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Kitchen Contractor Tips for a Great Kitchen

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What makes a great kitchen great? Is the the gleaming floor, the smudge free fridge, or the whimsical backsplash? All of those elements may be present in a great kitchen. But you don’t need them to have a great kitchen. A great kitchen is great because it’s got an easy-to-use design and no space is wasted. Inspired Remodels is the Orange County kitchen contractor that knows what makes a great kitchen. Here’s a few tips to make your kitchen great.

Let There Be Light

You never stumble around in the dark in a great kitchen. A great kitchen makes the best use of natural light and adds in room lighting and task lighting.

Recessed lighting brightens the kitchen. Lights under the upper cabinets sneaks in additional task lighting. Who doesn’t want to see clearly when you’re slicing, dicing, and chopping?

Decorative lighting helps set the mood. Dimmer switches are great when your kitchen is part of an open concept area.

This kitchen uses decorative pendant lights to provide task lighting. Now that’s a lighting two-fer. Two-fers are great in the kitchen; they are the antithesis of the unitasker loathed by TV chef and cultural icon, Alton Brown. Unitaskers serve one purpose and take up valuable space.

Great Kitchens Make Great Use of Space

There’s not an inch of wasted space in a great kitchen. It’s one of the things that makes it so great.

Above, the slender space between the custom cabinets and stove was used for a small pull-out cabinet. Now you aren’t storing 10 pounds of rice here, but what are you doing with 10 pounds of rice any way?

It’s size and location make it perfect for salt, pepper, and any other spices and seasonings you might want to grab while using the cook top.

Another place space is frequently wasted is the lower cabinet kick space. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

A savvy kitchen contractor knows one way to turn a kitchen into a great space is to add a pull out step in place of a kick space.

This is particularly helpful for reaching the top shelves of upper cabinets. Even those that aren’t vertically challenged appreciate this type of convenience.

Or how about a kitchen island that doubles as a table? Once again, this kitchen contractor slayed the evil unitasker by making the island large enough to double as a table. A normal island doesn’t seat 6 comfortably. This one does.

The eat-in kitchen isn’t dead, it just looks different. It’s one of those things that makes a great kitchen great.

A Great Kitchen Contractor Crafts Great Kitchens

Inspired Remodels is a great kitchen contractor serving the Orange County area. They design and build great kitchens. And, they turn your inspired kitchen dreams into inspired remodeled kitchens.

Ready for your great kitchen or want more ideas? Call (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us online today.

kitchen and bath remodeling both make use of Shaker cabinets

Bathroom Remodel Company Creates Home Sanctuaries

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These days people are spending more time than ever at home. Whether you are working for home or confined under a stay-at-home order, “home” has a whole new meaning. In Orange County, Inspired Remodels, a bathroom remodel company, is turning homes into sanctuaries.

The Concept of Sanctuary

A sanctuary is a place of refuge or safety. Traditionally, it is a holy place. When you are threatened, fearful, or in danger, you turn to a sanctuary to protect you.

During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the home has become a sanctuary. When the government tells you to shelter in place, it’s the place you want to be.

So, in a way, your home is already a sanctuary.

Why shouldn’t it feel like one?

Inspired Remodels believes that in all times (good and bad) your home is a place of refuge and every room should feel like a sanctuary, especially the bathroom.

Spa Sanctuary

Some bathrooms feel like a spa sanctuary. When you’ve had enough of flattening the curve, economic shutdown, and Dr. Fauchi it’s time to retreat.

Draw a hot or warm bath and soak. Relax surrounded by peaceful, neutral colors and finishes from nature.

While the current circumstances aren’t exactly what the bathroom remodel company had in mind when creating this bathroom, it was designed to be a place to relax and unwind. A refuge of a sort. A bathroom sanctuary with a spa feel.

Natural light floods the room from the top half of the window while the bottom is shaded for privacy.

From the tile mosaic that starts as a backsplash and continues at chair rail height to add visual interest to the cool stone floors and vanity top, nature is all around you.

The soaking tub beckons you to slip off your clothes and slip into soothing, calming waters.

The simplicity of the shaker-style cabinetry and the clean lines of the dual mirrors complete the look.

Of course, the seashell accent finishes the look.

Who wouldn’t want to forget about viruses, face masks, and social distancing in this room?

Roman Sanctuary

Not looking for sanctuary in an Asian-inspired spa experience? How about an Italian escape? This bathroom remodel is heavily influenced by a rustic Roman aesthetic.

Mix natural stone with man-made tile for contrast. Use oiled bronze faucets to achieve a rustic farmhouse feel.

No simple shaker cabinetry here. This vanity is replete with moldings that border on Baroque.

Frosted glass tempers the light in the room.

Close your eyes and you could be in Italy.

The craftsman’s attention to detail is clear in the shower. A simple space for performing routine hygiene is a work of art. A niche provides convenience. The built-in bench beckons you to linger in this bathroom sanctuary.

Inspired Remodels is the Premier Bathroom Remodel Company

Time to turn your home into a sanctuary? Call Inspired Remodels. Brothers Jason and Joe Mueller are the Orange County design/build remodelers that turn houses into places of rest and refuge.

Call (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us online. Check out the bathroom remodel portfolio for inspiration. Make your home your sanctuary.

Custom Cabinets for Orange County Remodels

Nothing sets the tone of a room like the cabinetry. If you’re remodeling an Orange County kitchen or bathroom, the cabinet choice is a big decision. The big box stores like Home Depot generally offer stock cabinets while the Ikea’s of the world sell ready-to-assemble cabinets. Choosing cabinets isn’t a conundrum. Semi-custom or custom cabinets offer maximum flexibility and value.

Schrock Semi-Custom Cabinets

Schrock is part of the MasterBrand family of cabinet companies. This American-based company has been making cabinets since 1926. Beautiful, functional, and durable describe their product line.

Currently, you can pick from 3 lines: Entra, Trademark, and Boutique. The style and level of customization vary with the line. If simple, modern, or industrial describes your taste, the Trademark series is for you. If you need high customization or want an artisanal look, Boutique is for you. Entra features fresh and clean lines and is the perfect choice for Shaker-style cabinets.

Semi-custom cabinets are factory-built to your specifications based on stock sizes. This holds down the price, so they cost less than completely custom cabinets. Think of them as a mid-range choice. They make modifications to create cabinets that fit the space you need. Semi-custom cabinets provide you with a selection of fronts and finishes.

Omega Custom Cabinets

Omega Custom Cabinets is also a member of the MasterBrand family. They build custom cabinets in the United States. As true artisans, they take raw hardwood lumber and convert it into cabinetry to your exact specifications. They bring your custom cabinet ideas to life through the Pinnacle and Dynasty series platforms. Pinnacle provides inset and framed styling and Dynasty provides the ultimate in flexibility in design.

Because these are completely custom cabinets, the cost is higher than semi-custom cabinets. The lead time is much longer as well. But, you will get completely bespoke wooden cabinetry that will last almost as long as your house. No matter the shape of the room, your cabinets will fit.

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Compare to Stock and Ready to Assemble with Custom

When you compare custom and semi-custom cabinets to stock or ready-to-assemble, the differences are clear. You may be able to get stock and ready-to-assemble cabinets quickly, but that is because they are mass-produced. If you need customization, you’re out of luck.

Stock and ready-to-assemble cabinets may be available very quickly, but custom work is worth the wait. Higher quality, more options, and greater satisfaction with the installed product.

Inspired Remodels Helps With Orange County Cabinets

Need help with cabinetry? Call the remodel experts Inspired Remodels. They can help you design a kitchen or bathroom that is beautiful and functional. Their expertise is bring dreams to life. Call (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us online.

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