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If you are looking for great ideas for your remodeling project, come to the Downtown Raleigh Home Show this weekend, Feb. 19-21., at the Raleigh Convention Center. We think this year’s show will be the best one yet with lots of new features including the Recipe Cooking Stage where local chefs and culinary celebs will provide cooking classes and demos. The Fresh Ideas Design Stage will feature presentations from your favorite home improvement and design experts including HGTV’s “Property Brothers” and Andy & Candis Meredith of “Old Home Love.” You don’t want to miss the brand new display booth with dozens of beautiful project photos that Wood Wise is debuting this year at the show. Make plans now to join us by clicking on the link below for discounted tickets. We hope to see you there!

Wood Wise is good at designing spaces where people want to gather. These homeowners asked that their new porch live great and look great. Now family and friends alike are drawn to this attractive space to enjoy the stone fireplace and comfortable seating. The casual dining table is positioned for convenient access to the grill. The stone floor makes for easy upkeep. It’s a win-win for the homeowners and their guests.

Reconfiguring existing space in a home is a Wood Wise specialty. We love to take a poorly used or underused area and turn it into a favorite place. These Raleigh homeowners came to us desiring a new master bathroom. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker took the adjoining small bedroom that was being used as an office/junk room and reconfigured it into the bathroom the homeowners were dreaming of. With well-thought-out features such as the frosted transom window and a Carrara-look porcelain tile, the half-wall with glass shower gives a spa-like experience. The large vanity is well-lit and provides plenty of storage space. Improving the space makes daily life better for these homeowners.

Choosing selections for your renovation on your own can be confusing and discouraging. Where do you start? Which comes first, the countertop or tile?  How can you know if all the selections will look good together?

When you choose Wood Wise for your remodeling project, designer Kathy Walker organizes the order of the selection process and walks with you through each step. She has seen lots of different tile, countertops, and floor combinations, and is able to guide you in a way that reflects your style. With Kathy, you can have confidence that your final selections will look great. One big decision that Wood Wise homeowners’ focus on is the backsplash behind the cooktop. Here is a great-looking example of homeowners working with Kathy’s knowledge of materials to come up with a winning combination:

These homeowners love their prime location near Raleigh’s Five Points. But their home needed updating and some redesigning of spaces. They called Wood Wise to develop plans and build the renovation. With the homeowners working closely with Wood Wise designer Kathy, they chose a final design that rearranges the kitchen to utilize the space better. Some of the great features include a large granite-topped island that provides plenty of space for the sink and food prep. Beautiful KraftMaid cabinets are staggered in height to add character to the room. Cabinets flank one wall for tons of easily accessible storage space. Close by is a sunroom that was created by extending the back of the home. With the beautiful redesign and update, this home is ready for years of comfort and enjoyment.

There’s something distinctive about a Wood Wise remodeled home. It is special in the attention given to detail in the design and in the fine craftsman construction, resulting in a high-quality environment perfect for making life more comfortable and enjoyable. From the first phone call or email to contact Wood Wise, the homeowner’s experience is refreshingly different. Wood Wise uses years of experience to ensure a beautiful and efficient renovation for each family, starting with Kathy’s and Hank’s great designs that consider all the needs of the homeowner all the way to project manager Ben’s capable leadership to make the chosen design come to life. Let 2016 be the year you choose to make your home distinctive, to “Wood Wise” your home, and enjoy life more. Give us a call to schedule your free first visit. It’s that simple.

Holidays often find us hosting groups of family and friends in our homes. Kitchens become the gathering place and space can become an issue. This Wood Wise designed and built kitchen in the Brookhaven area of Raleigh is roomy and offers plenty of counter space for food prep or setting a beautiful buffet. How is your kitchen working for you?  Call Wood Wise now to get started on designing your kitchen so next year’s holiday gathering is a guaranteed success.

These homeowners love their location in Raleigh’s desirable Five Points area. But their 1940’s home was tired and needed updating to fit their family’s lifestyle. Wood Wise started their whole house remodel with this beautiful update of their kitchen. Designer Kathy Walker came up with this convenient and attractive design that has plenty of convenient storage using Waypoint cabinets in maple. The granite countertop is Venetian Gold which complements the 3 x 6 tile backsplash.  Read what the homeowner had to say after the work was completed:

“We love all the work that was done.  It has organized our home and beautified it at the same time!  It’s so much easier to cook now! Thank you for a terrific and stress free job!”