Washington, DC
Bathroom Remodeling

Design-Led Renovations for DC Homes

A new primary bathroom can dramatically improve your daily routine. Creating one in a Washington, DC rowhouse might mean reconfiguring the bedroom and finding a place for the closet. In a larger renovation, the bathroom may be one part of a plan that also changes the kitchen or updates the other rooms upstairs.

Four Brothers Design + Build takes on substantial bathroom projects that benefit from that wider view. Our in-house architects, interior designers, and builders work together to design the space and carry the plans through construction. If you are considering a primary suite, a new bathroom, or a bathroom renovation within a larger home remodel, we would be glad to learn about your plans.

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Bathroom Design Starts With the Layout

We begin by looking at how much space the bathroom has and how it connects to the rest of the home. A larger shower may fit comfortably once a doorway is moved, while a new en-suite could require changes to the adjoining bedroom. We consider those possibilities before asking you to settle on tile or fixtures.

In a Capitol Hill rowhouse near Eastern Market, our clients had a large primary bedroom but no en-suite. We reconfigured the bedroom to make room for a bathroom and closet, leaving the couple with a complete primary suite. The work was part of a renovation that also included a new kitchen downstairs.

Materials That Suit the Home

Once the layout is taking shape, we help you choose finishes that feel right for the house and for the way you use the room. In a full renovation of an 1821 Georgetown cottage, we kept an original brick wall visible beside the new bath. Placing the vanity between that wall and the shower gave the room open floor space, and the simpler finishes let the brick remain a defining feature.

Our designers guide decisions about cabinetry, tile, and lighting with the full room in mind. The aim is a bathroom that feels considered when you step into it and comfortable to use each day.

Our Bathroom Design Process

The first meeting takes place in your home. We listen to what you want to change, look at the existing bathroom, and discuss any work planned in the adjoining rooms. For a new primary suite, that conversation includes the bedroom layout and how you want to use the available space. We also discuss your budget and the likely scope of the renovation.

Our architects and designers then develop a proposed layout. Depending on the project, we may use plans and renderings to help you see how the rooms will fit together. Your feedback helps us refine the design before we document the details for construction. During this stage, we guide the finish selections and bring in the trade partners whose input helps us price and plan the work.

This approach matters when the bathroom is one piece of a broader renovation. In Brookland, we borrowed space from the primary bedroom for a larger bath and walk-in closet. The same phase included the hall bathroom and a new laundry room, so the upstairs changes could be planned together.

Planning and Executing the Renovation

Before construction starts, our design and construction teams review the plans together and order materials with longer lead times. We build the schedule around the work involved in your particular home, including any changes to plumbing or the existing structure. If the project affects the bathroom your household relies on, we discuss how you will manage during that part of the renovation.

Our in-house construction team carries out the work, with the designers available as questions arise on site. Your project lead keeps you informed about progress and schedule changes. Once construction is complete, we walk through the space with you and address the remaining details.

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What Does a High-End Bathroom Remodel Cost in Washington, DC?

The cost typically runs $120,000 to $200,000+ for fully custom, designer-level bathroom renovations in the DC area. Layout changes, existing conditions, and finish choices all affect the investment. A new primary suite or whole-home renovation includes work beyond the bathroom, so we develop its budget around the complete project. Our initial conversation is a chance to discuss your goals and receive a preliminary estimate.

Access our free Cost Guide to see an estimate of your project. 

Bathroom Remodeling FAQs

Can You Add an En-Suite Bathroom to a DC Rowhouse?

Yes, if the space and existing conditions support it. At the Capitol Hill home featured above, we made room for an en-suite and closet by changing the primary bedroom's layout. A visit to your home helps us assess what may be possible there.

Can You Renovate Several Bathrooms as Part of a Whole-Home Remodel?

Yes. We can plan the bathrooms with the other rooms included in your renovation. This approach gives us a clear scope for the work and allows decisions about the bathrooms to follow the wider floor plan.

Who Will Manage the Design and Construction?

Four Brothers provides architecture, interior design, and construction with an in-house team. The designers who develop your plans remain involved as the project moves into construction.

Discuss Your Bathroom Renovation With Four Brothers

If your bathroom plans involve a new primary suite or work elsewhere in the home, we would like to hear what you have in mind. We can visit your home and talk through the changes you are considering. 

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