Today’s kitchen design trends are more inspiring than ever, especially for the avid DIYer. Scroll through Instagram or Pinterest and you’ll see open shelving styled to perfection, dramatic waterfall islands, moody cabinet colors, and statement range hoods that instantly elevate a space. But here’s what most homeowners don’t see behind the photos: Not every popular…
Why Cabinet Samples Are the Smartest First Step in Your Kitchen Remodel
Choosing kitchen cabinets is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in a remodel—and one of the easiest places to make a costly mistake. Colors can look different online, door styles may feel different in person, and the last thing anyone wants is to open a cabinet box on delivery day only to realize the…
The Heart of Our Home Series: A Conversation with our Design Specialist Christina
Every family, every person, every home has a centerpiece, that one place where everything and everyone comes together. For some, it’s a playroom filled with kids’ laughter. For others, it’s the backyard where memories are grilled into every summer day. And for many, it’s the kitchen – where stories are shared, meals are created, and…
Real Customer Inspiration: John’s Kitchen Renovation with The RTA Store
Renovating a kitchen is more than just a design project — it’s the start of a new chapter in how a family lives, cooks, and gathers together. From choosing the perfect layout to finding kitchen cabinets that balance beauty, quality, and function, every detail tells a story. That’s why we love hearing from our customers…
Trends That Last: Kitchen Cabinet Upgrades for Resale That Boost Home Value
When it comes to selling your home, kitchen cabinet upgrades for resale can make one of the biggest impacts on buyer appeal and overall value. The kitchen is often the first space buyers emotionally connect with — or quickly rule out. After all, for many it’s the heart of the home! That’s why kitchen cabinet…
The Heart of Our Home Series: A Conversation with our Technical Operations Manager Ed
Every family, every person, every home has a centerpiece, that one place where everything and everyone comes together. For some, it’s a playroom filled with kids’ laughter. For others, it’s the backyard where memories are grilled into every summer day. And for many, it’s the kitchen – where stories are shared, meals are created, and…
4 Timeless Ways to Incorporate the Sherwin Williams & Benjamin Moore 2026 Colors of the Year in Your Home
The 2026 colors of the year, Silhouette from Benjamin Moore and Universal Khaki from Sherwin Williams, will for sure be on trend in 2026, and there are so many ways to incorporate them into your home. The Sherwin Williams Universal Khaki is a warm, earthy neutral color that can lend itself as a backdrop in…
The Heart of Our Home Series: A Conversation with Our Claims Specialist Faith
Every family, every person, every home has a centerpiece, that one place where everything and everyone comes together. For some, it’s a playroom filled with kids’ laughter. For others, it’s the backyard where memories are grilled into every summer day. And for many, it’s the kitchen – where stories are shared, meals are created, and…
Trending: 2025’s Top-Selling Cabinets and the Trends Defining 2026
Popularity comes and goes. What’s trending one minute could change in the next, and sometimes a trend lasts longer than you’d expect! The same holds true for trending kitchen cabinets, especially given the multiple design aspects included in one little door. Cabinets combine color and style into one box. However, since there are so many…
Ho Ho Hosting in the Heart of Your Home: Kitchen Cabinet Organization
The holidays are officially here, and with them comes family gatherings, hectic times, and pure bliss being with your loved ones and seeing their joy. For many, the holidays also bring the stress of hosting small or large family events. The kitchen, and along with it the kitchen cabinets, is always the spot where everyone…