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Why Work with a Design Build Remodeling Contractor

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If you are remodeling your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, or any other room in your house it pays to work with a design-build remodeling contractor. It is much more efficient, reduces the chances of communication errors, and makes for a smoother experience.  Here’s why.

Traditional Model

With the traditional model, you would hire a designer to create your design. This person would work with you to come up with the floor plan, layout, finishes, and fixtures associated with the remodel. They would come up with specifications and turn the job over to you. The designer or planner may or may not be able to make recommendations for a contractor to do the work. They may or may not be willing to manage the work. Commonly, you take the architectural plans, find your contractor, and supervise the job. If there is any question about materials or the plan, the contractor lets you know, you check with the designer and then get back with the contractor.

This isn’t the easiest or most efficient way to do the job. But it does give you the benefit of the services of an experienced designer.

Design Build Model

With a design-build model, the contractor provides design services. The contractor has a person on staff who works with you to create your design. You sit down with your idea book and the designer listens to how you want to use the space as well as your wants and needs.  The designer then works with you to create a plan that incorporates what you want out of the space with the budget you have established.

Once the designer is finished the plans are turned over to the build portion of the company. The general contractor brings in the necessary materials and subcontractors to do the work. If there is a question about the plan, communication is easy because the contractor and designer are not only on the same team, they work for the same company.

This model reduces homeowner stress. It also improves communication. Design-build increases the probability that the job will be completed on time and budget.

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                                                       Sample of Work by Inspired Remodels – Orange County’s Design Build Remodeling Contractor

Work with a Professional Remodeling Contractor

No matter which approach you take, work with a professional remodeling contractor. A professional remodeling contractor knows what permits must be pulled, has relationships with professional tradesmen, carries liability insurance, and is licensed by the State of California.

A professional won’t burn you on your kitchen remodel or leave you underwater with a bathroom do-over. Most of the horror stories you hear are the result of working with unlicensed contractors, so hire a pro.

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Get Inspired from Floor to Ceiling

Want the best for your next bathroom or kitchen remodel? Hire the best. Hire Inspired Remodels.  Joe and Jason Mueller will sit down with you to discuss your project. They turn your dream into reality. They craft kitchens that function as well as they look, bathrooms and bedrooms that provide a retreat, custom cabinets, and fabulous fireplaces. Whether you need one room or a whole house, Inspired Remodels is up to the task. Just check out what their clients have to say on Yelp.  Then call (949) 716-1938 and schedule your appointment today.

 

 

 

Residential Remodeling Contractors Design for Success

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When it comes to a successful residential remodeling project, you must design for success.  That means working with residential remodeling contractors that can do more than handle plumbing, electrical and flooring.  You need a contractor that can takes your ideas, wants, and needs and turn them into a truly inspired design.  Inspired Remodels can do more than transform you home, they turn dreams into reality.  That’s because your remodel starts with the design.

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Evolution of Design Build

Once upon a time, when a homeowner wanted to do a major remodel to their home they had to hire the services of many professionals: an architect, a designer, a general contractor.  This added substantially to the cost of a project and added layers of complication.

With design build, the workflow is simplified and projects run smoother.  The entire project is delivered under one contract: a contract with the design build firm.  Streamlining the project in this manner means the owner only need to maintain one relationship: the relationship with the design build firm. The popularity of this method has grown substantially in the last 15 years. While this method of project delivery started for commercial projects, it has been adopted by a few residential remodeling contractors.

Orange County Residential Remodeling Contractors Using Design Build

Inspired Remodels is the premier Orange County residential remodeling contracting company using the design build methodology.  When you work with Inspired Remodels, you will start by sharing your ideas for your remodel with Joe, the design lead. Joe will transform your ideas for a kitchen remodel, a bathroom renovation or a whole house do-over into a design and give you a presentation that makes it easy for you to visualize the end-result.  Inspired Remodels works with great brands such as KitchenCraft, Kohler, and daltile to provide finishes that look great and rooms that are functional and beautiful.

Once you have approved the design and project budget, Jason will swing into action.  As the project manager, he will be your point of contact.  Inspired Remodels knows that any major home remodeling project is stressful.  When your home is turned into a construction site you just want the job to be done.  Jason brings in the skilled craftsman to do the job right the first time.  Tight scheduling keeps your project on track so that it is delivered on time and on budget.  You get a great remodel and a great remodel experience because you chose the residential remodeling contractors that design for success. Call (949) 716-1938 Contact Us to schedule your free consultation today or use our form to schedule on-line.

 

 

A Kitchen Cabinet Contractor Dishes on Picking Kitchen Cabinets

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Does the idea of a tax refund this Spring have you thinking of new kitchen cabinets?  New kitchen cabinets breathe life into a tired kitchen.  There are so many options.  Where should you start?  What makes a good cabinet?  Here are some tips straight from the horse’s (well the kitchen cabinet contractor’s) mouth.

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Loving It or Leaving It?

One of the first things to consider is how long you plan to continue living in the house.  If you have no plans to live in the house (for example it is a rental) then you don’t want to purchase highly personalized cabinets customized for your cooking style.  For a rental, you want cabinets that are durable and easy to maintain.

If you plan on selling your home within the next five years, you must keep in mind the comparable houses in the neighborhood.  Don’t be shy about attending an open house or two to make sure you don’t pick cabinets that put your kitchen on the high-end or the low-end of comparable homes.

If you plan on living in your home for more than five years, then go ahead and pick the cabinets you will love for the next 10 to 15 years.  Use a layout that works for your cooking style and meets your needs.  Remember, you are creating a workspace.

blueprints projectsDetermine Your Layout

You can do it with your kitchen cabinet contractor or sketch it out before your first meeting.  But, you do need to get a rough idea of the layout. Are you keeping your existing layout?  Are the kitchen cabinets coming in as part of an entire kitchen remodel?  You have more latitude with the layout if the new cabinets are part of a complete kitchen remodel.  If that is the case start by marking the location of:

  • doors
  • windows
  • architectural elements
  • major appliances
  • sink

Next mark where electricity and water are located.  Make sure you have the exact dimensions of each element before you start shopping cabinets.  The sink, range, and refrigerator should make a triangle for the most efficient workspace.  Now you know how much space you have for cabinetry.

Standard Cabinets

Standard kitchen cabinets fall into three categories:  base, wall, and tall.  Their dimensions are as follows:

Base  Base cabinets sit on a 4″ riser called a toe kick.  They are 24″ deep and 36″ tall.  Some cabinets are available in 27″ depth.

Wall  Wall cabinets are hung on the wall.  They are usually 12″ deep, but some can be as deep as 17″.  These are used for storage of glasses, dishes, and other items.

Tall  These cabinets are used as pantry space or broom closets.  Most tall cabinets are 83 1/2″ tall.

Specialty Cabinets

Specialty cabinets enter the realm of semi-custom.  There are corner cabinets designed to make use of the “dead” space in corners.  Bottle racks and appliance garages provide specialized storage.  Cabinets made to install in front of cooktops also maximize space.  Specialty cabinets can be constructed as hutches to store dishes or other items.  Baking sheets and racks can be stored in specially made narrow cabinets.

Cabinet Grades

Cabinets come in a variety of grades and prices.  As the quality of the cabinet increases so does the price.  These days you may find the quality and features you need with semi-custom cabinets instead of custom cabinets.

Ready to Assemble.  These are mass-produced do-it-yourself kits. They are the least expensive and the least durable.  Options are limited and you need the skills and tools to assemble and install properly.

Stock.  These cabinets arrive presized. They are economical and are available in a wider variety than ready-to-assemble cabinets.  Because they come in fixed sizes, they cannot be altered so they won’t work in all spaces.  Stock cabinets are available in a range of materials from particle board to solid wood. They are a budget-friendly choice for rentals or short-term solutions.

Semi-Custom.  Once you move into semi-custom cabinetry you find many more options.  They are special order cabinets and give you much more variety than stock cabinets.  Generally priced in the mid-range, they offer a personalized look without the cost of custom cabinets. Yes, semi-custom cabinets can be altered! The styles, finishes, and storage options are extensive enough to outfit almost any kitchen.  Inspired Remodels recommends Decora, Kitchen Craft, and Waypoint for the widest range of options.

Custom.  The most expensive option but the most versatile in terms of finishes, sizes, and configurations.  These are one-of-a-kind cabinets that are tailored to your kitchen, your style, and your cooking habits.

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The Kitchen Cabinet Contractor to Use

When you are ready for new kitchen cabinets, use a kitchen cabinet contractor who can offer you a range of options.  Inspired Remodels can translate your style whether it is contemporary or traditional into kitchen cabinets.  If you don’t know where to start; our design-build model will help you step-by-step through the process.  One of our designers will work with you to come up with a plan that fits your needs, your style, and your budget.  You’ll see a CADD 3D rendering of the layout and then our crew will make it happen.

Call (949) 716-1938 today to schedule your free consultation.

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