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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 more relaxing with a rain head since the water flows onto your head and down. The larger head (8” x 8” as opposed to 2” regular head) provides greater coverage without changing standing position for an overall better shower experience. A handheld shower head 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!  

It takes a lot of craftsmen working together to remodel a kitchen. For his own kitchen remodel, Hank has coordinated this group of artisans.  They include such skilled workers as Fred who carefully installed the cabinets and the Carolina Custom Kitchen & Bath crew that installed the granite countertops with precision. Hank and Beth are enjoying seeing each piece come together. They are getting closer to preparing a meal in this beautiful kitchen.                                                

Cabinet makers are offering more details to give cabinets the look of fine furniture. From the kitchen to the bathroom, optional details such as decorative legs and feet, fluting, valance toe kicks, and beadboard can add a sophisticated look. Here are three examples from recent Wood Wise projects where designer Kathy Walker helped the homeowners choose KraftMaid details to enhance the look of their cabinets:                      

Having remodeled hundreds of kitchens for others, Hank is now in the midst of remodeling his own kitchen. He is experiencing being the “homeowner” as well as the contractor and is journaling his experiences. His first thoughts are written in our latest newsletter:   Fall 2015 newsletter   Updates will be added to the blog for you to follow along. Here is Hank’s next journal entry: “Remodeling the kitchen and living room is in week 2. My original schedule was rather optimistic, not accounting for carpenter doctor visits or rain. Both new windows were installed and some basic dust protection…

“A fresh new look that’s warm and inviting!” was the request of these homeowners when they asked Wood Wise to design and remodel their Raleigh kitchen. Our designer Kathy Walker arranged the kitchen and walked with the homeowners through the selection process. They chose KraftMaid maple cabinets with lots of great storage and matching range hood. Their granite is a show-stopper with the unique color and swirls. The backsplash compliments the rich tones of the wood. This kitchen meets all the homeowners’ goals: a fresh new look that’s warm and inviting.

Wood Wise excels in good design and construction of our remodeling projects. Our goal is to give our homeowners beautiful and functional spaces built with the highest standards. Here is what the homeowner enjoying this beautiful kitchen has to say about Wood Wise: “I have to say that it is one thing to design/build a beautiful kitchen, but the true testament to Wood Wise Design & Remodeling’s projects is how functional they are. Our kitchen remodel has made preparing meals SO easy and it is such a pleasure to have the cabinets and drawers designed in such a way that everything…

Looking for great ideas for your remodeling project? Come to the Downtown Home Show this weekend, September 11-13, at the Raleigh Convention Center. You will see new products and be inspired to get started on your next project. We are especially excited because Hank Wall, owner, and Kathy Walker, designer, will be presenting their remodeling class on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, showing the steps from design to construction. They will also be sharing tips on what to include in your remodel as well as what to avoid. For show and class times as well as tickets, click the “BUY NOW” button below.…

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Here are the four Wood Wise entries that won the highest award in their categories: