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Four Advantages of Custom Kitchen Remodeling

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Are you thinking about remodeling your Orange County kitchen, but still sitting on the fence? Now is the time to move! Custom kitchen remodeling brings an entirely new look to your living area, makes the best use of space, and offers a great opportunity to add elements you dream of.

When you incorporate custom kitchen cabinets as part of the kitchen remodeling project, you end up with quality cabinets to last for years.

Here are four advantages of custom kitchen remodeling for your Orange County home.

custom kitchen remodeling adds white shaker cabinets and brushed nickel faucet

Open Concept Transforms the Living Space

Orange County homes liberally make use of the open concept in building and remodeling. So, when you transform your kitchen with a custom kitchen remodel, the transformation spills over into the adjacent living spaces.

Adding white kitchen cabinets not only makes the kitchen look larger but also makes the connecting spaces look larger as well.

When you improve kitchen lighting or seating, you improve the dining options or usage of adjacent spaces.

Orange county custom kitchen remodeling uses white upper cabinets and dark lower cabinets

For example, this Irvine custom kitchen remodeling added extra light to the dining area and tied the two spaces together with wood flooring.

In this custom kitchen remodel, the kitchen opens up into the living area. Light spills from the kitchen to light the hallway, stairs, and living area too.

custom cabinets display stemware

Custom Kitchen Cabinets Are Higher Quality

No Orange County custom kitchen remodeling project would be complete without updating the kitchen cabinets. Remodeling affords you the opportunity to upgrade your kitchen cabinets.

If you have stock or builder-grade cabinetry, now is the time to upgrade to custom or semi-custom cabinets. Custom cabinets are more affordable than you think.

Orange County custom cabinets in two tones in Cosa Caza kitchen

You won’t find particleboard construction in your custom kitchen cabinets. They are made to last. Not only is the cabinet construction superior, but the hinges, drawer rails, and glides are of higher quality as well.

In the future, you can paint or reface wood cabinets if you decide you want to update the look without updating the entire kitchen. That’s not possible with stock and low-grade kitchen cabinets.

 

Custom Kitchen Remodeling Maximizes Space

Speaking of those custom cabinets, custom kitchen remodeling allows you to maximize the space in your new design. Ingenious custom cabinets provide new ways to store common items.

The move from cabinets to drawers provides more storage in the same space.

With custom kitchen remodeling, you get the space where you want it in your Orange County kitchen. Whether it’s pantry space or pull-out steps, custom cabinets in your custom kitchen put the items you want at your fingertips.

Remodeling Incorporates Missing Elements

When you built or purchased your Orange County home, you settled for the house that gave you the most of what you wanted at the time.

But over time, your wants can change. Kitchen remodeling is the perfect time to incorporate those new wants or add in the elements that have been missing.

custom cabinets make use of space in corner

Maybe you wanted a warming drawer, wine storage, or a beverage bar.  Remodeling affords the chance to take a space and make it your own.

 

Picking an Orange County Home Improvement Contractor

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Thinking of a remodel? With prices on the rise and material inventories going down, now is the time to act. Whether you want a new bathroom, a remodeled kitchen, or a fresh fireplace make sure you pick an Orange County home improvement contractor that delivers on time and on budget. Here are a few tips.

women laying on carpet sharing secretsAsk for Referrals

The best way to start your search is by casting a wide net. Ask friends, neighbors, family members, coworkers, and even your fellow gym rats.

See a sign in the neighbor’s yard? Don’t be afraid to ring the bell and ask about the work. The people you know are going to give you the most honest appraisal of the work they had done.

And, if someone shares a horror story, listen carefully and learn. Not only will you learn who to avoid, but you’ll also learn what mistakes were made in the selection process.

Ask for Quotes

Once you’ve identified a few home improvement contractors, ask them to give you a quote. It’s important to get multiple quotes for the project.

To make an apples-to-apples comparison easier, make sure that each contractor gives you a quote for the same work and the same quality finishes. For example, if you want bamboo flooring, then make sure all quotes include bamboo flooring.

quotes from home improvement contractors

Otherwise, you might compare click-lock luxury vinyl planks to woven-strand bamboo hardwood planks. That’s not an even comparison. Beware of any bid that is substantially lower than the others you receive.

During the quoting process, find out what work the contractor will perform and what work will be subcontracted out to another company or tradesman. Subcontracting for trades like plumbing and electrical is a common practice, but you want to know about it in advance.

Check for Home Improvement Contractor Licensing

Once you’ve narrowed your selection down to a few contractors, it is time to check their licenses.

A handyman or casual remodeler won’t have a license. However, a professional home improvement contractor will be licensed by the State of California as a building contractor.

You can call (800) 321- 2752 or search online at the Department of Consumer Affairs.

You might be tempted to check with the Better Business Bureau too. But remember that companies pay to be a member of the BBB and membership doesn’t necessarily mean they provide quality services.

Ask for References

Ask the contractor for references. A quality home improvement contractor has a long list of satisfied customers and won’t hesitate to offer their contact information.

Be sure to follow through and call the references. Find out what they liked about the process and what they disliked.

Were there problems during the work? If so, were they resolved to the homeowner’s satisfaction?

Check Social Media

Once you are ready to make a selection, go and check social media sites for reviews. You may find contractor reviews on Yelp and Houzz.

As you read reviews, notice if projects are completed on time, and on budget, and how any bumps are smoothed out. This provides insight into the contractor’s business practices.

If the company is like Inspired Remodels, you’ll find loads of happy customers and pictures of stunning bathrooms, kitchens, patios, fireplaces, and whole-house remodeling.

Are you still looking for ideas and not ready to hire a contractor? Find out how working with a design/build home improvement contractor simplifies the process.

 

 

 

Orange County Flooring Contractor Talks Top Trends in 2022

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With interest rates set to rise and the housing market tight, more and more homeowners opt to renovate and refresh instead of upgrading via a move to a new home. If you are thinking of an interior remodel, Inspired Remodels, a favorite Orange County flooring contractor wants you to know the top flooring trends in 2022.

Orange County flooring contractor replaced old floors with Moroccan-inspired tile pattern in black, grey, and white along with a grey cabinet and brushed nickel faucetMoroccan-Inspired Tile

Orange County homes traditionally have a Mediterranean vibe. But, lately, Moroccan-inspired touches grace walls, floors, backsplashes, and textiles. It makes sense if you think about it. Only the Straits of Gibraltar separate the mountainous country of Morocco from Spain.

Ethnic touches add vibrancy to any space. Above this Santa Margarita bathroom gets an update with Moroccan-inspired tile that goes perfectly with the Shaker cabinet fronts.  Moroccan decor features intricate and busy patterns that can easily overwhelm small spaces, but the clean aesthetic of the Shaker cabinets provides the perfect counterbalance.

In the bathroom above, the rug adds a texture and design that is so distinctively Moroccan. You don’t need new flooring to get that African feel, just add a rug.

And finally, it may be Arizona Tile, but the motif is pure Moroccan on this floor. Ever elegant gold-tone cabinet hardware and polished chrome fixtures at the sink show this homeowner isn’t afraid to flaunt their eclectic tastes.  And it works so good!

 
Orange County flooring contractor after picture showing off cerused stain wood flooring in living area

Little Change in Wood Floor Trends

According to a survey of members of the National Wood Flooring Association, color trends will remain fairly stable in 2022.

Demand for wood floors with grey or cerused stains will remain about the same while demand for natural wood is expected to rise 25%.

general contractors add wood flooring to kitchen

Cerused stains make the grain of the wood more prominent and are popular in Orange County. If your Orange County flooring contractor can’t find cerused wood, you are working with the wrong flooring contractors.

certamic tile that looks like wood outside a shower

Wood Look Tile

Whether the stain is cerused or consistent, natural wood flooring retains its appeal. That extends to wet areas as well.

Wood-look tile is here to stay. As long as people want a spa-like experience in their bathroom, Orange County flooring contractors will rely on tile that emulates wood while offering resistance to water.

Inspired Remodels the Inspired Orange County Flooring Contractors

 

When it comes to remodeling any room in the house or the whole house, trust the inspired experts at Inspired Remodels to bring your dreams to life.

Whether it’s a new floor in the bathroom or a complete bathroom remodel, Inspired Remodels is the only flooring contractor you need. You’ll enjoy complete design and build services from one company, a dedicated point-of-contact, and attention to detail.

Contact us online, make a call, or stop by the showroom and imagine new floors for 2022.