A native of Fairfax County, Tim Thompson has been a member of the Reico Kitchen & Bath family since 1990. During his tenure at Reico he has spent considerable time in Sales, Training and Leadership roles gaining valuable experience from these positions and the entire kitchen and bath industry. In his current role as Key Business Manager, Tim's prim...

Jen Gallagher has been working in the field of kitchen and bath design since 2004. She received her B.S. in Human Ecology with a concentration in Interior Design from Liberty University and stays active with continuing education opportunities to stay current on the latest trends and information in kitchens and baths. She has a passion for improving...

Blair Jones began his career at Reico in 1985 as an inside sales person when Reico was a distributor of cabinetry. In the 30 years since he has seen the cabinet industry change tremendously for the better and has grown along with it doing everything from sales, operations manager, procurement manager, branch manager, appliance trainer and everythin...

Darcie joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2012 after graduating from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel, Housing and Resource Management with a focus on Kitchen & Bath Design. She started as a Project Coordinator at our Springfield, VA location, where she managed many projects from start to finish ensuring everything ran as smooth as pos...

With cabinet industry experience dating back to 1987, as well as years of experience with custom architectural millwork, specialized hardware and project management, Rich Caswell is able to draw on all his expertise and skills as a Key Business Manager at Reico Kitchen & Bath. As a certified engineering draftsman and project manager, Rich has worke...

Susan joined the Reico team in 2013 with a B.S. in Interior Design from Ohio University and 8 years of experience in helping clients design their ideal kitchen. Each project brings a unique set of challenges, and these challenges are what fuel her desire to master the space. Budget, time and space are often the most constrictive and Susan enjoys wo...

The journey to become a designer takes many paths, and Nancy Knickerbocker’s path is a story all her own. That path started in Alabama, where she graduated from the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama with a B.A. degree in Communications. During that time, Nancy had many hours of study in the areas of art and design, an early indication...

Since a very young age, Brad has had a passion for architecture and design. He enjoys working with people to develop their vision and seeing that vision come to life. After receiving a degree in Drafting & Design from ITT Technical Institute in 2015, Brad Smith joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2017. Starting as Project Coordinator, he learned all the...

With industry experience dating back to 2013, Elizabeth Shumate joined Reico Kitchen & Bath to continue her passion for the construction industry. This interested was cultivated at an early age, where playing with a hammer and tape measure was much preferred over toys. Her passion continued to grow into middle school and high school, doing work cam...

Jeff Rizzi joined Reico Kitchen & bath as a Key Business Manager in 2007, moving his way up to Branch Manager and into his current role as a Regional Manager. In addition to this role, he is an active member of National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and participates in a wide variety of industry training both as a student and instru...

While no longer actively meeting with her own clients, Debbie draws on all of her experience in both Interior Design and Kitchen and Bath design to teach and lead Reico’s North Carolina teams. Debbie uses her experience in construction, space planning, product specification and design as well as her extensive work with retail clients, custom and pr...

Since joining Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2007, Stephanie Taylor has taken her experience as a Project Coordinator and applied it to her design skills as a Key Business Manager. Her depth of experience, combined with a degree in Fashion Design from the University of Maryland and several years working in graphic design allows her to understand her clien...

Starting with Reico Kitchen & Bath as an intern, Megan Alderson joined Reico Kitchen & Bath full-time in 2020 after graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in the NKBA accredited Residential Environments and Design program at Virginia Tech. Hired as a Project Coordinator, Megan developed her knowledge of products and skills in design and pro...

With a degree in Interior Design, Cindy Juillet embarked on a very eclectic career. This journey helped her to learn and develop expertise in many areas, from home staging to designing elaborate lobbies and suites for an investment property company to travelling across the country setting up showrooms for trade shows for an international business. ...

With a passion for building and construction discovered in 1999, David Betsy developed a career in the industry that led him to joining Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2021. With this experience and a B.S. Degree in Economics, David brought his analytical mind to his initial role as Project Coordinator. Developing skills in design, quoting and project mana...

With a background in sales and carpentry work, Eric Kneller joined the Reico Kitchen & Bath Frederick, MD team in 2021 as Key Business Manager. With a degree in Technical Theatre from McDaniel College, Eric has a passion for putting together the right scene be it the stage or the kitchen or bathroom. He enjoys the interactions with his clients and ...

With a love for construction, remodeling, design cultivated by her father at a very early age, and further inspired by working with him side-by-side, Jess Morton gathered experience and knowledge on remodeling and new construction projects both big and small. That includes but is not limited to hands on work doing full interior and building demolit...

Christopher Skowron joined Reico Kitchen & Bath as a Key Business Manager in 2022, realizing an opportunity to use his creative side once again to help clients realize their visions in design and remodeling. Drawing off his skills in leadership, design and service honed from years of experience in the retail furniture industry, Christopher has a un...

Over the decades Lisa Bucheimer came to know and love the employees at Reico so much, she asked to join the Reico team. In March 2022, Lisa joined Reico as a Showroom Coordinator. She moved into a Project Coordinator role and within two years became a Design and Key Business Manager. Lisa has a passion for working side by side with clients, listeni...

With a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and industry experience dating back to 2021, Cameron Cooper joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2022. Starting as a Project Coordinator role, Cameron was able to learn every aspect of the design and project management process. This experience helped develop skills in und...

With an industry career dating back to 2014, Sarah Myers joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2022 at a Key Business Manager. Her first experience was installing kitchens, and her love for remodeling grew from there. Sarah learned each step hands on from beginning to end, allowing her natural skills to seamlessly blend with experience acquired over the y...

With a background in construction and remodeling dating back to 2017, Bryan Stafford joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2023 as a Key Business Manager. His experience with installation and project management led him to getting a general contractors license, furthering his own industry knowledge and expertise. For Bryan, his goal to build great partners...

With a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Virginia Commonwealth University and an entire career of experience in field of design, Preston Stanley joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2023 as a Designer for our Williamsburg, VA team. For Preston, her approach to each project depends on the type of client. Whether it is retail, a builder or co...

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 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 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 ...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

With an accumulation and wealth of industry experience, David Schonert joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2024 as a Key Business Manager. A degree in Architecture and Interior Design from the University of Maryland led to an extended career in Architecture that David retired from in 1996. Turning to kitchen and bath design, he brought his passion for a...

With a career of industry experience amassed since 2012, Amber Williard joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in January 2025. Amber has a passion for creating functional spaces that enriches her clients’ experiences at home. She listens intently, establishing a level of understanding with each client to develop or help solidify their vision. It is Amber’s g...

With experience developed and accumulated in kitchen and bathroom design since 2015, Alice Mulvey joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2025 as a Designer. For Alice, it is her to goal to help navigate her clients through complex process of renovation or building in a way that makes it easier for them on their way to creating the dream kitchen or bathroom...

Introducing simplicity, in the form of cabinetry.  Merillat Basics gives you straightforward cabinets choices that can create exceptional looks.  All at a price point that makes it practical and extremely simple.  A well-defined variety of cabinet options is represented with an assortment of door styles, finishes and glaze options that can work for...

As a kitchen and bathroom cabinet manufacturer that focuses solely on full overlay, full access cabinetry, Ultracraft is an expert at providing you with the look and feel that you desire for your kitchen, bathroom and any room in the house. Ultracraft's frameless cabinet construction offers up to 15% more usable space than manufacturers that rely o...

Green Forest Cabinetry understands what customers need, offering value priced superior quality cabinetry. The product line features all wood cabinets assembled using advanced engineering and an innovative locking joint system that allows for the fastest and easiest assembly in the business and the cleanest look in the marketplace. It all adds up to...

The Rev-a-Shelf goal is to make you change the way you think about cabinet accessories and cabinet organization!  The Rev-a-Shelf product line began as metal and polymer Lazy Susan components for kitchen cabinets manufactured for the largest U.S. kitchen and bathroom cabinet manufacturers.  Since then, it has grown into a market leading innovator o...

For over a century, the Maytag suite of quality and dependable kitchen appliance products has grown to included new and innovation kitchen appliance products. During this time the company has never wavered from its founder's steadfast commitment to quality, and continues that endless pursuit relentlessly to build the highest quality and most depend...

For sophistication without complication, consider Whirlpool Appliances for your kitchen and home. Whirlpool appliances advance technology to the point of simplicity, creating cleaner, more efficient homes.  Every detail on a Whirlpool appliance is attended to, every machine designed to help you manage your home precisely the way you want-faster, ea...

Wondering what are the best kitchen appliances to meet your needs? Are you remodeling, or simply need to replace your washer and dryer?  Frigidaire® is dedicated to delivering the highest quality household appliance products and is serious about customer satisfaction, taking time to carefully consider each of the appliance reviews received and taki...

A wood kitchen countertop adds personality and style to any kitchen. The Bally Block Co. and The Michigan Maple Block Co. have been manufacturing wood butcher block kitchen countertops and more since 1881. Choose a great wood kitchen countertop in Red Oak, Maple, Ash, Black Walnut, Cherry, Teak or Lyptus, a renewable eco-friendly green product opti...

Family-owned, Cambria offers a rich palette of colors to satisfy a broad ranges of tastes and needs in both kitchen countertops and bathroom vanity countertops to help you create the home of your dreams without compromising beauty or performance.  Cambria creates unique countertop surfaces, with the true elegance you demand of natural stone and the...

With a continuous proactive approach to producing innovative colors and textures, Caesarstone consistently provides a premium quartz surface with remarkable style and endurance. Nonporous, stain, scratch and heat resistant and backed by a residential lifetime warranty, Caesarstone is the ideal surface for kitchens, vanities and more. Caesarstone’s ...

Since 1968, Taylor Industries has offered a broad selection of superior quality cultured marble products in a variety of marble colors, soft tone colors, solid colors and Duocast™ (granite/solids) colors to bring your bathroom to life.  For Taylor, their business philosophy is basic and simple: produce the finest quality products available, combine...

Virginia Marble Manufacturers, Inc., based in Kenbridge, Virginia, has been creating fine cultured marble, granite and onyx products since 1969. Custom manufactured to your specifications, they can match or harmonize with almost any color or décor. Any size, shape, dimension or angle you can imagine - no matter what you're looking for: Custom maste...

Introduced to the market place in 1990, Silestone Natural Quartz offers natural stone beauty with longevity and durability thanks to the enhanced material characteristics.  Introduced by Cosentino, Silestone has become a countertop industry leader and can be found in kitchens and bathrooms worldwide in over 80 countries.  Its’ reach extends beyond ...

Franke Kitchen Faucets and Franke Kitchen Sinks work in any kitchen or bathroom.  From large to small spaces and traditional to contemporary sizes, there is a unique Franke designed faucet or sink to enhance not only the kitchen cabinets or bathroom cabinets they are set on, but your entire rooms décor and your lifestyle too. Franke Kitchen Faucets...

Ginger Bathroom Products offer bathroom luxury with an extensive collection of bathroom accessories, lighting and mirrors. From towel bars and towel hooks to robe hooks and paper holders,  the bathroom products offered from Ginger bear the unmistakable stamp of Ginger design: clean lines and a modern flair flawlessly manufactured to deliver both st...

KWC is a leader for luxury kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets and shower faucets, successfully combining Swiss innovation with technology, precision and fascination. KWC faucets enhance people's appreciation of the precious commodity of water and increase the joy it gives, combining emotion and function to create truly innovative faucets for the kit...

Moen Sinks & Faucets| Reico Kitchen & BathAs the #1 faucet brand in North America, Moen offers a diverse selection of thoughtfully designed kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets, showerheads, accessories, bath safety products and kitchen sinks for residential and commercial applications. Every Moen product, from bathroom faucets to kitchen sinks and ev...

Formerly known as Seagull Lighting, the Generation Lighting line of lighting from Visual Comfort and Co. takes its inspiration from generations of experience serving both the distinct needs of the professional trade industry as well as the vast and diverse needs of retail and homeowners. Today, our wide assortment of indoor lighting, outdoor lighti...

Offering a comprehensive line of hardware products that includes cabinet hardware, appliance pulls, bath accessories, switch plates, house numbers, doorbells and doorknockers, Atlas Homewares is your complete source for stylish designer hardware and products throughout the entire home. Offering more than fifteen hundred options of cabinet knobs, ha...

Hardware Resources offers the cabinet hardware you need to make your space beautiful, more functional or both. Since 1990, Hardware Resources has designed, engineered and manufactured products for the kitchen cabinet, bath and closet industries, selling only products they fully own. With service that stands apart, Hardware Resources is continuously...

The Merillat Autograph Collection of cabinets blends today’s kitchen trends with affordability and quality. It offers a range of colors, from classic white paints to rich dark stains to go with a selection of door styles to match different tastes, with drawer front options and materials for a personalized touch. Crafted with durability in mind, the...

The collections of Sauder Closets help you design, personalize, and organize all your spaces, with options for Walk-In Closets, Reach-In Closets, Pantries, Coat Closets, Linen Closets, Mudrooms, and Laundry Closets. Change your closet from messy and unorganized to a picture-perfect closet you would find on Pinterest. Founded in 1934, Sauder Closets...

When you think of your kitchen, what do you think of? A place to create, a place to eat, a place to gather?  The Research Institute for Cooking & Kitchen Intelligence conducted a study that asked people what they thought the role of the kitchen in their home was. Most homeowners thought that in their current 21st century home, they were spending mo...

You get in, you shower, you flush, you get out. Your bathroom’s a place where you perform your daily habits. But you should also be able to enjoy the time you spend there. If it’s where you start your morning out getting ready, it should be the best it can be.  

You’re looking at your bathroom and thinking “I wanna do something about this.” You’re not exactly sure what, though. Does it just need a few updates? An entire add-on? A whole change in floor plan? There are several types of bathroom renovations you can choose to have done. Depending on what your bathroom is already like, you might be able to make...

You’re so ready for your bathroom remodel. It’s time you got that old bathroom and turned it into something new that you actually enjoy being in. When it comes to planning out the details of your bathroom remodel, there are, of course, quite a few factors to consider. Now you can know exactly what to keep in mind when you’re getting ready to create...

When you’re planning your kitchen renovation, you might feel like there are just too many hoops to navigate through. There are so many things to think about, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. It’s actually a good starting point to know what not to do in your kitchen renovation. That way, you’ll know exactly what to do when the time comes.

It’s a question you’ll ask yourself through your life: should I get a new car or fix the one I have? Should I get new shoes or repair these ones? And, with your home: should I remodel, or should I move? This is perhaps the biggest decision of them all. Thinking about the state of your home can make you feel confused, and end up doing nothing at all...

What’s cooking in the world of kitchen renovation? We can boil it down for you. There are always trends that sizzle a little more than the others. You can get inspired but what other people are putting on the table in the kitchen to see what you want to copy for your own home renovation.

There is no right or wrong way to remodel your bathroom, right? Wrong. There is, indeed, a wrong way. That wrong way is spending way too much money, not getting what you want, and regretting the whole redesign entirely. Sounds awful, doesn’t it? How do you stop this from happening to you? We’re here to help.  

What’s a ginormous problem? Tiny kitchens.  When you’ve had enough of trying to shove your pot and pans inside little cupboards and cramped corners, it’s time for a kitchen renovation. Imagine being able to walk into your wide open kitchen and have room to spare. If that sounds like a dream come true, then we've got some renovation ideas you can re...

When you think of minimalist style, a lot of things might come to mind. You might be thinking of something that’s not quite your taste because it’s all steel and metal with no decorations. Maybe that is your taste, but you think of weird, modern art and all-white walls. You might be right, but you might be overthinking it, too. Minimalism is define...

When you’re going into a kitchen remodel, there are some things you already know that you’re going to ask. You want new wooden cabinets and a stainless steel oven. Great.  But you might not know other certain question to ask until the project is underway. Sometimes, unexpected questions popping out of nowhere are completely unavoidable. Other times...

When you make a change, you want people to notice it. That wow factor is one of the most rewarding parts of getting your home remodeled. It should be a before and after picture you really want to show off. You don’t have to do an entire kitchen remodel (unless you want to) to get the results you’re looking for. Here are some smaller scale kitchen p...

Got a kitchen renovation project in mind? Great! But there’s a big difference between having something in mind, and having something set down on paper. By having a checklist for your bathroom project, it helps to create a clear picture of the goals that you want to set. It gets things out of the idea stage and sets them down into the concrete. And ...

Nothing can spruce up your kitchen on the inside and the outside quite like getting a new set of kitchen cabinets. What do we mean by the inside AND the outside? New cabinets will give a facelift to the entire look of your kitchen at first sight. Fresh new wood, a fresh new color, and crisp new doors are a surefire way to renew the look of your kit...

According to a survey by Houzz, the top reason that people are remodeling their master bathroom is that they want it to be more “stylish and beautiful.” This is a fairly blanket term - but it definitely means that people are not happy with the style of their bathrooms. They could be outdated, the owners could change their tastes, or the bathroom co...

You can have your island getaway...all from within the comfort of your own kitchen. Break out the piña coladas, throw on your sandals, and don’t forget your shades. It’s kitchen island time. Almost every kitchen layout allows for the possibility of a little (kitchen) island getaway... All you need is some good design work.

Would you look at your master bathroom and think that a lot of science goes into the style? You might not at first, but that would be before you knew about all the data trends that Houzz collects about bathroom style makeovers. Are you following the trends or marching to the beat of your own drum? Should you go along with the style, or do you want ...

Your hopes are up high. You’re getting your kitchen remodeled. Hurray! Finally. You can’t wait. But you know what?  There’s a whole scary list of things that could go wrong. In the end, you want to be happy, not disappointed in your remodel. With a little help, it can happen.  

It’s hard to look at your bathroom and imagine what it could look like. But what you do know: it needs to change. Whether you have a complete vision for what you want or just know that it’s time for your old bathroom to go, you can get the bathroom that you want. You just need to get a few things in mind to start building your vision.  

Remodeling your kitchen can sound like a daunting process but it doesn’t have to be that way, at least not at every step. The more you talk to your designer, ask questions and understand the specific steps in the kitchen remodel process, the more you will feel at ease with all, most or even some of the steps. At Reico Kitchen & Bath, that’s what we...

When you’re going into a kitchen remodel, there are some things you already know that you’re going to ask. You want new wooden cabinets and a stainless steel oven. Great.  But you might not know other certain question to ask until the project is underway. Sometimes, unexpected questions popping out of nowhere are completely unavoidable. Other times...

4-by-4-inch tile is something you’ve definitely seen, even if you’re not aware of it. In its prime, this tile option seemed like the must have and only option. It decked out personal bathrooms to designer and classic kitchens alike. Even corporate offices embraced the design.      

Does your bathroom have a style? Do you walk in and feel relaxed, like you’ve entered your own little oasis? That’s how you should feel when you go into your bathroom. If you don’t, it’s time for a remodel. Why should you deserve anything less? A farmhouse bathroom is an easy, super stylish bathroom to renovate. The rural look, the rustic details, ...

“Anyone can cook.” - Ratatouille. While that might be true, it’s hard to cook when your kitchen isn’t everything you want it to be.  Not everyone has a good cooking kitchen

Kitchen remodel. What do those two words make you think of? Well, obviously, they make you think you’re getting a new kitchen. But you might also associate them with lots of stress, lots of worry, and lots of indecision.  At Reico Kitchen & Bath, we understand how easily you can feel overwhelmed when planning for your kitchen renovation. We also un...

Stainless steel was invented in 1913. Why has it taken you this long to use it in your kitchen? For decades, people had been looking to create new technology that they could use for knives and other tools. Stainless steel was born, and quickly popularized because it resists corrosion, doesn’t stain, and is high strength.

More than half of the people who own houses are baby boomers (that’s anyone who was born anywhere from 1946 to 1964.) For every day until the year 2030, we will see 10,000 baby boomers hit retirement age. That means that 10,000 people a day are going to be in the life stage where they’ll spend less time at work than they used to - and consequently,...

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:

According to recently released survey results from members of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), here is a quick look at the most significant trends for kitchens and baths in 2013:

Easy to clean, light reflective and stain resistant, Ceramic Subway Tile may just be the hardest working tile in the world. Whether as the wall covering for subways…or as a kitchen or bathroom backsplash, these ceramic tiles bring style and sanitary together in a near endless assortment of wall covering and backsplash ideas for kitchens, bathrooms ...

Sometimes a little inspiration is all you need to get started on a kitchen remodeling project. For one lucky person, that inspiration may have come in the form of a new pink Kitchen Aid mixer courtesy of Reico Kitchen & Bath’s drawing, held for consumers signing up on via the Reico website for our quarterly newsletter.

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.

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.

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.