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These homeowners asked Wood Wise to design a sitting room as part of their new master suite addition.  They wanted a comfortable yet modern feel to the room. Light hardwood floors, plenty of windows, and a vaulted ceiling with well-spaced recessed lights give the space a bright clean look. The raised fireplace with surrounding built-ins […]

While remodeling the kitchen, these homeowners chose to update their master bathroom. Wood Wise design Kathy Walker guided them through the process, from offering several design options to helping with the final selections. The winning design includes removing the old tub, adding a new window for more light, enlarging the shower and adding a frameless […]

Gray and white kitchens have been the most popular choice of our homeowners’ Raleigh kitchen remodels for several years. But this kitchen, featuring wood-stained cabinets, offers a distinctive changeup. The KraftMaid Lyndale cabinets in “Honey Spice” warm up the space and are a good contrast to the light granite countertops, white subway backsplash tile, and […]

Home remodeling has never been an easy line of work. Making homes better involves demolition, dust, and disruption – often while families are living in the home. For the past two years, all aspects of remodeling have been further challenged, with supply chain issues, materials shortages, and long delays on windows and cabinets. Prior to […]

October 2-3 are the dates for this year’s Remodelers Home Tour. There will be five beautiful homes open for in-person visits and even more homes to be toured virtually. Either way you do it, plan on taking the tour! Remodeling is hotter than ever and there’s lots to see in the area’s most recently improved […]

Although this house appears to be set in the mountains, it is actually in the heart of Raleigh. It now has a screened porch perfectly suited to the woodland setting. The gable portion of the roof allows for the vaulted ceiling over the sitting area. The shed roof gives a gentle slope over the dining […]

The North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance provides compassion, support, and resources for individuals with DS and their families. Wood Wise’s good friend, client, and marketing specialist, Jeff Lineberry of Lineberry Marketing Consultants, is currently serving on the NCDSA board so this cause is near to our hearts. Wood Wise is happy to help sponsor the […]

A new family room addition made room for a kitchen expansion. Now a large island is the center of action. Finished on one end with bookshelves, there is also room on the island for a sink and seating for the family. The KraftMaid Shaker-style cabinets are white on the perimeter and gray on the island. […]

A well-designed fireplace can take a porch to the next level. Location, material, and design determine the impact on the room. Stone is the favorite material choice for Wood Wise homeowners. Hearths are optional: the look is usually more contemporary without one. The TV is often placed above the firebox, taking advantage of the central […]

Special thought was given to guests in this hall bathroom makeover. During a first-floor renovation, this homeowner wanted to change the look of this bathroom from traditional to more contemporary. The tub surround now has large vertical tile with Asian-themed decorative tile as the central feature. The new KraftMaid vanity with the simple Shaker-style doors […]