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sian-style interiors evoke serenity, Sol Quintana Wagoner, the senior interior designer
and in today’s hectic world, it’s easy to for Jackson Design and Remodeling in San Diego, says
Asee how having an ambiance of calm there are many ways bathrooms can be remodeled to
has become one of the leading choices in residential blend an Asian feel into a bathroom remodel.
bathroom design. Contemporary styles with an Asian Jackson Design won a 2014 National CotY (Con-
fair – especially in bathrooms – accomplish this by tractor of the Year) Award from NARI in the Residential
blending colors found in nature with clean, contempo- Bath Under $30,000 category, where the homeown-
rary lines that create a sense of harmony and balance. ers wanted to make a memorable, dramatic statement
Lighting manufacturers have noticed this trend as well with Asian undertones in their contemporary-style
and, over the past several years, have introduced many home. The project featured a wall of tile in deep hues
lighting fxture designs that complement this aesthetic. of ebony, gold, and dark brown to create an earthy
The best results in upgrading a homeowner’s bath backdrop illuminated by lighting covered in gold leaf.
comes from hiring a professional designer, as creating The lighting is installed on a cable system with weights
an Asian-inspired bathroom takes an understanding that allows the user to adjust the height, providing a
of several styles and their distinct characteristics in functional solution with an Asian heritage. A curved
order to achieve the result that the client wants. Ac- mirror framed in a rustic wood hangs above an arced
cording to a study of 7,000 member companies of onyx sink that tops a free-standing vanity with Shoji-
the National Association of the Remodeling Industry style doors. Natural daylight is brought into the space
(NARI), 81 percent of recently completed projects are through a fxed window with obscure glass as well as a this page: Jackson
upgrades to existing bathrooms. simple black entry pocket door fted with Shoji-style Design and Remodeling
added toekick lighting
“Contractors are geting busy as remodeling con- panels. that gives a “foating” feel
tinues to gradually trend back up in 2014,” says Kevin “We fnd that clients requesting Asian-inspired to the vanity as well as
Anundson, MCR, CKBR, NARI national President, and designs for their remodel ofen have acquired an af- a mix of recessed spots
Vice President of the remodeling frm Renovations fnity for Asian aesthetics during their travels or while and a streamlined vanity
fxture to bring drama to
Group Inc. in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. building their collections of art and objects,” notes the space.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE REMODELING INDUSTRY

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