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Showers can become a cluttered place with all the personal products homeowners use daily. From shampoos and conditioners to shower gels and razors, tubes and bottles seem to multiply in that small space. When designing a bathroom, Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker works with our clients to design shower niches and spaces to hold those […]

Choosing the right backsplash for your kitchen is an opportunity to make a statement, bold or subtle. Because of its permanency, you will be looking at it for a long time. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker accompanies our homeowners to Byrd Tile where she helps coordinate a beautiful backsplash to go with the selected cabinet […]

So you’ve dreamed for years about getting that kitchen makeover or building an addition to your home. Now you are ready to get moving on it. But where to start? Call a remodeler? Talk to a designer? What comes first? It can become confusing and overwhelming. Over our 25 years in business, we have refined […]

Outdoor living spaces have become important rooms of a home. Most Wood Wise homeowners who build porches spend lots of time on them whether with family or guests. Stone fireplaces are a popular addition for adding warmth during the cooler seasons. They also make a great design statement by giving the porch the feeling of […]

These busy homeowners wanted a larger kitchen with an expanded family room. After working with Kathy to get the desired plan, project manager Ben took over to put the design into reality. The result is a wonderful area to prepare meals, do homework, and spend time together. The two islands give plenty of space for […]

Most homeowners have a “wish list” for their homes, some with obvious solutions and others not so much. The Wood Wise team is good at bringing fresh eyes to a home to find the best way to achieve the homeowners’ goals. A good example is this grilling deck. The homeowners wanted Wood Wise to design […]

We love to take photos of our projects after they are finished. Our photographer Stuart Jones does a great job of finding the right angles and close-ups to show off the freshly remodeled spaces to the max. When we finish an outdoor living space, we particularly like to take photos at twilight when the sun […]

Want to make a small change in your kitchen that will have a big impact? Upgrade your cabinet hardware. Buying a pull or knob that has a great design and fresh finish can add good style to your kitchen or bathroom.  Satin nickel, chrome, stainless steel, and bronze are the most popular finishes today. Our […]

These homeowners enjoy having their own pool. But sitting outside enjoying the view in the summer used to involve fighting mosquitoes. Wood Wise took care of that problem by designing and building this beautiful screened porch which includes a stone floor and a beautiful stone fireplace for the cooler months. A dog door is discreetly […]

These North Ridge homeowners came to Wood Wise for help with their kitchen. The busy parents of two preschoolers, they needed an easy to use as well as attractive kitchen layout. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker came up with several options for them to consider. The arched opening replaces a small pass-through and provides great […]