These clients loved the layout of their old kitchen, and their cabinets were in great shape, so all they needed was a refresh to what was already there! We chose to have our best cabinet painter work their magic on these all-wood cabinets. If your doors and cabinet boxes are in good condition, a professionally applied finish provides a cost-effective update. Our clients custom selected the new cabinet paint color, which complements the new wall color perfectly. We installed a new granite countertop and a bar top and a new tile backsplash. The hardwood floors were also refinished along with all new lighting. A new stainless steel gas stove was added to the existing suite of appliances. Just some simple upgrades, and you have a kitchen that is updated and ready to serve this busy family.

We pride ourselves on being a diversified contractor. We don’t just build houses, or just garages, or just pool houses…we build everything! Our vast construction portfolio is something we take great satisfaction in. We’ve done several pool house projects and this one was certainly up there in the WOW FACTOR category! Take a moment to DIVE into these stunning, meticulous design details in all the following photos: Tennessee Shot Rock that matches the rock used on the house that we built a few years earlier for this family; Western Red Cedar 12 x 12 posts and pergola; 6-inc, tongue/groove cedar ceiling and beams in the pool house; 3700 sq feet of Travertine tile laid in an intricate pattern on the floors and the pool apron; top of the line Wolf Appliances in the outdoor kitchen and bar area; designated “dining” room and “living” room with ledge stone fireplace. We are experts at the design/build concept and pay close attention to the most minute details that homeowners come to expect.

*we did not install the pool, but we can if need be.

At CKJ Building & Design, we are designers as well as experienced general contractors. We can take ideas that are scratched on napkins and turn them into blueprints. With our CAD knowledge, we can take existing awkward spaces and redesign them to flow smoothly. Basically, we can take YOUR dreams and build them into reality. We are residential construction experts that you can trust to see your ideas become real places to LIVE!

These clients took advantage of our UNIQUE Design/Build construction service when they asked us to take their dated, lime green master bath and totally redesigned it for modern efficiency and style! Space Planning is one of the ways we are different from other contractors…no need to go to outside sources…saving clients time and money. Removing the large, unused bathtub made it possible to put the toilet in a separate space…and who doesn’t LOVE that? Take your time to absorb all the details that make this a true spa-like master RETREAT! To learn how our Design/Build model can benefit your next remodel, CALL US today!

The first day of Summer officially starts June 20, so let’s all get outside! Living in the South in the Summer calls for long, active days outside whether it’s playing on a ball team, swimming in the neighborhood pool, or working in the yard. We all want a place where we can enjoy and relax in a bug-free environment…a place where we can entertain family and friends, grill out a great meal, and laugh away a rainy evening playing board games protected from the weather. We strive to design and build areas just like these for our customers.

These clients wanted to make FULL use of their outdoor space. They wanted to take a tired, worn-out deck and make it into an incredible vaulted screened porch. We were able to create a space that had a dining and sitting area as well as a dedicated grilling deck with its own door. Every material is maintenance-free and built to last forever. Enjoy all the project details outlined in this photo gallery. Let us help you GET OUTSIDE!

If there is one thing, all humans crave it’s light, bright places! These clients bought this home loving nearly all parts of it except their living room. It. Was. Just. Too. Dark. They mused that if they could add a few windows to the space, then not only would light flood in, but the beauty of their wooded lot would be on full display. That’s where we were able to help. We added not one, but two windows in the corner of the living room, and each of those were double windows. Trusting someone to cut two very large holes in your home takes courage. Our clients have confidence that we can carry out these types of projects without damaging the most important investment they own. The result was amazing! Now even rainy days in the living room are bright! 

Did you know that in addition to our 25+ years of residential construction, we are licensed COMMERCIAL contractors as well. Chris Johnson, our President and General Contractor, worked for the city of Winston Salem in their Engineering department working on projects like the LVJM Coliseum renewal project. That project was one of dozens in his tenure with the city. Chris also worked for Davie Construction for a number of years as a Project Supervisor on projects that included banks, shopping centers and medical offices just to name a few.

When business owners need new spaces up-fit, existing spaces updated, or brand new stand alone commercial buildings, CKJ Building & Design is able to take all of those projects from design to build.

We were honored to be on the construction team at Moji Coffee + More! Moji is located at 690 Trade Street in Downtown Winston Salem. Not only does Moji serve the BEST COFFEE in town, but they provide meaningful employment to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. If you are interested in donating: https://www.mojicoffee.org/#donate

See our Moji Coffee + More Gallery below:

On a rainy Monday, a good, solid Southern front porch is essential, but when termites 🦟 move in, they threaten the integrity of the structure. We replaced the original all wood (termite food) porch supports with all-aluminum posts that are designed to be structural as well as beautiful! They are powdered-coat painted in the factory guaranteed not to rust…or to become termite dessert!!

Welcome to our NEW and much improved website! If you are visiting us here in our blog you have taken that first step in getting to know us better. We will use this space to introduce our team, post pictures of our latest projects, tell stories about our favorite clients, and teach you all about construction. We’ll also include guest bloggers that will talk about the latest trends in building and design. We’re thrilled to have you as a reader!