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Orange County Bathroom Designers Create 6 Bathrooms to Love

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Inspired Remodels, local Orange County bathroom designers, create bathrooms that are beautiful and functional. Lose yourself in the luxury and whimsy of these 10 bathrooms.

Beautiful in Black and White

The contrast provided by black and white can be luxurious or modern. It just depends on how you approach it.

This black subway tile installed using a herringbone pattern and white grout offers high contrast in the shower. The contrast carries to the soaking tub and custom cabinets.

On the other hand, take the same palette and get an ultra-modern design.

White hexagon-shaped floor tiles contrast with the richness of the espresso cabinets. Lightly veined marble countertops and brushed nickel faucets with slim lines complete the modern aesthetic.

These bathroom designers aren’t afraid to go boldly where others fear. That’s what makes their designs so refreshing.

This Cota de Caza bathroom remodel pops from the black metal mirrors. Who says mirrors can’t be functional and fun? Not Inspired Remodels, that’s for sure.

Don’t be afraid to dabble in alchemy and mix your metals. You’ll strike design gold. The chrome faucets, black metal framed mirrors, and brushed chrome cabinet hardware work and play together quite well in this Orange County bathroom remodel.

Soaking the Stress Away

Remember those ginormous jetted garden tubs from the 1990s? Who could forget how much square footage they consumed?

These days, Orange County bathroom designers use a much more elegant solution for a good soak. And it’s a real space saver.

This sensual soaking tub tucks neatly away between the wall and the shower. The navy cabinets set an aquatic tone for this marvelous bathroom makeover.

This soaking tub provides more depth than you would ever get in those old garden-style tubs. Today, you enjoy more soaking in less space. When designing your spa bathroom, be sure to work with bathroom designers that understand the full impact of a deep soaking tub. Some tubs hold 90 to 100 gallons of water which require more than a 50-gallon hot water heater to fill. Also, at 8 pounds per gallon of water, the floor must be able to carry the added weight.

This San Clemente bathroom remodel turns heads with the turn of the tub. Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box when it comes to thinking about soaking tubs.

Creative Orange County Bathroom Designers

The best Orange County bathroom remodels start with the inspiration and creativity of Inspired Remodels, the Orange County inspired bathroom designers.

Bring your goals, ideas, and dreams, and Inspired Remodels will bring them to life.

Picking an Orange County Home Improvement Contractor

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.

Ask 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.

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 license.

A handyman or casual remodeler won’t have a license. But 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, 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.

Bathroom Trends 2018 from Orange County Bathroom Contractor

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Thinking of a new bathroom this year? Inspired Remodels, an Orange County bathroom contractor shares these design trends. Incorporate one or all when you update your bathroom.

Sinks

Vessel sinks have gone from avant garde to mainstream. In 2018, they will continue to be popular. Think vessel sinks are a very modern design? Wrong! Vessel sinks are really a classic. They harken back to the days before indoor plumbing. In those days you took your water from a well and brought it indoors in a bucket. Water went from the bucket to a pitcher and then to the bedroom where it was poured into a giant bowl. Today’s vessel sinks look like those bowls.

This vessel sink uses one color inside the sink and another color outside the sink to double your decorating palette.

Undermount sinks are hot in bathrooms and kitchens. Not only do they provide clean, crisp lines; they are easy to clean as well. Because there is no lip between the counter top and sink, there is no place for soap scum or bits of hair to hide.

Install undermount sinks with granite, soapstone, marble, or concrete solid surface counters. Tile counters are not well suited for undermount sinks. The grout doesn’t provide the structural integrity necessary to hold the sink in place.

Integrated sinks also provide the clean lines and simple look that continues to be popular in 2018. Simplicity is a key to achieving a spa-like experience. Integrated sinks are a perfect choice for a spa bath.

The smooth lines of the counter and sink are accentuated by utilitarian shape of the faucet and the clean lines of the cabinetry. The zen of the sink area is a perfect foil to the bold design on the floor. Nice!

Flooring

Tile continues to be popular in 2018. But tile is taking on a new look. Pebble look tile is popular. But, pebble tile can cause problems.

Because pebbles aren’t smooth and they aren’t symmetrical, installing them is a challenge. In addition, the rough surface isn’t kind to we feet, gathers soap scum, and is hard to clean. They usually come in 12 x 12 grids. Because the grids aren’t exact sizes, lots of grout must be used to fill in the gaps between the squares. These are all problems with pebble tile. But, Inspired Remodels has a reputation as the bathroom contractor that solves problems and they offer a stunning solution. Sliced stone! As you can see above, the sliced stone tiles give you the pebble look you want without the hassle of pebble tiles. The top surface is smooth. That’s kind to wet feet. It also won’t trap soap scum any more than a traditional floor tile. The multi-color look gives you just enough color variation to hide the grout grid.

Wood-look tile will gain popularity. It’s going to be the hottest trend for bathrooms.

Wood is essential for a spa-like bathroom. You need the warmth of wood, but wood isn’t well-suited for wet areas. Wood-look tile solves the problem. Some wood tiles are even finished with faux texture to stimulate the grain. You get the warmth of wood and the practicality of tile. What will tile designers think of next?

Inspired Remodels – Orange County’s Inspired Bathroom Contractor

Whether you want the hottest trends or classic looks, Inspired Remodels is the bathroom contractor in Orange County to do the job. Jason and Joe Mueller will design the bathroom of your dreams and then execute the design perfectly. If you aren’t sure what you want or feel overwhelmed by the choices to be made, don’t panic. Inspired Remodels will listen to you, understand how you want to use the space, consider your budget and then design and build a bathroom that meets your needs.

Call (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us today to schedule a consultation.