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4 Fall Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Ideas

As summer fades into fall, Orange County homeowners pivot their attention from outdoors to indoor spaces. If refreshing your home’s interior strikes your fancy, check out these four kitchen and bathroom remodeling ideas. Get inspired by the work of Inspired Remodels.

Add a Backsplash

Backsplashes make a splash in bathrooms and kitchens alike. Functionally, backsplashes prevent water from damaging drywall and make cleaning surfaces easier. From a design perspective, backsplashes provide a place to let your creative spirit shine.

In kitchens, use mosaic tiles, herringbone patterns, or subway tiles in designer colors for a classic yet contemporary look.

In bathrooms, create a backsplash and accent walls with textured tiles, glass tiles, or use marble or stone to add a touch of elegance.

Choose materials and colors that complement the existing decor, to create a cohesive and stylish look If the backsplash isn’t part of a comprehensive kitchen and bath remodeling project,

Add a Kitchen Island

A kitchen island addition significantly enhances the functionality and aesthetics of the area. It serves as an extra workspace, a spot for casual dining, and even additional storage.

If you love to cook, add an island with a prep sink or stovetop to work more efficiently. Is yours the home where everyone gathers? Create an island space that doubles as a buffet.

Use pendant lighting to transform an island into a focal point. Mix and match island cabinets and countertops to contrast with existing cabinets and countertops.

Whether your kitchen is large or small, a well-designed island transforms the space into a more practical and beautiful space.

Update Countertops

New kitchen or bathroom countertops create a fresh, new look without full kitchen and bathroom remodeling headaches or expenses.

Orange County homeowners love quartz countertops for the kitchen. Unlike granite, quartz doesn’t require sealing, making it an easy-care surface.

In the bathroom, granite has been the go-to option for years, but quartz is quickly gaining popularity for the same reasons people love it in the kitchen.

New countertops elevate the look of your kitchen and bathroom, giving them a fresh, modern vibe without the need for a complete remodel.

Accessorize

Sometimes, the smallest changes make the biggest difference.

Swap out the hardware on cabinets and drawers and update the look of your kitchen and bathroom without breaking the bank. These days, popular finishes include brushed nickel, matte black, and brass because they go with everything from traditional to modern styles.

In the bathroom, add lighted mirrors for enhanced visibility and the feeling of spa-like luxury every time you walk in the room.

Update the lighting fixtures in the kitchen and bathroom to create a dramatic impact without remodeling the entire kitchen or bathroom. Layer your lighting with ambient, task, and accent lighting to create functional and beautiful rooms.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Design/Build Pros

Whether you plan on a minor renovation to the kitchen or bath, get a quote from Inspired Remodels. This Orange County kitchen and remodeling contractor employs a design/build approach to home improvement.

Enjoy a single point of contact and a team of professionals who make your remodeling dreams a reality.

Schedule an appointment today.

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Kitchen and Bath Contractors Tips for a Smooth Remodel

By Inspired Remodels / Bathroom Remodel, Kitchen Remodel / Comments Off

Kitchen and bath remodeling requires thinking about everyday activities in a different way. While your new rooms transform, so does your life. Follow these tips from kitchen and bath contractors to live with minimal disruption during the remodeling process.

Kitchen

Set up a mini-kitchen either outside or inside. If outside, you can make use of a propane grill or Coleman Stove. You can even use electric appliances under covered, dry areas when the weather is nice. Thankfully in Southern California, that’s most days.

Inside, designate a space as the temporary kitchen. If you have a utility sink and a front-loading washer and dryer, you have a water source and flat surfaces for preparing and cooking food.

Courtesy Ninja Appliances

Lean heavily into multi-cooker devices like the Ninja multi-cookers that operate as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, air fryer, and food steamer. In place of a multi-cooker, you can use a large toaster oven as your oven and toaster. Either way, make sure you have a mini-microwave and portable fridge.

Invest in disposable utensils, plates, bowls, and cups. No, it’s not the most eco-friendly way to live through a kitchen remodel, but it will save your sanity.

If the laundry room is a no-go space, give your bathrooms a hard look. Look for a water source and flat surfaces

Bathroom

This one is a bit easier. Whether the bath contractor works in the master bathroom or a shared or spare bathroom, you’ll be down one set of sinks, toilet, and bathing area. Most Orange County homes have more than one bathroom. That makes doubling up easier. Easier, not easy.

To make it easy, plan bathing schedules in advance. Split bath and grooming times for family members between mornings and bedtime. If you have a large or busy family, don’t be afraid to post a schedule and make sure everyone sticks to it!

shower caddy showing towels, brushes, shampoo, and conditioner bottle

Get organized & portable with a shower caddy

Use portable storage containers. Shop online or visit your local big box store and look for personal hygiene caddies marketed for dorm living. They make the perfect vessel for organizing and storing your personal care products while you are using a second bathroom.

Don’t forget to take advantage of your gym’s shower facilities. Feel free to use the shower even if you didn’t work out first. Go ahead, you paid for the membership, take full advantage of it!

Design Build Orange County Kitchen and Bath Contractors

Inspired Remodels offers full design and build services. Not all kitchen and bath contractors provide full services.

As design-build contractors, Inspired Remodels provides you with a single point of contact throughout the remodeling process. Remodeling disrupts lives, but working with skilled, caring, and respectful contractors minimizes the disruption.

Before hiring a contractor for a kitchen or bathroom remodel, ask how they will minimize the disruption.

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Elevate Your Orange County Bathroom with These Shower Remodel Ideas!

By Inspired Remodels / Bathroom Remodel, Home Improvement / Comments Off

With housing prices continuing to soar, more people are upgrading to luxury living without moving. Bathroom remodeling allows you to revamp your bathroom and shower space and turn it into a luxurious retreat. Cheaper and easier than moving for sure! Get inspired with these shower remodel ideas. Each was part of an Orange County bathroom makeover!

From sleek, modern designs to classic, timeless spa looks, Inspired Remodels makes your dreams of updating your bathroom a reality. So, get ready to say goodbye to an outdated shower and hello to a luxury oasis right in your own home.

Creative Tile Designs Elevate Shower Spaces

Transform your bathroom into a personalized oasis through the creative use of tile. A shower remodel offers plenty of opportunity to mix and match tile colors and patterns. Why settle for walls and floors with the same design?

In the bathroom above, the shower remodel extended the subway tile on the walls while using a floor tile with a design that emulates the floor tile outside the shower. With so much glass in the shower these days, it’s important to create design cohesion inside and outside the shower.

This shower remodel creates an accent wall with pattern tile from the same color family. The gold fixtures add additional warmth to this design.

Invest in high-quality materials and timeless design elements to ensure your bathroom remains stylish and functional for years to come.

Use either natural light from windows or skylights to highlight your tile. The natural light filtered through the window shade above the tub brings out the beauty of the black tile and highlights the contrast with the light grout and shower floor tile. Next to paint, no other design element provides such a wide array of choices than wall and floor tile.

Take the remodel as an opportunity to personalize your space with decorative tile accents to make the shower space your own.

Smart Water Saving Fixtures

Consider adding luxurious touches such as a rainfall showerhead. Whether mounted on the wall or ceiling. many modern fixtures can increase pressure while reducing flow. You get the feel of more water while using less.

Hand-held shower heads and vertical spas also offer water-saving options. Just because your shower remodel oozes luxury at every touch doesn’t mean it can’t be eco-friendly too.

Luxurious Shower Fixtures for a Stunning Upgrade

Choose high-quality materials and luxurious shower fixtures. Pick durable finishes like bright chrome, brushed nickel or matte black for a sophisticated look that is timeless and easy to care for. Invest in fixtures with innovative features such as thermostatic valves for consistent water temperature and anti-scald technology for safety.

Notice how something as small as a difference in fixture finishes (chrome versus brushed nickel) makes a big difference in the shower look. The bright chrome plays off the cool tone gray tile in the first shower while the brushed nickel complements the warm tones in the second shower.

Traditional shower/tub combo with black fixtures

Black fixtures play an important role in the design of this shower/tub remodel. Notice the black accents carry to the door lever!

Selecting the right fixtures makes your shower a luxurious oasis that seamlessly combines comfort, style, and functionality.

Transform Your Bathroom with the Orange County Shower Remodel Experts!

Looking to transform your boring bathroom into a luxurious oasis? Look no further than Inspired Remodels, the premier Orange County Shower Remodel Ideas experts!

With their innovative design solutions and top-notch craftsmanship, they can turn your outdated shower into a stunning focal point. Whether you’re craving a sleek modern look or a cozy rustic retreat, Inspired Remodels has got you covered.

Say goodbye to your drab shower and hello to your dream bathroom with Inspired Remodels!