emodeling a dated 1960s pink master bath
went from desire to necessity when a leak
caused the floor to rot to the point of be-
ing unsafe. e client called Steven Mark,
CGBP, CAPS, senior design consultant,
with San Diego-based Marrokal Design
& Remodeling, to not only repair the damage but make
improvements along the way to meet their goals.
Mark engages his clients in a three-step process. e
first step is design. "We do multiple concepts, and they
provide feedback about what they like and don't like," he
says. "en we refine it until we get it right. It generally
takes about one month and two to three design meetings.
is step also includes 3-D renderings and floor plans
of the space."
e second step, which also takes about a month, focus-
es on obtaining permits and completing working drawings
and structural engineering. Also, this includes material
and product selection, and interior design.
ird, and finally, is the actual build, taking about
two to three months. "is particular build was part of
a slightly larger project," Mark recalls, "but the bathroom
took about two months."
INSPIRED STYLE
e couple's former Hawaiian home provided inspiration
for their new master bath design to be an Asian modern
minimalist style; the wife is of Japanese descent and the
husband Caucasian. "It was inspired by their time spent
on the island, her heritage and creating a calming almost
spa-like space," Mark reminisces.
Bathroom
Retreat
After a leak caused irreparable damage, a couple
remodeled their master bath into a relaxing space
inspired by Asian minimalist style
By Laurie Banyay
MASTER DESIGN AWARDS 2015 | GOLD
BATHROOM MORE THAN $75,000
REMODELER INFORMATION
Marrokal Design & Remodeling,
San Diego, marrokal.com
Full-time employees: 35
Average annual revenue: $13 million
Average annual remodeling
projects: 85
Residential: 100 percent
Single-family: 100 percent
Design/build: 100 percent
PROJECT INFORMATION
Asian Fusion
Completed: April 2013
Cost: $96,800
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Shower tile: Daltile
Other building materials:
Customer-provided
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PROJECTS: Design Solutions
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