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Interior Remodeling for a Minimalist Aesthetic in Orange County

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Minimalist design strips down the excess to expose the essential. Interior remodeling removes the fluff and puff that clutter other designs. As a result, you experience clean lines, functionality, and the bare beauty of the space. Inspired Remodels takes your dreams and turns them into reality. Increasingly, our clients want the stress-relieving benefits of a minimalist design for their interior remodeling projects. Here’s how we deliver.

Interior Remodeling for Minimalist Kitchens

The minimalist kitchen design begins with a simple palette. Black and white play a major role. Grey provides support and shades of all three can be incorporated.

Surfaces are smooth with sleek lines. Interior remodeling with an eye to minimalism keeps an eye on the little things.

Subway tile makes the perfect backsplash material for a minimalist kitchen.

But minimal doesn’t mean boring. You find drama in unexpected places.

The unique grain of wood or the marbling of stone replaces ornate finishes. Just take a look at this recent interior remodeling job completed in Orange County.

The stone top of this kitchen island offers more than just a beautiful place to do food prep. The white is icy cool and keeps the room looking chill, even on the hottest summer day. The gray veining contrasts and adds interest that you can’t duplicate with synthetic products.

All you need are a few simple stools or chairs with straight backs and you’ve also got space for eating breakfast or catching a quick meal.

A minimalist kitchen is all business. And it looks gorgeous when it’s hard at work or simply at rest, awaiting your next move.

Interior Remodeling for Minimalist Bathrooms

Roman showers, soaking tubs, and dual sinks. These are hardworking elements in a minimalist bathroom. Every item has a function and takes on its role in an understated fashion.

Rimless glass showers are perfect for this aesthetic.

For example, this Ladera Ranch bathroom brings together black, white, and grey to create a space made for lingering just a bit longer.

Functionality exudes from every inch of this shower. Notice the integrated niche to keep grooming products at your fingertips. Anyone can appreciate the built-in bench for safely shaving or just enjoying the steam.

Clean lines on the showerhead and handle maintain the minimalist aesthetic while the rain shower delivers water in a minimalist style.

Light clearly abounds in this room. And that’s another hallmark of minimalist design.

Rooms are awash in light from natural sources.

Notice how this minimalist shower maximizes natural light? So many minimalist elements in this shower. It maximizes minimalism!

Interior Remodeling for Any Aesthetic in Orange County

Do you dream of minimalist living areas, Japanese-inspired spa bathrooms, or gourmet kitchens? Inspired Remodels is the Orange County interior remodeling company that can make it happen!

Nautical-inspired interior remodels with portholes windows? Been there and done that!

Mediterranean or ranch, what inspires you?

Share your dreams with Inspired Remodels and watch them come to life. Beautifully.

Picking an Orange County Home Improvement Contractor

Thinking of a remodel? With prices on the rise and material inventories going down, now is the time to act. Whether you want a new bathroom, a remodeled kitchen, or a fresh fireplace make sure you pick an Orange County home improvement contractor that delivers on time and on budget. Here are a few tips.

Ask for Referrals

The best way to start your search is by casting a wide net. Ask friends, neighbors, family members, coworkers, and even your fellow gym rats.

See a sign in the neighbor’s yard? Don’t be afraid to ring the bell and ask about the work. The people you know are going to give you the most honest appraisal of the work they had done.

And, if someone shares a horror story, listen carefully and learn. Not only will you learn who to avoid, but you’ll also learn what mistakes were made in the selection process.

Ask for Quotes

Once you’ve identified a few home improvement contractors, ask them to give you a quote. It’s important to get multiple quotes for the project.

To make an apples-to-apples comparison easier, make sure that each contractor gives you a quote for the same work and the same quality finishes. For example, if you want bamboo flooring, then make sure all quotes include bamboo flooring.

Otherwise, you might compare click-lock luxury vinyl planks to woven-strand bamboo hardwood planks. That’s not an even comparison. Beware of any bid that is substantially lower than the others you receive.

During the quoting process, find out what work the contractor will perform and what work will be subcontracted out to another company or tradesman. Subcontracting for trades like plumbing and electrical is a common practice, but you want to know about it in advance.

Check for Home Improvement Contractor Licensing

Once you’ve narrowed your selection down to a few contractors, it is time to check their licenses.

A handyman or casual remodeler won’t have a license. However, a professional home improvement contractor will be licensed by the State of California as a building contractor.

You can call (800) 321- 2752 or search online at the Department of Consumer Affairs.

You might be tempted to check with the Better Business Bureau too. But remember that companies pay to be a member of the BBB and membership doesn’t necessarily mean they provide quality services.

Ask for References

Ask the contractor for references. A quality home improvement contractor has a long list of satisfied customers and won’t hesitate to offer their contact information.

Be sure to follow through and call the references. Find out what they liked about the process and what they disliked.

Were there problems during the work? If so, were they resolved to the homeowner’s satisfaction?

Check Social Media

Once you are ready to make a selection, go and check social media sites for reviews. You may find contractor reviews on Yelp and Houzz.

As you read reviews, notice if projects are completed on time, and on budget, and how any bumps are smoothed out. This provides insight into the contractor’s business practices.

If the company is like Inspired Remodels, you’ll find loads of happy customers and pictures of stunning bathrooms, kitchens, patios, fireplaces, and whole-house remodeling.

Are you still looking for ideas and not ready to hire a contractor? Find out how working with a design/build home improvement contractor simplifies the process.

Inspiring Orange County House Remodeling Projects

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Not all remodeling projects take place in the kitchen and bathroom. Inspired Remodels completes house remodeling projects inside and outside. No room is too big or space too small.

Looking for some inspiration to get your creative juices flowing? Check out these recent Orange County house remodeling projects for pinnable ideas!

Then follow us on Instagram to see the latest project completions.

Styling Unusual Places

Who says laundry rooms must look boring and dull? Not Inspired Remodels, that’s for sure! This laundry room gets a makeover to improve the function and look of the room.

Upper cabinets in a white finish with black hardware offer a contrast in color. The rectangular recessed panels on the Shaker door fronts highlight the square shape of the cabinet knobs.

There’s plenty of light, so no confusion when matching dark socks, and the crown molding matches the door molding perfectly.

Wine lovers get ready to pop your cork!

This Dove Canyon house remodeling included a wine cellar that doesn’t require a cellar. The stacked stone and black metal racking provide style. Controlled refrigeration and sealed glass doors keep the wine at just the right temperature. It’s the perfect addition to any oenophile’s home.

Now, some house remodeling companies remodel bathrooms and others remodel fireplaces. But Inspired Remodels isn’t afraid to style a fireplace into a bathroom. Especially when it’s a fireplace as stylish as this Costa Mesa fireplace.

Remodeling Orange County – Inside and Out

This Irvine remodel features a fabulous water feature.

Relax in the sun or shade and let the sound of falling water lull you to sleep. Or, get ready to watch your favorite game!

The bar features a wide-screen TV that tucks away when not in use. And don’t forget to stay hydrated! Take advantage of the mini-fridge to grab a cold beverage.

Rather relax in the shade? The covered patio extends to the pool deck. This means you can take a dip without hardly getting your toesies wet!

Orange County provides awesome weather. Inspired Remodels creates spaces where you can enjoy it at home.

Inspiring Orange County House Remodeling by Inspired Remodels

Bring us your dreams and watch us bring them to life.

This Costa Mesa beverage bar features a glass tile that sparked serenity as it adds style. Our client showed us a picture of the tile and we went to work. It required sourcing from the East Coast, but Inspired Remodels made it happen.

Bring us your inspiration and watch as it comes to life.