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Picking an Orange County Home Improvement Contractor

Thinking of a remodel? With prices on the rise and material inventories going down, now is the time to act. Whether you want a new bathroom, a remodeled kitchen, or a fresh fireplace make sure you pick an Orange County home improvement contractor that delivers on time and on budget. Here are a few tips.

Ask for Referrals

The best way to start your search is by casting a wide net. Ask friends, neighbors, family members, coworkers, and even your fellow gym rats.

See a sign in the neighbor’s yard? Don’t be afraid to ring the bell and ask about the work. The people you know are going to give you the most honest appraisal of the work they had done.

And, if someone shares a horror story, listen carefully and learn. Not only will you learn who to avoid, but you’ll also learn what mistakes were made in the selection process.

Ask for Quotes

Once you’ve identified a few home improvement contractors, ask them to give you a quote. It’s important to get multiple quotes for the project.

To make an apples-to-apples comparison easier, make sure that each contractor gives you a quote for the same work and the same quality finishes. For example, if you want bamboo flooring, then make sure all quotes include bamboo flooring.

Otherwise, you might compare click-lock luxury vinyl planks to woven strand bamboo hardwood planks. That’s not an even comparison. Beware of any bid that is substantially lower than the others you receive.

During the quoting process, find out what work the contractor will perform and what work will be subcontracted out to another company or tradesman. Subcontracting for trades like plumbing and electrical is a common practice, but you want to know about it in advance.

Check for Home Improvement Contractor Licensing

Once you’ve narrowed your selection down to a few contractors, it is time to check their license.

A handyman or casual remodeler won’t have a license. But a professional home improvement contractor will be licensed by the State of California as a building contractor.

You can call (800) 321- 2752 or search online at the Department of Consumer Affairs.

You might be tempted to check with the Better Business Bureau too. But remember that companies pay to be a member of the BBB and membership doesn’t necessarily mean they provide quality services.

Ask for References

Ask the contractor for references. A quality home improvement contractor has a long list of satisfied customers and won’t hesitate to offer their contact information.

Be sure to follow through and call the references. Find out what they liked about the process and what they disliked.

Were there problems during the work? If so, were they resolved to the homeowner’s satisfaction?

Check Social Media

Once you are ready to make a selection, go and check social media sites for reviews. You may find contractor reviews on Yelp and Houzz.

As you read reviews, notice if projects are completed on time, on budget, and how any bumps are smoothed out. This provides insight into the contractor’s business practices.

If the company is like Inspired Remodels, you’ll find loads of happy customers and pictures of stunning bathrooms, kitchens, patios, fireplaces, and whole-house remodeling.

Are you still looking for ideas and not ready to hire a contractor? Find out how working with a design/build home improvement contractor simplifies the process.

Orange County Shower Remodeling

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Inspired Remodels helps Orange County homeowners wash away tired, dull bathrooms. They create beautiful and serene spaces and at-home spa experiences. From shower remodeling to tackling the entire bathroom, see what’s happing in Orange County bathrooms.

Dynamic Duos

Orange County bathrooms continue to feature dynamic duos where the tub and shower are separate. This approach allows for shower remodeling independent of the tub, but honestly, when you create a spectacular shower you want a tub that’s a worthy companion.

Can you imagine this stunning tub without the amazing glass shower or the glass shower without the tub? These two go together like peas and carrots or Jenny and Forrest. The tile used to craft the tub surround flows effortlessly into the shower area. Matching accent tiles complete the look.

Or in this bathroom, it’s hard to tell where the tub ends and the shower begins. Extremely elegant in classic white subway tile. Marble from the shower floor compliments the tub lip. It’s another match made in heaven and the result of artful shower remodeling by Inspired Remodels.

Niches Still Hot

Niches are still a must-have in any Orange County shower remodeling project. They provide storage at just the right height and are an easy way to keep shampoo and other personal care items at your fingertips.

This shower remodeling project adds two niches to double the storage. The same tile was used in the niche as on the shower walls. While contrasting tile provides a pop of color in many niches, in this shower continuing the cool, grey maintains the serene feel of the room.

Now, this Laguna Beach shower remodeling added not only a niche but a glass shelf in the niche. There’s no limit to what Inspired Remodels can create. If you can imagine it, they can make your dream shower come to life.

Spa-Inspired

Orange County showers provide their owners a spa-like space at home. Clean lines, natural materials, and an overall feeling of Zen create spaces you never want to leave.

This Rancho Santa Margarita bathroom remodel makes use of oversized tile on the floor and bathroom to provide a sense of spaciousness. Soothing grey and white tones invite you to linger just a little longer in the shower. And of course, the heated towel holder contributes to the perfect spa experience.

Now this shower gets its spa feel from the unusual tile mosaic on the wall. Arizona Tile makes beautiful glass tile, and this Dunes Leaf tile design is no exception. The lines evoke a feeling of nature that’s inherent in any spa experience.

What Can Inspired Remodels Create for You?

Ready for an inspired shower remodeling project or looking to upgrade your kitchen?

Bring your dreams to Inspired Remodels and watch as they come to life.

Orange County Flooring Contractor Talks Top Trends in 2022

By Inspired Remodels / Bathroom Remodel, Kitchen Remodel / Comments Off

With interest rates set to rise and the housing market tight, more and more homeowners opt to renovate and refresh instead of upgrading via a move to a new home. If you are thinking of an interior remodel, Inspired Remodels, a favorite Orange County flooring contractor wants you to know the top flooring trends in 2022.

Moroccan-Inspired Tile

Orange County homes traditionally have a Mediterranean vibe. But, lately, Moroccan-inspired touches grace walls, floors, backsplashes, and textiles. It makes sense if you think about it. Only the Straits of Gibraltar separate the mountainous country of Morocco from Spain.

Ethnic touches add vibrancy to any space. Above this Santa Margarita bathroom gets an update with Moroccan-inspired tile that goes perfectly with the Shaker cabinet fronts. Moroccan decor features intricate and busy patterns that can easily overwhelm small spaces, but the clean aesthetic of the Shaker cabinets provides the perfect counterbalance.

In the bathroom above, the rug adds a texture and design that is so distinctively Moroccan. You don’t need new flooring to get that African feel, just add a rug.

And finally, it may be Arizona Tile, but the motif is pure Moroccan on this floor. Ever elegant gold-tone cabinet hardware and polished chrome fixtures at the sink show this homeowner isn’t afraid to flaunt their eclectic tastes. And it works so good!

Little Change in Wood Floor Trends

According to a survey of members of the National Wood Flooring Association, color trends will remain fairly stable in 2022.

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Demand for wood floors with grey or cerused stains will remain about the same while demand for natural wood is expected to rise 25%.

Cerused stains make the grain of the wood more prominent and are popular in Orange County. If your Orange County flooring contractor can’t find cerused wood, you are working with the wrong flooring contractors.

certamic tile that looks like wood outside a shower

Wood Look Tile

Whether the stain is cerused or consistent, natural wood flooring retains its appeal. That extends to wet areas as well.

Wood-look tile is here to stay. As long as people want a spa-like experience in their bathroom, Orange County flooring contractors will rely on tile that emulates wood while offering resistance to water.

Inspired Remodels the Inspired Orange County Flooring Contractors

When it comes to remodeling any room in the house or the whole house, trust the inspired experts at Inspired Remodels to bring your dreams to life.

Whether it’s a new floor in the bathroom or a complete bathroom remodel, Inspired Remodels is the only flooring contractor you need. You’ll enjoy complete design and build services from one company, a dedicated point-of-contact, and attention to detail.

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