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Orange County General Contractor Finds and Creates Dream Homes

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Did you know that Orange County’s trusted home remodeling team also helps you buy and sell homes too? It’s true, Inspired Remodels the Orange County general contractor that creates dream spaces also helps you buy and sell as well. Through a partnership with a sister company, Inspired Realty, Joe Mueller acts not only as an Orange County general contractor but as a real estate broker as well.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

The Clash rocked and jammed as they asked the question, “Should I stay or should I go now?”. Homeowners looking to upgrade or remodel major portions of their homes often ask the same question.

Maybe you need another bedroom or bathroom to accommodate a growing family or need renovations to make the home accessible for older family members.

If you love your neighborhood and have room for additions, Inspired Remodels provides all the general contractor services required for a full home remodel and update from top to bottom.

New bedrooms, new bathrooms, new kitchen, decorative stair railings, and updated flooring give an older house a new look. La Cantina doors that unite indoor living without outdoor entertaining double usable space. Inspired Remodels converts run-of-the-mill homes to family retreats.

after general contractor modernizes front exterior of home

Finding Your Dream Home

So, whether you opt for remodeling or moving, Inspired Remodels and Inspired Realty stand at the ready.
Tell the team about your dream home. If your existing home lacks the potential to realize your vision, you’ll find out. Then between Inspired Remodels and Inspired Realty, you’ll get all the help you need to get your existing home ready to sell and find your new home in the community you want.

When Joe takes off his Orange County general contractor hard hat and puts on his Orange County real estate broker polo shirt, he’s ready to scout for the perfect property for you.

Feel free to focus on the floorplan while Joe shares his vision for what the space can become. Most real estate agents lack the vision to see a home through the eyes of a general contractor.

Take out this wall, change this stairway, open up this room, and add windows, doors, or patios. The contractor sees what is possible and the realtor sees how to procure the property.

General Contractor - Joe Mueller head shot

Orange County General Contractor Also Offer Real Estate Services

So, now you know. Inspired Remodels and Inspired Realty offer everything you need to sell a home, find a new home, or convert your existing home into the place of your dreams.

Share your vision and then find out whether it makes sense to stay or go. Either way, Inspired Remodels and Inspired Realty remain at the ready to help.

 

Orange County Shower Remodel Inspiration

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In an inspired remodel, the shower doubles as a showstopper. Get inspired for your bathroom update with a little Orange County shower remodel inspiration from Inspired Remodels. From shaking things up with tile shapes, textures, and patterns to elevating the shower spray, these Orange County shower remodels set the stage for functional and beautiful bathrooms.

Orange County Shower remodel features white subway tile in herringbone pattern with black grout

Use Pattern In the Shower

Tile offers countless opportunities to accent color, texture, and design. But don’t forget, installation patterns provide another powerful design tool.

Herringbone patterns elevate humble, plain white subway tile when installed in a herringbone pattern. Herringbone brings all the drama of a chevron pattern without the extra labor to cut each tile at a 45° angle. You also use less tile.

Don’t forget the grout! Contrasting grout creates patterns between the tiles. The stark contrast between white tiles and black grout or black or gray tiles and white or brown grout creates visual interest.

young woman singing in shower using shower head as a microphone

Multiple Shower Heads = Twice as Nice

Get ready to crank up the power in your next shower singing performance with multiple shower heads.

shower remodel adds rain shower head and adjustable height handheld shower

A rainfall shower head provides gentle, sensual water spray while handheld heads double as microphones and allow you to target certain areas.

Use an additional pulsating spray on sore calves or the back while luxuriating under the soothing spray from the main shower head. Or use two large shower heads to convert your shower into a human carwash.

Orange County shower remodel after photo with white tile and bronze rainshower head and adjustable handheld shower head

Handheld shower heads evolved considerably beyond the original shower massage. Today, adjustable-height shower heads move with ease on slide bars to deliver water exactly where you want it. Wall-mounted nozzles deliver invigorating spray.

Whether you shower solo or with a friend, don’t shower with only one shower head.

 

Accent Tiles Add Interest to Every Shower Remodel

Just as accent tiles breathe life into the kitchen backsplash, accent tiles bring color and life to every inspired Orange County shower remodel.

Accent tiles embellish niches, floors, and benches in the modern Orange County shower. Match with floor tiles, complement wall tiles, or use accent tiles to bring together disparate design elements in a cohesive look.  

After shower remodel blue and green floor tile matches wall tile behind white tub

Benches make showers safer and more comfortable to use. Decorate them with accent tiles! This design takes the wall tile by the tub and repurposes it as an accent tile in the shower. Looks stunning.

Start an Inspired Orange County Shower Remodel

Inspired Orange County shower remodels begin with Inspired Remodels. Bring your ideas to Joe and Jason Mueller, the Orange County brains and talent behind Inspired Remodels.

Use their design and build model to plan and execute a shower remodel that won’t make you crazy. With one point of contact from start to finish, you enjoy a smoother remodel and less disruption to your life.

Schedule a consultation online or call (949) 716-1938.

Orange County General Contractor Shares 5 Updates with Greatest ROI

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Exterior upgrades continue to deliver the best return on investment (ROI) in Orange County’s housing market. If you’re looking for the most impactful, cost-effective improvements, focusing on the home’s exterior is still the smart move.  Inspired Remodels, a local Orange County general contractor shares 5 updates that return the greatest ROI. Not surprisingly, four of the five upgrades impact the curb appeal of the home and only one can be seen from the interior.

front of house after Orange County general contractor replaces door and builds new stone tile stairs with wood and wire railings

Entry Door Replacement (Steel)

Adding or updating a steel entry door returns the greatest bang for the buck in Southern California.  According to Zonda Media’s 2024 Cost vs. Value Report, the money you spend on a new steel entry door returns about 300% of the cost in added home value.

Factors such as a relatively low cost for materials and labor compared to the positive high impact on exterior appearance make this update a no-brainer in the bang-for-the-buck department.

Garage Door Upgrade

This perennial ROI winner falls to second place in 2024, behind the entry door replacement. For many years, garage door replacement topped the ROI lists.

Like the entry door, garage doors won’t break the bank and add an incredible amount of curb appeal to homes.

These days, people opt for wood-look doors, doors with windows, and doors with architectural embellishments. No longer just a functional panel you raise when you take the SUV in and out, garage doors contribute to the overall style of the home.

With an ROI of 293.8% on average in this area, a garage door upgrade or replacement continues to be a great way to add value and curb appeal to your Orange County home. 

Manufactured Stone Veneer

This product mimics the looks of natural stone. However, it costs less and is easier to install than natural stone, allowing it to pack a real ROI punch.

Depending on the amount of manufactured stone veneer installed, you can reap an ROI of up to 220% on a $12,000 project.

two chairs and backyard swimming pool

Don’t relegate stone veneer to the front of the home. This material’s versatility makes it the perfect choice for the backyard as well.

Create a Grand Entrance

Welcome home!  Impress yourself, neighbors, and visitors with an impressive entryway. Removing the existing door, reframing, and adding sidelights and a new door create an awe-inspiring entry to your home.

This type of project requires more materials, more detailed work, and more labor than other exterior upgrades, so the ROI drops to 163%. Quite an impressive return on creating an impressive entrance to the home.

Minor Kitchen Remodel

This is the only interior project of the top 5 projects with the highest ROI. A minor kitchen remodel keeps the same layout, updates the cabinet fronts, replaces the flooring and appliances, and adds new hardware and countertops.

You can expect to see an ROI of about 139% with this type of update. However, this return doesn’t consider the energy savings from replacing old appliances with energy-efficient new appliances. Use the Southern California Edison Marketplace to compare the energy efficiency of your appliances before you purchase. Once you factor in energy efficiency, you may find your ROI is higher.

One Orange County General Contractor For All Your Needs

Whether your goal is ROI on the sale of your home or just a more modern, functional, and beautiful space, Inspired Remodels is the Orange County general contractor for all your needs.

From whole house remodels to kitchen renovations and shower remodels, let Joe Mueller turn your remodeling dreams into reality.

Schedule a consultation today.