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Orange County General Contractors Create Fireplaces with Flare

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Does the thought of fall and cooler temperatures have you dreaming of curling up by the fireplace? Fireplaces add an unmistakable warmth to any room. Today’s fireplaces complement rather than dominate a room.  That’s because modern fireplaces no longer act as a home’s main source of heat. Check out what happens when one set of Orange County general contractors play around with fire. The results are fabulous.

Old World Charm in Modern Home

This room received a total makeover. It’s easy to imagine yourself in a pub in any town in Ireland (or the rest of the European continent).

Orange County general contractor creates the feel of a European pub in a modern house with stone fireplace and wood bar

Somehow, that Irish whiskey or red ale just tastes better when enjoyed by a fire. The same stone used in the bar area extends out to create a home for the fireplace and a TV. This space was made for enjoying a pint of Harp while the Shamrock Rovers tear it up on the telly.

 

Why General Contractors Recommend Gas Fireplaces for Orange County Homes

Where you find new fireplaces installed in Orange County, you’ll find the fireplaces are gas-burning appliances.

General contractors install gas burners over wood burners for many reasons. To begin with, a gas fireplace saves a renovating homeowner money. Adding a fireplace after construction costs much less because a chimney doesn’t need to be added as well. As long as the fireplace has ventilation, it is safe.

dark wood custom cabinets built-in next to white stone fireplace

Many gas-burning fireplaces feature a tempered glass front to create radiant heat. Homeowners use this radiant heat source to take the chill off one room without the need to heat the entire house.

Eco-warriors love gas-burning fireplaces as well. They don’t create soot or ash emissions, so they keep the air clean. No trees are harmed when enjoying a gas fireplace.  

Unusual Fireplaces

A creative general contractor knows how to incorporate fireplaces into just about any space.

This fireplace makes good use of limited space in the bathroom. As a bonus, two-sided fireplaces provide two heating surfaces and more angles from which to enjoy the fire.

Orange County house remodeling project after picutre with blue glass fireplace in bathroom

Bathroom fireplaces offer the ultimate luxury touch. Elevate your soaking tub experience with an exquisite fireplace in your bathroom.

Orange county general contractor adds fireplace to San Clemente bathroom to match black and white theme

General Contractors for Fireplaces and More

Trust Inspired Remodels with all your remodeling needs. From adding a fireplace to a full room, Inspired Remodels offers full design/build services for the Orange County area.

Orange County Bathroom Remodeling – Thanksgiving Edition

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If you’ve survived an Orange County bathroom remodeling this year, you’re thankful the work is complete and you now have a revived and refreshed space.

Even in the best circumstances, any major home remodeling disrupts the rhythm of everyday family life. Bathroom remodeling in the en suite bathroom spills into the bedroom and requires you to move to a secondary bathroom.

Remodeling a secondary bathroom puts it out of commission and requires sharing another bathroom space.

But once the work is done, the dust is cleared, and life settles down, you feel an immense sense of accomplishment.  Take a look at these recent Orange County bathroom remodeling projects.

Grey quartz countertops with white cabinetry and black accessories

Double Duty

Make the most of the space you have with a dual vanity. Include cabinetry, sinks, and mirrors for two along one wall.

Don’t think you need two walls to create two separate spaces. 

In this bathroom, gorgeous greige quartz countertops complement white cabinetry with black hardware. Each mirror provides individual task lighting.

Square sinks match the lines of the cabinet insets.

White picket tile backsplash with black accessories and dark cabinets

Here you see the same elements that appear to be completely different. You still have dual sinks, cabinets, and mirrors but it doesn’t even look the same

Instead of knockdown walls, this bathroom remodel adds white picket tiles to create a backsplash. Dual round mirrors share task lighting and square sinks still prevail, but the cabinetry is a different style.

Still, both rooms provide a space anyone would be thankful to have in their house.

Orange County bathroom remodeling after picture showing black subway tile installed with white grout in herringbone pattern

Spa Experience  in a Small Space

Experienced bathroom remodeling companies know how to squeeze maximum enjoyment from every square inch of space. Even if you don’t have a square to spare.

This Orange County bathroom remodel oozes luxury and spa vibes from every surface. A frameless glass shower stall, overhead rain shower head, dark herringbone tile with contrasting light grout, and light floor create a serene spa-like feel.

The Japanese-style soaking tube in bright white follows the clean-line aesthetics that start with the cabinetry and carry through to the hardware.

This room exudes elegance and classic style. In other words, it packs a huge punch in a small space. And most importantly, no element overwhelms the space.

San Clemente bathroom remodeling after photo adds 2 sinks, ebony wood cabintry, white marble vanity and lighted mirror

Super Sweet En Suite Bathroom Remodeling

Then there is the amazing en suite bathroom remodeling in San Clemente.

This homeowner had enough space to create a bathroom retreat. Sinks on opposite walls give each user all the personal space they need for morning and nightly routines.

A sit-down vanity space with exceptional lighting offers a place for make-up and other personal grooming.

Storage galore! There’s no need for a separate linen and supplies closet to keep this space amply stocked.

Add a glorious soaking tub accented with a foyer-worthy chandelier and you can see this space provides much to be thankful for.

Planning a bathroom remodel in 2024? Schedule a consultation with Inspired Remodels and plan a bathroom space to enjoy for years. You’ll be so thankful you worked with Inspired Remodels.

Orange County Flooring Contractor Floors Trends 2024

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Inspired Remodels, a leading Orange County flooring contractor, never stops looking forward.  Orange County homeowners thinking of new floors for the new year, should take a look at these trends for 2024. And when it comes time to hire a flooring contractor, don’t forget to look at Inspired Remodels.

flooring contractor installed herringbone pattern wood planks in home entryway

Dark Floors

Dark flooring doesn’t have to be intimidating when it comes to interior design. Brightening up a space is as simple as using a lighter color scheme in other areas. If you’re installing black flooring throughout an entire room, for instance, a rug in a light color like beige, cream, or white would be a nice accent. This won’t take away from the floor, but rather add brightness to an otherwise dim area.

Paint walls a light color and instantly the room appears taller and more spacious.

flooring contractor adds octagonal dark tiles on floor to contrast with light subway tile on wall

Notice how light paint on the walls and light subway tile in the shower combine with the dark floor to make this bathroom appear more spacious and airy. You also enjoy a bit of drama with dark floors. Replace those dark floors with light tile and the drama melts away.

Hardwood stair flooring

Timeless Stands

When a flooring contractor says “timeless”, they mean it. Some things really never go out of style.

What was timeless in 2014 stays timeless in 2024. Neutral tones rock floors through the decades. With beige, natural,  neutral, and grey floors you have a timeless base for building a variety of styles.

White Kitchen Cabinets with Blue Glass Tile Backsplash

 

This white and blue kitchen fits today’s interior style trends. But as styles for cabinet finishes and countertops come and go, the grey floor remains timeless.

Walnut Wood Floors with step

Popular for Resale

Buyers want hardwood floors. Planks may get wider, but the demand for hardwood floors doesn’t fade away.

When it comes to recouping your money, wood flooring reigns supreme. Whether you go with the walnut featured above or pick a hickory or oak floor, you’ll make an investment in home value.

graph shows new wood flooring adds value to home of 106% of cost

National Association of Realtors estimates that you recover 106% of the cost in added resale value.  That’s more than completing a kitchen or bathroom remodel. If you think selling your home is on the 2024 or 2025 horizon, add wood floors now and beat inflation. You’ll pay less now and get more in the future.

Stone and Wood

Natural building materials add timeless charm to any design. In 2024, both stone and wood play well together in almost any combination.

Stone on the wall and wood on the floor? Check!

Stone on the floor and barn door wood? Check!

No matter how you pair these two materials in 2024, you’ll love the results.

Orange County Flooring Contractor, Home Remodeler and More

Inspired Remodels serves as a complete design-build contractor. When you work with Inspired Remodels, you get more than the services of a flooring contractor. You get one point of contract from the start of the design phase, through construction, down to the final post-construction clean-up.