We often evaluate kitchens and bathrooms through a purely utilitarian lens. Does the refrigerator door clear the island? Is there enough water pressure in the shower? Can the vanity hold daily essentials? While functional performance is non-negotiable, the spatial decisions made in these rooms dictate far more than how efficiently you prepare a meal or brush your teeth. They directly influence your mood, nervous system, and daily rhythm.

Renovating a historic home requires balancing architectural character with modern functionality. In the historic Ardmore neighborhood of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Kendall Sharpe Designs transformed a cramped, outdated bathroom in a home over 70 years old.

A bathroom may be one of the smallest rooms in your home, but it plays one of the biggest roles in your daily routine. From rushed mornings to quiet evening wind-downs, how your bathroom is designed directly impacts how smoothly your day begins and ends.

Cabinetry is often the go-to solution when homeowners need storage. And while cabinets absolutely serve an important purpose, they don’t always solve the bigger design challenges within a home. Sometimes the issue isn’t just storage—it’s proportion, balance, architectural interest, or functionality. That’s where custom woodworking changes everything.

Some renovations are years in the making—and Misty’s kitchen remodel was one of them. For years, she dreamed of updating her well-loved but outdated kitchen. The space, built in the 1970s, had seen a few small updates over time, but it still carried that old, closed-in feel. Misty envisioned something entirely different: a bright, classic, and luxurious kitchen that felt as fresh and inviting as the rest of her home.

Design a Kitchen That Looks Beautiful—and Functions Even Better A gorgeous kitchen is great—but if it doesn’t support your daily routine, it can quickly become a source of stress. At Kendall Sharpe Designs, we believe your kitchen should do more than just look good—it should work hard for you.