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Best Kitchen and Bath Contractor Work: Orange County Gallery

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From small updates to major remodels, Inspired Remodels, an Orange County kitchen and bath contractor turns homeowner dreams into reality. Take a look at recent kitchen and bath projects to get a little inspiration of your own.

Inspired Bathrooms

What’s your pleasure? Coastal living vibes, spa-serenity, or owner retreat?
One kitchen and bath contractor delivers functional spaces that look great. That’s Inspired Remodels.
Check out these bathroom remodel projects.

kitchen and bath contractor after photo green cabinetsBlue cabinets have been trending up for the last year. Now, green joins the party.  This bathroom remodel uses green on the walls and cabinets to provide a quintessential Southern California vibe.

kitchen and bath contractor after picture brown cabinets with white countertop and full length wall mirrorThis bathroom remodel pays homage to the area’s ranching roots. Before the malls, before the subdivisions, the ranch dominated the scene. Warm wood cabinets, neutral-tone floors, white countertops, and lots of light make this bathroom shine – literally.

A full-length, wall-mounted mirror serves two purposes. First, mirrors reflect light and make small spaces appear much larger. Second, who doesn’t love a full peek in the mirror before stepping out for the day?

flooring contractor adds octagonal dark tiles on floor to contrast with light subway tile on wall

If you tell your kitchen and bath contractor you want a spa vibe, will they deliver luxury like this?  Dark hex tile on the floor sets the stage for a soothing mood in the room. A Japanese-style soaking tub lets you say, “Calgon, take all my stress away”. Dual hand-held showers and rain showers drench your body and quench your desire for pampering. Neutral subway tile with a matte finish in the shower and on the accent wall continues the serene vibe of the room. And talk about attention to detail, just note how the pattern on the accent tile on the shower floor duplicates the shape of the floor tile. Add simple natural wood Shaker cabinets and dark hardware and you complete the spa feel to this room. A real owner’s retreat at the end of the day and the perfect place to start each day too!

Inspired Kitchens

Kitchens must reflect the personality and lifestyle of the homeowner. The needs of a busy family differ from the needs of a single gourmet cook or a couple that entertains regularly. A good kitchen and bath contractor understands that a kitchen must look good and work smoothly.

Check out these inspired kitchen remodels.

general contractors after pic laguna niguel remodel

This Laguna Niguel kitchen remodel included a bar and La Cantina doors to bring outside and inside spaces together. This design offers all the entertaining space the homeowner needs.

Soft-modern whole home renovation with wood-tone and white cabinets

See how the kitchen flows naturally to the bar and the bar coordinates with the pool area. Stunning and suitable for hosting large and intimate gatherings.

When space is at a premium, every inch counts. This kitchen remodel relies on light colors to make the space look larger. The kitchen triangle with stove, sink, and refrigerator comes together in perfection. Backsplash tile adds interest, keeping this kitchen space anything but boring. This kitchen provides everything you need for meal prep, from nuking a bowl of ramen to roasting a chicken with root vegetables.

The Inspired Kitchen and Bath Contractor

Looking for an inspired kitchen and bath contractor? Look no further than Inspired Remodels. From whole house renovations to a refresh of the kitchen or bath, a fireplace update, or even creating new outdoor living spaces, Inspired Remodels delivers.

Get an inspired remodel when Inspired Remodels in your design/build contractor.

4 Custom Kitchen Remodeling Ideas for 2024

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Trends come and go. Inspired Remodels keeps an eagle eye on kitchen remodeling trends so every kitchen they design and build is perfect for its time. Here are four custom kitchen remodeling ideas you need to incorporate for an updated 2024 kitchen.

Orange County General custom kitchen remodeling after featuring white statement hood over rangeStatement Range Hoods

The rarely noticed range hood works hard to vent odors and grease from the cooking area. It’s a dirty job, but as Mike Rowe says, “somebody’s got to do it.” In the past, range hoods suffered neglect from designers. Those days are gone!

custom kitchen remodeling after showing Marble kitchen countertops with black and white cabinetry

In 2024, these hoods will leave their shrinking violet heritage behind and make a bold statement.

Incorporate a statement range hood in your custom kitchen remodel and you’ll find it is a game changer.

 

Warmer Tones

Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2024, Peach Fuzz, sets the stage for warmer tones throughout the house. So, it’s no wonder that custom kitchen remodels incorporate warmer and moodier colors.

custom kitchen kitchen remodeling after photo stainless steel stove and hood with green, black & white backsplash

Warm green hues add a cozy vibe to a white & gray kitchen

Stark white-on-white kitchens aren’t the cream of the crop in 2024. While many stunning white kitchens come into being in 2024, the real winners will be those that opt for warm tones.

Think terracotta accents if you can’t wrap your head around peach.

Kitchen remodeling after creating open concept kitchen and built in eating area

Earthy tones bring coziness to large spaces

Opt for comforting tones for a cost and trendy kitchen. Luckily, these warm tones play well with mosaic tiles and a variety of cabinet and countertop colors.

Statement Backsplashes

Backsplashes traditionally put function over form. They prevent water, food, and grease from staining and sticking to kitchen walls.

Yeah, but one super-hot custom kitchen remodeling trend for 2024 lets the backsplash become fashion-forward.

Inspired Remodels led the way in 2023, incorporating statement backsplashes into their kitchen remodeling projects.

Now the backsplash provides an important design element in the kitchen remodel. Watch out bathrooms – you may be next.

Grey and white kitchen cabinetry with large island and stainless appliances

Colors, textures, and designs all play a part in creating a beautiful statement backsplash.  This trend also supports the final trend for 2024 – death of perfectly matched design elements.

Eclectic Elements

If you feel a need for every element of your kitchen to be a perfect match, 2024 might be a bad year for you. 

One of the hottest upcoming kitchen remodeling ideas for Orange County kitchens is a mix-and-match approach to everything from lighting to hardware.

Mixed metals add an eclectic touch

Even upper and lower cabinets stray from an everything must match aesthetic.

Mix up cabinet hardware. Install pulls here and knobs there. Heck, toss a few handles in for good measure.

Why must all walls be the same color?

Nothing customizes a kitchen like adding your own eclectic elements and when you do so in 2024, you’ll be riding a rising wave.

Comparing Custom Cabinets – Shaker versus Raised Panel

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When it comes to renovating Orange County kitchens, most homeowners split their preference for custom cabinets. Shaker door fronts remain popular, but raised panel custom cabinets are popular as well.

Let’s compare the two custom cabinet styles.

Green & white custom cabinets with black quartz countertops

Shaker Custom Cabinets

Shaker cabinets date back to the early 1800’s. The cabinet aesthetic grew from the Shaker’s commitment to designs that exhibited their belief in simplicity. The clean lines represent the purity that the Shakers sought in all corners of their lives – including their cabinets and furniture.

A simple center recessed panel sets Shaker cabinets apart from all others. At a glance, you recognize the Shaker style.

Teal and white custom cabinets in kitchen with white countertops and backsplash

On the plus side

Shaker custom cabinets offer the opportunity to customize by adding ornamental hardware. You can swap the look of the door by simply swapping out the hardware.

In addition, Shaker-style cabinets have a timeless appeal that won’t go out of style and will be a draw when selling the house.

Modern coastal kitchen design with black and white custom cabinets

On the negative side

Let’s face it, Shaker-style cabinets are popular. Really popular. Really, really popular. That means if you want your kitchen to stand out or you are a fan of Avant Garde design, stay away from these cabinets.  While Shaker custom cabinets can be finished in amazing colors, that recessed panel will still be an obvious design element.

Raised Panel Cabinets

Where Shaker cabinets feature a center recessed panel, raised panel cabinets veer into the more ornate. Think shaped, raised center panels accentuated by grooves and additional molding. They instantly add a more formal feel to any kitchen.

Raised panel-style cabinetry is newer than Shaker-style cabinetry. It only gained popularity at the beginning of the 21st century, when the modern kitchen was born. Artisans carefully routed and carved doors to create the iconic raised panels we treasure today.

On the plus side

Raised panel custom cabinets certainly elevate the look and feel of any kitchen. They provide an avenue for creating a posh, upscale feel to the room. In addition, you get the ultimate in customization. Bespoke panels and molding make your cabinets like no other.

On the negative side

All that ornamentation adds to the cost of materials and labor that go into the custom cabinets. That makes the price for raised panel cabinets generally higher than their Shaker counterparts. In addition, the nooks and crannies created by the ornamentation capture grease, dust, and food particles. This means they are slightly more difficult to clean.

Custom Cabinet Pop Quiz

Inspired Remodels works with all types of custom cabinets. Take a look at these kitchens and see if you can identify the Shaker cabinets from the raised panel cabinets.

 

Kitchen backsplash