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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.

This 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.

This 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.

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.

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.

Curves 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.

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Feeling Blue? Local Home Remodeling Contractors Can Help

Feeling blue? You aren’t alone. Blue is a rising trend for 2019. It’s popping up in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, as well as living and dining rooms. Not sure how to incorporate this trend in your Orange County home? Inspired Remodels, the local home remodeling contractors that design and build can help.

Feeling Blue in the Kitchen

The Behr paint company thinks blue is a blueprint for the modern kitchen. It’s their color choice for 2019. Layer it with other blues or pair it with terracotta. There are blues for jewel tones and blues in pastel. Dusty blues were made for grey. And everyone knows that grey is the new white in home décor.

In this Lake Forest kitchen remodel, blue accent tiles are paired with grey subway with stunning results.

local home remodelint contractors mix grey and blue tile in Lake Forest kitchen

Blue Accents + Grey Subway = Stunning

The dusty blue calms the contrast between dark wood cabinets and light wood floors. It plays well with the draperies in the adjoining dining room while keeping the kitchen area light and bright.

Backsplashes are a great place to insert blue in the kitchen. Local home remodeling contractors like Inspired Remodels are also skilled designers. That means you share the dream and they make it reality. Whether you want black with blue undertones like this backsplash or something inspired by the sea, Inspired Remodels brings it to life beautifully.

Bathroom Blues

Speaking of seas, blue is the color of water. That makes it perfect for bathrooms, master bath suites and powder rooms. Blue tiles on shower walls can take on a supporting role as an accent or be the star (and steal) the show. As in the kitchen, blue works and plays well with other colors particularly earth tones and whites.

This Laguna Niguel bathroom reminds the homeowners of the seas they love to sail, even when they are on terra firma. The shades of blue on the glass tile evoke the feelings of the ocean and the round window continues the nautical feel.

Blue is incredibly versatile when it comes to tile. You find blue tones naturally in white or black marble. Slate carries slight shades of blue. And when it comes to ceramic or porcelain tile, the sky is literally the limit.

This small powder room looks spacious because of the care used in picking the colors. Shades of blue mingle with grays and tans on the floor while blue plays with green on the walls. The white cabinets and fixtures give the look of natural light, even when it isn’t present.

Blue and white are a match inspired by the heavens. In this bathroom, blue glass accent tiles contrast with the white subway tiles that have just the slightest blush of grey. Think bluebird skies and snow covered mountains. Or, aqua blue Caribbean seas and white sails luffing in the wind. Blue is perfect for a cool, clean look. That’s why blue is perfect for the bathroom.

The Right Local Home Remodeling Contractors Beat the Remodeling Blues

Just the idea of interviewing and hiring local home remodeling contractors, living in a construction zone that feels like a war zone, and wondering if the project will turn out right is enough to make anyone blue. But, hiring the right contractor can beats the remodeling blues. Whether you’re ready to embrace the blue trend or lean towards more classic tones, Inspired Remodels is here to help. We work with you to create rooms with the colors and finishes that delight the senses and beat budget blues to boot. Contact Us online or call (949) 625-6820 to schedule an appointment today.

Embrace the blue!

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Open Concepts FAQ by Orange County Remodeling Contractor

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

Rooms that flow effortlessly from one to another. Spaces that incorporate the indoors and outdoors seamlessly. What do they have in common? The open concept in action. Inspired Remodels, an Orange County remodeling contractor, answers common questions about open concepts.

What is an open concept? In design, open concepts feature few interior walls and rooms flow naturally from one to another. The British refer to it as “open plan” design.

Is the open concept new to architecture? No, while it is currently highly popular, it has it’s roots in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Home, first published in February 1901 in the Ladies Home Journal. As the modernist design of the 1930’s brought indoors and outdoors together, spaces became less defined in an effort to bring more light indoors. Post-war homes were smaller and less expensive and servants and housekeepers were less common. Fusing the cooking, dining, and living places brought economy of space and efficiency together.

Is creating an open concept difficult? Designing an open concept area is easy. Executing the design isn’t always a walk in the park. If load bearing walls must be removed, maintaining the integrity of the home is a challenge. This is not a do-it-yourself job, and requires the skills and knowledge of a licensed general contractor.

Open Concept Pros

Do open concepts make spaces look larger or smaller? Small spaces feel even more confined with walls. By removing walls, you trick the eye into thinking there is more space. Conversely, if you already have a large space with high ceilings, an open concept can make a space cavernous.

Aside from visual appeal, what are other benefits of an open concept? Not all families make regular use of formal living or dining areas. A thoughtful open concept design takes this unused space and incorporates into more heavily trafficked areas. This maximizes use of square footage under the roof.

Kitchen and Informal Dining

Open Concept Cons

Are there downsides to open concepts? When the living, dining, and cooking areas share space they also share their messes. One cook recently ranted in the pages of The New Yorker that their open concept kitchen lacked boundaries and places to hide dirty dishes from guests. So, embrace the open concept with eyes wide open. Cooking also creates heat and smells. An open concept shares both of those freely with adjoining areas.

Is an open concept right for me? Only you can answer this. But, sitting down with a designer and discussing your wants, needs, and dreams for new space in your home can help you decide. Use a design/build Orange County remodeling contractor like Inspired Remodels. A remodeling contractor that also provides design services is well-equipped to deal with issues like load bearing walls.

Inspired Remodels is an experienced Orange County remodeling contractor with extensive experience with open concept design. Call (949) 716-1938 to schedule an appointment today.