It takes a lot of craftsmen working together to remodel a kitchen. For his own kitchen remodel, Hank has coordinated this group of artisans. They include such skilled workers as Fred who carefully installed the cabinets and the Carolina Custom Kitchen & Bath crew that installed the granite countertops with precision. Hank and Beth are enjoying seeing each piece come together. They are getting closer to preparing a meal in this beautiful kitchen.
Cabinet makers are offering more details to give cabinets the look of fine furniture. From the kitchen to the bathroom, optional details such as decorative legs and feet, fluting, valance toe kicks, and beadboard can add a sophisticated look. Here are three examples from recent Wood Wise projects where designer Kathy Walker helped the homeowners choose KraftMaid details to enhance the look of their cabinets:
Having remodeled hundreds of kitchens for others, Hank is now in the midst of remodeling his own kitchen. He is experiencing being the “homeowner” as well as the contractor and is journaling his experiences. His first thoughts are written in our latest newsletter:
Updates will be added to the blog for you to follow along. Here is Hank’s next journal entry:
“Remodeling the kitchen and living room is in week 2. My original schedule was rather optimistic, not accounting for carpenter doctor visits or rain. Both new windows were installed and some basic dust protection was set up.
Over the weekend Beth and I removed the contents of the kitchen cabinets. I bought brand new boxes from Morningstar Storage on Glenwood Avenue, 5 medium for pots, pans and big bowls and 5 small boxes for the heavy stuff. All 10 boxes were full in two hours with less than 50% of those worn out cabinets emptied out. I made an after-hours run for more boxes at Walmart. Another fifteen boxes and more tape was less than $45. Storing all the dishes, food, cleaning supplies, Tupperware and oddball stuff required twenty-five new boxes plus a dozen small, sturdy boxes from the ABC Store. My advice is to use smaller boxes since the big ones get too heavy to lift.
These old cabinets have been OK since we moved into this house in 2001. The drawers are cheap plywood with rinky-dink slides so the wider drawers get out of whack easily. I had new oak doors put on the old cabinet boxes but have lived without roll-out trays or any convenience features. Prior to moving in we also added new pantry cabinets with matching oak doors, which I will reuse on our screen porch just off the kitchen. All the old cabinets are weary and ready to rest in the C&D (construction and debris) landfill.”
Check back for more of Hank’s kitchen remodeling experience!
“A fresh new look that’s warm and inviting!” was the request of these homeowners when they asked Wood Wise to design and remodel their Raleigh kitchen. Our designer Kathy Walker arranged the kitchen and walked with the homeowners through the selection process. They chose KraftMaid maple cabinets with lots of great storage and matching range hood. Their granite is a show-stopper with the unique color and swirls. The backsplash compliments the rich tones of the wood. This kitchen meets all the homeowners’ goals: a fresh new look that’s warm and inviting.
Wood Wise excels in good design and construction of our remodeling projects. Our goal is to give our homeowners beautiful and functional spaces built with the highest standards. Here is what the homeowner enjoying this beautiful kitchen has to say about Wood Wise:
“I have to say that it is one thing to design/build a beautiful kitchen, but the true testament to Wood Wise Design & Remodeling’s projects is how functional they are. Our kitchen remodel has made preparing meals SO easy and it is such a pleasure to have the cabinets and drawers designed in such a way that everything is at your fingertips. We have been enjoying our kitchen renovation for 6 months now, and I can honestly say that Wood Wise not only does a beautiful design, but the end result will be fully functional and practical as well. Thanks Kathy and Hank!”
Looking for great ideas for your remodeling project? Come to the Downtown Home Show this weekend, September 11-13, at the Raleigh Convention Center. You will see new products and be inspired to get started on your next project. We are especially excited because Hank Wall, owner, and Kathy Walker, designer, will be presenting their remodeling class on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, showing the steps from design to construction. They will also be sharing tips on what to include in your remodel as well as what to avoid. For show and class times as well as tickets, click the “BUY NOW” button below.
We hope to see you there!
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Here are the four Wood Wise entries that won the highest award in their categories:
At last night’s STAR awards, all of Wood Wise’s entries won the highest award in their categories! The four projects were rated best porch, best bathroom, best kitchen, and best whole house renovation. The STAR awards are conducted annually by the Remodelers’ Council of Home Builders Association of Wake County to recognize the best of the best remodeling projects. WW owner Hank Wall was asked to speak in honor of the 20th anniversary of the STAR awards. He and fellow remodeler Eddie Casanave entertained the crowd with fun memories of the humble beginnings of the awards all the way to the fancy celebration last night at Brier Creek Country Club.
Enjoy some of the photos from last night. A special thanks goes to our great homeowners who trust us to improve their homes. We continue to celebrate!
Most of the great photos you see on our website have been taken by Stuart Jones. Stuart is equipped with a great eye and a great camera, both essential for taking winning photographs. He loves to find the angle that best shows the good design and good products used in Wood Wise remodeling projects. Stuart’s friendly disposition and great smile help to make the photo shoot enjoyable for the homeowner and WW staff. Here is a photo of Stuart doing what it takes to get the right shot.
