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The Design Phase is Step 2 of the Wood Wise 4 step remodeling process. Smart design begins with a careful measure and listening to homeowners’ goals. It involves taking inventory of the homeowners’ family needs and translating them into a floor plan that makes life easier. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker carefully considers the tasks and usage of each space and plans appropriately. The kitchen, the most used room in the house, demands even closer study to plan for enough storage that is convenient and tailored to each homeowner’s unique style. The Wood Wise professionals have the remodeling experience and vision to guide homeowners to a successful renovations.

Here is an example of smart design in this kitchen renovation. Plenty of convenient storage that fits this homeowner’s cooking habits.

Wood Wise provides both award-winning design and project construction for our clients. To make sure the construction phase goes smoothly, lots of smart design and thoughtful planning comes first. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker takes the lead by developing design options for each homeowner to consider. With hundreds of successful projects to her credit, Kathy knows how to make it happen. Every design process starts with a careful measure and sketch of the existing space along with lots of photos for reference. Here Kathy makes her drawing and measures accurately for the start of this master bathroom makeover.  Stay tuned to see how this space will be transformed!

This 1970 split level had the space but it was divided into small rooms. Wood Wise designed and remodeled the living room, dining room, and kitchen as one open area. Walls were removed and new hardwoods installed. The gorgeous new kitchen features a large island with room for food prep and seating. Take a look at what opening up and expanding the kitchen into the existing dining room did for this house!

For such a hard-working space, the laundry room is often overlooked. However, a beautiful and efficient laundry room can help make everyday life better. When the space is organized and attractive, doing laundry is easier and, yes, even more enjoyable.

These homeowners asked Wood Wise to improve their laundry rooms. Check out the great results:

When renovating a kitchen, updating or even relocating a home’s powder room is often included.  Guests and family alike enjoy having a half bath that is fresh and stylish. Because of its small space, it is the perfect place to interject a burst of bold color or edgier look.  Check out these Wood Wise designed and remodeled powder rooms that have lots of personality:

This weekend is the Remodelers Home Tour. The best area remodelers will be showing off their work by having recently remodeled homes open to the public to tour. The Wood Wise featured home is a real Cinderella story. A basic dated brick ranch was transformed into a beautiful light-filled home, ready for entertaining. We invite you to stop by so we can show you around. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker will be on site for you to meet and ask questions. The tour is free and you’ll leave with lots of ideas to improve your home.

With temps warming up, we are all looking forward to spending more time outdoors. Often our options at home are an uninviting deck or nothing at all. Creating a beautiful outdoor living space at your home can provide the feeling of being on vacation every day. Wood Wise can help design and build tastefully designed open porches, screened porches, decks, and patios that provide spaces for family and friends to gather. Check out this beautiful outdoor space – and then give us a call to help you create that special retreat right at your own home.

To see more, visit: https://woodwisedesign.com/outdoor-living-portfolio/

The state of your closet affects your life every day. When Wood Wise renovates a master suite, creating an organized efficient closet is high priority. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker works with the homeowners to design a closet with the right amount of hanging space and shelves for sweaters, shoes, and more. Our carpenters custom build to the dimensions designed for a closet that fits just right. The result is a place for everything and everything in its place.

Opening up living spaces is always a favorite and smart way for homeowners to improve their homes. This North Raleigh home went from three small closed off areas (living room, dining room, and kitchen) to one large space that is perfect for groups or family interacting with the cook. Walls were removed, new hardwood flooring installed, and lots of good lighting added (both recessed and decorative fixtures). A large tiered island keeps messy food prep out of sight while providing additional bar seating. Opening up turned this dated 1970s house into a fresh new home ready for today’s lifestyles.

Last week Las Vegas was the site of KBIS (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show). Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker flew out to see the latest remodeling ideas and products at the show – and to receive her first place award for the 2018 Best Kitchen Design for Waypoint Cabinetry. Kathy won against a field of great competitors for the coveted award. Wood Wise homeowners get to enjoy Kathy’s award-winning talent every time they spend time in their Wood Wise designed and remodeled kitchens (or any room in the house). We are delighted that Kathy is spreading her good design and taste across the Raleigh-Cary area with Wood Wise.

If you would like to set up a time to have Kathy help you with your home, call 919 783 9330 or email: [email protected]