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Residential Remodeling Contractor Explains Barn Door Popularity

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Barn doors are showing up all over Orange County. Joe Mueller, an Orange County residential remodeling contractor and licensed real estate agent, explains the appeal.

Barn Doors as Art

When you think “door” you don’t usually think “art”. But that’s not true with barn doors. A large part of their appeal is that not only do they serve as doors, they act as permanent art installments.

When these barn doors are closed, they provide privacy for the bathroom. At the same time, the wood of the doors, the hardware and the simple Shaker-like design create art. And while the two rooms use two different neutral palettes, the barn doors as art pull both rooms together. A four or six panel door painted with matching trim paint just wouldn’t give the same effect.

Rooted in tradition with a modern twist is what Orange County homeowners want in their homes. Barn doors deliver.

Barn Doors Deliver Value

Barn doors don’t just deliver good looks, they deliver value as well. Zillow research finds that homes with barn doors sell faster and sell at a premium price.

Mentioning “barn doors” in the property listing can result in a sale of 13% more than expected and a sale in as little as 60 days. That’s because when people search online for homes, they are adding keywords to their search. So, “barn doors” can be as much a part of the search as “3 bedrooms”. And when it comes time to sell, what you list is almost as important as how you list it.

According to the National Association of Realtors, 50% of home buyers start their search online. That’s more than starting with a real estate agent, open house, yard sign, and word of mouth from friends or family combined.

So, feel free to add those barn doors to separate bedrooms and bathrooms, adorn kitchen pantries, and provide division between living areas.

Residential Remodeling Contractor That’s A Real Estate Agent?

Joe Mueller understands the total impact a remodel makes on a home. Not just visually, but financially as well. That’s because Joe is the Orange County residential remodeling contractor that’s also a real estate agent. He is the principal behind Inspired Realty.

So, when you talk remodel, Joe knows how changes affect the value of your home. The addition of a barn door is just one example. Joe also knows that the same research on the keyword “barn door” also discovered that “subway tile”, “shaker cabinets” and “farmhouse sink” are terms buyers are using in their search. So, if you are considering a bathroom or kitchen remodel, it pays to consider subway tile or a farmhouse sink.

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Dreaming of Custom Kitchen Remodeling?

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Are you dreaming of a new kitchen? Stop dreaming and start acting. Call Inspired Remodels and unleash their custom kitchen remodeling magic. No matter your dreams, Inspired Remodels can create the custom kitchen you crave. Want fresh new cabinets? Done! Need more space for meal prep, entertaining or storage? Not a problem. Better than a fairy godmother with a magic wand, their custom kitchen remodeling services are for real.

Custom Kitchen Remodeling Like Magic

Your new kitchen comes to life almost like magic. That’s because Inspired Remodels has a superpower you won’t find with most kitchen remodeling companies. They are a complete design/build firm. When you hire Inspired Remodels, you get not just craftsman, but designers too. Jason and Joe Mueller carefully listen to your kitchen dreams, take into account your style, and then design and build a kitchen that looks incredible and functions like a dream. It’s all you need for a custom kitchen remodeling:

cabinets and cupboards
countertops
sinks
faucets
lighting
flooring
plumbing
appliance installation

Your dream kitchen is built for comfort, style, and utility.

More than Just another “Pretty” Kitchen

Your custom kitchen is a reflection of you as a cook. It should reflect how you cook, serve, and entertain. Sure, you want a pretty kitchen with attractive countertops and cabinets, but you deserve more. Make sure your dream kitchen:

includes usable kitchen space
adds to the property value
improves lighting
provides solutions to storage problems.

The result of your custom kitchen remodeling project should be a space that looks good, works well with your lifestyle, and is easy to maintain.

Inspired Remodels can guide you to durable flooring selections that stand up to the rigors of a busy kitchen. You’ll get a kitchen that makes the most of your square footage and creates a work space that is efficient. Don’t dream of storage for those items you frequently use, get it with Inspired Remodels. And get it with stunning finishes and fixtures that reflect your personal style. Check out our portfolio of custom kitchen remodels for inspiration.

Make Your Dreams Come True

Have a new design in mind? Let Inspired Remodels bring it to life. As a full service general contracting firm, you’ll have access to the area’s most skilled craftsmen to create your custom kitchen. From plumbers and carpenters to electricians drywall professionals only real craftsmen will work on your kitchen. Remodeling can be a communication nightmare. But, with Inspired Remodels you’ll have a project manager that’s your point of contact from start to finish. Custom kitchen remodeling can be stressful and we work hard to minimize the disruption.

So, why are you waiting? Stop dreaming and start planning your custom kitchen remodeling project with Orange County’s best remodeling crew. It’s just a phone call away. Call Inspired Remodels at (949) 716-1938 for a consultation today.

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Kitchen and Bath Contractors Connect Spaces With Style

One of the most difficult tasks in a home remodel is making the space flow from one room to another. Just because you want the bathroom to be painted one color doesn’t mean you want the entire home in the same shade. Savvy kitchen and bath contractors know how to unite spaces. Using complementary shades and themes, you can tie retro and modern together and end up with a perfectly traditional look. Here’s how Inspired Remodels handled it.

Traditional Kitchen with Whimsy

Start with the trendy but eternal look of Shaker cabinets. The clean lines of Shaker cabinetry are a classic. Originally designed by Shaker craftsman to be simple, durable, and most of all functional. They speak to a post-modern sensibility where less is more. Of course their simple and unassuming lines lend themselves to a wide variety of installations. In this installation, the brushed nickel hardware adds a futuristic look.

Next, add stainless appliances. Like Shaker cabinets, the taste for stainless hasn’t been satiated in the kitchen yet. They give an industrial, modern look that is in perfect contrast to the timelessness of the cabinetry. Gray-veined countertops pull it all together.

Lastly, inject a bit of whimsy into the design with the spectacular backsplash. The cooktop, dual ovens and industrial hood may scream business, but the tile on the backsplash is all about having fun and being creative in the kitchen. The result is a modern but traditional look that can be easily carried to other rooms

Carry it to the Guest Bath

The problem with a guest bath this nice is your guests may never leave. Friends and family will find reasons to crash at your place for the night just so they can enjoy this space.

Connecting this room with the style of the kitchen isn’t a challenge when you’ve got kitchen and bath contractors with design skills. Start with the flooring. The color ties with the theme established by the kitchen.

Next, the cabinetry emulates the simplistic design of the Shaker door panel, but adds a rustic touch. This is easily achieved by using different hardware and a different finish on the cabinet. They look the same, but completely different at the same time. Neat trick, huh?

Next, the stone on the wall matches the rustic tone set by the cabinetry, but the clean and simple lines of the floating mirror match the industrial vibe of the appliances in the kitchen. A framed mirror would not give the same look.

The need for whimsy is amply supplied by the wall lighting next to the mirror. While the glass of the mirror is all business, the glass facets on the wall lights can’t be anything else but fun. Where did you see that before? That’s right, the use of one whimsical element in the kitchen and one whimsical element in this bath are the clear signs these kitchen and bath contractors know their trade.

Mastering the Master Bath

The final challenge is pulling it all together in the master bath. It all starts with the barn doors. Like Shaker cabinets, barn doors have been around for ages. It’s only lately that they’ve left the confines of the barn and wandered into the house. In the right place, they look spectacular. This bathroom is the right place.

The simple lines of the door and the hardware are aligned closely with those used in the guest bath. The tile coordinates with the tile in the kitchen and other bath. By keeping the same color palette on the floor, there are more opportunities for individualizing the room while still keeping it stylistically connected to the rest of the house.

The soaking tub continues with the lines found in the kitchen. Clean and simple. That tub is luxury and all business. Of course with something that serious, you need a little whimsy. That’s provided by the plumbing fixtures.

Next, the color on the walls is reminiscent of the veins found on the countertop in the kitchen. Lastly, the woodlook tile in the shower contrasts nicely with the real wood of the barn doors.

Kitchen and Bath Contractors Pull It All Together

Whether you are doing a single room or the whole house, you need kitchen and bath contractors that can pull it all together to pull off a cohesive look. You need the design/build team at Inspired Remodels. Call or contact online to discuss your next project. Traditional, retro and whimsy. If you can dream it they can make it come to life.