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  • We’re celebrating!

    All four of our entries into the 2014 STAR Awards were chosen as “Best” in their class!! The STAR Awards, sponsored by the Remodelers Council of Wake county, are presented based on great design, attention to detail, and great construction, along with the homeowners’ level of satisfaction. A group of visiting judges go to each entry home to determine the winners. We want to thank our homeowners for allowing us to design and build such award-worthy projects. They are the real winners.

    Check out the big smiles on our designer Kathy Walker, Hank Wall, and Greg Eatz at the award dinner. They're still smiling!
    Check out the big smiles on our designer Kathy Walker, Hank  Wall, and Greg Eatz at the award dinner. They’re still smiling!

     

  • Making A Statement

    A cool backsplash can really make a great design statement in a kitchen. Our designer Kathy guides our clients through the selection process at Byrd Tile to help them make good color and pattern decisions that they will enjoy for a long time. Here are a few backsplashes our homeowners have chosen:  all different,    all beautiful.

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  • Backyard Retreat

    The homeowners’ old deck was unappealing and rarely used. So they turned to Wood Wise to design a beautiful screen porch.  With protection from rain and made inviting with a bluestone floor and stone fireplace, the porch has become a place of relaxation for these homeowners. Here is their comment on working with Wood Wise on this project:

    “The staff is extremely professional, creative and attentive to all details. They are flexible and resourceful in solving problems or issues that arise during the construction process.”

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  • Inspired Design

    In this recently completed Wood Wise master bathroom project, our designer Kathy Walker worked with the homeowner to design this stunning backdrop to the new slipper tub. The porcelain crema marfil-look tile surrounds the wide glass mosaic stripe, all from Byrd Tile. Imagine relaxing with a good book in this gorgeous setting!

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  • A Place for All Seasons

    These homeowners had a private backyard with no good way to enjoy it. They turned to Wood Wise who incorporated three areas into the well-designed plan. The screen porch provides great summertime enjoyment  with protection from insects and rain. The deck gives plenty of sunlight so appreciated in cooler seasons and   large enough for group entertaining. The intimate covered porch with two rockers is the perfect place to enjoy  the morning with a cup of coffee.

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    The wide steps across the new deck provide extra seating for family and friends.
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    The old deck gave few outdoor options for these homeowners.

     

  • Wood Wise loves families!

    Summertime and swim team just go together! Crabtree Swim & Tennis Club provides great recreational opportunities for families to have fun, make lasting friendships, and gather as a community. Wood Wise is proud to be one of their supporters. Check out these cute swimmers around the Wood Wise banner. Go, Swim Machine!

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  • Embracing Good Design

    One of the many benefits of having Wood Wise design and build your project is having the expert help of Wood Wise’s designer, Kathy Walker. Kathy is experienced in coming up with design solutions for clients and helps them with selections throughout the building process. Here is a recently completed master bath shower with selections that Kathy helped coordinate. The textured shower floor is made of penny-round tiles. The shower walls are porcelain crema marfil-look tile with a sleek racing stripe of glass mosaic tiles. With good lighting and polished nickel fixtures, this shower is a beautiful place to wash away the cares of the day.

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    The wood plank-look porcelain floor tile is heated to make this bathroom comfortable on bare feet twelve months of the year.

     

  • Happy 4th of July!

    There’s no better place to celebrate the 4th of July than with family and friends on your new Wood Wise porch. Don’t have one? Get started by giving us a call. We’ll design and build the perfect one for you.

     

    A recently finished Wood Wise porch with plenty of room for celebrations.
    A recently finished Wood Wise porch with plenty of room for celebrations.

     

  • Adding Style

    When these homeowners chose Wood Wise to help them with a major master bath renovation and screen porch addition, they also decided to update their kitchen. Although the existing wall cabinets were fine, the rest of the appointments just didn’t reflect the owner’s style. New countertops, a beautiful backsplash with an artistic mosaic over the cooktop, and a larger window instantly lightened the kitchen. A new KraftMaid island with attached eating area makes the room feel larger and more appealing.

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  • All Things Beautiful

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    These homeowners knew that making their home more beautiful would increase their enjoyment being there. So they called Wood Wise to do the design and remodeling. KraftMaid cabinets, granite countertops along with new lighting, refinished hardwood floors and more make this attractive space the perfect place to rejuvenate after a long day.