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Kitchen Renovation in 2020

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Thinking about a kitchen renovation in 2020? Then hire the Mission Viejo kitchen renovation company you can trust to do the job right. Inspired Remodels renovates kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor spaces and more. If you’ve got the urge for a kitchen renovation, we’ve got the skills and imagination to make it happen.

Everybody uses the kitchen. You use the kitchen every day. Guests see the kitchen every time you entertain. So, get a kitchen that is functional, comfortable, and incorporates the latest design. Start with a consultation. Then see what our experts can do.

  • Custom and semi custom cabinets
  • Countertop installations
  • Open floor plan remodels
  • Island installation
  • Upgraded lighting
  • Eat in kitchens
  • Upscale appliances

Choose the Mission Viejo kitchen renovation company that is licensed, bonded, and insured.

Kitchen Design

A kitchen is a workroom. It provides a place to prep, prepare, and clean up after meals. Unlike other rooms, kitchens must look good and work well. Sure, you want nice counter tops, but you need adequate storage. Top rate appliances make the job easier, but good design is what makes any job easier.

Trust the kitchen renovation experts at Inspired Remodels to design a fully functional and beautiful kitchen. Islands do double duty as eating areas.

Upgraded lighting for ambiance and practical task lighting for work spaces keeps the design in focus.

kitchen renovation contractor uses island space to create eat-in kitchenHow many forms of lighting do you see in this kitchen? Look closely and you will see three. Inspired Remodels is the kitchen renovation company that fuses natural lighting with task lighting and ambient lighting so you always have just the amount of light you need. This kitchen remodel produced a room with two eating areas, prep and work areas and incorporates the perfect kitchen work triangle.

Kitchen Renovation Experts

residential remodeling contractors mashup modern and traditional in Lake Forest kitchenGet the kitchen of your dreams in 2020. Start planning now. Gather your ideas on Pinterest boards, start honing in on styles, textures, and finishes that appeal to you. Create an idea book, on your laptop, tablet or good old paper. Is French Country with a farmhouse kitchen sink your style? Are you drawn to the simplicity of modern Danish? Ask yourself if you feel at home in a Mission Viejo inspired Mediterranean vibe.

Now, call (949) 716-1938 or contact Inspired Remodels online and schedule your consultation.

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DIY or Hire Kitchen Remodeling Services – Which Makes Sense for You?

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Thinking about a new look for your kitchen in 2020? If you are handy with tools or have a flair for design, you might think about making it a DIY project. So when does it makes sense to hire a contractor for kitchen remodeling services and when should you do it yourself? Well, it depends.

                                                Installing hardware is a great DIY project

DIY Projects

Are you handy with tools and a paint brush? Try patching, sanding and painting walls yourself. Make sure all surfaces are clean before you start. In a kitchen, grease gets every where, even where you don’t suspect. Successful painting begins with careful preparation. If you can prep, you can paint. Just make sure the paint goes on the walls and not the cabinets, floors, and appliances.

If you have basic knowledge of wiring and are smart enough to cut the power before you start work, you can swap out light fixtures. Just make sure the next fixture is roughly the same size as the old fixture. Take care to make sure the light output is sufficient for the kitchen. It’s dangerous to work in a dark kitchen.

Swapping out cabinet hardware is almost child’s play. If you’ve got a screwdriver and are swapping knobs for knobs and pulls for pulls, you’ve got this one down cold. If your hardware change involves changing the type of hardware, you may need to drill additional holes or patch and stain existing holes. Avoid patching and staining. Use a drill for guide holes.

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Hiring Kitchen Remodeling Services

So when should you hire a contractor for kitchen remodeling services? Well, if major structural changes are involved it’s best to get a contractor.

Does the job require a permit and inspections? It’s a hassle, but for your protection. Hire a pro for those jobs.

If the skills required to do the job stretch your current skill set, it’s time to bring in the pros. Do you really want to hone your woodworking skills on custom cabinetry? Probably not. The risk of failure is high as well as the cost.

If a change in the mechanical systems is involved, definitely hire those kitchen remodeling services out. You don’t want to be the one moving plumbing, gas lines, electrical conduit, or HVAC ductwork. These trades take years to learn and there’s a reason performing them requires a license. Screw up here and you put lives and structural integrity at risk. Saving a few bucks just isn’t work it.

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Maybe a Blend is Right for You

If you’re itching to get your hands dirty, then maybe a blend is right for you. Hire a pro for the floors and cabinets and you can handle painting and installing the refrigerator.

Or maybe you want to remove the old, greasy wallpaper or tile backsplash before the pros come in. That might be the perfect plan.

Just because you hire a pro for your kitchen remodel doesn’t mean you can’t still be involved. When you interview and get estimates, talk to the contractor about your desire to get hands on. They may have suggestions of how you can help and where you need to back off.

Whether you want to do part of it yourself or rely totally on a pro, look to Inspired Remodels for all your remodeling needs. Custom cabinets, new floors, and open floor plans are just a few of the possibilities. Call (949) 716-1938 and let’s discuss your project. There’s no time like 2020 for the kitchen of your dreams.

 

 

Online Kitchen Remodel Planner

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Pinterest is great for collecting kitchen remodeling ideas. But, when it’s time to start turning those ideas into a remodel plan, you need some design tools. Nothing beats the design team at Inspired Remodels, but if you want to play around with design before you sit down with us, try one of these online kitchen remodel planner tools.

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RoomSketcher Kitchen Remodel Planner

This kitchen remodel planner is free. Now, you know you can’t beat that price, but what do you get in return?  Well to start with there’s a tremendous database of appliances, cabinets, finishes, countertops and cabinet fronts. You’re sure to find something that matches your Pinterest board items in this database.

We love that this kitchen remodel planner is one of the few that lets you play around with different textures, tiles, and finish surfaces for your walls. Others might let you play with the floors, but not many will let you change wall finishes without upgrading to a premium package.

There’s an App for That!

Not into sitting at the desktop or laptop when you are redesigning your kitchen? Not to worry, Houzz has an app for that. Download their app to your smartphone or tablet. Now, take a picture of your kitchen and start dragging and dropping elements on top of your kitchen.

This tool is more for a renovation where you aren’t making major changes. For example, it won’t let you take out walls or add walls, but if you are keeping the layout the same this app is fun. You can even put canisters on the counters if you want to see every little detail of your remodel.

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Planner 5D

This app is available for the desktop or smartphone. You can create a floor plan in 2 dimensions and then add your other elements and view them in 3D. Hence, the 5D in the name (2D + 3D = 5D).

Planner 5D has a pretty cool feature that lets you turn your finished design into a realistic photograph. Then if you want to get social, it’s easy to share your design with the community of Planner5D users. Better than Pinterest for as a source of ideas! The Planner 5D community lets you see what professional designers are doing as they share their cutting edge designs.

Personal Kitchen Remodel Planner

Feeling overwhelmed by the choices? Don’t be. Inspired Remodels provides the personal, human touch. Our design team sits with you to create the room of your dream. Want a kitchen that is functional and fabulous? Schedule your consultation online today or call (949) 716-1938.