Do you work with the wood detailing common in these homes?

Yes. The key is choosing wood and finishes rated for the humidity of the specific zone rather than using one species everywhere.

Can you update just the shower?

Yes, when the substrate and waterproofing are sound. We tell you what we find once the wall is open.

Service area

Portola Valley Bathroom Remodeling

Inspired by Portola Valley's peaceful natural surroundings, California Bath & Design creates bathrooms that feel comfortable, calming, and connected to the home. Our services range from targeted shower and bathtub updates to complete bathroom transformations.

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 Portola Valley, California

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

Where it is

San Mateo County, western foothills

Homes we see here

Wood-and-glass mid-century and contemporary homes on wooded, sloping sites.

Getting to you

Grouped with Woodside and Atherton Peninsula visits.

Local highlights

What shapes a bathroom project in Portola Valley

Material palettes drawn from the setting

Warm woods, honed stone and matte surfaces sit comfortably in these homes. We build the palette in the room's own light rather than importing a generic scheme.

Glass, privacy and views

Where a bathroom looks into trees, we plan glazing and shower glass so the view is kept without giving up privacy.

Targeted updates on sound rooms

Not every room needs a full remodel. Where the layout works, a shower rebuild, vanity and lighting update delivers most of the change.

Local considerations

Planning in Portola Valley

Natural surroundings can inspire calm, connected material palettes.
Services range from targeted fixture updates to complete bathroom transformations.
Daylight and views are considered when placing mirrors and lighting.

Most requested

Services homeowners in Portola Valley ask about first

Questions