Charles Clark of Majestic Homes and Remodeling transforms the Hockman's master suite b y a l f r e d o m u barah an d chari s e v e rns | photos b y j e nni f e r k e tt l e r
hen I first visited Sherry Hockman’s house, I asked her if I could move into her bathroom. Not the house — I asked specifically for the bathroom. Starting with the fact that it is the size of my entire first New York City apartment, the features pile up from there. A large deep soak bathtub invites you to melt your stress under the oversized window and behind tall marble columns. The shower area is large enough for a party à la Holly Golightly; connected to it is the hallway that serves as a drying area for after the shower and which leads to Hockman’s spacious closet, which in turn walks out onto the patio. Step by step one learns about the exciting surprises these rooms have to offer. The rain showerhead and massage jets in the shower area are heaven on Earth; a sprawling double vanity and makeup area are a girl’s dream come true. Next to it, a sleek coffee bar with cups and a high-tech coffee machine invite you to a soothing drink while getting ready for a night on the town or before soaking in the tub. To me, one of the best ideas Hockman introduced to her design was a washer/dryer combo in her closet. Yes, in her closet. Genius! To achieve this serene spa atmosphere and luxury feel, Hockman worked with Charles Clark of Majestic Homes and Remodeling. When she decided to renovate the bathroom, she knew she wanted to work with Clark based 28 | august/september 2011
ABOVE: His and her vanities with varying heights add dimension to the room. RIGHT: Natural stone finish adds to the serene spa atmosphere.