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Kitchen Cabinet Contractor Tips: 3 Creative Ways to Use Cabinets

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If your kitchen remodel includes new kitchen cabinetry, embrace this opportunity to amp up the functionality of your kitchen and squeeze every inch of space from the floorplan. Here are 3 kitchen cabinet contractor tips to using kitchen cabinets creatively.

Use Every Inch of Space

Corners happen. Too often, corners waste precious square inches in a kitchen design. The cabinet design pros at Inspired Remodels see corners as a challenge. These kitchen cabinet contractors turn corners into usable space.

custom kitchen cabinet contractor after pic showing corner base cabinet in cherry finish with doors open

Functional End Cabinet from Schrock Cabinets

This cabinet design turns the corner on dead space.  With doors providing access from either side of the corner, this homeowner reclaims this space in the name of storage.

kitchen contractor after pic of base corner cabinet with lazy susan

Sure, there are 90-degree corner cabinets that create a dark, cavernous storage space that create a great black hole that sucks in pantry items never to be seen again.

But a savvy kitchen cabinet contractor knows the addition of a Lazy Susan (or revolving tray) makes that space much more usable.

Now, items are easily visible and accessible with just a turn of the revolving tray. Now that’s how to turn dead space into highly usable space. This creates a perfect pantry space for baking supplies, canned goods, or even small appliances such as a hand mixer or immersion blender.

Hide the Trash

Designers may create trash bins they consider works of art. But let’s be honest. A trash can is a trash can and who wants to look at trash?

custom kitchen cabinet base cabinet with pull out for trash and recycling bins

 

Base cabinets fitted with pull-out hardware offer a way to separate kitchen trash and recycling while keeping the entire mess out of site. Smaller bins means trash never piles up for days.

Not only does this option keep air fresher than a mechanical trash compactor, it saves money as well. In addition, trash and recycling bins don’t occupy valuable floor space. Looks better, smells better, and makes better use of space.

Organize Organize Organize

Make sure your kitchen cabinet contractor tells you about all the organization options available with semi-custom and custom cabinets.

When it comes to organizing everything from cutlery to Kitchen Aids, rely on your cabinets to make it happen.

kitchen remodel with Masterbrand cutlery divider installed

Ditch those cheap plastic flatware dividers that never really fit well and opt for built-in cutler dividers to organize those knives, forks, spoons, and anything else your heart desires. Protect your silverware and keep everything neatly stored.

Keeping spices organized is only half the battle. You need to keep them stored neatly and easily accessible. A pull-out spice racks uses very little linear space in the cabinet design but returns a load of storage space.

Spices are visible and accessible from both sides. Adding this option close to food preparation areas ensures what you need is always close at hand.

orange general contractors add kitchen aid workstation and storage cabinet to kitchen remodel

If you have a passion in the kitchen, share it with your kitchen cabinet contractor. Inspired Remodels outfitted this base cabinet specifically for a busy baker. It offers storage for all the most frequently used items and keeps them together for easy retrieval. The pull-out for the beloved stand mixer also makes the best use of countertop space.

Orange County Kitchen Cabinet Contractor Designs and Builds

Inspired Remodels designs and installs custom and semi-custom cabinets throughout the Orange County California area. Schedule a consultation and find out the creative use of cabinets makes your kitchen more functional, more spacious, and more beautiful.

 

 

4 Kitchen Remodeler Tips for Picking the Right Granite

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Kitchen remodeling involves making many decisions. When it comes to picking the right granite for your countertops, follow these 4 tips from a professional kitchen remodeler. These suggestions help by reducing the options.

Kitchen remodeler after photo White and walnut kitchen with blue glass herringbone backsplash

Consider Overall Design and Décor

Take into account the overall decor and color scheme of the kitchen remodel project. Countertop granite should enhance your color scheme. A warm-toned granite countertop unifies the space and creates harmony when your walls, flooring, and cabinets are also warm tones. Likewise, a cool-toned granite countertop performs the same magic if you are seeking cool tones.

Consider the overall home design and style as well. A neutral-toned granite countertop makes a great choice for a traditional or classic home. Save bold colors for modern or contemporary homes. Pick granite that accentuates instead of competing.

kitchen remodeler adds wood flooring to kitchen

Pick a Granite Family

A savvy kitchen remodeler knows granite (like all of us) has a family. Picking your granite starts with picking the family.

This goes hand in hand with considering your color scheme.  The three primary granite families are: cool, warm, and neutral.

Neutral granite countertops include white, gray, and beige. These colors go well with many different décor styles and produce a timeless, classic appeal.

Warm granite countertops include cream, gold, and brown tones that make your kitchen feel cozier.

Blue, green, and black granite countertops create a sleek, contemporary design with their cool tones.

Pick a family and start narrowing down the possibilities.

kitchen renovation contractor uses island space to create eat-in kitchen

Think About Light and Contrast

Determine the amount of natural and artificial light in the kitchen. Rooms with abundant lighting easily handle bold and dark-colored granite. But, with dim lighting, the dark granite contributes to a dull look you certainly want to avoid.

How much contrast do you want? When creating a bold look, opt for more contrast. Pick granite that stands out and screams look at me! Select granite in a color very different from the cabinets and flooring.

If you prefer subtle contrast, choose a granite color like the cabinets and flooring.

The Best Granite Might Not Be Granite

An experienced kitchen remodeler knows the best granite for your remodel might not be granite at all. Is your kitchen home to a busy family? Does ease of maintenance factor into your decisions?

If the answer is yes to either of these questions, a kitchen remodeler that takes into account how a space is used might recommend you opt for quartz countertops instead of granite.

Quartz provides superior moisture resistance, so you spend less time and money sealing the stone. The best granite countertop for you might be a quartz countertop.

Trust Your Kitchen Remodeler

If you can’t trust your kitchen remodeler to help you pick the right granite, you need to work with a different contractor.

Inspired Remodels offers full design and build services. From initial design to finish selection, demolition to construction, and down to the final clean-up, Inspired Remodels works with you. Enjoy a single point of contact and expert project management too.

 

Best Kitchen and Bath Contractor Work: Orange County Gallery

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From small updates to major remodels, Inspired Remodels, an Orange County kitchen and bath contractor turns homeowner dreams into reality. Take a look at recent kitchen and bath projects to get a little inspiration of your own.

Inspired Bathrooms

What’s your pleasure? Coastal living vibes, spa-serenity, or owner retreat?
One kitchen and bath contractor delivers functional spaces that look great. That’s Inspired Remodels.
Check out these bathroom remodel projects.

kitchen and bath contractor after photo green cabinetsBlue cabinets have been trending up for the last year. Now, green joins the party.  This bathroom remodel uses green on the walls and cabinets to provide a quintessential Southern California vibe.

kitchen and bath contractor after picture brown cabinets with white countertop and full length wall mirrorThis bathroom remodel pays homage to the area’s ranching roots. Before the malls, before the subdivisions, the ranch dominated the scene. Warm wood cabinets, neutral-tone floors, white countertops, and lots of light make this bathroom shine – literally.

A full-length, wall-mounted mirror serves two purposes. First, mirrors reflect light and make small spaces appear much larger. Second, who doesn’t love a full peek in the mirror before stepping out for the day?

flooring contractor adds octagonal dark tiles on floor to contrast with light subway tile on wall

If you tell your kitchen and bath contractor you want a spa vibe, will they deliver luxury like this?  Dark hex tile on the floor sets the stage for a soothing mood in the room. A Japanese-style soaking tub lets you say, “Calgon, take all my stress away”. Dual hand-held showers and rain showers drench your body and quench your desire for pampering. Neutral subway tile with a matte finish in the shower and on the accent wall continues the serene vibe of the room. And talk about attention to detail, just note how the pattern on the accent tile on the shower floor duplicates the shape of the floor tile. Add simple natural wood Shaker cabinets and dark hardware and you complete the spa feel to this room. A real owner’s retreat at the end of the day and the perfect place to start each day too!

Inspired Kitchens

Kitchens must reflect the personality and lifestyle of the homeowner. The needs of a busy family differ from the needs of a single gourmet cook or a couple that entertains regularly. A good kitchen and bath contractor understands that a kitchen must look good and work smoothly.

Check out these inspired kitchen remodels.

general contractors after pic laguna niguel remodel

This Laguna Niguel kitchen remodel included a bar and La Cantina doors to bring outside and inside spaces together. This design offers all the entertaining space the homeowner needs.

Soft-modern whole home renovation with wood-tone and white cabinets

See how the kitchen flows naturally to the bar and the bar coordinates with the pool area. Stunning and suitable for hosting large and intimate gatherings.

When space is at a premium, every inch counts. This kitchen remodel relies on light colors to make the space look larger. The kitchen triangle with stove, sink, and refrigerator comes together in perfection. Backsplash tile adds interest, keeping this kitchen space anything but boring. This kitchen provides everything you need for meal prep, from nuking a bowl of ramen to roasting a chicken with root vegetables.

The Inspired Kitchen and Bath Contractor

Looking for an inspired kitchen and bath contractor? Look no further than Inspired Remodels. From whole house renovations to a refresh of the kitchen or bath, a fireplace update, or even creating new outdoor living spaces, Inspired Remodels delivers.

Get an inspired remodel when Inspired Remodels in your design/build contractor.