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Orange County House Remodeling – Inside and Out

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Inspired Remodels creates inspired spaces in Orange County homes – inside and out. Here are a few recent projects.

Raising the Bar on House Remodeling

Orange County homeowners are elevating their living spaces with bars.  Beyond the convenience of having a fully stocked bar at your disposal, these bars offer advantages beyond the realm of mixology.

This coffee bar is ready to help you greet the day each morning with a cup of coffee or tea and then welcome you home to wind down at the end of the day with a glass of wine.

house remodeling after showing addition of coffee bar with wine cellar beneath

A home bar offers convenience. Instead of heading out to stand in line at the coffee shop, you have the luxury of enjoying a perfectly prepared coffee drink within the comfort of your own home. No more waiting in long lines, struggling to find a seat, or dealing with the noise.

And when it comes to entertaining, a bar provides a natural alternative to the kitchen as a social hub.

black and white home bar looking out over a pool

This home bar serves as the perfect focal point for social gatherings and offers the ideal setting for entertaining friends and family. It creates a welcoming atmosphere where guests can gather, mingle, and enjoy each other’s company.

Basking In the Beauty of a New Bathtub

When it comes to creating a haven of relaxation and rejuvenation in your home, few things rival the luxury and comfort of a new bathtub. When you hire Inspired Remodels for a house remodeling project that involves the bathroom, stand back. Your upgraded space will incorporate a new bathtub that enhances the aesthetic appeal of your bathroom and transforms your bathing experience.

house remodeling after photo white subway tile in shower using herringbone pattern

Replacing an old, worn-out bathtub with a new one transforms the visual appeal of the room. This new bathtub upgrades the style and design of the space while creating a focal point that drives the aesthetic of the room. Sleek and modern style with totally retro subway tile.

Soaking in warm water can aid in increasing blood circulation, easing joint and muscle pain, and reducing inflammation. Soaking in a tub is marvelous relief for family members with arthritis, fibromyalgia, or other musculoskeletal conditions. As a bonus, get a tub that provides hydrotherapy through jets or bubbles and increases the therapeutic benefits.

Poolside Perfection

Orange County living includes outdoor spaces too. Little wonder Orange County house remodeling projects by Inspired Remodels give pool areas a facelift too.

two chairs and backyard swimming pool

A home swimming pool should provide privacy, exclusivity, and a luxury feel.  Make sure your backyard pool offers an intimate and comfortable experience by having Inspired Remodels design the space. Fully unwind, soak up the sun, and enjoy the water. It’s like unwinding at a luxury hotel but in the comfort of your own backyard.

backyard pool with built in lounge chairs

Let your backyard elevate the concept of a staycation. This year, create a space for relaxation, recreation, and escape for years to come. Bask in the sun, read a book by the water, or simply unwind with a refreshing swim.

Never boring and always amazing – that’s the hallmark of an Inspired Remodels house remodeling project. Schedule your consultation today.

Hiring an Orange County Home Improvement Contractor

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When it comes to major home improvement projects, you want a reliable and skilled contractor. Whether you’re planning a minor renovation or a major remodel in Orange County, hiring the right home improvement contractor is essential for success. Inspired Remodels is a premier Orange County home improvement contractor. That makes us an excellent resource when it comes to explaining the key factors to consider when hiring a contractor.  

Quality Contractors Do Quality Work

Only licensed contractors possess the necessary knowledge and expertise to handle different aspects of home improvement projects. A design-build firm like Inspired Remodels guides you through the planning, design, and execution phases, ensuring your project meets local building codes and regulations. Additionally, experienced contractors have well-established relationships with suppliers and subcontractors. So, you get access to high-quality materials and services at competitive prices. By hiring a professional contractor, you minimize the risk of costly mistakes and ensure that your project is completed on time and within budget.

female at computer researching home improvement contractors

Researching Potential Home Improvement Contractors

Finding a reputable home improvement contractor in Orange County requires careful research. Start by asking friends, family, or neighbors who they used for similar projects. Online review platforms, such as Yelp or Houzz also provide a great source for information on the reputation and reliability of local contractors. Once you have a list of potential candidates, visit their websites to gather additional information about their services, expertise, and past projects.

Don’t forget to check the status of their license and insurance. Only hire a home improvement contractor if they are licensed and insured. You can verify licenses on the California Contractors State License Board website. Narrow down your options and then request estimates.

discuss budget with kitchen model company before picking a design

Interviews and Estimates

Schedule interviews with each potential home improvement contractor. During the interview, discuss your project in detail and ask relevant questions regarding their experience, timelines, and pricing. Don’t just listen to what they say but consider how they say it. Their communication skills and professionalism will certainly come into play as your project progresses.

Get a written estimate from each contractor, detailing the scope of work, materials to be used, labor costs, and project timeline. Be wary of low or high estimates, as they might be warning flags.

home improvement contractor after photo of Sstaircase with updated railings and metal ballusters

Signing a Contract and Getting Started

Don’t fork over any money or let any work begin before you have a written contract in place. Your contract should clearly outline all project details, including the scope of work, materials, payment schedule, start and completion dates, and any warranties or guarantees offered. Carefully read the contract to make sure all your expectations and agreements are explicitly stated. If you don’t understand it, don’t sign it!

Once you’ve agreed upon a price, terms, scope of work, and work schedule and everything is in the contract, be sure to communicate regularly with the contractor.

When you do your homework, you’ll find it pays to hire Orange County home improvement professionals like Inspired Remodels.

 

Custom Cabinets Provide the Perfect Solution

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Have a storage problem? Custom cabinets for the bathroom, kitchen, or any room in the house offer a perfect solution to your storage needs. Instead of relying on stock sizes and finishes, indulge in cabinetry personalized to your design, taste, and aesthetic aspirations.

In the Kitchen

Custom cabinets in the kitchen allow you to create the space you need for cooking and entertaining the way you live. Break free from the constraints imposed by cookie-cutter cabinets. Create a kitchen like the above beauty in Laguna Niguel. The warm wood finish compliments the tile flooring while providing more than enough storage for even the biggest gadget hound.

Exotic wood cabinets create a space that is totally unique. This kitchen may be small in size but it is huge in style. Custom cabinets make the look possible.

Made-to-order cabinets maximize space better than any stock cabinet ever will. Notice how custom cabinets on each side of the range make use of space that stock cabinets cannot? Stock cabinets would force you to place a filler plate in these small spaces.

But instead, with custom cabinets for the kitchen, you convert the space into storage for flat items such as cooking sheets, pizza stones, serving trays, etc. And because they are stored next to the oven, they are extremely convenient.

Dark wood vanity with chandelier lightingCustom Cabinets in the Bathroom

Bathrooms often pose challenges easily solved with custom cabinets. Pick and choose cabinets with doors and shelves or drawers. Custom cabinetry offer the flexibility to include drawers deep enough for linens and thereby eliminate the need for a linen closet.

frameless shower, white soaking tub, and blue custom cabinets create a space like bathroom

In addition, you’ll enjoy greater flexibility in finishes and shapes. The coastal contemporary bathroom above wouldn’t have been possible with stock cabinets from the local big box home improvement store.

Orange County bathroom designers use tile and glass to build a Roman shower in Aliso Viejo bathroom

Ditch the ho-hum and go for the va-voom. Add decorative hardware and seriously amp up the luxe, spa-like feeling in any bathroom.

custom cabinets in dark wood contrast with blue wave shaped tile in a beverage bar space

Not Just for Kitchens and Baths

Custom cabinets increase the appeal and functionality of any space. Not content to hide in the bathroom and kitchen, you’ll find custom cabinetry all over the house. In the image above, a Costa Mesa home uses custom cabinets to create a stylish beverage bar.

In this house, cabinets display family treasures while keeping them secure.

If you’ve got storage woes, talk to the pros at Inspired Remodels. Find out how bespoke cabinets for any room in the house may just be the solution to your storage problems. From shelving and built-ins to closets, bathrooms, bedrooms, and of course kitchens, Inspired Remodels creates custom cabinetry to make your life easy and beautiful.