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Four Advantages of Custom Kitchen Remodeling

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Are you thinking about remodeling your Orange County kitchen, but still sitting on the fence? Now is the time to move! Custom kitchen remodeling brings an entirely new look to your living area, makes the best use of space, and offers a great opportunity to add elements you dream of.

When you incorporate custom kitchen cabinets as part of the kitchen remodeling project, you end up with quality cabinets to last for years.

Here are four advantages of custom kitchen remodeling for your Orange County home.

Open Concept Transforms the Living Space

Orange County homes liberally make use of the open concept in building and remodeling. So, when you transform your kitchen with a custom kitchen remodel, the transformation spills over into the adjacent living spaces.

Adding white kitchen cabinets not only makes the kitchen look larger but also makes the connecting spaces look larger as well.

When you improve kitchen lighting or seating, you improve the dining options or usage of adjacent spaces.

For example, this Irvine custom kitchen remodeling added extra light to the dining area and tied the two spaces together with wood flooring.

In this custom kitchen remodel, the kitchen opens up into the living area. Light spills from the kitchen to light the hallway, stairs, and living area too.

Custom Kitchen Cabinets Are Higher Quality

No Orange County custom kitchen remodeling project would be complete without updating the kitchen cabinets. Remodeling affords you the opportunity to upgrade your kitchen cabinets.

If you have stock or builder-grade cabinetry, now is the time to upgrade to custom or semi-custom cabinets. Custom cabinets are more affordable than you think.

You won’t find particleboard construction in your custom kitchen cabinets. They are made to last. Not only is the cabinet construction superior, but the hinges, drawer rails, and glides are of higher quality as well.

In the future, you can paint or reface wood cabinets if you decide you want to update the look without updating the entire kitchen. That’s not possible with stock and low-grade kitchen cabinets.

Custom Kitchen Remodeling Maximizes Space

Speaking of those custom cabinets, custom kitchen remodeling allows you to maximize the space in your new design. Ingenious custom cabinets provide new ways to store common items.

The move from cabinets to drawers provides more storage in the same space.

With custom kitchen remodeling, you get the space where you want it in your Orange County kitchen. Whether it’s pantry space or pull-out steps, custom cabinets in your custom kitchen put the items you want at your fingertips.

Remodeling Incorporates Missing Elements

When you built or purchased your Orange County home, you settled for the house that gave you the most of what you wanted at the time.

But over time, your wants can change. Kitchen remodeling is the perfect time to incorporate those new wants or add in the elements that have been missing.

Maybe you wanted a warming drawer, wine storage, or a beverage bar. Remodeling affords the chance to take a space and make it your own.

Custom Kitchen Remodeling 2020

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Custom kitchen remodeling is big in 2020. People are staying home more and eating at home more. The kitchen in 2020 must be functional and beautiful. If you’re thinking of custom kitchen remodeling, here’s what your neighbors are doing in Orange County.

Making the Most of What You Have

What makes a custom kitchen custom? It’s those little custom touches that set your kitchen apart from the others. Little things like designing for every inch of space.

Hidden drawers in the toe kick space provide a place for sheet pans and other flat items to snuggle in out of site. Wasted space becomes WOW space in an instant. Who would have thunk it? Inspired Remodels!

Of course, that space could be a built-in step stool.

Perfect for the vertically challenged.

And even for those that aren’t. Since most everyone needs help reaching those top-most cabinets, convert kick space into a pull-out step and easily reach those hard-to-reach uppers.

If you aren’t using the kick space for storage or step stools, then you aren’t making the most of what you have.

But those aren’t the only ways that custom kitchen remodeling can add little touches.

Pull-out spice racks and pantry shelves are another way to make the most of the space you have in the kitchen.

This space isn’t large enough for a full-size cabinet. While some custom kitchen remodeling contractors may just cover the space with a false front, not Inspired Remodels.

This Orange County kitchen makeover made the highest and best use of all space available.

Spices and herbs are stored in a pull-out spice rack that’s large enough to accommodate even the largest selection of flavorings.

Enhance the food and enhance the cooking experience. That’s the Orange County kitchen in 2020.

Kitchen Islands are Cool

2020 has everyone dreaming of an island getaway. In the kitchen. That’s because kitchen islands are hot. But the hottest kitchen islands keep their cool through the use of color, texture, and surface elements.

This kitchen island keeps its cool through the use of a pale paint color. It’s a spectacular complement to the white and stainless steel tones used elsewhere in the kitchen.

White marble on the island countertop reduces the visual temperature by 10 degrees. The CFL lights in the fixtures above provide light without heat. Cool.

Now this kitchen island was built with a busy cook in mind. It forms an essential part of the kitchen triangle during food prep.

Then once the meal is ready to eat, it provides a spacious spot to savor the latest creation.

With seating for four, this island doesn’t run the cook ragged as serving and clean up are a cool breeze.

Clean lines from the Shaker-style cabinets and brushed nickel hardware also contribute to the cool, clean look.

Custom Kitchen Remodeling in Orange County

For custom kitchen remodeling in Orange County, look no further than Inspired Remodels.

Whether you stop in the showroom to browse or meet with a designer, you’ll get a warm, socially distant greeting. It is 2020 after all.

You’ll also get inspired to turn those remodeling dreams into reality. Call (949) 716-1938, Contact Us online, or stop in our Lake Forest showroom.

Custom Cabinets for Orange County Remodels

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Nothing sets the tone of a room like the cabinetry. If you’re remodeling an Orange County kitchen or bathroom, the cabinet choice is a big decision. The big box stores like Home Depot generally offer stock cabinets while the Ikea’s of the world sell ready-to-assemble cabinets. Choosing cabinets isn’t a conundrum. Semi-custom or custom cabinets offer maximum flexibility and value.

Schrock Semi-Custom Cabinets

Schrock is part of the MasterBrand family of cabinet companies. This American-based company has been making cabinets since 1926. Beautiful, functional, and durable describe their product line.

Currently, you can pick from 3 lines: Entra, Trademark, and Boutique. The style and level of customization vary with the line. If simple, modern, or industrial describes your taste, the Trademark series is for you. If you need high customization or want an artisanal look, Boutique is for you. Entra features fresh and clean lines and is the perfect choice for Shaker-style cabinets.

Semi-custom cabinets are factory-built to your specifications based on stock sizes. This holds down the price, so they cost less than completely custom cabinets. Think of them as a mid-range choice. They make modifications to create cabinets that fit the space you need. Semi-custom cabinets provide you with a selection of fronts and finishes.

Omega Custom Cabinets

Omega Custom Cabinets is also a member of the MasterBrand family. They build custom cabinets in the United States. As true artisans, they take raw hardwood lumber and convert it into cabinetry to your exact specifications. They bring your custom cabinet ideas to life through the Pinnacle and Dynasty series platforms. Pinnacle provides inset and framed styling and Dynasty provides the ultimate in flexibility in design.

Because these are completely custom cabinets, the cost is higher than semi-custom cabinets. The lead time is much longer as well. But, you will get completely bespoke wooden cabinetry that will last almost as long as your house. No matter the shape of the room, your cabinets will fit.

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Compare to Stock and Ready to Assemble with Custom

When you compare custom and semi-custom cabinets to stock or ready-to-assemble, the differences are clear. You may be able to get stock and ready-to-assemble cabinets quickly, but that is because they are mass-produced. If you need customization, you’re out of luck.

Stock and ready-to-assemble cabinets may be available very quickly, but custom work is worth the wait. Higher quality, more options, and greater satisfaction with the installed product.

Inspired Remodels Helps With Orange County Cabinets

Need help with cabinetry? Call the remodel experts Inspired Remodels. They can help you design a kitchen or bathroom that is beautiful and functional. Their expertise is bring dreams to life. Call (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us online.