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  • What Would You Like to Drink?

    What Would You Like to Drink?

    Beverage bars have become increasingly popular for our home renovations. Having a designated area for all kinds of beverages can make entertaining guests or family gatherings more fun. Separating food (usually on the kitchen island) from the drinks helps with traffic, too. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker works with our clients to create cool bars […]

  • Floating Sconces

    Floating Sconces

    Making the master bathroom feel special and dressier is the goal of many of Wood Wise’s homeowners. One way to ramp up the style is by floating the light fixtures on a large plate glass mirror. The light from the scones is increased by the multiplication effect of the mirror. It takes experience and finesse […]

  • Communing With Nature

    Communing With Nature

    In the midst of a Wood Wise full kitchen remodel, these homeowners decided to move forward with a full master bathroom remodel. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker created three design options that improved the layout. The homeowners chose the design that removes the tub, replacing it with a door to their beautiful backyard, allowing in […]

  • A Bountiful Thanksgiving Kitchen

    A Bountiful Thanksgiving Kitchen

    With an 8’x4’ island, plenty of perimeter countertop workspace, and lots of storage this kitchen is a cook’s dream. The new layout swapped the breakfast area and the kitchen to gain better functionality and improve traffic flow. Floor-to-ceiling cabinets hide the kids’ drop zone and pantry storage.      

  • Give Me More Storage!

    Give Me More Storage!

    The solution to more storage is often smarter storage. When the homeowner wanted more storage in this full kitchen renovation, careful attention was given during the design to not only increase the amount of storage space but create better organization. KraftMaid cabinets provide functional storage for mixers, spices, cutlery, flatware, cookware – and so much […]

  • Classic Refresh

    Classic Refresh

    It takes an experienced design-build remodeling team to give a traditional styled kitchen a stylish up-to-the-minute fresh look. Good design and good craftsmanship are essential for an inspiring finished project. This full kitchen renovation included a new layout that opened the kitchen to the family room by removing the pass-through bar. The large KraftMaid light […]

  • Keeping It Handy

    Keeping It Handy

    Wet bars are popular in kitchen and first floor renovations. Having a separate station for beverages helps with kitchen traffic flow and keeps drinks close at hand. Another take on this is the bourbon bar which has become more popular to include.

  • Sneak Preview!

    Sneak Preview!

    This Wood Wise whole house renovation is almost finished! Located in trendy downtown Cary, this small 1960’s ranch received the full Cinderella experience, being transformed from outdated to all new. The total makeover includes a new layout with a designated master suite, larger kitchen and family room, 2nd bedroom, and hall bathroom. The new large […]

  • Winning Projects

    Winning Projects

    We are still celebrating our big wins at the 2023 Remodeling Awards! Check out these three winning beauties:

  • Winning Big!

    Winning Big!

    The results are in for 2023 Remodeling Awards! At the awards ceremony last night, Wood Wise walked away with three “Best” trophies! We are celebrating the wins and how fortunate we are to work with such great homeowners. Thank you to all our clients who trust us to improve their homes. We are grateful – […]