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bathroom. It’s the one roomin a home that’s often over-looked, but improper bath-room lighting can make thebravest among us refuse tolook in the mirror.

My clients, Tertia andJason, know all about that.The couple and their twosons live in a house built in1987, and while most of thehome was updated, theirmaster bathroom remainedoblivious to the passage oftime. With floor-to-ceilingblack wall tiles, a crampedshower and no storage, the’80s bathroom was reallyshowing its age.

And don’t get me startedon the lighting. The room

had one bleak overhead fix-ture that made showering anightmare, while the vanitylighting was so unflatteringit’s a wonder Tertia man-aged to put on lipstick in themorning.

They wanted a bathroomthat was functional — andhad a warm, contemporaryvibe. So, putting the princi-ple of bathroom-lightingdesign into play, I got set tocreate a modern, spalikeretreat for Tertia and Jason.

I started by gutting theentire space — walls camedown, counters came out,tiles were scrapped. Then Ipainted the ceiling white,bathed the walls in soft

beige and installed charcoalporcelain floor tiles with anon-slip surface.

From there, I laid out thefixtures and finishes. I creat-ed a gorgeous vanity by theroom’s window, which wasa good source of naturallight. I put a soft chiffonblind on the window andflanked it with two mirrors.I then installed a counterconstructed out of butter-scotch polished quartz, aperfect foundation for “hisand hers” cast glass sinks.These deep sinks sit on topof, and beside, new darkwood cabinetry that pro-vides a ton of storage.

Adjacent to the vanity, I

created a spectacular fea-ture wall comprised of smallwooden square tiles of dif-ferent depths. Against thiswall, I selected a beautifulfree-standing tub and amodern toilet.

On the wall facing the tubI designed a large showerout of tempered glass, morequartz, a stunning mosaic-tiled backsplash and smallporcelain tiles that matchthe floor.

Modern bathrooms canoften feel cold and sterile,but the wood wall, dark cab-inetry and warm quartz inTertia and Jason’s bathroomwork to offset the cooler fix-tures and finishes.

The best part of this proj-ect was shopping for, andinstalling, some amazinglights. I installed recessedlights in the ceiling andworked in spotlights abovethe feature wall to accentu-ate the wood tiles. I chosewaterproof, in-floor lightingto highlight the sculpted tuband lights for underneaththe sinks. I also selectedincandescent silver sconcesfor the vanity — soft light-ing that is good for whenshe applies makeup.

But the real showstopperis the fixture above the tub— a laser-cut steel globethat allows light to be castall around the room.

This bathroom is a per-fect example of how gooddesign that includes layersof light can transform aspace. By using techniquessuch as spotlighting a fea-ture wall and uplighting atub, I gave Tertia and Jasona bathroom that is ideal fortheir morning routine — ortheir evening reprieve.

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unattractive, added Valencich. A floor likeQuick-Step’s new Reclaime flooring inHeathered Oak serves as a pleasing canvas tocreate your eclectic room design, while alsoadding an attractive level of style and artistryto a room. This floor gives the same visualsand charm of a hardwood floor constructedfrom reclaimed, vintage wood, which addsdepth and personality to the room.

Another advantage to a neutral-colorfloor is that as your room decor changesthrough the years, your floor will transitionnicely.

“The great thing about spaces decorated inan eclectic style is they can easily be changeddepending on mood, inspiration and budget,”she said. “That’s why it’s important to haveflooring that is versatile enough to adapt toyour changing style.”

Design principles

An eclectic room doesn’t have to be ahodgepodge or random assortment of items.“Have a planned and deliberate design,” saidValencich. “Eclectic rooms benefit from thesame principles of design seen with otherstyles.”

• Balance. “Edit your collection to create har-mony and focal points,” she said. “Practicemoderation with your pieces.”

• Harmony and unity. “Group objects that

work well together,” she added. “For exam-ple, use different chairs around your diningtable, but paint them the same color to unifythe look.”

• Scale and proportion. “A mix of small, mediumand large pieces helps balance out a roomand keeps it from looking cluttered,” shesaid. Valencich says to keep the design prin-ciples in mind while mixing unexpectedpieces to create a gorgeous effect.

• Art. Create a tidy grid of art to balance outweathered pieces and graphic patterns.

• Bring nature inside. Use nature to help createyour eclectic look. Airy flower arrangementsatop a dark, antique table give a balance ofdark and light colors.

• Play with textures in your room. From an oldframe with the paint peeling to nubby rugs tosilky pillows, textures keep the room inter-esting and inviting.

• Personality. Let your personality shinethrough with what you love. Do you have acollection of seashells or other trinkets? Usethose pieces in an everyday nook.

“As you create your own eclectic look,remember to be adventurous and a littledaring,” said Valencich. “The most unex-pected pairings can make the most refresh-ing looks.”

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BY SARAH PACHECO

In the past year, CVConstruction LLC has builta strong reputation among

its clients as a trustworthycompany that provides hon-est, reliable service for agreat value.

“We always try to give that extra andmake sure the client is happy, and byhappy, I mean to the extent that we’vedone our job right,” said project manag-er Victor Yeung, the “V” in CVConstruction.

“We would not do anything less forour clients because it’s not worth it to gointo the business if you’re not going todo what you’re supposed to be doing.”

Victor, whose background is in sales,met future business partner Chuan“Sam” He (the “C” in the company’sname) six years ago, shortly after return-ing home to Hawaii after some timespent living in California. Victor beganby working part-time with Sam’s formerconstruction business, eventually join-ing the company full-time in 2009.

Sam, who has an extensive 15-yearbackground in commercial and residen-tial construction on Oahu, Maui and theBig Island, decided in early 2011 that he

wanted a new partner with whom tolaunch a new company that would bet-ter meet the requests and needs of hisclients. He chose Victor as that personand within a few months, CVConstruction was created.

The company hits a major milestonethis week as it celebrates one year ofbusiness, which is an accomplishmentin Hawaii’s competitive constructionindustry. “We’re very blessed to bebusy,” Victor said.

Since opening in March 2011, CVConstruction has worked on more than60 projects here on Oahu, includingdoctors’ offices, dental offices, financialinstitutions and restaurants. However,the majority of business revolvesaround residential projects, fromkitchen and bathroom remodeling tohome additions and other large-scaleresidential renovations.

But CV Construction doesn’t justbuild houses; according to Victor, thecompany develops one-on-one relation-ships with clients that often turn intolasting friendships.

“We don’t just do the project andleave. We get invested with our clientsand (develop) a vested interest in theirfuture, because we don’t just consider ita project — we’re dealing with people’s

homes, we’redealing withtheir livelihood,we’re dealingwith what theylive in. After weleave, they stillhave to dealwith it day after

day after day,” he explained.“We’re family-style, family-oriented,

and we take care of our clients just likewe’d like to be taken care of. Everybodywe have in our company is family.”

That extends to CV Construction’semployees, all of whom are either rela-tives or friends from Sam’s native vil-lage of Fujian, China.

“We take care of them like they’re ourfamily too because they make CVConstruction,” Victor stated. “We’rejust the name. They provide the servic-es. We rely on their expertise to do thejob very well.”

This confidence in its employeesallows CV Construction to keep amajority of its work in-house. The com-pany rarely, if ever, will rely on a sub-contractor, which gives CVConstruction control over the cost andtimeline of the project, ultimately sav-ing clients undue stress and money.

“We try to do the best job we can forthe project price, and we’re always veryfair,” Victor stated. “We always offer(clients) choices, and we never go intoanything blind or try to trick somebody.That’s not how we work. We agree on thecontract, we follow the contract and wedo the job that we were contracted to do.”

Victor adds that he is on call seven days

a week should a client have questions orneed to contact him regarding changes tothe project. “We keep the lines of commu-nication open,” he said. “Open lines ofcommunication mean no surprises.”

However, sometimes mistakes dohappen, but Victor believes it is the wayin which a contractor responds to thesituation that makes all the difference.

“No contractor is perfect; it’s just howthe communication is, how it is handledand how the client is taken care of,” hesaid. “I cannot promise every projectwill be perfect, but I can promise to allof my clients we will do the best we canand will always keep them informedabout everything, whether through textor email or phone.”

Customers can call the office at 531-3888 to schedule a free estimate or stopby the showroom located at 1018 SmithSt., near the corner of Smith and Kingstreets. Hours of operation are 9:30 a.m.to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:30a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and by appoint-ment only Sunday.

CV Construction also regularly postsbefore and after pictures of past proj-ects on its Facebook page (search underCV Construction LLC), along with tipsand links for DIY home renovation proj-ects. Other ways to keep in touch are tofollow the company on Twitter@cv8888 or visit its website,www.cvconstructionhawaii.com, toread client testimonials, see more pho-tos or find out additional information.

“We want our clients to be happy, andwe want them to talk about us,” Victorsaid. “We are not in it for a one-shotkind of deal. We’re here to stay.”

CV CONSTRUCTION • 531-3888 • 428-5191 • www.cvconstructionhawaii.com

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