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“Your profile includes some of the most glowing reviews on Houzz in 2020” 

We are celebrating the award of “Best of Houzz Service 2021!”
This recognition, given by the Houzz community, is based on sterling customer service marked by our 5-star reviews.

A big thank you to our homeowners for choosing us to improve their homes and sharing their good experiences. It’s a privilege to work with them.

Being recognized for good work is gratifying. We look forward to providing our homeowners with superior remodeling services.

All it takes is a call to Wood Wise to get started on transforming your kitchen from tired to gorgeous. That’s what these North Ridge homeowners did. One phone call to our office led to a first visit which led to a design agreement with beautiful design options and the final fixed-price contract for the construction. It’s that easy.

Give us a call at (919) 783-9330 to get started.

Creativity runs deep in Wood Wise president and founder Hank Wall. In addition to designing award-winning remodeling projects and improving homes across the area, Hank enjoys playing music on the guitar and keyboard. Here’s a chance to see the builder and designer at play:

We can’t think of a better way to start off the New Year than with a 5 star review from one of our clients! These homeowners are one of our growing list of 2^nd generation clients (children of original clients). We are delighted to be the trusted remodeling contractor passed on from one generation to the next.

“This is a really great company to work with. They make the process as easy as it could be. Their communication was great, and Kathy’s amazing design eye takes a lot of the stress out of decision making.”

-Katherine Patterson/5 star 1/5/21 Google My Business review

A small kitchen is often thought of as not having much potential.  But this kitchen makeover proves that small can become big in many ways. The “before” kitchen was short on storage, inspiration, and style. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker  came up with several layouts to “enlarge” the feel and use of the room. The winning design features Waypoint cabinets, more counter space, hardwood floors, better lighting, and great storage. Small has, indeed, become large in style and impact.

This home had an open floor plan with a few sticking points. The long-sight line from the foyer was interrupted by a lonely column that looked and felt awkward. Also, the existing kitchen was mostly hidden behind a partial wall. The homeowners contacted Wood Wise to help improve this “open” floorplan into one that would feel more inviting.

Addressing the single column came first. Solution: the need for it was eliminated by putting a LVL support beam to span the width of the opening. Now an uninterrupted view from the front door greets family and guests alike. The new floorplan also includes a wider opening to the fully remodeled kitchen which features a long tiered island that invites you to take a seat and enjoy.

Having a good outside living option has become especially desirable during these COVID times. Our homeowners who have built porches have used them extensively to social distance with others safely. Fireplaces or free-standing heaters extend their use into cold weather.

Eliminating the formal dining room in this home renovation called for creative ideas.  The homeowners wanted the family to have a dining option in addition to the new island. Building a banquette in a rarely used cabinet area was the answer. With windows to a beautiful view and updated lighting, this banquette works for everyday or guests.

The second step of our 4 step design/build process (the first being our free first home visit) is the measure. Our team comes to your home to accurately measure the areas we will be improving. The tools are a trusted traditional tape measure, a Bosch professional laser measure, graph paper, and pencil. Pretty simple but they work great.

Once a sketch of the existing layout is done, the measuring begins. Hank and Kathy carefully measure every inch, noting where every window, door, and opening occurs. Photos are taken from every angle to better enable us to recall every detail. Once this is completed, it’s back to the office to enter all the information into the computer. The existing plan is created and the fun begins! Design options are then developed to present to our homeowners.

We do lots of homework during the design phase to ensure a successful project for each of our clients. Careful measuring is the foundation for it all.