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5 Enduring Custom Kitchen Remodeling Trends for 2022

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Custom kitchen remodeling trends come crashing in like waves pounding the Pacific shoreline. Many ebb quickly and return to the sea of flash in the pan trends but others endure. Get the most of your remodeling budget and skip those ebbing trends. Incorporate these five enduring kitchen remodel trends for a dream kitchen in 2022 that will still be stylish in 2032.

Full Backsplashes

Remember when backsplashes were just a few rows high? Literally just enough to stop the splashing water or food? Not only are those days gone, but they also aren’t coming back any time soon.

Modern kitchens use the backsplash as a full design element. That’s why in 2022 and beyond, you’ll find no matter the material you pick, in custom kitchens the backsplash is full.

Backsplashes cover from countertop to the ceiling in this recent Mission Viejo custom kitchen remodeling project completed by Inspired Remodels.

The chevron tile design will also endure. Chevron patterns date back to ancient Greek pottery and textiles but the word didn’t appear in the English language until the 14th century. If a pattern has endured seven centuries, there’s a good chance it will endure in your kitchen another 30 years.

 

Minimalist Design

Less continues to be more in the kitchen. Fussy decor is as out-of-date as avocado green cabinets or appliances. Today’s focus is on functionality and easy-to-clean surfaces. Neutral tones set the stage

Modern kitchens work hard, and they get dirty. Minimalist design creates kitchens that work hard and look stunning in the process.

Recessed lighting continues to play a starring role in lighting. Lighting installed under the upper cabinets adds task lighting with invisible fixtures. It’s the quintessential touch of minimal design and it is here to stay.

Even kitchen islands are minimalist. They will continue to serve dual purposes by providing prep and work areas as well as functioning as a dining space.

Appliances are carefully tucked away until needed. No more toaster on the counter, but instead ample cabinet space to store toasters and air fryers. Only the coffee pot or Keurig stays in sight.

Shaker Cabinets

Since the shaking Quakers arrived in the American colonies in 1774, they’ve set the design standard for simple, practical, and beautiful furniture and cabinets.

The religious sect may have only lasted about 150 years, but the simple recessed panel door that they designed endures in kitchens to this day.

quarts countertops are hot kitchen renovation renovation trend in 2019

Shaker cabinets aren’t going anywhere. And with so many semi-custom cabinet makers like Decora and Waypoint offering Shaker panel doors, there’s a reason Shaker panel cabinets show up in Orange County kitchen remodels on a regular basis.

Whether you prefer the modern, minimalist design or like living elements like flowers and fruit on display, Shaker cabinets will always be the perfect match.

 

custom kitchen remodel features blue cabinets

Color Blocking

Just because kitchens are less fussy, doesn’t mean they are less interesting. Creating blocks of colors with islands and cabinetry is no longer just a passing fad. It’s an enduring trend that creates a timeless kitchen. In Orange County, custom kitchen remodeling projects have featured contrasting colors in the color blocking. In other areas of the country, color blocks are tone-on-tone.

contrasting cabinets in kitchen

No matter what approach you take, color blocking with tile or cabinet colors adds interest and is an enduring trend in kitchen remodeling. Use tile to create a color block on a wall or use the kitchen island to create a color block in the middle of the room.

finished custom kitchen remodeling project highlighting drawers next to the oven instead of cabinets with traditional doors

Drawers Over Doors

A successful kitchen remodeling project makes the most of every inch of the room a kitchen has to give. Then it goes out and looks for more.

A trend that is certainly going to stay in 2022 is a preference for drawers over doors for cabinet storage. It just makes better use of the available space.

Deeper drawers for storing pots and pans make access easy and retrieving and storing cookware a breeze. Drawers hold kitchen and table linens, utensils, cutlery, and flatware.

pull out drawer next to an oven installed in a custom kitchen remodeling project in Californiag

This drawer provides storage space for pantry supplies and spices. And of course, because it is a drawer with a Shaker front, it gets two points for enduring.

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Orange County Bathroom Remodel Company Previews 2022 Trends

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Inspired Remodels is the Orange County bathroom remodel company that keeps an eye on current trends. If you want to know what’s happening in bathroom design, you ask the design/build pros what’s hot and what’s evergreen. Here are the trends that Inspired Remodels predicts will be highly popular in 2022.

Orange County bathroom remodel company creates a wet room with two shower heads and a white tube enclosed by glass

Shower and Bath Wet Room

Orange County bathroom remodel companies have been combining the shower and tub for years. That’s nothing new. Take a standard 60” tub, tile the area around it, run a pipe, install a showerhead and either enclose in glass for a high-end look or hang a shower curtain rod for a more casual look.

Traditional shower/tub combo

This tub and shower would be ho-hum if it weren’t for the stunning tile in the niche and the ultra-modern black, industrial fixtures and curtain rod. 

When it comes to trendy bath and shower combos, Inspired Remodels leads the way with other bathroom remodelers. They’ve been creating combined wet rooms that enclose the shower and tub in the same area, but not the same space.

The trend is catching on around the country.

It’s a great way to maximize the floor space in a bathroom and create areas that are easy to keep clean. That’s two bonus points for this design trend!

Dual Shower Heads

Incorporating two shower heads into a shower space isn’t new.  But this trend shows no signs of waning. For Inspired Remodels, this is almost an evergreen element in a master en suite bathroom design.

Whether it’s two shower heads at different heights in the same area or two shower heads on opposite sides of the shower, it’s clear that two heads are better than one in Orange County bathrooms.

White and Grey Palettes

Neutral tones will continue to dominate Orange County bathrooms and bathrooms all across the United States. Inspired Remodels is the Orange County bathroom remodel company that’s been calling grey the new white since September of 2016.

Orange County bathroom remodel company builds a dual shower with grey and white marble tiles and installs shower heads on opposite ends. Tile comes half way up and galss is on top

For 2022, grey and white tones will continue to dominate. Carretta marble, which incorporates both, continues to be hot in 2022. So cool, so creamy and white, and so dreamy it’s the go-to choice for a classic design. Trendy, enduring beauty, and durability. What’s not to love from white and gray marble?

white subway tile with contrasting black tile at chair rail level with black glass tile in the shower niche

White subway tile continues to dominate in Orange County bathrooms. Not only does white subway tile provide a pristine, clean look, but it is also the perfect backdrop to any splash of color you want. And speaking of splashes, black will continue to play a supporting role in these neutral-toned bathrooms. While some designers are mixing in retro pinks and greens, Inspired Remodels recognizes a flash in the pan and steers clients towards trends with staying power.

Chevrons, Hexagons, and Motifs Oh My!

Tiles continue to add interest in Orange County bathroom remodels.

When you take a simple tile and install using a chevron pattern, you get a look that’s anything but simple.

The grey and white tile laid in a chevron pattern on this floor elevates the entire look of the room. Then the contrasting wall tile between the dual sinks brings all the elements together.

There’s nothing like tile to create drama or interest. And a small amount goes a very long way.  When less is more, that’s one trend that maximizes the bathroom remodel budget for sure.

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When it is time to turn bathroom remodel dreams into reality, call on Inspired Remodels to make it happen. Whether you want the trendiest look or a classic design, Inspired Remodels creates bathrooms to love for years.

Orange County Shower Remodel Inspiration

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If you have plans for a complete bathroom remodel or are just thinking about a shower remodel, here’s a little inspiration. Take a look at these recent Orange County shower remodel jobs and find out what’s going on in your neighbor’s bathroom. It’s okay to peek!

Orange County shower remodel with white subway tile and green glass tile at chairrail height

Sensational Subway Tile

Subway tile provides enduring beauty in any bathroom or kitchen. The simplicity of rectangular tile provides a blank palette upon which you can add decorative details. In the shower above, the subway tile sets the stage for the green glass mosaic insert. Think of the green glass tile as the supporting actor and the subway tile as the star. But subway tile is one star that’s never a diva.

No, it’s one tile perfectly content to play the strong and silent type. Enjoy the simplicity of the lines of subway tile.

Orange county shower remodel with white subway tile and while and black grout to show contrast

Neutral subway tile is like a double dose of simplicity. When creating a spa-like experience, designers look to shapes and colors that calm.

No wonder subway tile is a favorite. This shower uses dark grout to accentuate the subway tile in the shower area and light grout in the sink area where subway tile plays a supporting role. Such is the versatility of subway tile.

And with this tub and shower remodel, white subway tile quietly lets the geometric niche tile become the star of the show. A great Orange county shower remodel is really like casting a movie or television show. You need stars, you need supporting casts, and you need a little drama and a splash of fun.

Subway tile lets you do all this and more.

Double the Fun with Your Orange County Shower Remodel

In the summer of 1976, England experienced a brutal drought. The River Thames was all but dry. The Brits with their dry humor created a conservation campaign that encouraged people to shower (Brits generally bathed) and save water. The slogan, Save Water, Shower With a Friend was born.

With the drought a part of Orange County life, showering with a friend still resonates. But now, we shower with a friend in style.

Inspired Remodels adds two shower heads with this Orange County bathroom remodel. Each bather can control their water temperature and pressure. Now that’s real customization.

And with this shower remodel, even the tub gets in on the fun. One can shower while the other bathes. Bet you even noticed the clever use of subway-inspired tile.

Put a tub in your shower remodel and create a wet room.

Orange County shower remodel with white subway tile and black fixtures

Another Beautiful Shower Remodel by Inspired Remodels

Orange County Shower Remodel Pros

When it comes time for your shower remodel, talk to the remodeling pros at Inspired Remodels. Bring your dreams and watch them become reality.

Working with a design/build firm reduces the stress inherent in remodeling. From start to finish, one company takes care of you. And caring for customers while creating fabulous living spaces is what sets Inspired Remodels apart.