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Greenery is the Color of 2017 – Talk to Your Home Remodel Contractor

Pantone has introduced the 2017 color of the year – Greenery – and its ready to bring freshness to your kitchen, bathroom, or any living space in your home.

New Year – New Color

Nothing says “new” like fresh growth in Spring. The Pantone Color of the Year for 2017 embodies new beginnings. If you are thinking of a remodel in 2017, now is the time to talk to your home remodel contractor about Greenery.

Greenery 15-0343 is the perfect companion to gray. And we all know that Gray is the New White when it comes to interior design. Pantone calls it “nature’s neutral”. It works with deep-rooted colors tone such as Brown Rice and Chai Tea.

You can rev it up with Prism Pink or Blazing Yellow.

The Grand Canyon palette is perfect for Southern California interiors and has options perfect for the kitchen, bath, bedroom or living areas. From Canyon Clay to Sheepskin or Copper, you get a warm and natural feel.

Check out the entire selection of Greenery Color Pairings at the Pantone website.

Inspired Remodels for 2017

Need more inspiration for 2017? Inspired Remodels is the Orange County home remodel contractor that brings your inspirations to life. And if you have trouble feeling inspired, then trust their design team to create the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom or whole house of your dreams. If you need ideas, just check out their portfolio of kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, and full home makeovers.

Tired of bathrooms with inadequate lighting or dull, cracked, or chipped floors? Give your bathroom a spa treatment with a remodel. Whether you use Greenery or not, you’ll get a room that is functional and beautiful. It will be watertight, built to code, and bring pleasure for years to come.

Does your kitchen design make cooking a chore? Inspired Remodels is more than just a home remodel contractor, they design kitchens that are built for easy cooking and cleaning. Undermount sinks are easy to clean and properly designed storage keeps what you need at your fingertips when you need it. Your kitchen is designed for how you cook and how you entertain. It becomes your space, designed just for you.

More Than a Home Remodel Contractor

If you are thinking about making changes to your home in 2017, make Inspired Remodels your partner. More than just a home remodel contractor or renovator, Inspired Remodels is a design and build firm. That means one firm will work with you to design your space, pick finishes and fixtures, and handle the plumbing, electrical and all other trades necessary to make your remodel happen. Don’t run all over town when all you need is Inspired Remodels.

Remodeling is stressful and they will work to minimize the stress of having your home under construction. A project manager will be your single point of contact and will keep you up to date on everything that is happening with your remodel. If you ever have a question, concern, or problem your dedicated project manager will be there for you.

Ready for a change in 2017? Call (949) 716-1938 to schedule your consultation or use our on-line Contact Us form.

How to Hire a Home Improvement Contractor

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So, the thought of a new year has you thinking about a new kitchen or bath? Maybe you want new stairs, flooring or need a way to give a tired room a lift. Unless you are skilled carpenter, electrician, or plumber hire a home improvement contractor for these jobs. But hiring a home improvement contractor can be scary. A major renovation, remodel, or re-do is a major investment and you don’t want to get burned. How do you find the right contractor for the job?

Only Hire a Licensed Home Improvement Contractor

This is first, foremost, and always the most important. Do not hire a home improvement contractor that is not licensed. The State of California makes this easy. Just go online to the state’s Contractor’s License Board and search by the company name. For example, enter Inspired Remodels as the name of the home improvement contractor and you get information such as:

Business address and phone
License status
Business classification
Bonding information
Worker’s compensation insurance information

Get Bids

Shop around and get at least 3 bids for a major renovation or remodel. When you compare bids, make sure that all three are based on the same plans, specifications, and finishes. That low bid for a kitchen remodel may include fiberboard cabinets while the more expensive bid may install solid wood or custom cabinets. If one bid is so low you can’t believe it; then don’t. There is either a problem with the bid or the contractor. Most home improvement contractors charge the same for comparable work.

Ask for Recommendations

Ask the contractor for recommendations from recent clients. Then call the clients. Ask about their experience. Was the work finished on time and on budget? Were there any surprises? In what condition was the home left at the end of the work day?

Some contractors view your home as nothing more than a job site. Inspired Remodels understands the place they are working is your home. It is stressful and inconvenient to have your home under construction. That’s why you will always be assigned a project manager to serve as the point of contact for all aspects of your job. In addition, our crews will never leave your home a shambles at the end of the day.

Ask your friends, neighbors, an co-workers if they have any experiences (good or bad) with a local home improvement contractor. Also, ask to see work that they have done. They should have a portfolio of kitchen remodels, flooring or fireplace remodels, or samples of similar work.

Inspired Remodels – More than a Home Improvement Contractor

Once you start looking, one thing will be clear. Inspired Remodels is the premier home improvement contractor in Orange County. Inspired Remodels is more than just a general contracting firm. They are a complete design and build shop. That means they do more than install kitchen appliances and floors, they design stunning kitchens. They do more than tile a bathroom, they design a spa-like retreat. Inspired Remodels can take your ideas and turn them into breathtaking living spaces that look good and function great.

Call (949) 716-1938 to make an appointment for your consultation today.

Bathroom Renovation Company Gives Tips for an Inviting Guest Bath

By Inspired Remodels / Bathroom Remodel, Home Improvement / Comments Off

The holiday season is upon us. If you had guests over the Thanksgiving holiday, did you make them feel welcome in every room of your home? Inspired Remodels, the Orange County bathroom renovation company that designs and builds master bathrooms, guest bathrooms, and spa bathrooms has some tips on how you can make holiday guests feel at home in the bathroom.

Start with a Clean Slate

Start out with a squeaky clean slate. Even if a bathroom doesn’t get used often, it does get dirty. Dust collects on fixtures and on rugs and towels. Make sure the bathroom is freshly scrubbed and scoured before your guest arrives. Even if you don’t have the time or inclination to do the scrubbing yourself, hire a service to clean the bathroom. Many cleaning services will perform one-time cleaning services. If you are busy, this is a great task to outsource and Groupons are often available for cleaning services.

scrub and remove clutter

If you do the cleaning yourself, be sure to clean behind the toilet, where dust collects and replace linens. Evaluate the shower curtain liner. If it looks dirty or dingy, many vinyl liners can be cleaned in the washer with a bleach solution to remove mold and mildew.

Remove all personal items and store them out-of-sight.

Set Out Deluxe Linens

Invest in a set of luxury bath linens. This is a splurge that will pay off for years to come. High thread count, thick bath linens will make your guests think your home has a spa feel every day of the week. You don’t need to tell them otherwise.

Two-ply towels are more absorbent than one-ply towels. Don’t use fabric softener on your towels. Fabric softener leaves a coating that reduces the absorbency of the towel. For fresh smelling, soft bath linens, use a fabric softener sheet in the dryer instead.

Think of Everything

These days, travel by air means leaving behind razors, tweezers, and full size toiletries. Stock up your guest bath with everything your guest may have left behind or need during the stay. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness. Items to stock include:

toothbrushes
mouthwash
hairbrushes
razors
tweezers
shampoo
conditioner
body lotion
cotton balls
cotton swabs
ibuprofen
antacid
multi-symptom cold medicine
feminine hygiene products

Your guest will appreciate your thoughtfulness and be happy to skip an emergency trip to the store

Spa Experience on Dollar Budget

Stocking your guest bathroom doesn’t have to cost a fortune. The dollar stores are filled with loofa sponges, bath salts, perfumed lotions, body brushes, and other spa-like bathroom supplies.

Set a basket with spa supplies on the edge of the tub to encourage your guests to soak travel stress away.

Stock Up On Spa Supplies

Repair and Replace

If you have been putting off replacing worn or leaking faucets or shower heads, this is a great time to make those repairs. Some leaky faucets just need a new washer. Here’s how to make this simple faucet repair. Shower heads can be replaced in just a few minutes. Leaks waste water and money. Leaks also add to hard water deposits. If your toilet leaks, check the fill valve and the flush valve. These parts are also easily replaced.

Leaks waste water and money. Stop leaks.

Bathroom Renovation

It’s too late to renovate before your holiday guests arrive. But it isn’t too late to start planning for a bathroom renovation. You will be ready to start the new year with a new look for your guest bathroom.

Inspired Remodels is the bathroom renovation company that will work with you to create a guest bath to wow even the most finicky guest.

Call (949) 716-1938 to get started today.

Author: Inspired Remodels