Can you keep the traditional look while modernizing?

Yes. The visible language stays consistent with the house while waterproofing, plumbing and lighting are rebuilt to current practice.

Do you reproduce discontinued tile?

Often we can find a close current equivalent. Where we cannot, we propose a deliberate change rather than a near-miss.

Service area

Hillsborough Bathroom Remodeling

Hillsborough homes deserve bathrooms that reflect their architectural quality and character. California Bath & Design delivers personalized renovations that bring together timeless design, modern comfort, and carefully selected materials.

Selected work

Selected bathroom design work

Primary bathroom with marble slab wall, stone soaking tub and oak double vanity — Primary Bathroom — California Contemporary

Walk-in shower with frameless glass, warm porcelain tile and teak bench — Walk-In Shower — Warm Minimalist

Powder room with deep navy walls, stone vanity and brushed gold sconces — Powder Room — Art Deco Influence

Guest bathroom with limewash walls, oak vanity and patterned mosaic floor — Guest Bathroom — Modern Organic

Where we work

Serving Hillsborough, California

Our studio is at 8383 Wilshire Blvd Suite 800, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. We travel to Hillsborough for consultations, measurements and site visits throughout the project.

Where it is

San Mateo County, Peninsula

Homes we see here

Tudor, Georgian, Mediterranean and mid-century homes on generous lots, many with original architectural detail worth keeping.

Getting to you

Grouped with Atherton and Woodside Peninsula visits.

Local highlights

What shapes a bathroom project in Hillsborough

Matching the home's period detail

Casing profiles, door hardware and floor transitions are matched to the rest of the house so a new bathroom does not read as an insert.

Original tile and stone decisions

Where original material is intact, we assess whether it can be retained or reproduced before defaulting to full replacement.

Quiet mechanical upgrades

New supply lines, waterproofing and ventilation are brought to current standards behind walls that keep their traditional appearance.

Local considerations

Planning in Hillsborough

Architectural character varies widely; renovations are planned to respect the home's style.
Timeless design choices often balance traditional details with modern comfort.
Material selections are reviewed for both appearance and long-term performance.

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Services homeowners in Hillsborough ask about first

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