If Julia Child taught us anything, it’s that there is more to an omelet than meets the eye. This simple dish actually takes a good deal of skill to perfect, but with a little practice and know-how, you can whip up an omelet like a pro in your very own kitchen. Once you know how,…
Homemade, Healthy Kid-Favorites For Picky Eaters
No kid can live on microwaved chicken nuggets alone. If you have a picky eater or two (or more) on your hands, it may seem impossible to get them to try anything new. Short of sneaking veggies in disguise into their diet (à la Chocolate-Spinach Brownies), what can you do? Come dinnertime, don’t fret! We’ve…
How To Dress And Set Your Thanksgiving Table
When you decided to design your own kitchen, the RTA Store was there to help with our free design consultation, custom layout, and photorealistic renderings. When you installed our ready to assemble kitchen cabinetry, we offered detailed assembly instructions to help you remodel your kitchen like a pro. In fact, we were there every DIY…
Essential Tips & Techniques For Cooking At Home
If you’re new to the kitchen, cooking at home may seem intimidating. But if you can design your own kitchen, you can certainly boil a pot of water or fry an egg, since all these tasks are as easy as pie! Don’t let that high-end kitchen go to waste. Here are the essential tips and…
Easy Homemade Holiday Candy Recipes
As temperatures begin to drop outside, you may be dreaming of Halloween treats and holiday open houses. If visions of sugar plums (and decadent fudge) are dancing through your head, try your hand at these easy homemade candy recipes that can be created right in your own kitchen. Sweeter than the store-bought variety, DIY candy…
3 DIY Backyard Patio Updates For Fall
Weather-wise, fall is the most wonderful time of the year! The crisp weather and changing leaves are practically calling your name. Enjoying meals on the patio is a very real possibility, and outdoor entertaining is actually magical. The summer heat has settled down and you’re suddenly wanting to be in your backyard as much as…
Creative Ways To Add Custom Color In The Kitchen
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!…
Autumn Inspiration For Your Open Concept Kitchen
Who doesn’t love fall? From the crisp weather and changing leaves to the pumpkin spice lattes and candy corn, it’s no wonder everyone is obsessed with this time of year. And we’re no different! In celebration of this fabulous season, we decided to take some autumn inspiration and bring it to the kitchen. Here are…
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…