Design and construction specialist Dustin Darby of coastal bay construction transforms the most used room in a house into a space that includes resort-like amenities
Functional luxury is a calling card for Coastal Bay Construction, which specializes in full bathroom renovations along with mini remodels that involve just the “wet area.” With advances in products and materials, owner Dustin Darby says homeowner scan enjoy the ease of maintaining an acrylic shower while getting the aesthetic appeal of grout lines and tile-like patterns — or go for the real thing with their full tile showroom.
“In the last two years, laser-engraved lines have come out in the acrylic tub industry, and the benefit of acrylic is that it doesn’t fade, stain, crack or yellow,” he pointed out.
Coastal Bay Construction displays the possibilities in its comprehensive showroom, where clients can select tile or acrylic shower materials, flooring, mosaic tile, cabinets, countertops and fixtures. Because every aspect of a bathroom remodel is managed in-house, Darby assures a seamless process from design to done.
Darby has focused solely on bathrooms for 15 years, growing a career and now business. “If I can create that spa-like experience to wake you up in the morning or put you to bed at night, it’s a beautiful experience,” he said.
Here, Darby shares the latest in materials, design and how to prepare for a successful bathroom renovation.
Dustin Darby’s tips for a successful bathroom remodel
COLLECT INSPIRATION
Create a file of photographs and search for styles that move you on sites like Houzz, Instagram and Pinterest. “Even if there is just one feature you like in the picture, it give sus an idea of your vision and what you have in mind,” Darby shared.
EXPLORE NEW MATERIALS
You can achieve durability and stunning design with some of the new products available for bathrooms, including acrylic tubs and showers that are laser-etched to look like tile. Ask your designer and contractor, “What’s new?”
ASK ABOUT WARRANTIES
The bathroom is a high-traffic space in any home. “Everyone uses it every day,” Darby pointed out. So when investing in a remodel, ask about warranties on the materials and fixtures you select.
GO FULL SERVICE
When you partner with a remodeling contractor who handles every aspect of a project in-house, there’s a single point of contact. Darby advises homeowners to seek out a “red carpet experience” like what’s offered at Coastal Bay Construction.
Going All Out
For renovations that extend beyond the wet areas of a bathroom, Darby said that fresh flooring and fixtures can completely transform a bathroom into a spa. And back to functional luxury, the materials available offer a sleek, designer look along with durability that is essential in this space.
Specifically, Coastal Bay Construction carriesFabuwood cabinets, and clients often selectquartz countertops, Darby shared. Luxury vinyltile (LVT) flooring can look like hardwood or isavailable in tile patterns. “It’s waterproof, scratch-resistant and has a lifetime warranty.”
And just because you take on a full bath remodel doesn’t mean you should have to live in dust. “We make it a priority to make sure your home is exactly the way we found it after we leave each day,” Darby said. “Even if it’s a major remodel, it is contained in that bathroom, so once you close the door, you don’t even know we were there.” CS
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