When it comes to interior design, the laundry room is often forgotten territory. As long as it’s serving its main purpose, why bother with the bells and whistles? However, giving your laundry room a little face lift can actually improve its form and its function. When making your list of things that need cleaning or…
3 Easy Winter Weekend Projects For The DIYer
Does the winter weather have you stuck inside and itching for something to do? If you’re an avid DIYer, add these weekend projects to your home improvement project plan. Each easy project can be knocked out in a day or two — the ideal solution for that winter weekend boredom. Best of all, your home…
5 Festive Signature Cocktails For The Holiday Season
Oh, you don’t have peppermint flavored vodka or cinnamon schnapps hidden in your bar cabinets? Holiday cocktails can often be super complicated and entirely impractical. There’s really no need to whip up a candy cane cocktail or rim glasses with crushed gingerbread at your next party. Stick to the classics that are not only easier…
How To Prepare Your Home Bar For Fall And Winter Entertaining
Don’t forget your home bar when stocking up your kitchen for the holidays! Whether your home boasts a full bar with custom cabinetry or you’ve set up a portable bar cart in a cozy corner, here is what you’ll need to prepare your home bar for fall and winter entertaining. Back To Basics: Start With…
How To Turn A Spare Bedroom Into A Den
Last week, in our blog titled How To Get Your Home Ready For Hosting Holiday Guests, we talked about converting a TV room or home office into a makeshift guest bedroom. At the RTA Store, we’re all for making the most of the space you have at home. Just ask one of our free room…
6 Cool And Kitschy Kitchen Trends To Try This Fall
Does your kitchen feel a little bland and boring? Are you ready for a change but don’t know what you want? Indulging in a new trend can sometimes seem scary. Sure, you love it today – but will you regret it tomorrow? While many home trends can quickly come in and out of style, kitchen…
The 3 Most Cringe-Worthy Home Decorating Mistakes
When you don’t have the luxury of hiring an interior designer to decorate your home, DIYing seems like the next best thing. But we don’t all have a natural knack for home décor — and the result can be cringe-worthy. The next time you decide to update your home, avoid these decorating mistakes, and lean…
Types of Cabinet Moldings for Your Kitchen
If you’re planning to upgrade your kitchen with new ready-to-assemble or pre-assembled cabinets, don’t forget about trim and molding! Consider adding cabinet molding to take your new cabinet installation to the next level and make your kitchen cabinets look polished and complete. There are a huge variety of types, styles, patterns and shapes when it…
Best Cabinets for a Vintage Kitchen
Vintage vibes in your kitchen can come from farmhouse sinks, busy print wallpaper, retro tile, throwback appliances and – the pièce de résistance – perfect cabinets for that ginchy kitchen wow factor. When it comes to jaw-dropping, vintage kitchen design, cabinets can really make or break the theme. That’s where The RTA Store comes in….
Home Remodeling Planner: When To DIY And When To Call A Pro
As you write down your renovation checklist and start putting your dreams to paper, a lot of questions can come to mind. Do these projects need to be completed by a professional? Or can you DIY some of them on your own? Budget is a big part of a home remodeling planner. You obviously want…