Ken

Senior Design Consultant Ken Appleton is an icon in the interior architecture design community serving Orange County since 2003. Ken is the owner and founder of Appleton Renovations.

Project of the Week May 21, 2011 – Entertainment Center expert


Entertainment Center expert

“IN THE PAST… We have had less than impressive results with OTHER CONTRACTORS… projects ran longer than promised, day laborers actually did the work, and we had a tough time communicating with them. I actually questioned if Appleton Renovations would  finish in the two day time line they promised but they came through and my room has been transformed into a model like home, our room feels huge!  I will recommend Appleton Renovations to our family and friends.â€

 Mr. VanDoren – Dove Canyon, CA

Custom Fireplace / Entertainment Center with 55″ Home Theater Solution.

Entertainment Center expert
Entertainment Center – Home Theater Solution

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Project of the Week – May 13, 2011


Another amazing transfermation Ken, our home is becoming more and more our dream homes with each design you create, we look forward to the next project and will continually recommend you and your team to all our friends and family.â€Â  Mrs. Lamb – Coto de Caza, CA

“We are so excited about the transformation to our Dream homes, the Entertainment center and dresser really complete the room and the Theater solution looks and sounds great…I actually questioned if Appleton Renovations would  finish in the two day time line they promised but they came through and my room has been transformed into a model like home, our room feels huge!  I will recommend Appleton Renovations to our family and friends.â€

Office Project: Dual Work Stations – Fireplace

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Office – Fireplace

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Renovation Services of the Week – April 22, 2011


Renovation Services

“Ken, Thank YOU for a wonderful job.  Your team are gentlemen and were all marvelous.  Not only was the work done beautifully, it was completely on time…such a rarity in this day.    We will continue to recommend Appleton Renovations to anyone in need of renovation services.  I hope you and your family have a blessed Easter.  T. Young – Laguna Hills, CAâ€

If you have always dreamed of having a model home, contact Appleton Renovations for your FREE in home design consultation. We are so excited about the transformation to our Master Bedroom, the Entertainment center and dresser really completes the room and the Theater solution looks and sounds great.

renovation services

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Project of the Week – April 1st, 2011


Hi Ken, I wanted you to know just how delighted we are with the way this project transformed our room. The guidance you provided us in terms of design and audio visual were really very helpful, we love the 3D TV!  The care that was taken each step of the way was remarkable to watch.  Each of our friends that see the new room all ask about the company that did the work – each time we tell them about Appleton Renovations.We wanted to take a moment and thank you and your team for our new Family Room which has exceeded our expectations.  The cabinets, sound system and TV have transformed our home.  We have not had the best of luck with contractors but the project went exactly as you told us at the beginning.From the install of the cabinets, the replacement of the fireplace, the painting and the install of the electronics.  Each team was on time, did great work, and took time to explain what they were doing.  We were especially impressed with how they protected our floors and furniture.  We appreciated the fact that we never felt we were being pressured into equipment we did not want nor features we didn’t need.

Thanks again,

Mr. Fish – Coto de Caza, CA

Appleton Renovations

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TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT – HDMI CABLES – MARCH 30th, 2011


All HDMI CABLES cables are NOT created equal.
Short length cables (under 10ft/3m) are generally not an issue as long as they comply with the HDMI 1.4 specification (now referred to as “High Speed HDMI Cables”). But once you go beyond 12ft/4m, you need to verify the cable will meet the performance needs of your system design. HDMI 1.3 cables do not necessarily meet the 1.4 specification and may not have enough bandwidth to pass 3D, 8-bit/12-bit color, Audio Return Channel, or Ethernet Channel… All features now becoming more and more common in the newest HDMI connected gear.

 HDMI CABLES

â— Set up and test the equipment you are installing BEFORE you install cables in walls.
I know this sounds pretty basic, but many of the HDMI issues that I get calls on involve “existing” products the customer already owns that were incorporated into the installation with “new” products. Connect all the products together and test them with all the cables and devices you are planning to use in the installation. It’s better to solve any issues before you install the cables behind walls – and a lot less expensive.

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