As part of a larger renovation project, Wood Wise opened up this family room while remodeling the kitchen. New hardwood floors, warm KraftMaid cabinets, lots of light, and new granite countertops are just some of the features that make this space a gathering place for family and friends. Hank’s philosophy on remodeling continues to ring true: improving your home improves your life.
These homeowners wanted their 1920’s era cottage to retain its distinctive vintage flavor while updating their kitchen. Wood Wise’s designer, Kathy, suggested this custom American Cherry checkerboard pattern breakfast bar to provide a stylish place for homework and meals. The KraftMaid bead board dove white cabinets look great with the turned table legs.
“You are to be commended for the team you have assembled – both your internal team members and your trade partners. I cannot say enough good things about Ben, Greg and Kathy.
Areas that I find important on such a project are:
• on time
• on budget
• quality of execution
• adaptability to minor changes
• innovative design suggestions
• site housekeeping
All of these I would give an excellent rating.”
Wood Wise is proud to be a KraftMaid dealer, having installed KraftMaid cabinets in many of our projects. We are excited to share that KraftMaid has introduced a new finishing system that provides a silky-smooth durable finish with a lifetime limited warranty. Using state-of-the-art technology combined with the expert skills of their local craftsmen, the new DuraKraft Plus Finishing System has taken cabinet finishing to a new level.
Learn more about this process that produces the most beautiful, most durable finishes ever. Watch this informative video:
http://www.kraftmaid.com/learn/why-kraftmaid/durakraft-finish-process/
Then call us to schedule an appointment with Kathy to see just how beautiful they are.
As a graduate of Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Vermont, Hank Wall has used his experience and training there to shape Wood Wise Design & Remodeling. In the 2014/15 school course catalog, Hank was featured in the alumni profiles. Here’s what Hank has to say about his time at Yestermorrow and its impact on his business:
“I was a 30-year old carpenter when I moved to Vermont in 1981 and started working for Yestermorrow. The school was an infant and local experts were teaching building and design. Mac Rood, Jim Sanford, David Sellers, Kathy Meyer, Bill Maclay and, of course, John Connell were all there in Warren, sharing what they knew with folks from all over the country. I was paid enough to qualify as staff but I was clearly a student of design/build. It was the best job in town – and it came with a free breakfast!
I ‘graduated’ from Yestermorrow in 1984. I did carpentry in Waitsfield for a while before moving back to North Carolina where I’ve been for 30 years, but I still miss Yestermorrow.
My company Wood Wise does design/build remodeling in Raleigh. The Yestermorrow training was my setup for approaching home renovation with different words and different ideas, for bringing psychology to remodeling, for being an advocate for personalizing your space to enjoy life more.
Yestermorrow shaped my career by feeding me rich ideas when I was young and eager to learn. I appreciate getting the Yestermorrow bump. Keep up the great work! The ripple effect is still going in students from years ago.”
To learn more about Yestermorrow, go to:
These homeowners asked Wood Wise to help reconfigure and remodel their master bathroom. By flipping the master closet and the master bathroom, our designer Kathy was able to expand the bathroom into the beautiful space below. Kraftmaid cabinets with the tower on the vanity provide plenty of storage and the wood plank-look porcelain tile is heated to give warmth during the cold winter months. This inspired designed was awarded Best Bathroom in the 2014 STAR awards.
Thanks to all who attended our free remodeling presentation on Saturday! Hank and Kathy did a great job of sharing what to do and what not to do when remodeling along with the latest trends in kitchens and bathrooms. We had great participation from the attendees who asked good questions, talked to us about their projects, and enjoyed seeing our showroom. Our next class will be in February, 2015. Don’t miss out! Join us by checking back in February at our website to register.
We had a great time at the Raleigh downtown home show last weekend. There was plenty of great inspiration from beautiful photos, new products, and exciting design ideas. On stage, sharing tips on the latest ideas in remodeling, was our own Hank Wall. If you missed it, join us this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries, and expert advice from Hank and our designer, Kathy Walker. To reserve a space for this free class. call us at 919.783.9330.
You’ll be glad you did!
Download the Woodwise August, 2014 Newsletter by clicking the image below:
Here are our 2014 STAR award winning projects:
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