Kellow Construction · Santa Barbara & Montecito
Bathroom Remodeling
in Santa Barbara
A better beginning
and end to your day.
A bathroom should feel good to walk into and work well when life gets busy. We bring design and construction together to create thoughtful bathrooms with useful storage, considered lighting, and details that feel like you.
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Beautiful, and built for daily life
Good design takes a great eye
and a clear plan.
Our designers and builders bring an eye for proportion, color, and materials, along with the practical experience to bring it all together. We think through how your bathroom will look, how it will function, and what it will take to build it beautifully.
From primary bathroom renovations to guest baths and powder rooms in Santa Barbara and Montecito, we help you make confident choices that work together. A small room deserves just as much thought.
Primary bathrooms
Room for your morning routine, storage where you need it, and a shower or tub you look forward to using. We consider the bathroom alongside the bedroom and the way the suite flows.
Guest baths &
powder rooms
A more useful layout, a beautiful vanity, or tile with a little personality. We help smaller bathrooms feel intentional, with finishes and lighting that suit the rest of your home.
Older homes,
considered updates
Preserve the character you love while improving comfort and function. We coordinate plumbing, electrical, ventilation, and waterproofing needs within the agreed scope, along with the details you see every day.
Tell us what you would love to change. We’ll talk through your goals and see whether our approach is a good fit.
Schedule a consultationDesign first. Build with a plan.
The decisions belong
before demolition.
Tile, fixtures, cabinetry, and lighting all affect one another. Our designers and construction team work through those choices together so the bathroom you imagine is connected to what it takes to build.
Start with a conversation.
An intro call helps us understand your home, goals, timing, and broad investment range. If we’re a fit, an office meeting comes next, followed by a site visit.
Design and develop the details.
Paid Phase 1, Design Discovery, begins with a signed Design Agreement and payment. We explore initial ideas and a Preliminary Construction Budget. A signed Scope Revision and payment authorize Phase 2, Full Design and Development, for plans, selections, permitting coordination, and construction pricing.
Know what you’re agreeing to.
We strive to complete all selections before final pricing and your separate construction agreement. The fixed price covers defined work, with clear exclusions. Any open decisions and their effects are explained before you move forward.
A closer look at the details
Different homes.
The same care.
Historic character, quiet materials, and a fresh point of view. Explore the galleries to see each bathroom in the context of its home.
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How long does a bathroom remodel take?
The schedule depends on layout changes, selections, permits, and product lead times. We plan before demolition and discuss the expected construction window as the design comes together. Ordering decisions early helps avoid a bathroom sitting unfinished while materials are on their way.
How much does bathroom remodeling in Santa Barbara cost?
Size matters, but so do plumbing changes, cabinetry, tile, fixtures, and the work behind the walls. We discuss a broad investment range first. Detailed pricing develops through paid design, followed by a fixed price for the defined construction scope, with exclusions and any open decisions clearly explained.
Can you remodel a bathroom in an older home?
Yes. We consider the details that give your home its character alongside the layout and systems that need updating. The goal is a bathroom that feels at home in the house and works better for the people using it.
Should we choose a walk-in shower or a bathtub?
Start with how you use the room, who uses it, and what other bathrooms you have. We work through the layout, storage, and daily routines with you. A generous shower, a soaking tub, or a combination can each make sense for a different household.
Can we stay home during the work?
Often the deciding factors are access to another working bathroom, the extent of the work, and how much disruption you are comfortable with. We discuss these practical details early so you can plan around the project.
What happens if you find a problem behind the walls?
Some conditions only become visible after demolition. We explain what we found, the options, and any effect on price or timing. Work outside the agreed scope requires a written change order approved before that work begins.
Thinking beyond the bathroom?
Look at the whole home.
If your plans also include a kitchen remodel or whole home renovation, we can consider those spaces together from the start.
For more about our approach, read Emily’s What Is a Design-Build Company?
Let’s make room
for a better everyday.
Planning a bathroom remodel in Santa Barbara or Montecito? Tell us about your home and what you have in mind. We’ll help you understand the next steps and decide whether Kellow is the right team for you.
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