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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 and countertop choices. Often a homeowner will decide on a focal point behind the cooktop. Here are some recent choices homeowners have made:     

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 and improved our remodeling process. We’ve brought the design process “in-house” to make remodeling with Wood Wise one-stop shopping for you. And we’ve taken the best of what we’ve learned to come up with four main steps to take your home remodeling project from concept…

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 a mountain getaway.  Here are three examples of fireplaces from recent Wood Wise porch projects:                                                              …

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 food prep and meals. The choice of two finishes for the KraftMaid island cabinets keeps the area light and lends a contemporary flair.

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 and build the large porch that features a stone fireplace and floor. But where could they grill that was close to the kitchen and would work within the setbacks of the lot? Wood Wise designers Hank and Kathy worked together to come up with this…

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 is down and the sky is a rich blue. This beautifully lit screened porch over-looking the pool gives a feeling of expectancy about the evening ahead.

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 go-to source for beautiful hardware is Ferguson’s. Check out this great Houzz article on how to choose the right pulls and knobs for your kitchen: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27372883/list/get-a-grip-on-kitchen-cabinets-with-the-right-knobs-and-pulls     

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 placed to allow easy outside access for the pets. The owners have their choice of entering from the living area or master bedroom .

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 design appeal to both the family room and the kitchen. KraftMaid cabinets and White Delicatus granite are beautiful and easy to keep. The Wolf cooktop and the honed marble backsplash add an upscale look to this great-looking space.

By Hank Wall Every house has some version of a master bathroom although some are dinky and some are grand. According to a recent homeowner study by Houzz, less than 50% of master bathroom renovations include a bathtub. Choosing to omit the tub sounds like a wild and crazy idea but it is neither – people want a larger shower or expanded storage and countertop space instead of a 5-times-a-year bathtub. If you are a “tub person,” you are in the minority if you did not know. Most people shower. Few people take regular baths. Remodeling your bathroom for a…