'We Wanted a Family-Friendly Layout'

ReNew in Ocala is the place to go to fix outdated floors, bathrooms, and kitchens on a budget. Just ask satisfied clients Steve and Nicole Tucker.

Steve and Nicole Tucker love their tranquil home in Wildwood that they’ve lived in for the past seven years. They moved from Pittsburgh and now have three small children: Ava (5), Noah (3), and Paisley (2). Steve is an occupational therapist and Nicole is a physical therapist and they’re both passionate about helping others get active and reduce pain to get out and enjoy sunny Florida. It’s the type of lifestyle that they model every day—they love taking the kids to nearby beaches and theme parks whenever time allows.

Knowing they plan to remain in their house as their family grows, the Tuckers knew they’d need to tackle the most-used room in the house—the kitchen.

“We wanted a familyfriendly layout with a more open feel,” Nicole says. “We wanted a lot more counter space for food preparation, as our kids love to help out in the kitchen. With a family of five, we also needed way more storage space and a more functional layout that maximized every square foot.”

Their existing kitchen was pretty boring. Lots of wasted, disjointed space and cabinets that anchored the whole space squarely in a previous decade. The Tuckers wanted a more modern style with lots of bright whites for a cleaner look. Considering their healthcare backgrounds, this preference should come as no surprise!

Once they zeroed in on the kitchen, Steve and Nicole called several companies and received varying offers and costs. Jim LaValle with ReNew was the most responsive.

“Jim was very honest,” Nicole recalls. “ReNew had a lot of five-star reviews and he called back right away. We had three other quotes, but we immediately connected with Jim. He wasn’t pushy like the others and he respected our vision.”

Once they selected ReNew, Jim immediately came out to show them lots of examples of previous work and many physical samples they’d want to consider while remodeling this important space, a daunting task for anyone unfamiliar with the myriad choices for each part of the process.

Jim is very easy to work with,” Nicole says. “He was quick to email us 3D images of our design and had no problem changing things out to make sure we loved it.”

Recognizing that they were going to have a lot of work done on their house, they let Jim and his crew come and go as needed. ReNew worked efficiently, and the couple liked the work they were doing.

The Tuckers noticed that Jim’s subcontractors took pride in their work and tried to ensure that the couple’s usual home life was not disrupted by their tasks. The couple enjoyed their interactions and the care they took in making sure everything was done to their satisfaction.

“The remodel took about four weeks, which included the demolition of the wall, moving the electric, resetting the plumbing, as well as adding recessed lighting and installing whole-house flooring,” Steve says, also mentioning the crew. “They were topnotch. They were genuinely kind and happy guys.”

Kitchen Before

Kitchen After-The Tuckers wanted an abundance of counter space, as well as a space for the family to gather, so walls were knocked down and a massive island was built. White quartz countertops acheived the clean, bright look they were hoping for.

Now the couple loves the results. “We love our 11-1/2 foot island! It’s the first thing your eye is drawn to,” Nicole says. “The soft-white, marblelike quartz is hard to look away from.” She especially loves the coffee station.

“It’s such a great use of a small space and adds so much character,” she continues. “And with three kids under five, a coffee station was a must!”

Nicole especially loves the new coffee station, a welcome retreat for a busy mom!

It’s a nice touch and the kitchen is now filled with them. Thoughtful embellishments like that and a modern design that more accurately reflects the couple’s sophisticated tastes will undoubtedly keep the Tucker family in this home for a long time to come. For Jim LaValle, it’s another job well done, something that never gets old for him or his crew. They take pride in every single assignment, and he’s more than happy to guide his clients every step of the way.

“You have to have that vision of what the final product is going to look like,” Jim explains, “and the product knowledge to get the job done.”

Steve and Nicole would definitely recommend ReNew for anyone looking to remodel their kitchen or bathrooms. “Everyone who sees our new kitchen is quick to compliment Jim’s design and hard work,” Steve says. “Each guest has commented on how much more storage and space now exists.”

The family also loved the addition of pendant lighting for dramatic effect and the recessed lighting, which has really helped to brighten up the space in an incredibly subtle way. The showstopper, though, is always the large island that has immediately allowed for increased seating and lots of fun, shared family memories.

The Tuckers also liked that the company’s work was superb and that Jim kept everything well within budget. They would definitely use ReNew again.

“I highly recommend Jim’s company,” Nicole says. “He had wonderful suggestions. If we choose to remodel anything else in our new home, we would definitely use him again.”

Call Jim (352) 857-9604

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