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Making the most of existing space has always been a goal in the Wood Wise design process. These homeowners had ample square footage in their home but it was chopped up into small rooms with poor traffic flow. The new design opens up the dining room at the front of the house to the kitchen […]

A popular kitchen cabinet configuration in the ’70s was to hang cabinets over a peninsula, interrupting the sight-line. This, along with other bothersome issues, was addressed during a much-needed Raleigh kitchen remodel.  WW designer Kathy Walker redesigned the layout to give a long sight-line from one side of the house to the other. The new […]

Homeowners planning to remodel their home value a friend’s or co-worker’s referral to a good company.  Knowing someone who has had a successful experience working with an experienced remodeler instills confidence that the next project will also be done well. Our past clients have been quick to recommend us to their friends, family, and co-workers […]

A fun mixture of materials sets this kitchen apart. White Shaker-style KraftMaid cabinets are a clean and simple backdrop for the white granite countertops and subway tile backsplash. The hood, made of reclaimed wood, combines with the metal pendants to add an industrial look. The result is smooth and sophisticated.    

This new outdoor living space is the place to be. The homeowners, who love to entertain around their pool, now have a beautiful screened porch and inviting wide deck to enjoy and share with family and friends. The steps across the entire length of the deck make for easy access and provide additional informal seating […]

Creating a great outdoor living space can have a big impact on how you enjoy your home. How great it will be depends largely on thoughtful planning. Along with many other things, careful design considers privacy and accenting the best views. Sometimes it means minimizing or screening a less desirable view. Here are some examples […]

A beautiful new sunroom has replaced a rarely used deck in this North Raleigh home. This room for all seasons features a gas fireplace faced with stone and large windows to enjoy the view. The use of natural elements extends to the ceiling with stained wood beadboard and tile flooring. There’s plenty of light even […]

Raleigh is experiencing growth as never before. It’s a seller’s market and listings move fast. House hunters are finding that the once passed over split-level is now a way to get into desirable neighborhoods. Mostly built in the 1970s, split-levels feature desirable square footage with a slightly lower price tag as compared to other styles. […]

WW designer Kathy Walker has designed hundreds of kitchens in her 14 years at Wood Wise. She is the cabinet specialist and resident expert for our two cabinet lines: Waypoint and KraftMaid. For each kitchen design, she creates drawings showing the layout of cabinets, drawers, and islands/peninsulas. These drawings show the views from various angles […]

“More light!” is a request we continue to hear from homeowners remodeling their kitchens. Hank and Kathy have several tools they use in their designs to provide better lighting: Recessed lights are the #1 tool used to increase the lighting and are spaced out to cover the whole area. Under-cabinet Xenon puck or strip lights […]