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Renovation Contractor with an Eye for Detail

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Sometimes when you make a big change, it’s the little things that make the most difference. Inspired Remodels is the Orange County renovation contractor gets this. Having an eye for detail is the difference between “whatever” and “Wow”!

Just take a look at these little touches that add elegance, style and personality to rooms.

Molding Makes a Difference

It doesn’t matter the room and it doesn’t matter where it’s installed, but the right molding in the right place makes all the difference. Imagine a tuxedo without a bowtie or cummerbund, it would just be another suit. Molding provides the same effect when its used properly.

In this room, molding not only provides a finishing touch, it sets the tone. The most informal space gets a little more formal with molding. While many would have installed chair rail and called it a day, Inspired Remodels finished the look with wainscotting made from picture frame molding. Wainscotting was originally designed to hide damp areas, now it’s used for decorative purposes. renocation contractor used molding on fireplace to simulate the look of colums

Picture frame molding isn’t just for walls either.

On this fireplace, the picture frame molding finishes the illusion of columns.  Columns were quite popular in Greek and Colonial architecture. Today, they fit perfectly with many different architectural styles. And with creative use of molding, you don’t even need columns to get the look of columns. Molding makes a difference.

Touches with Tile

Tile is another place where you can incorporate just a small touch to make a huge impact. Sure, most contractors will one tile on the floor and a matching tile in the shower. That’s nice, but not eye-popping or jaw dropping. Inspired Remodels knows that just a drop of color is the kind of touch you can add with tile to make a big impact.

remodeling contractor installed small blue tiles with brown and tan marbleSee these bits of blue? It completely changes the look of the tile and once you see those blue tiles you just can’t stop looking at them. Now they aren’t large, but they are certainly in charge of style.

renovation contractor installed marble tile and small mosiac tile to create stairstep designHow about these little mini mosaics? Setting this tile isn’t easy, but it’s certainly worth the effort. The contrasting color adds interest, but it’s the mosaic design in the contrast tile that really makes the difference. And stair-stepping the larger tiles provides a visual interest you won’t see elsewhere. This is a floor you’ll remember long after you leave the room or house.  Those little touches with tile aren’t reserved for floors either. While decorative tile looks great on the floor, it really makes an impact when you install on walls. Just take a look at this installation!

In the bathroom, the border tile in the shower adds texture. The color matches flawlessly so the eye is drawn to the delicate design. Speaking of design, notice how the curves on the vine match the swirl on the marble. Now that’s an eye for detail you normally only see in multi-million dollar mansions. But Inspired Remodels shows it’s completely accessible for the average homeowner.

Renovation Contractor Creates Inspired Remodels

If you’re planning a kitchen remodel or thinking of updating the bathroom, why settle for anything less than an inspired remodel? An inspired remodel incorporates those little touches. It produces a room that’s pleasing to the eye and functional to use. Maintenance is easy. Inspired Remodels is the renovation contractor to use if you want inspired design. Schedule your consultation today.

Remodeling Contractor Uses Lighting for Ambiance and Function

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You spend a considerable amount of time in the kitchen and bathroom. When the lighting is poor, it totally spoils the visual appeal of the room. Even worse, it makes using the room for its intended function a nightmare. Who wants to shave or cut up vegetables when you can’t see what you are doing? You must choose lighting options carefully. One sign of a competent remodeling contractor is their ability to incorporate creative lighting. How does your contractor stand up?

bathroom remodeling contractor uses different types of lighting in different zones of the bathroom

Creative Bathroom Lighting Ideas

Bathroom lighting sets the mood for the room. It should also provide enough light to perform personal hygiene routines safely. You need several types of lighting in the bathroom. Try these creative ideas.

Use dimmers

You want bright light for shaving, showering, or applying makeup. But that’s not the light you want soaking in the tub. Dimmer switches allow you to adjust the intensity of the light to suit your moods and needs.

Task lighting

For task lighting, you divide the bathroom into zones. This allows you to focus illumination where you need it. For example, the vanity zone is equipped with a brighter task light than the water closet or toilet zone. The bathing zone utilizes separate task lighting. This approach allows to illuminate each zone with the appropriate amount of lighting, or the tasks performed in the zone.

Focused lighting

Recessed lights are another great idea. The lighting cans are installed flush with the ceiling and flood light downwards. They are excellent for lighting up the entire space. Install this style of lighting by mirrors to enhance the effect.

Layer lighting for a dramatic effect

Layered lighting is a lighting system that incorporates three different kinds of lights: overall, task and accent. Overall lights are generally recessed lights that illuminate the room, while task lights illuminate zones based on function. Accent lights in the bathroom might be pendant lights, profile lights, or backlit mirrors.

kitchen remodeling contractor installed undercounter lights to provide task lighting in small kitchenKitchen Lighting Ideas

The kitchen is a room for gathering and working. Whether you are prepping a meal, enjoying a bite with family or friends, or cleaning up, it’s important to see what you are doing. Talk to your kitchen remodeling contractor about using some of these “bright” ideas.

Brighten up the kitchen island

If the kitchen island is your pride and joy, show it off with ceiling lights. Use hanging lights to provide task lighting and give the space an industrial vibe at the same time – perfect for modern kitchens.

Create a vintage vibe

All pendant lighting doesn’t need to look industrial. Milk glass and tulip style shades provide a very subtle vintage vibe. Even if you are going for a farmhouse look, the vintage aura makes the kitchen warm and welcoming. Rubbed bonze is a great metal for creating that vintage vibe.

brushed nickle and white glass pendant lights illuminate the kitchen island

Pendant lights for all kitchens

No matter if your kitchen is modern, traditional, rustic, vintage, or farmhouse, pendant lights suit all styles. Space them evenly and either hang them at the same height or varying heights depending on the look you want.

Inspired Remodels – The Inspired Remodeling Contractor

Ready for an inspirational kitchen or bathroom? Want a spa in the master bath or a space to craft culinary creations? Turn to Inspired Remodels to taking your inspiration and turn it into a design that looks beautiful and functions flawlessly.  Call

 

Kitchen Renovation Company Has Tips to Make the Most of Your Space

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If you have limited kitchen space, finding storage space for pots and pans, cutlery, and silverware is a challenge. Finding space is easier said than done. Almost any kitchen renovation company has a few tricks for making the most of available space. Here are a few pro tips.

kitchen renovation company uses cabinet ends for additional storage

Use Cabinet Tops and Bottoms and Sides

There is ample space on the top of your cabinets – you can put special-occasion serving platters and even extra pantry supplies that you don’t need all that frequently. This is a great way to make serving dishes do double duty. First they decorate the kitchen, then they decorate the table. Notice how this cabinet design incorporates shelves at the end of the cabinets. Genius!

You can even use the space between your cabinets as in this kitchen to the left. Great way to store wine.

Keep the space from feeling cluttered with wire bins and baskets. In a pinch you can add hooks to the bottom of upper cabinets to hold mugs. Don’t ignore the real estate on cabinet tops, bottoms, and sides.

 

 

Downsize Furniture

How large does that breakfast table need to be? Does the entire family eat breakfast together most days? If the answer is “no” you can get by with a smaller table for an eat-in kitchen.  For instance, using a half-moon table in lieu of a round table is an excellent idea to gain kitchen space. Eliminate the table altogether if you have a large kitchen island. Drop leaf tables provide more space when the table isn’t in use.

Ask a Kitchen Renovation Company to Remodel the Island

 Depending on how your island is configured, you may be able to add shelving for extra space.

Notice how this island incorporates plenty of storage. The glass doors make it as pretty as it is functional. It’s a great alternative if you currently don’t use the island base for storage.

Talk to your kitchen renovation company about an upgrade to your island to get additional space.

Explore adding base cabinets if your island doesn’t incorporate them. You may not need a kitchen upgrade, you may need an island upgrade.

 

Use Pegboards

Julia Child was famous for filling her walls. If you visit Julia Child’s kitchen at The Natural Museum of History, you’ll see she loved pegboards.  Be like Julia and don’t leave the walls empty. Pegboards hang pots, pans, and utensils. Pegboards make better use of space than shelves. So don’t overlook walls when looking for extra space.

kitchen renovation contractor uses space under double oven for storage

Utilize the Space over the Fridge

The space over your fridge is typically unused, and most tend to forget about it. You can keep large pots, pans, and other items that are rarely used on top. The space between the soffit and the refrigerator incorporates two cabinets that match the other cabinets. Granted, this space isn’t easy to access, but that’s why you use it to store rarely used items.

kitchen renovation company uses toekick drawers in shaker style to maximixe kitchen space

Use Toekick Drawers

Toekick drawers work in kitchens of all sizes. If you are talking to a kitchen renovation company about new cabinets, ask about integrating toekick drawers. They transform previously unused space into storage that sleekly holds a short stack of pans, linens, or pantry items.

The Kitchen Renovation Company that Knows How to Use Space

Whether you have a large or small space, trust Inspired Remodels to make the most of your kitchen area.  They design and build functional and beautiful rooms using innovative ideas to make the most of your space. Call (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us online today.