When you walk into your kitchen, you should feel at home. You should feel warm and happy with what you see. So if you feel like you’re lacking that sparkle, then you need to get it back. The kitchen you cook in and eat in is a kitchen you deserve to love. Add the love back into your kitchen with some updates that are trending right now.

You know you’re the ultimate host. You mix the best drinks. You’ve got just the right playlists. Your cooking is to die for. But your kitchen isn’t. If you’re always the host with the most but your kitchen isn’t cutting it for your parties, it’s high time for a remodel in your kitchen. Improve functionality, feel less cramped, make your space more ...

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...

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. 

It’s a problem that keeps happening over and over again. Your master bathroom just doesn’t have enough space. Houzz surveyed homeowners and 75 percent of them said that they’re sharing their bathroom with at least one person.  There is clutter on the counters, and you and your partner are always trying yet failing to keep out of each other’s way.

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

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.

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

There are a few expectations that are absolutely essential and must be exceeded (or met at the VERY least) for your kitchen remodel to be a success. You know you want to love your new space. You know you want it to be a place for people to gather. And you know you are going to want to enjoy cooking in it.   For all those points to come together, yo...

Kayla Carter graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from East Carolina University in 2023. During her studies she interned and worked with many local interior designers, discovering her passion for kitchen and bath design. Kayla joined the Reico team in 2024. Starting out as a Project Coordinator, she learned every aspect of the proj...

With accreditation as a Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), an Associate Degree in Interior Design and an accumulation of experience dating back to 2002, Sara Lee joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2023 as a Designer. Sara is passionate about incorporating her knowledge of design and products into her ...

With an interest that started as a young girl going to work with her dad, a general contractor, Reilly Husson developed an early passion for design. This experience led to a Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech in Residential Environments and Design and a minor in Property Management in May 2023. She started working with the Reico Kitchen & Bath te...

With industry experience in Interior Design, her LEED Green Associate certification from the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) and a successfully completed internship at Reico, Blair Wright joined Reico Kitchen & Bath full time in July 2024 as a Designer. For Blair, it is her goal is to be straightforward and honest with her clients, treating the...

With a culmination of experience dating back to 2000 and experience designing kitchens and bathrooms since 2005, Kathy Moore joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2023 as a Key Business Manager. For Kathy, it has always been her goal to listen to my client’s needs and work together to design and provide a job that fulfills their dreams. She is passionate ...

With industry experience accumulated since 2004, Sylvia Hooper joined the Reico Kitchen & Bath Frederick, MD team in 2024. With an Associate’s degree in Interior Design, Sylvia also holds her Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer (AKBD) certification with the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NBKA). For Sylvia, it is her goal is to work within the b...

With a diverse base of knowledge accumulated since 1997, David Loop joined the Wilmington, NC Reico Kitchen & Bath team in 2024 as a Key Business Manager. His experience includes time in both cabinet making and remodeling. David has held residential electrical and plumbing certifications, appliance installation and service certification from Miele ...

Akram Aljahmi has been working in the field of kitchen and bathroom design since 2010 and is an active member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). Akram takes each design personally, partnering with his clients to identify their wants and needs in order to create the best possible design for them. He has the ability to design in any s...