{"id":7534,"date":"2026-02-09T15:42:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T15:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/?p=7534"},"modified":"2026-02-11T19:20:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:20:11","slug":"one-room-at-a-time-transforming-a-home-with-rta-cabinets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/one-room-at-a-time-transforming-a-home-with-rta-cabinets\/","title":{"rendered":"One Room At a Time: Transforming a Home With RTA Cabinets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Some home transformations start with necessity. Martina Gieske\u2019s started with intention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her first big move was the kitchen\u2014a space where \u201cbig functionality and big style\u201d weren\u2019t just goals, they were the whole design brief. And once that project was complete, something unexpected happened: her laundry room flooded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But instead of starting from scratch with new suppliers and new decision fatigue, Martina already knew exactly where to turn. She\u2019d done this before. She knew the process. And she knew RTA cabinets could deliver both the look and the function she wanted\u2014fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, three rooms in, her home makeover has a clear theme: maximize function, keep the style elevated, and don\u2019t limit cabinets to \u201ckitchen-only\u201d thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a project in mind?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Martina didn\u2019t figure this out alone. An RTA designer helped her plan layouts, choose finishes, and move forward with confidence\u2014room by room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/assets\/html\/free-kitchen-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Talk to a Designer About Your Space<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Project 1: The Kitchen That Set the Standard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Martina started where it matters most: the kitchen. And the choices here are all about function that still feels elevated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/RTA-Kitchen-Cabinets\/weston-sand-shaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/rtacabinetstore.blob.core.windows.net\/rtacabinet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/11161348\/rta-10-chart-topping-rta-cabinets-weston-sand-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"Martina's finished kitchen with Weston Sand shaker cabinets and oversized island.\" class=\"wp-image-6536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rtacabinetstore.blob.core.windows.net\/rtacabinet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/11161348\/rta-10-chart-topping-rta-cabinets-weston-sand-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rtacabinetstore.blob.core.windows.net\/rtacabinet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/11161348\/rta-10-chart-topping-rta-cabinets-weston-sand-600x387.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rtacabinetstore.blob.core.windows.net\/rtacabinet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/11161348\/rta-10-chart-topping-rta-cabinets-weston-sand-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rtacabinetstore.blob.core.windows.net\/rtacabinet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/11161348\/rta-10-chart-topping-rta-cabinets-weston-sand-640x412.jpg 640w, https:\/\/rtacabinetstore.blob.core.windows.net\/rtacabinet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/11161348\/rta-10-chart-topping-rta-cabinets-weston-sand.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>The Cabinet Finish: Weston Sand<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Weston Sand brings that warm, versatile vibe that works with everything\u2014modern accents, classic details, and the kind of styling that makes a kitchen feel finished (not fussy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Standout Features We Love<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Countertop cabinets for extra storage and a more \u201cbuilt-in\u201d look<\/li><li>A corner sink that turns a tricky area into a smart one<\/li><li>A large island that\u2019s clearly designed for real life: prep space, gathering space, everything space<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/RTA-Kitchen-Cabinets\/weston-sand-shaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rtacabinetstore.blob.core.windows.net\/rtacabinet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/01205905\/MARTINAGIESKE-5699445578727424-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Large kitchen island in the center of the kitchen with large drawers.\" class=\"wp-image-6765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rtacabinetstore.blob.core.windows.net\/rtacabinet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/01205905\/MARTINAGIESKE-5699445578727424-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rtacabinetstore.blob.core.windows.net\/rtacabinet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/01205905\/MARTINAGIESKE-5699445578727424-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rtacabinetstore.blob.core.windows.net\/rtacabinet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/01205905\/MARTINAGIESKE-5699445578727424-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rtacabinetstore.blob.core.windows.net\/rtacabinet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/01205905\/MARTINAGIESKE-5699445578727424-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rtacabinetstore.blob.core.windows.net\/rtacabinet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/01205905\/MARTINAGIESKE-5699445578727424-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rtacabinetstore.blob.core.windows.net\/rtacabinet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/01205905\/MARTINAGIESKE-5699445578727424-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/rtacabinetstore.blob.core.windows.net\/rtacabinet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/01205905\/MARTINAGIESKE-5699445578727424-1-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Takeaway: Starting with an anchor room like the kitchen makes every future decision easier\u2014because you\u2019ve already defined your home\u2019s \u201clook\u201d and your must-have functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/RTA-Kitchen-Cabinets\/weston-sand-shaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Weston Sand<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Project 2: The Laundry Room Flood . . . And The Confident Pivot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the kitchen came the surprise project: a flooded laundry room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/RTA-Kitchen-Cabinets\/grizzly-shaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MARTINAGIESKE-INSTAGRAM-5919913389359104-5996660361297920_92FAD3FB1B22CA2EE36D881EC4AF469F_1080X1350_.JPG-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MARTINAGIESKE-INSTAGRAM-5919913389359104-5996660361297920_92FAD3FB1B22CA2EE36D881EC4AF469F_1080X1350_.JPG-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MARTINAGIESKE-INSTAGRAM-5919913389359104-5996660361297920_92FAD3FB1B22CA2EE36D881EC4AF469F_1080X1350_.JPG-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MARTINAGIESKE-INSTAGRAM-5919913389359104-5996660361297920_92FAD3FB1B22CA2EE36D881EC4AF469F_1080X1350_.JPG-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MARTINAGIESKE-INSTAGRAM-5919913389359104-5996660361297920_92FAD3FB1B22CA2EE36D881EC4AF469F_1080X1350_.JPG-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MARTINAGIESKE-INSTAGRAM-5919913389359104-5996660361297920_92FAD3FB1B22CA2EE36D881EC4AF469F_1080X1350_.JPG.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But this is where Martina\u2019s story gets relatable in the best way\u2014because instead of scrambling, she already had a trusted path forward. She\u2019d done cabinets once. She knew what she liked, what to expect, and how to get a result that didn\u2019t feel like a quick patch job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>The Cabinet Choice: Grizzly Shaker<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>She redid the laundry room with Grizzly Shaker and summed it up perfectly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis tiny, windowless room gained a ton of functionality and charm.\u201d Though she chose a different color cabinet, style from the kitchen carries into the laundry perfectly with the Grizzly. And that\u2019s the dream for a laundry room, honestly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/RTA-Kitchen-Cabinets\/grizzly-shaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MARTINAGIESKE-INSTAGRAM-5919913389359104-5996660361297920_A083CC85F1482BA72B69282893ED34DD_1080X1350_-1024x762.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MARTINAGIESKE-INSTAGRAM-5919913389359104-5996660361297920_A083CC85F1482BA72B69282893ED34DD_1080X1350_-1024x762.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MARTINAGIESKE-INSTAGRAM-5919913389359104-5996660361297920_A083CC85F1482BA72B69282893ED34DD_1080X1350_-600x447.png 600w, https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MARTINAGIESKE-INSTAGRAM-5919913389359104-5996660361297920_A083CC85F1482BA72B69282893ED34DD_1080X1350_-768x572.png 768w, https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MARTINAGIESKE-INSTAGRAM-5919913389359104-5996660361297920_A083CC85F1482BA72B69282893ED34DD_1080X1350_-640x476.png 640w, https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MARTINAGIESKE-INSTAGRAM-5919913389359104-5996660361297920_A083CC85F1482BA72B69282893ED34DD_1080X1350_.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Laundry room lessons to steal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Closed cabinetry instantly makes utility spaces feel calmer<\/li><li>Darker, richer finishes can add warmth where natural light is limited<\/li><li>\u201cSmall room\u201d doesn\u2019t mean \u201csmall impact\u201d when storage is planned well<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/RTA-Kitchen-Cabinets\/grizzly-shaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Out Grizzly<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Project 3: A Bedroom Built-In Desk That Nobody Expected<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next came one of our favorite ideas: a built-in desk for her daughter\u2019s bedroom\u2014made with RTA cabinets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Martina mentioned that some people questioned the concept (\u201ckitchen cabinets\u2026 in a bedroom?\u201d), but she proved the point: cabinetry is just smart, modular storage\u2014and RTA had everything she needed. Plus, an RTA designer helped bring the layout to life, which is exactly what makes these creative, non-kitchen projects easier to execute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/RTA-Kitchen-Cabinets\/weston-white-shaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cf83315a-e12a-4a50-99e3-2b8fad25acac-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cf83315a-e12a-4a50-99e3-2b8fad25acac-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cf83315a-e12a-4a50-99e3-2b8fad25acac-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cf83315a-e12a-4a50-99e3-2b8fad25acac-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cf83315a-e12a-4a50-99e3-2b8fad25acac-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cf83315a-e12a-4a50-99e3-2b8fad25acac.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>The Cabinet Finish: Weston White<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Weston White is a perfect pick for a kid\u2019s room because it feels clean, bright, and timeless (and it pairs with basically any d\u00e9cor as her daughter grows).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Built-In Details That Make It Feel Custom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A wood desktop that warms up the whole look<\/li><li>Bookshelves all the way to the ceiling (huge visual impact + tons of storage)<\/li><li>A long, functional workspace for homework and crafting in a small footprint<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/RTA-Kitchen-Cabinets\/weston-white-shaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bd3ab52a-039b-4d0d-a015-e3e82375da26_preview-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bd3ab52a-039b-4d0d-a015-e3e82375da26_preview-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bd3ab52a-039b-4d0d-a015-e3e82375da26_preview-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bd3ab52a-039b-4d0d-a015-e3e82375da26_preview-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bd3ab52a-039b-4d0d-a015-e3e82375da26_preview-640x800.png 640w, https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bd3ab52a-039b-4d0d-a015-e3e82375da26_preview.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Takeaway: This is the kind of project that changes how you think about cabinets. A built-in desk isn\u2019t \u201cextra\u201d\u2014it\u2019s a daily-life upgrade that keeps clutter contained and gives kids a space they actually want to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/RTA-Kitchen-Cabinets\/weston-white-shaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Weston White<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Big Lesson from Martina\u2019s Three Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Martina\u2019s room-by-room transformation shows what happens when you design around real life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Start with the kitchen to set the tone (and learn the process)<\/li><li>When an emergency hits\u2014like a flood\u2014you can move forward with confidence<\/li><li>Use cabinets beyond kitchens for built-ins that look custom and work hard in any room of the house.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Big functionality. Big style. 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