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Fresh Shower Remodel Idea: Tub in Shower

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Looking to get the most of your shower remodel? Take a look at this year’s hottest trend: the freestanding tub in the shower. It actually saves room and maintenance time and money. Here’s why:

Shower Remodel Creates a Wet Room

So tubs and showers both require water. And the people that use them tend to get this water everywhere. Water is necessary in the bathroom. That means controlling water is necessary too.

By placing your freestanding tub in an enclosed shower, you create a “wet” room. Behind the glass, water can flow freely. Whether its in the tub or shower. When you step out of the tub, you are still in a “wet” area. When you turn off the shower, you are still in the “wet” area.

You don’t leave the “wet” area until you are ready to be dry. These wet areas are not only practical, they give the space a real spa-like feel.

This Aliso Viejo shower remodel created a luxurious wet area that keeps the water contained. Dual shower areas and a freestanding tub accommodate a variety of bathing preferences. From rain shower to a good long soak, the owner’s can indulge without creating a flood. They can even give the kids the splashiest of baths without water worries. Nice.

Simplified Design Saves

A shower remodel that puts the tub in the shower can actually simplify the design. You may even find that you save money. A dedicated wet area creates more of a blank slate. Get more flexibility in placing fixtures. Flexibility usually makes plumbing easier and less costly. You may find that a shower door isn’t necessary. Simplified glass design reduces glass costs.

shower remodel creates wet room

When you create dry areas in the wet area, you get everything you need at your fingertips. Now that is a simplified design for simplified use. This towel bar is installed inside the wet area. It’s location will keep towels dry, keep them easily accessible and free up wall space in the dry area.

Maximize Dry Areas

By utilizing the “wet area” concept in this bathroom remodel, it was easier to maximize the use of the remaining dry area. Double sinks were easier to install. Instead of one large double sink vanity, the His and Her concept is pulled off with two single sinks on opposite walls.

Two people can easily use the sinks at the same time without creating a traffic jam. This bathroom remodel created a space that is beautiful and performs beautifully as well. Isn’t that what you want in a bathroom?

Inspired Shower Remodels

For truly inspired shower remodels, start with Inspired Remodels. Get amazing options for your remodel from the most amazing Orange County remodeling contractor.

Whether you want a tub in the shower area, a traditional shower/tub combo, or soaking tubs and steam showers, start with Inspired Remodels. We design and build. You work with one firm from start to finish and have a dedicated point of contact.

Inspired shower remodels start at Inspired Remodels. Call (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us online today.

 

 

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.

kitchen remodeler mixes warmth of beige with cool grey for classic lookThis 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.

kitchen cabinet contractor installs semi-customer cabinetsThis 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.

kitchen remodeler uses mosiac tiles to create accent wall in kitchen

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.

kitchen cabinet contractor adds valance to hood to give a custom look to kitchen

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.

pendant lighting used in kitchen renovation to provide task lightsCurves 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.

Call (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us online today.

 

Bathroom Designers Tips for Inviting Guest Bath

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Lucky you! This is the year friends and family will be descending on your home for the holidays. Lucky guest because you’ve taken the time to look over these bathroom designers tips for creating an inviting guest bath. They may be so comfortable they don’t want to leave. Lucky you!

Convenient and Accessible

Make convenient and accessible your mantra in the guest bath. Repeat it when looking at everything from flooring to decor. You want the room easy to clean and you want guests to find what they need without poking about.

bathroom designers include room for guest necessitiesThis cabinet is a perfect example of convenient and accessible. Just tell guests everything they need from extra towels to an outlet for the air dryer can be found in this one location. You could even store towels in the upper cabinet and set toiletries on the countertop if you want.  Easy for guests to find what they need. The smooth lines don’t collect dust so it is convenient for you to keep clean. This piece can be dusted in no more than a minute.

In the bath and shower area, niches do the same job. thoughtful bathroom designers use the shower niche to maximize storageThis niche is deep enough to accommodate most personal care items without being so deep that water collects and mold grows. Notice that it is also at a reasonable height. Guests come in all sizes. If you have a niche in the shower area, make sure all guests can reach it.  Once again, easy to keep clean and convenient for guests.  Get the idea?

Guests Need Storage Too

Guests come complete with their own personal items as well. Many guests travel with a bag filled with skin care and make-up products. Of course they will have their toothbrush and hairbrush (assuming your guests have teeth and hair).  The simple addition of this small table between two cabinets gives guests a place to place their personal care bag and still keep it at their fingertips. If you don’t want to provide a small table, look at the space you do have and make the most of it.

This small freestanding cabinet not only provides a place to hang the toilet paper, it has a drawer and cabinet. You could designate either area as guest storage. That way guest’s grooming items stay out of view when the room doubles as a powder room for daytime guests. Savvy bathroom designers know that guest baths often pull double duty. First as a wash-up room for daytime guests and second as a full bathroom for overnight guests. Furniture such as this piece do double duty with ease.

Bathroom Designers Understand Luxury and Practicality

Good bathroom designers understand the need to balance practical use of the space with the luxury homeowner’s want.  That applies in the guest bath, the powder room, and especially in the master bath. No matter what type of bathroom remodel you need, turn to Inspired Remodels for the perfect fusion of beauty and usability. From kitchens to bathrooms to entire house remodels, Inspired Remodels makes your interior dreams come true. Call (949) 716-1938 to schedule a no obligation appointment.