The Journal.

Practical notes on remodeling bathrooms and kitchens, grounded in the decisions we discuss with Bay Area homeowners and the work we complete.

Bathroom remodeling first

Rooms that work better, every day.

A real EBHI project, from permit planning through the finished bathroom.

A useful budget starts with the scope behind the finishes, not a universal price tag.

Separate design, selections, permits, and material lead times from the work in the home.

Start with daily use, durable wet-area work, and decisions that fit the home.

Dimensions, plumbing, storage, lighting, and finish work should be considered together.

Consider water, grip, transitions, and the work below the finish.

Also in the Journal

Let the existing layout and the problems you need to solve define the scope.

Clear decisions about scope, selections, and sequence make construction easier to coordinate.

Start a conversation

Tell us what you want to change. We can talk through the scope and next steps.