Home Repair and upgrade tips for San Diego Homeowners
By Edgar Neria
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June 18, 2025
Your bathroom should be more than just functional, it should be a space that relaxes, refreshes, and reflects your personal style. That’s exactly what our client, the Kelly-Lopez family, wanted when they contacted Team Renovate to transform their main bathroom in Encinitas, CA. Their vision? A calm, beachy retreat that captures the fresh, open feel of the nearby coast. Here’s how we brought that dream to life. The Challenge | Outdated, Dark, and Closed-Off Before the remodel, the Kelly-Lopez bathroom felt dark, heavy, and dated. The beige tiles, brass finishes, bulky built-in tub, and small enclosed shower made the space feel cramped and disconnected from the peaceful, coastal atmosphere they loved. They dreamed of a bathroom that was open, bright, and inspired by beach tones, something that felt as fresh and calming as an ocean breeze. Our Solution | A Full Coastal Makeover After listening closely to their goals, we proposed a full gut renovation focused on creating a clean, modern, and airy spa-like retreat. Key upgrades included: Opening up the space with a more flowing, modern layout. Removing the built-in tub to install a large walk-in shower featuring coastal textures. Painting the walls a soft seafoam green to evoke ocean breezes and coastal tranquility. Installing large-format marble-look porcelain tile for a bright, seamless finish on the floors and walls. Adding sleek, contemporary fixtures with dual mirrors for elegance and functionality. Maximizing natural light and upgrading all lighting for a brighter, more inviting feel. The Renovation Details | From Outdated to Coastal Dream This remodel was a full, down-to-the-studs renovation that included: Complete demolition of the tub, shower, tile, vanity, carpet flooring, and old lighting. Installation of a custom walk-in shower with pebble-style flooring and marble-effect tile. Built-in shower niche and corner bench for extra comfort and storage. A brand-new dual-sink vanity in soft gray with modern chrome hardware. Wall-mounted towel warmer and recessed lighting for a spa-like experience. Fresh coastal blue paint to capture the airy, beach-inspired feeling. Installation of elegant arched mirrors and modern lighting fixtures over the vanity. Every choice, from layout to materials, was made to create a bathroom that feels open, calm, and timeless. Project Highlights | Quick Facts Location: Encinitas, CA 92024 Scope: Full main bathroom remodel Budget: $24k Design Focus: Coastal, spa-like, modern, open concept The Result | A Bright Coastal Retreat Today, the Kelly-Lopez bathroom feels like a relaxing, private oasis. The spacious walk-in shower, clean marble-effect finishes, and beach-inspired color palette come together to create a spa-like environment that perfectly suits their coastal lifestyle. It’s a bright, modern escape, and it turned one of the home’s most dated spaces into one of its most beautiful. Dreaming of Your Own Bathroom Upgrade? Whether you’re looking for a simple update or a complete coastal-inspired transformation, Team Renovate is here to help. Our team brings design expertise, craftsmanship, and a personal touch to every San Diego bathroom remodel. 👉 Contact us today to start planning your dream space! Get in Touch Here