Inspiration for Your Next Project

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 In the historic Ardmore neighborhood of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Kendall Sharpe Designs transformed a cramped, outdated bathroom in a home over 70 years old.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 small kitchen or bathroom doesn't have to feel cramped, crowded, or lacking in style. In fact, some of the most successful spaces are the ones where every inch has been carefully considered.

When designing a kitchen or bathroom, it's easy to fall in love with a beautiful countertop, stunning tile, or the perfect cabinet color. But these rooms experience some of the hardest daily use in a home. Between spills, moisture, heat, cleaning, and constant traffic, the materials you choose need to do more than look beautiful—they need to perform.

When homeowners think about remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, their minds usually go straight to cabinetry, countertops, tile, or paint colors. While these design elements certainly make an impact, there's another feature that often goes unnoticed—but has the power to completely transform a space: lighting.

When homeowners think about storage in kitchens and bathrooms, cabinetry is usually the first thing that comes to mind. While cabinets are essential, they’re only one piece of the puzzle. Custom woodworking offers opportunities to add functionality, maximize space, and create a truly personalized look that standard cabinetry alone can't achieve.

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.

Wallpaper has re-emerged as one of the most impactful ways to bring personality into a home. From soft, textural neutrals to bold, artistic statements, it offers a level of depth that paint alone simply can’t achieve. But when it comes to kitchens and bathrooms—spaces exposed to moisture, heat, and daily use—many homeowners hesitate.

A well-designed kitchen isn’t just built for today—it’s designed for the years ahead. Life changes quickly. Families grow, routines shift, and what works now may not work five or ten years down the road. That’s why future-proofing your kitchen is one of the smartest investments you can make.

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.

Bathroom renovations are one of the most popular home upgrades—and one of the easiest projects to get wrong. Between plumbing, materials, and tight timelines, small missteps can quickly snowball into costly delays and unnecessary stress. Whether you’re updating a guest bath or tackling a primary suite renovation, knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do.