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Hello Spring – Interior Remodeling Company Updates Whole House

Spring cleaning time is here. While some people are cleaning out closets and tidying up the garage, others are completely changing their entire home. Inspired Remodels, an Orange County interior remodeling company, is here to help. We won’t scrub the bathroom windows, but we will take tired old bathrooms and make them new again. Like spring flowers bring a breath of freshness to the yard, Inspired Remodels breathes new life into tired kitchens and bathrooms.

Interior Remodeling Transforms Cottage to Contemporary

The challenge: take a Laguna Beach cottage and transform it to a modern residence. The interior remodeling company: Inspired Remodels and brothers Jason and Joe Mueller. The result: a home with a tranquil, neutral hotel vibe that’s incredibly inviting.

In one bathroom, grey hexagon tile is cooling and soothing. Like a high-end hotel bathroom or a luxury spa, this tile sets the tone for the rest of the room.

The surface is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it is calming in its neutrality. That’s because neutral doesn’t necessarily mean vanilla. This floor is a great example of using dark and light tones as neutrals.

Contemporary beauty!

White subway tile contrasts with the dark wood ceiling and continues the spa feel to the room.

The clean contemporary lines continue with chrome fixtures, accessories, and vanity pulls. Integrated sinks are spacious while being incredibly easy to keep clean. Contemporary gets practical while keeping the flair and refinement of a jet-setting hotel.

Privacy glass in the windows allows light to stream into the room and is complemented by the frosted detail on the mirrors.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

Making good use of space was crucial to this kitchen remodel. Ingress and egress with sliding glass doors floods the room with natural light and artfully incorporates the natural beauty of the surrounding area. Light makes small spaces appear larger and this room makes the most of natural and artificial light.

The dark wood floor against the white and grey cabinets give the room a clean and finished feeling. This contemporary kitchen combines refined quiet and a clean sense of style.

The stainless appliances and chrome fixtures amplify the cool, contemporary look and banish any remainders of old, cottage style. An island and ample counter space provide plenty of room for multiple cooks. The island doubles as a base for entertaining as well as a spot for quick morning breakfasts.

This room works hard and looks good.

Contemporary Bathrooms

Two additional bathrooms were part of this total interior remodeling job. Using the same design elements as in the other rooms, two bathrooms were transformed into luxe, spa-like spaces.

Large hexagonal tiles on the wall continue the pattern from the floor in the first bathroom. Two dual outlets under the mirror provide all the power you need for charging electronics and energizing personal grooming appliances.

Chrome and brushed nickle accents and fixtures cement the contemporary vibe.

As in the kitchen, dark wood and light stone are the ying and yang that make this room look so complete.

The final bathroom continues the combination of dark and light to create a comfortable and contemporary space.

Dark wood floors contrast with light cabinetry as in the other rooms. The white cabinetry once again uses light to make the room appear more spacious. Contrasting wall tiles and countertop stone keep the room from appearing too vanilla.

Dark accents on cabinetry, mirrors, and lights provide just enough pops of color to keep the mostly monochrome palette feeling lively.

Spring cleaning this room will be a breeze in years to come. Hard surfaces resist water stains and easily wipe clean.

Spring Into a New Look for Your Home

Let Inspired Remodels help you spring forward with a new look for your Orange County home. Whether you lean to contemporary or nautical, our design/model approach to interior remodeling reduces your stress and increases your pleasure with the final result.

Call (949) 716-1938, Contact Us online, or stop in our showroom to get started.

House Remodeling Tips for that New TV

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Is a new TV in your future? If Santa is bring that new flat screen you need to think about how and where to install it for maximum viewing pleasure. Here are a few tips to help with this simple DIY house remodeling project.

How High?

Today’s rooms can have competing focal points. What’s the best spot for the TV? You don’t want to detract from other areas of interest. But, honestly you know you will watch TV more than the fireplace or the backyard.

Install the TV so the center of the screen is at eye level of the viewer. So, consider where you will sit when watching the screen. Sitting in a chair next to the fireplace and watching a screen mounted above the fireplace is a pain in the neck. Literally.

Viewing distance is about 2.5 times the diagonal size of the screen. Some HD nerds swear this drops to 1.5 with high definition screens. We say it’s personal.

Figure about 42″ from the floor for a standard set. As shown above, it may be necessary to wall mount to achieve this height.

Hiding the Magic

Thankfully multimedia is embracing wireless technology. That makes hiding the wires and cables that deliver the magic easier.

But, make sure you have an electrical source before you settle on a spot. It may require a call to an electrician if you need to add an outlet, but that’s one call you want to make. Better than a call to 911 when adding an electrical outlet becomes a house remodeling project fail.

See how this screen is mounted above for easy viewing and doesn’t sport a tangle of wires and cables? That’s your goal.

OLED versus LED

LED televisions really have an LCD screen. It works like a bunch of little shutters that open and close to let light through. Works great, but they must be viewed from just the correct angle or the picture is washed out. Boo!

You can get a mounting mechanism that allows you to adjust the angle of the screen. That will help. But even better is to skip the LED and get OLED. Not only does OLED win with the best picture quality, but it can be seen from an infinite number of angles. OLED has come down considerably in price, so it’s a real option to consider if the spaces to place your TV are limited.

Focus on Family

It’s a TV, not a family member. Despite what the kids say, there is no reason to have a screen in every room. This house remodeling established a room without a TV. Try it, you might like it. A room without a TV encourages family members to interact and provides a quiet, tranquil retreat from the busyness of life. No TV in this room, but it does have a large conversation area, a convenient table, and two focal points. Next remodel, consider establishing a screen-free zone.

When House Remodeling Isn’t DIY

Not all house remodeling projects are as easy as installing that new flat screen TV. If you need a kitchen remodel, a bathroom update, barn doors, new flooring or any other remodeling, contact Inspired Remodels. Jason and Joe Mueller design and build. They can even build custom cabinets for your new TV! Turn dreams into reality. Call (949) 716-1938.

Local Home Remodeling Contractors are Orange County’s Property Brothers

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Brothers Joe and Jason Mueller are turning homeowner’s remodeling dreams into reality. These local home remodeling contractors have a winning formula for turning “blah” bathrooms into luxury spas and “so-so” kitchens into splendid spaces for preparing and sharing food. Their creations delight and amaze Orange County homeowners who want a new look for their home. Whether it is traditional, transitional, contemporary or modern Inspired Remodels delivers time and again.

The Design-Build Difference

So, what’s the difference? Part of the winning formula is the way the brothers approach home remodeling and construction. In the traditional model, you work with a designer or architect to create the design of the remodeled or added space. The design documents establish the layout of walls, cabinetry, fixtures and finishes. Next step: hire a contractor to build based on the design. The homeowner is the go-between.

Inspired Remodels takes a different approach. It might even remind you of the HGTV hit, Property Brothers. Joe works with the homeowner to create a design that incorporates the must-have design features to make the room workable. Next, he layers on the finishes and fixtures to delight the eye. Joe’s design presentation shows how the finished project will appear. Then Jason springs into action. As the project manager, he brings in skilled tradesmen to do the work. Just as on the TV show, one brother is the design visionary and the other brother is a construction wizard. These local home remodeling contractors are a real dynamic duo.

The Customer Service Difference

Home remodeling is stressful. Inspired Remodels works hard to minimize the stress. Your house is your home – it’s not just another job site. That’s a small difference in attitude that makes a big difference in your discomfort level during the remodeling process. Inspired Remodels wants to makes the process as easy as possible. You know remodeling is messy, but Inspired Remodels is known for paying attention to keeping things as neat as possible. Just look at what Maria has to say:

“Very conscientious about neatness. Joe and the team are awesome! Love the finished product and would gladly have them come again.”

In addition, Jason, as your project manager, is designated to be at your side every step of the way. That means you have a dedicated point of contact if questions or concerns arise. Communication is so much easier when you only need to work with one person.

Your home remodeling contractor is only as good as the people performing the work. Inspired Remodels carefully vets the craftsmen they bring into your home. Only the best of the best will do for your project.

Pick a Side or Pick a Room

No, we don’t mean to pick one brother over the other! We want you to see for yourself how Inspired Remodels makes interior remodeling dreams come true. So, pick a room in your house, pick a side of your house, or look at a whole house remodel. Review the kitchen remodel portfolio. Peruse the bathroom remodel examples.

That’s just the beginning. Custom fireplaces, entries, outdoor kitchens and even more. Inspired Remodels can add a room or remodel the entire home. Don’t move – improve.

Call today (949) 716-1938.