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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in trendy downtown Cary, this small 1960’s ranch received the full Cinderella experience, being transformed from outdated to all new.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 porch and deck along with a 12’ x 33’ addition across the back provides room for the new laundry, half bath, mudroom, walk-in pantry, and office. Every inch of this home has been touched for the better. Here are some photos our project manager Ben…

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

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 – and celebrating being recognized by our peers in the industry.          

Working from home has gone from being occasional to the norm. Homeowners looking to carve out a private space for the home office often look to underused spaces such as living rooms, bedrooms, and bonus rooms. As part of a larger renovation, Wood Wise helped these homeowners create the perfect home office space from an existing living room with just a few changes. A French door was installed at the living room entrance off the foyer. Custom built-in open shelving and floor to ceiling pantries provide plenty of storage for work-related items. A pocket door provides privacy from the new…

One of the privileges of working with homeowners to improve their homes is to see the unique and personal look of each project. This kitchen is a true reflection of the homeowner who defined and refined her look through careful study. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker helped her with the new layout and advised on selections so the homeowner could achieve the exact look she was after. The results are a stunning kitchen, loaded with details that truly set this kitchen apart. For more photos of this gem, click here.

A new layout that expands the kitchen into the existing dining room was the final winning plan, creating a show-stopping space in this Raleigh home. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker worked with the homeowners to create the kitchen of their dreams by adding plenty of countertop workspace and cabinets in a functional and good-looking design. The KraftMaid cabinets in Painted Dove White for the uppers and Painted Midnight for the lowers and island give the kitchen a fresh designer look. The gold cabinet pulls and lighting accents set the two-tone look off.

Waypoint Cabinets have always been an important part of Wood Wise’s cabinet selections for our homeowners. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker is our cabinet expert who provides detailed drawings for kitchens, bathrooms, pantries, and built-ins for other rooms in the home. Waypoint Living Spaces has announced the introduction of two new colors along with new finish and cool storage options. You need these in your new kitchen!

Separated rooms were in vogue for homes built in the 1980’s and prior. Today’s style of living calls for more integrated and open spaces where family and friends can gather. This 1980’s home was improved with the removal of the wall separating the kitchen and dining room. The new kitchen layout includes a large island, a wall of pantry cabinets with loads of storage, a beautiful range hood plus room for multiple cooks. Wood Wise helped these homeowners make their older home live newer and better.

Often the hall bathroom is overlooked in home remodels. While doing a full kitchen and master bathroom renovation, these homeowners wanted their children to enjoy a prettier and newer bathroom, too. A new squared-off tub with subway tile surround immediately gives a fresher more contemporary feel and plays off the new rectangular sink. The gray and white patterned floor tile and Shaker door style vanity topped with quartz help make this oft-overlooked room a showplace.    

Make plans now to come to the 2023 Remodelers Home Tour sponsored by the Remodelers Council of the Wake-Raleigh Home Builders Association. Wood Wise will have a recently remodeled home open for seeing in person or online virtually. This beautiful North Ridge home features a full first floor renovation, including a full kitchen remodel, new laundry, home office, reimagined dining room, and more. For more information: https://remodelershometour.com/