ReNew Kitchen & Bath

‘Friendly, Professional & Organized’ ReNew in Ocala is the place to go to fix outdated floors, bathrooms, and kitchens on a budget.

Michael Smith and his spouse love their tranquil home in Ocala that they’ve lived in for the past five years. He’s from a very small town in the Panhandle, so the young couple finds Ocala to be a relatively big city. They love that it has everything they want, that it’s easily accessible, and that it “still maintains that country, rural living feeling,” according to Michael.

They enjoy doing DIY projects around the house and spending time with their newly adopted four year-old son they have fostered over the last couple of years. Michael recently purchased a 1962 Thunderbird and “can’t wait to take it out on the weekends around town with the family.”

Knowing they plan to remain in their house as their family grows, the Smiths knew they’d need to tackle a surprisingly untouched area—the garden tub in the master bathroom.

“Our home is only five years old, and I’ve since regretted a decision made in the building process to have a garden tub,” Michael admits. “We decided we’d rather have an open-concept, walk-in shower instead to give the bathroom more of a bigger space at the same time making it easier to get in and out of. No more shower curtains!”

Their existing master bathroom was functional but that’s about it. The cookie-cutter tub with built-in shelves had very little character and the shower curtain was hard to deal with. The Smiths wanted something cleaner in a more modern style with lots of touches to showcase the space better. At the same time, they chose to use this as the impetus to update the sinks and vanity as well.

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Once they zeroed in on what they wanted, Michael called several companies and received varying offers and costs. Jim LaValle with ReNew was the most responsive.

“After googling and reviewing several renovation businesses in Ocala, I noticed ReNew was five-star rated and had a lot of positive feedback,” says Michael. “That was enough for us to give Jim a call and get an estimate on the project.”

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 great to work with,” Michael recalls. “We had a general idea of what we wanted when we contacted him and he helped us in finding the right color of granite, tiles, backsplashes, and layout of our ideas.

The Smiths let Jim and his crew come and go as needed. ReNew worked efficiently, and the couple liked the work they were doing. They 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 wasn’t bad at all— aside from COVID-19,” says Michael. “The overall project only lasted about three weeks. And the crew was very friendly, professional, and organized.”

Now the couple loves the results, especially the “amazing” giant, 18-inch rainfall showerhead and the shower’s easy walk-in accessibility. Their friends and family love the space, too, particularly the rectangular glass vessel sinks with waterfall faucets. They immediately catch the eye.

Overall, the bathrooms now have a distinctly spa-like feel. The dark cabinets contrast nicely with the stark white walls and the sleek outline of the walk-in shower. Built-in shelving is modern and at the perfect height, with a contrasting pattern to offset the other textures. A mixed dividing wall with a top half of clear glass means never having to wash a dirty shower curtain, and the square rainhead is positioned neatly in the center of the roomy ceiling. It’s now a space the couple enjoys using every day.

During the project, the couple was so happy with the work on the master bathroom that they decided to redo the guest bathroom’s sink, countertops, and toilet as well. They saved a good chunk of money by having ReNew do the work at the same time to maximize staff costs.

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.”

The Smiths would definitely recommend ReNew for anyone looking to remodel their kitchen or bathrooms.

“We would like to thank Jim,” Michael says. “He was always available and answered every single question we had along the way.”

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1301 SW 37th Ave # 109 Ocala 34474