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Cosmetic improvements for existing fireplaces are popular with our homeowners. As part of a larger project, Wood Wise provides design and selection guidance to transform tired fireplaces into design statements. Here are two examples, different styles, which show what thoughtful upgrades can do to a space.              

When remodeling, half bathrooms or “powder rooms” provide a great place for homeowners to be more daring on selections. Our clients use these smaller rooms to showcase special tile, unusual sinks or faucets, or bolder paint colors. Here are a few Wood Wise remodeled half bathrooms that make great design statements:         […]

On our free first visit, we provide homeowners a sampling of surveys conducted by Guild Quality, a third-party company in Atlanta. When a remodeling project is completed, Guild Quality contacts the homeowners asking certain questions to find out their experience working with Wood Wise. These surveys gauge the level of satisfaction and provide a place […]

This Raleigh master bathroom received a dramatic new layout that includes this floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinet. It is conveniently placed near the shower for ready access to towels, toiletries, and clothes. With roll-out shelves, these pantries provide lots of easy to reach storage and take up less space than a traditional linen closet. Wood Wise is […]

Sometimes it is years before homeowners get to enjoy their dream kitchen. That was the case for these homeowners. After a long time of making do with what the previous owners had put together, this couple was ready to get started on improving their home. They chose Wood Wise to reimagine and remodel their kitchen. […]

On our free first visit to your home, we look at the space, listen to your remodeling goals, and bring information about our design-build process. Included in our folder are 6 pages of Wood Wise client references with contact information and descriptions of the projects. Each homeowner welcomes a call and we encourage you to […]

While Wood Wise president and founder Hank Wall has created a leading company in the Raleigh remodeling industry, he has also enjoyed a full life that includes giving back to the community. He is active in his church and in his neighborhood HOA, serving as president of the boards of each in recent years. Under […]

A beautiful wood ceiling was original to this contemporary Raleigh home when Wood Wise was called in to do a whole house renovation. The homeowners asked that the ceiling be preserved with no alterations. But that brought a challenge: how do you create more light without putting holes in the ceiling? The winning answer was […]

Wood Wise is just wrapping up a fabulous kitchen renovation in this North Hills split-level home. One cool feature is the new banquette area. Old cabinets were removed and new hardwoods were installed. The banquette was custom-built by Wood Wise’s master carpenters. Here’s a peek at the almost-finished space. Wow!