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Orange County Kitchen Cabinet Contractor for Decora, KitchenCraft and Waypoint Cabinets

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Custom cabinets are pricey. Stock cabinets look like cookie-cutter cabinets but are inexpensive. What’s a person to do when budgeting for a kitchen remodel? Use semi-custom cabinetry. Inspired Remodels, Orange County’s famous kitchen cabinet contractor, shows how to use semi-custom cabinets from Decora, Kitchen Craft, or Waypoint to get a custom look at almost stock prices.

Decora

Rely on Decora for high-end cabinets manufactured in the USA. For over 30 years, Decora has been outfitting kitchens with quality constructed cabinets in stunning designs.

Pick a door style:

Arch
Slab
Square

Decora semicustom cabinets from kitchen cabinet contractor in Orange County

Arch Door Full Inset Cherry

Pick a finish:

Alder
Rustic Alder
Cherry
Maple
Oak
Quartertown Oak

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Slab Door No Inset Alder

Decide if you want an overlay. Then just lay out the design that fits your needs. Inspired Remodels measures your space and recommends the combination of base and wall cabinets that meet your cooking and lifestyle needs. We’ll take into account electricity, plumbing, windows, doors, etc.

KitchenCraft Cabinets

Do your tastes run to modern, European, or contemporary? Then KitchenCraft makes the semi-custom for you. This Canadian-based company combines good looks and quality construction to give you the look you want.

The Integra Collection gives you solid or square door options in a variety of finishes that include contemporary looks like bamboo, Thermafoil, and white oak as well as more traditional cherry, alder, and maple.

Cherry Square Door with Mocha Glaze

What makes KitchenCraft special is its approach to semi-custom cabinetry. The result is almost fully custom. In addition to picking your door style and wood, they give you numerous options in glazes. So, just a simple change of glaze can completely change the look of the finish.

Just imagine the same cabinet door with this Bordeaux Black Glaze. It’s the same wood and the same door, just a different glaze. Pick from standard or premium glazes.

Waypoint Cabinets

Multiple plants across the United States allows Waypoint Cabinets to hold the line on transportation costs and passes the savings on to you. That’s important if you are concerned about your carbon footprint.

Waypoint is committed to sustainable manufacturing practices. They work with suppliers to encourage sustainable forestry practices and work to limit VOC emissions.

They make beautiful cabinets too.

600 Series Cherry with Java Finish

In addition to the finishes and glazes offered by the other manufacturers, Waypoint offers nine painted finishes in a palate from white to grey.

Semi-Custom from Kitchen Cabinet Contractor Just Makes Sense

When you start pinning and dreaming of your new kitchen remodel, don’t forget semi-custom cabinets. Between the cabinets and accessories that are available, you will have a kitchen that looks custom for a fraction of the price.

Don’t forget that the kitchen cabinet contractor who handles the measurement and installation matters too. Even though semi-custom isn’t completely custom, the measurements must be exact.

Trust Inspired Remodels. Not only as your kitchen cabinet contractor but as your general contractor as well. As a design/build firm, they take care of all aspects of your project.

Call (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us online to schedule an estimate today.

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Kitchen Renovation Trends For Orange County Kitchen Remodels

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Hemlines go up and down. Facial hair goes in and out of style. Interior design is subject to trends as well. If you plan a kitchen renovation this year, you may want to pay attention to these trends.

Mixed Metals

Metals are getting mixy-matchy for 2019. The days of stainless appliances and brushed nickle faucets are over. Chrome is making a comeback and fits in well with industrial, modern and classic decor.

mixing metals in a strong kitchen renovation trend for 2019

How many metals do you see in this photo?

The metal pulls and knobs on your cabinets don’t need to match your faucet either. Or your appliances. Pulls and knobs are one of the hottest ways to get a grip on this kitchen renovation trend for 2019. Not ready to tackle the entire room? You can get a fresh look by just updating the cabinet hardware. If you can handle a screwdriver, you can handle this DIY task.

You don’t need black appliances for your cabinets to rock this black hardware. Mix and match your metals for maximum contrast.

Quartz Countertops

Nothing says 1990 through the early 2000’s as granite. Granite in the kitchen, granite in the bathroom, granite almost everywhere but the garage floor. It time to say goodbye to granite and hello to quartz.

quarts countertops are hot kitchen renovation renovation trend in 2019

Bye bye Granite

Quartz is a much harder surface. That makes it much more well suited for the kitchen. Unlike porous granite that can harbor bacteria, quartz doesn’t need sealing.

Clean lines, cool colors, and plays well with a variety of finishes. It’s also perfectly suited for undermount sinks. Not every counter material can make that boast.

Where granite was once a sign of luxury, by the end of the year it may be considered quaint and old-fashioned.

Evoking Emotion

Just because kitchens are workrooms, doesn’t mean they need to be devoid of warmth, feeling, and emotion. Stark white and tone-on-tone are on the way out. Colors, lighting, and finishes that evoke emotion and a sense of warmth and home are in for 2019.

This Lake Forest kitchen renovation uses bold tile, two tone cabinets, and warm wood to make any cook feel right at home here. Instead of white lower cabinets, a warm tone wood finish evokes a feeling of comfort. Graphic tile on the accent wall gives the room a sense a personality while seamlessly flowing into the neutral tone subway tile backsplash. Of course quartz countertops fit right in with this design. By the way, notice the use of mixed metals. This kitchen embodies all the hottest kitchen renovation trends for 2019 and will look stylish for years to come.

Kitchen Renovation Specialists

Want to make sure that wave you catch is a trend and not a flash fad? Trust the kitchen renovation specialists at Inspired Remodels. Jason and Joe are the kitchen renovation experts. Their design/build process minimizes the disruption to your life and your home while maximizing the confidence you feel in picking the right team. Discover how amazing your kitchen can be. Call (949) 716-1938 to schedule a consultation today.

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.

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.

Determine 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.

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.