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Feeling Blue? Local Home Remodeling Contractors Can Help

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Feeling blue? You aren’t alone. Blue is a rising trend for 2019. It’s popping up in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, as well as living and dining rooms. Not sure how to incorporate this trend in your Orange County home? Inspired Remodels, the local home remodeling contractors that design and build can help.

Feeling Blue in the Kitchen

The Behr paint company thinks blue is a blueprint for the modern kitchen. It’s their color choice for 2019. Layer it with other blues or pair it with terracotta. There are blues for jewel tones and blues in pastel. Dusty blues were made for grey. And everyone knows that grey is the new white in home décor.

In this Lake Forest kitchen remodel, blue accent tiles are paired with grey subway with stunning results.

local home remodelint contractors mix grey and blue tile in Lake Forest kitchen

Blue Accents + Grey Subway = Stunning

The dusty blue calms the contrast between dark wood cabinets and light wood floors. It plays well with the draperies in the adjoining dining room while keeping the kitchen area light and bright.

Backsplashes are a great place to insert blue in the kitchen. Local home remodeling contractors like Inspired Remodels are also skilled designers. That means you share the dream and they make it reality. Whether you want black with blue undertones like this backsplash or something inspired by the sea, Inspired Remodels brings it to life beautifully.

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Bathroom Blues

Speaking of seas, blue is the color of water. That makes it perfect for bathrooms, master bath suites and powder rooms. Blue tiles on shower walls can take on a supporting role as an accent or be the star (and steal) the show. As in the kitchen, blue works and plays well with other colors particularly earth tones and whites.

This Laguna Niguel bathroom reminds the homeowners of the seas they love to sail, even when they are on terra firma. The shades of blue on the glass tile evoke the feelings of the ocean and the round window continues the nautical feel.

local home remodeling contractors add nautical theme to master bath

Blue is incredibly versatile when it comes to tile. You find blue tones naturally in white or black marble. Slate carries slight shades of blue. And when it comes to ceramic or porcelain tile, the sky is literally the limit.

 

 

This small powder room looks spacious because of the care used in picking the colors. Shades of blue mingle with grays and tans on the floor while blue plays with green on the walls. The white cabinets and fixtures give the look of natural light, even when it isn’t present.

 

 

 

 

Blue and white are a match inspired by the heavens. In this bathroom, blue glass accent tiles contrast with the white subway tiles that have just the   slightest blush of grey. Think bluebird skies and snow covered mountains. Or, aqua blue Caribbean seas and white sails luffing in the wind. Blue is perfect for a cool, clean look. That’s why blue is perfect for the bathroom.

 

 

 

The Right Local Home Remodeling Contractors Beat the Remodeling Blues

Just the idea of interviewing and hiring local home remodeling contractors, living in a construction zone that feels like a war zone, and wondering if the project will turn out right is enough to make anyone blue. But, hiring the right contractor can beats the remodeling blues. Whether you’re ready to embrace the blue trend or lean towards more classic tones, Inspired Remodels is here to help. We work with you to create rooms with the colors and finishes that delight the senses and beat budget blues to boot. Contact Us online or call (949) 625-6820 to schedule an appointment today.

Embrace the blue!

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Open Concepts FAQ by Orange County Remodeling Contractor

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Rooms that flow effortlessly from one to another. Spaces that incorporate the indoors and outdoors seamlessly. What do they have in common? The open concept in action. Inspired Remodels, an Orange County remodeling contractor, answers common questions about open concepts.

What is an open concept? In design, open concepts feature few interior walls and rooms flow naturally from one to another. The British refer to it as “open plan” design.

Is the open concept new to architecture?  No, while it is currently highly popular, it has it’s roots in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Home, first published in February 1901 in the Ladies Home Journal.  As the modernist design of the 1930’s brought indoors and outdoors together, spaces became less defined in an effort to bring more light indoors. Post-war homes were smaller and less expensive and servants and housekeepers were less common. Fusing the cooking, dining, and living places brought economy of space and efficiency together.

remodeling contractor removes wall to open kitchen to den before picture

 

remodeling contractor removes wall to open kitchen to iving area - afterIs creating an open concept difficult? Designing an open concept area is easy. Executing the design isn’t always a walk in the park. If load bearing walls must be removed, maintaining the integrity of the home is a challenge. This is not a do-it-yourself job, and requires the skills and knowledge of a licensed general contractor.

Open Concept Pros

Do open concepts make spaces look larger or smaller? Small spaces feel even more confined with walls. By removing walls, you trick the eye into thinking there is more space. Conversely, if you already have a large space with high ceilings, an open concept can make a space cavernous.

Aside from visual appeal, what are other benefits of an open concept? Not all families make regular use of formal living or dining areas. A thoughtful open concept design takes this unused space and incorporates into more heavily trafficked areas. This maximizes use of square footage under the roof.

Kitchen and Informal Dining

Open Concept Cons

Are there downsides to open concepts?  When the living, dining, and cooking areas share space they also share their messes. One cook recently ranted in the pages of The New Yorker that their open concept kitchen lacked boundaries and places to hide dirty dishes from guests. So, embrace the open concept with eyes wide open. Cooking also creates heat and smells. An open concept shares both of those freely with adjoining areas.

Is an open concept right for me?  Only you can answer this. But, sitting down with a designer and discussing your wants, needs, and dreams for new space in your home can help you decide. Use a design/build Orange County remodeling contractor like Inspired Remodels. A remodeling contractor that also provides design services is well-equipped to deal with issues like load bearing walls.

Inspired Remodels is an experienced Orange County remodeling contractor with extensive experience with open concept design. Call (949) 716-1938 to schedule an appointment today.

 

Kitchen Renovation Company Explains Differences in Kitchen Flooring

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Wood, tile, and other hard surfaces have made a comeback with a vengeance. And hard surfaces are great for kitchen flooring.  When it comes to kitchen flooring, you want surfaces that stand up to moisture and are not easily scratched or dinged.  If you are worried about damaging wood, then consider wood-look tile. It comes in many colors and sizes. Laminate flooring and luxury flooring are also popular in the kitchen. But which one is right for you? Inspired Remodels, an Orange County kitchen renovation company, explains the differences.

kitchen renovation company installs wood floor to contrast with shaker cabinets

Hardwood

This flooring never goes out of style. It adds warmth and beauty. It lasts for years and can be sanded and refinished.

Hardwood flooring stands up to spills if they are wiped up right away. However, because it is so hard, it can be uncomfortable to stand on for hours at a time.

Cooks that spend considerable time standing in the kitchen will want to add padded mats for lower back and leg comfort. It is generally the most expensive kitchen flooring but it is also the longest lasting.

Tile

Ceramic or porcelain tiles are great for the kitchen. While porcelain is less impervious to water by definition, both can stand up to common kitchen spills. Since kitchen floors take a lot of abuse, look for tiles where the color permeates the tile. Otherwise, one dropped knife can mar the look. If you want the look of wood but want the durability of tile, look for wood-look tile.  Tile requires the use of grout. To keep floors looking fresh, keep grout sealed.

Tile can easily last for up to 20 years, so it wins in the long-lasting category. It is generally less expensive than hardwood. Like hardwood, it is tough on the back and legs if you stand for long periods of time. Dedicated cooks will want to use padded mats for comfort.

Laminate Wood

Pergo is probably the most recognizable laminate brand. Their products made laminate flooring popular. Laminate flooring is also called wood composite flooring. That’s because it’s 99% wood byproducts. The name laminate also refers to it’s construction. Imagine layers of rigid, high-density fiber boards laminated together to make planks. The finished appearance comes from a photographic image that sits under the resin layer. It looks like stone or wood.

Install laminate over an existing floor without glue or nails. It usually floats. Just snap or click over an existing floor. You can glue to a subfloor if desired. Laminate wood can be applied over padding for comfort. It is an affordable alternative to hardwood.

kitchen renovation company installs luxury vinyl to look liek woodLuxury Vinyl

Luxury vinyl isn’t the rolled flooring you remember from the 70’s and 80’s. This new stuff is awesome. It’s available in planks or tiles and is constructed of many layers of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and then coated with urethane.

Luxury vinyl planks can look like real hardwood flooring. Look for smooth or textured. It can also mimic other materials such as stone or tile. Install by gluing or floating. Luxury vinyl is installed over padding for comfort.

Luxury vinyl tiles are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. So, they mimic wood, stone, and concrete. In addition to gluing and floating, you can peel and stick these tiles.

 

Ask the Kitchen Renovation Company that Knows Flooring

Still not sure what flooring is right for your kitchen renovation project? Ask the kitchen renovation company that knows flooring. Ask Inspired Remodels.

Joe Mueller will help you pick and install the kitchen flooring that fits your style and budget. Call (949) 716-1938 and schedule an appointment today to discuss your options or Contact us online with your questions.