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Holidays often find us hosting groups of family and friends in our homes. Kitchens become the gathering place and space can become an issue. This Wood Wise designed and built kitchen in the Brookhaven area of Raleigh is roomy and offers plenty of counter space for food prep or setting a beautiful buffet. How is […]

These homeowners love their location in Raleigh’s desirable Five Points area. But their 1940’s home was tired and needed updating to fit their family’s lifestyle. Wood Wise started their whole house remodel with this beautiful update of their kitchen. Designer Kathy Walker came up with this convenient and attractive design that has plenty of convenient […]

More storage is often a request of homeowners coming to Wood Wise to remodel their homes. When Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker looked around this older home near Raleigh’s Five Points, she saw potential for this dining room closet. By taking the bi-fold doors off, she created a recessed buffet in the existing space. Waypoint […]

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Wood Wise “I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” ~ Henry David Thoreau

Fireplaces can make a room memorable. When Wood Wise designed their new master suite, these homeowners were delighted to find out a corner of the room was the perfect place for a fireplace. Gas logs with a remote make using it quick and easy. After completing the remodel and enjoying the results, this is what […]

One of the great benefits of going with Wood Wise for your kitchen or bathroom remodel is having WW designer Kathy help you. First she comes up with several beautiful options for the room design for you to consider and works with you to land on a final design. Next she accompanies you to each […]

Wood Wise homeowners depend on designer Kathy to come up with kitchen designs that will improve their lives. One of the tools she uses is to cluster the oven and refrigerator. Doing this clears up continuous countertop space in other areas for better food prep. One question that is often asked is whether the heat […]

Wood Wise designs and builds lots of showers for bathrooms. Some of the more popular items our designer Kathy Walker often includes are:   Shower rain heads: Most of us have experienced a shower rain head in a classy hotel. Adding it to a home shower can give a spa-look. Also, the shower experience is […]

Hank is almost to the finish line with his kitchen remodel. The beautiful backsplash has been installed and the electricians are installing the stainless steel hood. Decorative lights go up next, and floors will be refinished next week. Getting close!