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Interior Remodeling with Fireplaces? Yes, Please!

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Cozy time is coming! Our Orange County climate offers cool nights, perfect for cuddling up to a fireplace. Whether you want a functional fireplace for heat or just looking to add ambiance, Inspired Remodels never forgets the fireplace when interior remodeling.

Irvine interior remodel converts fireplace to electric

Surrounded by Design

Too often the fireplace mantle and hearth get all the design love. But this Irvine interior remodeling forgoes both. Instead, of a traditional mantle, wood molding takes its place. The result is clean and classic as a Roman column. While there’s still space to display a few items, the molding combination is the real design element.  And instead of a traditional hearth, the flooring comes right up to the fireplace front. When you aren’t burning wood, there’s no need to worry about embers.  Because the hearth protects from embers, when you get rid of the embers you eliminate the need for a hearth. A herringbone tile front finishes the look.

elements of interior remodeling move outside in Mission ViejoNotice how this patio fireplace retains a gas flame and thus retains a traditional hearth. And that raised hearth really elevates this fireplace. Literally and figuratively. Inside or out, there’s no need for a fireplace to be at floor level.

interior remodeling adds rustic stone fireplace

This rustic, wood-burning fireplace also features a raised hearth. The look of stacked stone is perfect for French Country or Mission-inspired interior remodeling projects. And once again, molding takes the place of a traditional hearth. 

interior remodeling updates fireplace with stacked stone

Interior Remodeling Updates Fireplaces Too!

Maybe you have a fireplace you feel doesn’t fit your sense of style. Or maybe it’s time to update your fireplace. Yes, that’s right – update your fireplace.

Inspired Remodels not only installs fireplaces but can also completely change the look of your existing fireplace. By adding moldings, changing the hearth, or refacing the fireplace your fireplace will be completely transformed.

In this fireplace, a light-colored stacked stone front provides a more modern look. The more traditional mantle gets a facelift with additional molding. And, everyone looks better with a new coat of paint.  This fireplace is ready to keep homeowners feeling the love for years to come.

This fireplace received a similar treatment. New stacked stone, an updated hearth, and fresh moldings and paint complete the look. The fireplace now serves as a focal point for the room, not a tired eyesore.

Sometimes that fireplace gets lonely. This interior remodeling project added custom cabinets on both sides of the fireplace. The entire wall makes a statement. Rustic stacked stone pairs perfectly with the simplicity of the Shaker-inspired cabinet doors. It’s a design that beckons you to take a book from the shelf and curl up in the chair and enjoy a fire.

Interior Remodeling and Design Services in Orange County

From kitchen and bathrooms to patios and fireplaces, Inspired Remodels offers full-service interior remodeling and design services in Orange County.

Inspired Remodels uses a design-build approach to take the hassle out of interior remodeling. You enjoy one point of contact and the assurance of knowing everyone is working from the same playbook.

 

Orange County Home Improvement Contractor Creates Fabulous Fireplaces

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Fall is most certainly here. With temperatures falling, you might be thinking about cozying up to the fire. Did you know that fireplaces have design trends just like all elements of home decor? They do! And whether you have a gas or wood burner, Inspired Remodels is the Orange County home improvement contractor that can update your fireplace. Keep the chill at bay while relaxing by your fabulous fireplace. Here’s some ideas to get you inspired.

Natural Finishes

Nothing looks warmer than the natural look of brick or stone. These materials harken back to when fire was essential to keeping the house warm and food cooked. These days, stacked stone is the perfect fusion of modern look with classic material. No matter the tone, you are sure to get a warm, natural look.

home improvement contractor adds light color stacked stone to update fireplace

Stacked stone fireplace surround – light palette

 

Stacked stone in gray palette

The same materials that provide a modern look to these fireplaces can also be used when you want a rustic feel. Note the raised hearth, always a popular design.

home improvement contractor gets rustic look fireplace with stacked stone

Rustic Look with stacked stone

Marvelous Mantels

The mantel can be a focal point for the fireplace or the perfect accent. Like a string of pearls sets off a little black dress, a mantle is the finishing touch. Whether it holds a collection of keepsakes or carefully staged artwork, a mantel is essential if you want a fabulous fireplace. One of the latest trends is to create a classic look by integrating the mantle with the fireplace trim.

Classic Mantle

Whether its classic Grecian or traditional Federalist, the integrated mantle is a trend with legs (pun intended). This design will still look fresh in 10 years.

Another Take on a Classic

The mantle can also be designed to coordinate with existing woodwork and pull together custom cabinetry. These built-ins and mantle go together like peas and carrots or chocolate and peanut butter. If you wanted to mount a flat screen television over this fireplace, the cabinetry would be perfect for hiding the cable box or DVR.

However, if your taste trends minimalist, you should consider the floating mantle. It honors the original mantle. That’s because the mantle originated as a chimney-piece that projected over the fire to collect smoke. They were a focal point of the fireplace. Like their ancestors, floating mantles provide the focal point.

Floating Mantle

The contrast of white on gray makes this floating mantle the focal point of the fireplace.

This Home Improvement Contractor Knows Fireplaces

When it’s time to select a home improvement contractor to update your fireplace, make sure you pick a contractor that understands both the form and function of the fireplace. For example, mounting a flat screen TV above the fireplace requires consideration of viewing angle (LCDs need to be viewed straight on) and temperature as well as using special hardware.  A real pro knows this.

You also want to make sure your fireplace is safe. Pick a home improvement contractor that is comfortable working with your fuel-style (woodburning or gas log).

Don’t play with fire, contact Inspired Remodels at (949) 716-1938 to schedule your consultation.