Black Friday in and of itself is almost like its own holiday, and for good reason. Many brands have big discounts, and big-ticket items tend to be on deep sales during Black Friday time. Nowadays, Black Friday sales aren’t just reserved for the day after Thanksgiving, but start at the beginning of November and often…
Real Customer Inspiration: Emma’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…
The Heart of Our Home Series: A Conversation with our Showroom Manager Debbie
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: Contrasts & Two-Tone Cabinets
Deciding on a kitchen cabinet color and style can be overwhelming at best. There are so many options, and sometimes the colors all look the same (white cabinets, if you know you know). The cabinets you choose for your kitchen often star as the backdrop to life’s moments, and can make the room truly feel…
Under-Cabinet Lighting and Toe-Kick Lighting
Picture it: You finally have the time and budget to renovate your kitchen. You know exactly what cabinets you want, and the theme you’re going for. All the trim and fillers are set, countertop and backsplash ready to go, and the inside cabinet accessories will make cooking and hosting a breeze. Your dream kitchen is…
The Heart of Our Home Series | A Conversation with Our Senior Designer Virginia
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…
Range Hoods: The Overlooked Accessory
Many people have a love-hate relationship with range hoods. For some, they’re an attractive way to have a statement piece in the kitchen. For others, they take up room that can be used for other purposes. Ventilation in a kitchen is very important, but a range hood is not the only way to install an…
Trending: Moody Cabinets
You know how sometimes you’re just in a mood? Well this mood may be hard to break, because moody cabinets are in! As the fall is officially here, New York already has leaves falling and changing, temperatures that just beg you to wear a stylish jacket, and pumpkin spice everything. Why not bring that autumn…
The Heart of Our Home Series | A Conversation with Our Customer Account Manager Cynthia
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: Countersplash | Matching Countertop and Backsplash
Sometimes the many choices in renovating a kitchen can be daunting. There are so many options for cabinets, flooring, backsplash, and countertops, that trying to match them together can make your head spin! One elegant and modern option is to go with a countersplash for your new kitchen. Countersplash is the look achieved when the…









