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Custom Kitchen Remodeling 2020

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Custom kitchen remodeling is big in 2020. People are staying home more and eating at home more. The kitchen in 2020 must be functional and beautiful. If you’re thinking of custom kitchen remodeling, here’s what your neighbors are doing in Orange County.

Making the Most of What You Have

What makes a custom kitchen custom? It’s those little custom touches that set your kitchen apart from the others. Little things like designing for every inch of space.

Hidden drawers in the toe kick space provide a place for sheet pans and other flat items to snuggle in out of site. Wasted space becomes WOW space in an instant. Who would have thunk it? Inspired Remodels!

Of course, that space could be a built-in step stool.

Perfect for the vertically challenged.

And even for those that aren’t. Since most everyone needs help reaching those top-most cabinets, convert kick space into a pull-out step and easily reach those hard-to-reach uppers.

If you aren’t using the kick space for storage or step stools, then you aren’t making the most of what you have.

But those aren’t the only ways that custom kitchen remodeling can add little touches.

Pull-out spice racks and pantry shelves are another way to make the most of the space you have in the kitchen.

This space isn’t large enough for a full-size cabinet. While some custom kitchen remodeling contractors may just cover the space with a false front, not Inspired Remodels.

This Orange County kitchen makeover made the highest and best use of all space available.

Spices and herbs are stored in a pull-out spice rack that’s large enough to accommodate even the largest selection of flavorings.

Enhance the food and enhance the cooking experience. That’s the Orange County kitchen in 2020.

Kitchen Islands are Cool

2020 has everyone dreaming of an island getaway. In the kitchen. That’s because kitchen islands are hot. But the hottest kitchen islands keep their cool through the use of color, texture, and surface elements.

This kitchen island keeps its cool through the use of a pale paint color. It’s a spectacular complement to the white and stainless steel tones used elsewhere in the kitchen.

White marble on the island countertop reduces the visual temperature by 10 degrees. The CFL lights in the fixtures above provide light without heat. Cool.

Now this kitchen island was built with a busy cook in mind. It forms an essential part of the kitchen triangle during food prep.

Then once the meal is ready to eat, it provides a spacious spot to savor the latest creation.

With seating for four, this island doesn’t run the cook ragged as serving and clean up are a cool breeze.

Clean lines from the Shaker-style cabinets and brushed nickel hardware also contribute to the cool, clean look.

Custom Kitchen Remodeling in Orange County

For custom kitchen remodeling in Orange County, look no further than Inspired Remodels.

Whether you stop in the showroom to browse or meet with a designer, you’ll get a warm, socially distant greeting. It is 2020 after all.

You’ll also get inspired to turn those remodeling dreams into reality. Call (949) 716-1938, Contact Us online, or stop in our Lake Forest showroom.

Flooring Contractor Reviews Trends for 2020

Can you believe the year is half over? Perfect time to pause and review what’s trending in floors for Orange County. Inspired Remodels, an Orange County flooring contractor, shows what’s going on with flooring in local homes.

The Return of the Blonde Bombshell

Light colored plank flooring is making a strong comeback. The honey oak of the 80’s and 90’s was so overused it almost killed blonde wood.

That’s a shame. Because light oak or bamboo hardwood flooring adds warmth to kitchens, living areas, and bathrooms.

Hardwoods like bamboo are hot, but honestly any hardwood floor, blonde or not, is an investment with long-lasting returns.

The floor in this kitchen combines light wood and wide planks in a staggered design that’s just stunning. Because light wood is even more susceptible to fading from UV light, pick a plank with UV and scratch resistant coatings.

Wood Look Tile

Wood look tile is showing up all over the house. No longer confined to bathrooms or children’s playrooms, it’s gracing kitchens all over Orange County.

Wood look tile can emulate wide or standard plank widths. Some wood look tile even offers graining, so not only does it look like wood it feels like wood too.

You’ll find this tile in almost every hardwood tone you can imagine. From oak and ash to mahogany and Brazilian cherry, there’s a wood look tile to match your decor. Stop by the Inspired Remodels showroom and view samples.

Alternative Patterns

Recently, we took a look at some of the more common tile patterns. Doing something as simple as turn the tile 90° and installing on a diagonal can make a real difference.

Diagonal install patterns make small spaces look larger. So, they are perfect for small powder rooms, bathrooms, and even galley kitchens.

Herringbone patterns like the one above add instant elegance. The vee shape created by the overlapping tile ends draws the eye out. It’s a great way to make a room appear larger and provide a touch of drama. Similar to the chevron (same design with mitered ends), the herringbone doesn’t require as much labor to cut the wood or tile flooring so this pattern usually costs less to install than the chevron.

Geometric shapes like the polygon shaped tile to the right are migrating from backsplashes and shower walls to the floor.

We’re glad to see them make the move.

Geometric shaped tiles are one of the best ways to give any room a completely custom look. Use contrasting grout to accentuate the tile shape!

Flooring as Art

No longer a simple surface for foot traffic, this Orange County flooring contractor is seeing a demand for flooring as art.

Whether it’s a dramatic entry way or a fun and funky bathroom, art is no longer reserved for the walls of a room.

Trusted Orange County Flooring Contractor

Trust Inspired Remodels to be your flooring contractor for your next remodel.

Wood, tile, carpet, polished concrete, or stone. If you want it on the floor, Inspired Remodels can make it happen. Call (949) 716-1938, Contact Us online or stop by our showroom.

See the latest trends in flooring and get inspired with Inspired Remodels.

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Bathroom Renovation Company Explains Tile Patterns

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When it comes to tile, the installation pattern you choose is almost as important as the tile itself. Tile installation patterns provide visual interest. If you can’t tell the difference between a herringbone and an h-pattern, read on. Inspired Remodels, the bathroom renovation company that knows tile, explains it all.

Classic H

What’s anathema for wood flooring is classic for subway tile. That’s the classic “h” pattern. In the picture above, the dark grout contrasts with the white subway tile to accent this classic pattern.

Now, with wood flooring, that “H” pattern is a sign of a bad install job. For a wood floor, it puts the joints too close together to create a strong walking surface, but with wall tile it’s perfect.

The kids may drive you up the wall, but you’re never literally walking on the walls so strength isn’t a issue. This pattern is great for shower walls and tub surround walls.

It works well when you use contrasting tile and grout. But, it’s also a subtle look when you use complementary tile and grout.

To make sure you’ve got it correct. It’s important to lay the tile design out in advance.

Like with all wall tiles, you need to make constant use of a level to avoid that slightly off fun-house feeling you get from walls that aren’t exactly straight.

Herringbone Tile Pattern

Herringbone patterns are great for floors, walls, and backsplashes. On this floor, the grout used is slightly darker than the vein in the tile to show the herringbone pattern.

After all, why use a pattern if you can’t see it?

To create a herringbone, the tiles are laid at an angle to create a vee line. This vee line draws the eye outwards and can make a small space look larger. Especially when used with small tiles.

Don’t confuse a herringbone with a chevron. A chevron pattern miters the tile end, a herringbone pattern does not. If you like the look of a chevron but not the installation costs, the herringbone is the pattern for you.

Random Plank

The most popular wood plank install pattern is the random plank. This pattern places the wood planks in various lengths. You don’t generally put wood floors in a bathroom, but you do install wood look tile.

It only makes sense to use wood install patterns with wood look tiles.

The random plank is created by cutting the starter piece for each row a random length. For proper form, the joints should be about 8″ apart for a wood floor. But since this is just a wood look floor, you’ve got more flexibility.

Drops and Inserts

You can add visual interest to any pattern with drops and inserts. In the hopscotch pattern above, the corner was cut from various tiles and a small blue glass drop inserted.

Drops and inserts aren’t reserved for floors. You can use this pattern with walls, tub surrounds, and even export it to the kitchen for a backsplash.

Add just this small focal point and generate a high degree of detail.

The Orange County Bathroom Renovation Company

When it comes to bathroom tile, fixtures, and design turn to Inspired Remodels. They bring innovation to bathroom renovation.

Unique finishes, superior installation, and guaranteed satisfaction from a family-owned and operated company. Call (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us online to schedule a consultation.

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