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Kitchen Remodeler Says Hello to 2019 Trends

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Time to say goodbye to 2018 and 2019 trends. While some designs are timeless, others come and go. Inspired Remodels, the Orange County kitchen remodeler that designs and builds looks forward to 2019 trends.

Warmer Neutrals

Grey has been the new black and white for several years now. But in 2019, neutrals are ready to get warmer. While gray will still be popular, look for its iciness to be replaced by warm neutral tones.

kitchen remodeler mixes warmth of beige with cool grey for classic lookThis kitchen is a perfect example of how gray neutrals are warmed with beige. The earthy tones of the floor and chairs warm up the grey of the island and backsplash tiles.

kitchen cabinet contractor installs semi-customer cabinetsThis remodel features warm, honey neutral floors and contrasting cabinets in an even warmer wood tone. Notice the tan in the backsplash tile. These neutrals allow the countertops and sink fixtures to provide just the right pop of color. In previous years, that same countertop would have been used with cool grey, but this kitchen remodeler is warming things up now.

Pattern Tiles

The reign of single tone subway tile is quickly coming to an end. The savvy kitchen remodeler is adding color with the use of tile and grout. Tiles are taking on shapes and colors usually reserved for bathrooms.

kitchen remodeler uses mosiac tiles to create accent wall in kitchen

In the past, this accent tile would be reserved for a shower or fireplace. But 2019 asks why? The mix of colors and geometric shapes is the perfect foil to the grey subway. This is clearly a kitchen in transition. But the warm floors and patterned tile accent wall lead the way in kitchen design for 2019.

kitchen cabinet contractor adds valance to hood to give a custom look to kitchen

Here’s another example of pattern tile in the kitchen. Sure, you still see gray subway tile and Shaker cabinets, but holey moley look at that tile! Intricate mosaic pieces, surrounded with accents and held together with almost invisible grout create a work of art. 

If you aren’t ready to give up the entire backsplash, let go of a little subway tile and add an accent wall to the kitchen. You’ll be so very 2019.

Curves

From lighting to exhaust hoods, things are getting curvy in the kitchen. Industrial style exhaust hoods still grace many a cook top, but the lines are changing. Boxes are loosing their sharp lines and stainless is getting sexy.

Gone are the rigid corners and boxlike hoods. These sensuous lines emulate the soft curves of nature and the natural human body. Curves bring serenity to an area (the cook top) that can be a literal hotbed of stress (pun intended.) That’s because curves are soothing to the eye.

pendant lighting used in kitchen renovation to provide task lightsCurves aren’t just for hoods. In this kitchen remodel, curves soften everything from the light fixtures to the faucet fixtures. Countertop corners are radius and even the back of the barstools are curved. No wonder this space feels so serene.

The Kitchen Remodeler that Designs and Builds

Inspired Remodels is the kitchen remodeler that designs and builds. That means you get spaces that function well and look beautiful. Have confidence that your finishes fit your lifestyle and budget. Talk to us about your kitchen remodel dreams. We’ll turn them into reality in 2019.

Call (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us online today.

 

Bathroom Designers Tips for Inviting Guest Bath

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Lucky you! This is the year friends and family will be descending on your home for the holidays. Lucky guest because you’ve taken the time to look over these bathroom designers tips for creating an inviting guest bath. They may be so comfortable they don’t want to leave. Lucky you!

Convenient and Accessible

Make convenient and accessible your mantra in the guest bath. Repeat it when looking at everything from flooring to decor. You want the room easy to clean and you want guests to find what they need without poking about.

bathroom designers include room for guest necessitiesThis cabinet is a perfect example of convenient and accessible. Just tell guests everything they need from extra towels to an outlet for the air dryer can be found in this one location. You could even store towels in the upper cabinet and set toiletries on the countertop if you want.  Easy for guests to find what they need. The smooth lines don’t collect dust so it is convenient for you to keep clean. This piece can be dusted in no more than a minute.

In the bath and shower area, niches do the same job. thoughtful bathroom designers use the shower niche to maximize storageThis niche is deep enough to accommodate most personal care items without being so deep that water collects and mold grows. Notice that it is also at a reasonable height. Guests come in all sizes. If you have a niche in the shower area, make sure all guests can reach it.  Once again, easy to keep clean and convenient for guests.  Get the idea?

Guests Need Storage Too

Guests come complete with their own personal items as well. Many guests travel with a bag filled with skin care and make-up products. Of course they will have their toothbrush and hairbrush (assuming your guests have teeth and hair).  The simple addition of this small table between two cabinets gives guests a place to place their personal care bag and still keep it at their fingertips. If you don’t want to provide a small table, look at the space you do have and make the most of it.

This small freestanding cabinet not only provides a place to hang the toilet paper, it has a drawer and cabinet. You could designate either area as guest storage. That way guest’s grooming items stay out of view when the room doubles as a powder room for daytime guests. Savvy bathroom designers know that guest baths often pull double duty. First as a wash-up room for daytime guests and second as a full bathroom for overnight guests. Furniture such as this piece do double duty with ease.

Bathroom Designers Understand Luxury and Practicality

Good bathroom designers understand the need to balance practical use of the space with the luxury homeowner’s want.  That applies in the guest bath, the powder room, and especially in the master bath. No matter what type of bathroom remodel you need, turn to Inspired Remodels for the perfect fusion of beauty and usability. From kitchens to bathrooms to entire house remodels, Inspired Remodels makes your interior dreams come true. Call (949) 716-1938 to schedule a no obligation appointment.

House Remodeling Tips for that New TV

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Is a new TV in your future? If Santa is bring that new flat screen you need to think about how and where to install it for maximum viewing pleasure. Here are a few tips to help with this simple DIY house remodeling project.

house remodeling tip #1 set TV 42" from floor

How High?

Today’s rooms can have competing focal points. What’s the best spot for the TV? You don’t want to detract from other areas of interest. But, honestly you know you will watch TV more than the fireplace or the backyard.

Install the TV so the center of the screen is at eye level of the viewer. So, consider where you will sit when watching the screen. Sitting in a chair next to the fireplace and watching a screen mounted above the fireplace is a pain in the neck. Literally.

Viewing distance is about 2.5 times the diagonal size of the screen. Some HD nerds swear this drops to 1.5 with high definition screens. We say it’s personal.

Figure about 42″ from the floor for a standard set. As shown above, it may be necessary to wall mount to achieve this height.

Hiding the Magic

Thankfully multimedia is embracing wireless technology. That makes hiding the wires and cables that deliver the magic easier.

But, make sure you have an electrical source before you settle on a spot. It may require a call to an electrician if you need to add an outlet, but that’s one call you want to make. Better than a call to 911 when adding an electrical outlet becomes a house remodeling project fail.

See how this screen is mounted above for easy viewing and doesn’t sport a tangle of wires and cables? That’s your goal.

house remodeling to hang a tv

OLED versus LED

LED televisions really have an LCD screen. It works like a bunch of little shutters that open and close to let light through. Works great, but they must be viewed from just the correct angle or the picture is washed out. Boo!

You can get a mounting mechanism that allows you to adjust the angle of the screen. That will help. But even better is to skip the LED and get OLED.  Not only does OLED win with the best picture quality, but it can be seen from an infinite number of angles. OLED has come down considerably in price, so it’s a real option to consider if the spaces to place your TV are limited.

 

Focus on Family

It’s a TV, not a family member. Despite what the kids say, there is no reason to have a screen in every room. This house remodeling established a room without a TV. Try it, you might like it. A room without a TV encourages family members to interact and provides a quiet, tranquil retreat from the busyness of life. No TV in this room, but it does have a large conversation area, a convenient table, and two focal points. Next remodel, consider establishing a screen-free zone.

When House Remodeling Isn’t DIY

Not all house remodeling projects are as easy as installing that new flat screen TV. If you need a kitchen remodel, a bathroom update, barn doors, new flooring or any other remodeling, contact Inspired Remodels. Jason and Joe Mueller design and build. They can even build custom cabinets for your new TV! Turn dreams into reality. Call (949) 716-1938.