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Three Things the Bathroom Remodeler Knows that You Don’t

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Thinking about your next dream bathroom? Can’t stop pinning more and more ideas to your bathroom idea boards? Well when it comes to planning your bathroom remodel, there are a few things that your bathroom remodeler knows that you don’t. Except we’re going to clue you in. So, take notes. Here are three things that your bathroom remodeler knows that you should know.

 a bathroom remodeler suggests giving the toilet a private space

Hide the Toilet

Seriously. It doesn’t matter how beautiful you think your new Kohler porcelain throne is, no toilet is a work of art. The things that happen at the toilet aren’t exactly beautiful either. Give your toilet a little privacy please. The people that use it will thank you.

Use a room-within-a-room or a dividing wall to create a little privacy. In the bathroom, a little privacy goes a long way.  Even a piece of furniture like a storage armoire can create a welcome bit of privacy without the added expense of framing and finishing a wall or adding a door and door frame.

bathroom remodeler suggests apportining substantial budget to shower

Go Wild in the Shower

Soaking tubs are all the rage but be honest with yourself. Will you really use that soaking tub every day? Will you use it 3 times a week? Probably not.  But you will jump in the shower at least once a day. Chances are the shower is where you will either end or begin every day. So go wild in the shower.

Invest in multiple shower heads, rain shower heads, and detachable shower heads. Give yourself enough room to go wild. Make your shower around 4 x 6. Larger showers can actually save you money. You may not need two shower doors if the shower spray can be directed so that it doesn’t extend beyond the first door.

Go wild with niches and shower seats. These make showering easier, more organized, safer and even easier to clean.

If the budget allows for the splurge tub, splurge away. But make sure you’ve devoted the lion’s share of the waterworks to the shower.

Skimping on Storage is Pennywise and Pound Foolish

Nothing is worse than dashing from the warm shower to the cold hall to grab a towel. That won’t happen if your bathroom design includes plenty of storage.

Closets, cabinets, armoires are essential. Make room for more than just toiletries. A bathroom with room for towels and cleaning supplies may cost a bit more but will return value when its time to sell. Buyers evaluate bathrooms based not only on sinks, tubs and showers. They are looking for storage solutions too.

Your Bathroom Remodeler Matters

Picking your bathroom remodeler is a big job. Make sure you take your time. Ask friends and neighbors. Then go online and check licenses. Don’t forget to look for honest review and references. Yelp is a great place to start.  That’s where Jeffery V shares his story.

 “After a detailed search and a narrowed down shortlist of (5), we settled on Inspired Remodels for our master bath. Choosing them was fairly easy – they were by far the easiest and most professional of any of the other choices we looked at, and I could tell that they would handle ANY challenge (and everyone knows that happens in construction sometimes) in stride.
We were not disappointed. Great work, great people, and a genuine commitment to the customer.”

That’s the kind of glowing review you want to read about your potential bathroom remodeler.

Want to professional inspiration for your bathroom remodel? Contact Joe and Jason at Inspired Remodels.

Kitchen cabinet contractor uses Decora cabinets to give a custom look to kitchen

3 Things the Kitchen Remodel Company Knows that You Don’t

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Thinking of updating your kitchen this year? You can spend hours on Instagram and create tens of Pinterest idea boards, but there are a few things that the kitchen remodel company knows that you don’t.  That’s until now. Because we are spilling the beans.

Open Storage

Ever wonder why you see open shelving in light colored kitchens? It’s because the kitchen remodel company knows that the fastest way to make a small space look larger is to use open shelving and light colors.  Open shelves open the space up. You think they are there to provide a space to showcase your prettiest dishes and stemware. Your kitchen remodel company knows they are there to trick the eye into perceiving space that isn’t there.

Open shelving is also a popular trick because it is timeless. It can be used in almost any style kitchen. It just works, from country to contemporary.

kitchen remodel company combines open storage and light color to make small room look large

Glass front shelves on both sides of the range and white cabinets make this kitchen look much larger than it is. The unfiltered light from sink windows also tricks the eye into seeing space that isn’t there.  Whether you use glass doors or open shelves,  open storage makes a room look bigger.

Quartz Counter Tops are Awesome

Quartz counters are gaining on granite. It seems like every American wants granite in the kitchen, but the kitchen remodel company knows quartz is superior to granite in many ways.

First, quartz is easier to work with. You don’t have to worry about imperfections in the stone or matching the stone.  Second, its much easier to hide the seams on a quartz counter top. Your contractor also knows that granite can emit radon gas. Quartz does not.

The contractor also knows that years after they finish the job, the homeowner will still be happy with the quartz. It doesn’t need sealing, is impervious to stains, cleans easier, and is overall easier to maintain. In the long run, granite costs more in maintenance than quartz. You may love and yearn for granite, but your kitchen contractor knows quartz may be a better choice.

Good Design Makes a Good Kitchen

You can spend tens of thousands of dollars and end up with a bad kitchen if you didn’t start with a good design. No matter how exquisite the finishes or fabulous the fridge, if the design is bad the kitchen isn’t functional. A good kitchen remodel company knows that a functional kitchen has 3 work areas:

  • food prep
  • cooking
  • clean up

Each area should have room to store the things you need to perform each task. In addition, the sink, cook area, and refrigerator should be placed in a triangle. This minimizes the steps you take when cooking.

kitchen remodel company places sink, stove, and fridge in a triangle for efficient work space

               The Kitchen Triangle

A good kitchen cooks as well as it looks. It’s easy to clean up afterwards as well. That means plenty of storage and easy-to-clean surfaces.

Pick Your Kitchen Remodel Company Wisely

The maxim is true, one bad apple can spoil the whole barrel. Horror stories abound about kitchen remodeling projects gone bad. Contractors abandon jobs, leaving exposed pipes or wires dangling. You must pick your kitchen remodel company wisely.

Jason and Joe Mueller of Inspired Remodels can say “trust us.” But you need to listen to what their customers say.

Joe and Jason are easygoing, smart, and calm under pressure. They made intelligent suggestions, entertained and quelled our process concerns, and managed our entire project with thoughtful attention to detail. – Dan, Foothill Ranch

Joe, Jason and team have been great. Any problems that came up they took care of for us. It is so nice to work with a company with such integrity. – Justin, San Juan Capistrano

When it comes time to pick your kitchen remodel company, call Inspired Remodels. You’ll get personal service and all the information you need to make informed decisions about your new kitchen.  Call (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us today for an appointment.

 

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.

bathroom contractor creates a stunning bath

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.Pebble tile seat

 

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.