your shower. Frequently it also forms part of the wall or a backsplash around the sink. Your tile choices, in other words, have considerable bearing on your w...

As you prepare to design or remodel your bathroom, don’t overlook the importance of saving space. Maximizing your use of the available area isn’t just about convenience; it’s also about safety, as the more room you have to move around and reach things, the less likely you are to strain yourself or fall. Thus by designing in a way that wastes as lit...

What’s the most dangerous part of your home? If you guessed “the kitchen,” you’re not far off: this one room is responsible for nearly half a million knife injuries a year, to say nothing of falls, burns, strains, and other potentially serious injuries. If you want to protect yourself and your loved ones from these mishaps, you have to design a kit...

Reico's best asset? Our people! We know that if we create an outstanding experience for your kitchen remodeling or bathroom remodeling project that exceeds your expectations, you won't be able to help but talk about it. And for you to have a great experience, it has to be more than beautiful showrooms, one-stop shopping convenience and the finest p...

Since 1952, Reico has been serving customers the only way we know how Since 1952, Reico Kitchen & Bath has been serving customers in a manner that has made us the industry leader. Besides being kitchen and bathroom design professionals and experts in installation, Reico Kitchen & Bath is known for providing the highest quality of customer service. ...

Have you been putting off a remodel on your kitchen because you’re not sure what the first steps are? Maybe you’ve been pushing back a makeover so long that your kitchen has started to lean more toward the outdated side. If that’s you, or you just want to give your kitchen a little facelift, then let us help. From big to small, there’s a number of ...

Never underestimate the importance of lighting for your kitchen. Whether you’re cooking, eating, cleaning, or organizing, you will need plenty of light in the right places. Otherwise, you risk misplacing key items or leaving crumbs and liquids lying on the counter, where they can attract bugs and germs. It’s not hard to see why lighting matters. Bu...

One of the main areas most exposed to bacteria, dirt and grease in your home is your kitchen cabinets. Grease from cooking, condensation from external temperatures and children opening and closing your kitchen cabinets constantly throughout the day calls for routine upkeep.  We want to help you master the maintenance and let your cabinets shine lik...

Why are people so afraid of doing bathroom remodeling? We get it. Change can be scary. But is there anything scarier than your old dingy, tiny bathroom with the same decor you’ve been staring at for decades? Yeah, we didn’t think so. The good news about this scary situation is that you really don’t have to be so fearful. Here’s how to take the leap...

What style is your bathroom? Possibly a more relevant question - does your bathroom even have a style?  If you answered “I don’t know” or “no” to those questions, then it’s time for you to put a little more thought into the place where you do your business. After all, your guests do their business there too, and you want to have a nice relaxing sho...

Whether you’re doing a whole kitchen remodel or just looking for a great upgrade idea, your kitchen backsplash is a design detail you’ll want to pay plenty of attention to.  If you’re scratching your head and thinking, uh, what’s a backsplash? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Everyone's kitchen has a backsplash. It’s the panel behind the stove...

When you look at your bathroom, do you go “blah?” Maybe you’re not too excited about the boring old decor you’ve seen every single day in there for years. But you spend a lot of time in your bathroom - getting ready, showering, and you know, doing business. It’s about time that you gave your bathroom some TLC. And you’ve got to start somewhere. A b...

There’s something sacred about food. No matter who we are or where we come from, we all love food. And when we’re sitting down to a meal with someone or a group of people, we’re all sharing in a communal experience, and gathering to sit down and reflect on our day.

It doesn’t even have to be around the holidays for you to have a wishlist. There are things that you want in your master bathroom year round, because you’re going to be using your bathroom year round. Here’s some things to keep your eye on if they’re not already on your list.  

You love to entertain. And you’ve been entertaining the idea of getting a wet bar or a dry bar.  Your house is known as the place where people go to gather. Maybe you love hosting a small, intimate gathering. Or maybe you love to get a big group together and call it a party.