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Clutter can cancel out the appeal of a space, even a newly remodeled room. So we invest time in our design process at Wood Wise to make sure there is, as the saying goes, “a place for everything and everything in its place.” The options for attractive storage that keep “stuff” out of sight are numerous. We offer drawer and cabinet solutions for spices, appliances, mail, docking stations for electronics, hair dryers, backpacks, and much more. Here are a few of our recent storage solutions that are helping these homeowners keep their new spaces organized and attractive:

These Five Points homeowners appreciate that sitting outside is a wonderful way to spend a springtime evening. However their 1940’s era home’s porch was in a state of disrepair. As part of a larger remodeling project involving a new master bath, they asked Wood Wise to update their porch by duplicating the original cottage design of the porch. WW project manager Ben along with lead carpenter Greg made it happen. Now the homeowners can enjoy these warmer days and evenings in harmony with their home and neighborhood.              

Wood Wise owner Hank Wall’s dream kitchen has become a reality! The new design includes opening up a wall, new KraftMaid cabinets, beautiful granite countertops on a big island, lots of lighting and much more. He appreciates what Wood Wise clients go through when their kitchens are disrupted. And he agrees with them that the fabulous results are definitely worth the inconvenience. Take a look at the before and after photos and you’ll agree. Give us a call and let Wood Wise help you live the dream. For more photos of Hank’s new kitchen:https://woodwisedesign.com/kitchens-portfolio-2/  

Every seat was filled for the March 3rd Remodeling Class at the Wood Wise showroom! Hank and Kathy shared from their years of experience in the remodeling business as to what pitfalls to avoid when remodeling and what to include. Their topics ranged from the advantages and disadvantages of countertop choices (quartz vs. granite), flooring decisions, whether removing a load-bearing wall is difficult, and much more. The homeowner attendees all had positive comments about what they had learned. Check back to the website to see when we have our next class. You won’t want to miss it.

The Downtown Home Show this past weekend was full of all kinds of inspiration and fun. The featured guests, The Property Brothers of HGTV, drew a large crowd of fans who came early to see their favorite remodeling stars. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker rated a VIP pass to meet them in person before the show. Very cool!

If you are looking for great ideas for your remodeling project, come to the Downtown Raleigh Home Show this weekend, Feb. 19-21., at the Raleigh Convention Center. We think this year’s show will be the best one yet with lots of new features including the Recipe Cooking Stage where local chefs and culinary celebs will provide cooking classes and demos. The Fresh Ideas Design Stage will feature presentations from your favorite home improvement and design experts including HGTV’s “Property Brothers” and Andy & Candis Meredith of “Old Home Love.” You don’t want to miss the brand new display booth with…

Wood Wise is good at designing spaces where people want to gather. These homeowners asked that their new porch live great and look great. Now family and friends alike are drawn to this attractive space to enjoy the stone fireplace and comfortable seating. The casual dining table is positioned for convenient access to the grill. The stone floor makes for easy upkeep. It’s a win-win for the homeowners and their guests.                

Reconfiguring existing space in a home is a Wood Wise specialty. We love to take a poorly used or underused area and turn it into a favorite place. These Raleigh homeowners came to us desiring a new master bathroom. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker took the adjoining small bedroom that was being used as an office/junk room and reconfigured it into the bathroom the homeowners were dreaming of. With well-thought-out features such as the frosted transom window and a Carrara-look porcelain tile, the half-wall with glass shower gives a spa-like experience. The large vanity is well-lit and provides plenty of…

Choosing selections for your renovation on your own can be confusing and discouraging. Where do you start? Which comes first, the countertop or tile?  How can you know if all the selections will look good together? When you choose Wood Wise for your remodeling project, designer Kathy Walker organizes the order of the selection process and walks with you through each step. She has seen lots of different tile, countertops, and floor combinations, and is able to guide you in a way that reflects your style. With Kathy, you can have confidence that your final selections will look great. One…

These homeowners love their prime location near Raleigh’s Five Points. But their home needed updating and some redesigning of spaces. They called Wood Wise to develop plans and build the renovation. With the homeowners working closely with Wood Wise designer Kathy, they chose a final design that rearranges the kitchen to utilize the space better. Some of the great features include a large granite-topped island that provides plenty of space for the sink and food prep. Beautiful KraftMaid cabinets are staggered in height to add character to the room. Cabinets flank one wall for tons of easily accessible storage space.…