KEEN Building Co. Renovations Win at the 2025 NARI Charlotte RotY Awards!

Every year, the NARI Charlotte Remodeler of the Year (RotY) Awards highlight the region’s most outstanding remodeling and construction projects — and this year, KEEN Building Co. walked away with TWO major ENTIRE HOUSE renovation wins.

We are thrilled to announce that KEEN received top honors in both:

Entire House: $250K–$500K

Entire House: $500K–$750K

These KEEN Building Co Renovation awards are especially meaningful because the Entire House categories showcase the most comprehensive level of skill a builder or remodeler can deliver — structural planning, creative problem-solving, design execution, and complete transformation of a home’s livability and function. Winning two of these in a single year is a testament to KEEN’s commitment to intelligent construction, timeless design, and deep client collaboration.

Dramatic Design + Bold Character

Entire House: $250K–$500K

This project represented everything KEEN values — maximizing the existing footprint, improving flow, and solving real problems for families who love their neighborhood but need their home to work harder.

Highlights included:

• Dramatic vaulted ceilings that immediately open the home and reshape the interior experience

• Bold color palettes thoughtfully layered throughout the design

• Custom mauve kitchen cabinetry — a show-stopping, one-of-a-kind choice unique to this home

• Striking stone kitchen island with distinctive veining as the centerpiece

• Boutique-style bathrooms featuring elevated materials and finishes

• A whimsical powder room with playful polka-dot tile

• Creative tile layouts that add rhythm and movement to the design

• Curated lighting selections to complement the home's sophisticated palette

• Modified front elevation for stronger curb appeal

• New covered entry + upgraded exterior finishes

View the full LYTTLETON PROJECT HERE

A Modern A-Frame Reinvented

Entire House: $500K–$750K

This award-winning A-frame project is a standout example of how thoughtful design and strategic planning can completely transform a home’s personality and performance. With 2,352 heated sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, this remodel blended structural expansion, modern upgrades, and a full interior overhaul — all while preserving the charm that makes an A-frame so iconic.

The KEEN team delivered a full-scale transformation that included:

• A 660 sq. ft. addition that expanded both function and livability

• A complete interior remodel, reimagined from the ground up

• New custom cabinetry throughout the home

• All new flooring, creating a unified and modern aesthetic

• A new outdoor entertaining deck—perfect for gatherings, relaxing, and extending the living space outdoors

• A new metal roof, adding durability, longevity, and a fresh architectural statement

• Upgraded mechanical systems, ensuring efficiency, comfort, and reliability for decades to come

View the full PERIWINKLE PROJECT HERE What Makes These Wins Meaningful for KEEN Building Co. Renovations Division?

KEEN’s goal has always been simple to build beautifully, build smart, and build for real life.

Winning two Entire House categories is a major recognition of:

• KEEN’s engineering-first approach

• Transparent, realistic planning

• Team collaboration with architects and designers

• Excellence in both structural + aesthetic transformation

• Their dedication to honoring neighborhoods while modernizing homes

• Their consistent ability to deliver within budget and timeline

These are not small projects — they are full-home reimaginings, and KEEN continues to demonstrate why they are among the most trusted builders and remodelers in Charlotte.

A Special Thank You

KEEN is grateful to:

• Our clients, who trust us with the spaces that matter most

• Our architectural and design partners

• The KEEN team and trades who pour their craftsmanship into every detail

• NARI Charlotte for recognizing outstanding work across the region
  

These awards reflect the passion and precision that define KEEN Building Co.

Here’s a look at our team celebrating on awards night!

Ready to start your next award-worthy project?

Let KEEN Building Co. bring your dream renovation to life. Whether it’s a kitchen transformation, a full-home remodel, or a custom build, we’re here to make it happen. Contact us today!