Have you ever dreamed that someday you could design your own kitchen? We’re not talking about the kind of white shaker kitchen you see on magazine covers (although those are quite lovely). We’re talking about a one of a kind kitchen with all wood cabinetry in your favorite color — and a durable, factory finish!…
How To Get Your Home Ready For Hosting Holiday Guests
A guest suite may not be at the top of your home renovation checklist, but it’s high time you bump it up a few notches. As we head into fall and winter, you’re more than likely to have a guest or two, whether you’re ready for them or not. Rather than offer up your kid’s…
7 Small Appliances That Every Kitchen Needs
When you design your own kitchen, you want it to be perfectly personalized down to the very last detail. Whether that means custom color for your cabinetry from The RTA Store or unique quartzite countertops, it’s up to you (with a little free help from our kitchen design team)! Now that you have a beautiful…
Must-Have Baking Tools To Keep In Your Kitchen
When you design your own kitchen, you can include all the must-have details on your home renovation checklist. In a recent blog, we talked about seven essential tools every DIY homeowner should own — but what about the DIY baker? Do-it-yourself enthusiasts need hammers and a cordless drill, home chefs need a good set of…
What Is the Kitchen Work Triangle & How to Incorporate it Into Your Remodel?
Inspiring kitchen design since the 1940s, the kitchen work triangle incorporates positioning the stove, sink and refrigerator into a user-friendly layout. The goal is to create the best possible – and therefore, most efficient – work area in the busiest room in many a home. Let’s further explore the kitchen work triangle and see how…
3 Simple Steps To Declutter Your Kitchen This Summer
Lazy summer days can be good for the soul. We all deserve to feel rested and relaxed. But there is another feeling that can be just as good — the feeling of accomplishment! Putting just one of your summer days to work can result in a clutter-free kitchen and some peace of mind. Imagine how…
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…
3 Late Summer Slow Cooker Recipes for Busy Families
If you’ve tucked away your slow cooker behind the doors of your rustic kitchen cabinets, it’s time to rethink that decision. While it’s true that slow cookers are a staple for making hearty stews and soups during the colder months, they can also be a lifesaver for busy families heading into late summer. With back…
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…