--- title: "Plumbed Elegance — Kitchen & Bath Fixtures | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-fixtures/plumbed-elegance-pfvwus-pf~1887461219 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1887461219.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Plumbed Elegance" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Fixtures"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0ce300d60f45cd41_4593-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1658 Soquel Drive Suite D, Santa Cruz, California 95065, United States" latitude: 37.0089 longitude: -121.9849 phone: "(831) 476-4455" website: http://www.plumbedelegance.com rating: 5 review_count: 30 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 119 last_updated: 2026-08-30 --- # Plumbed Elegance Original Houzz profile: [Plumbed Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-fixtures/plumbed-elegance-pfvwus-pf~1887461219) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Fixtures - **Location:** Santa Cruz, CA - **Serves:** San Jose, Santa Cruz, Cupertino, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monterey, Marina, Scotts Valley, Pebble Beach, Soquel, Capitola, Rio Del Mar, Ben Lomond, Aptos, Opal Cliffs, Boulder Creek, Carmel Valley, Felton, Seacliff, Day Valley, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel By The Sea, Bonny Doon, Corralitos, Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, Mount Hermon, Brookdale, Pasatiempo, Big Sur, Lompico, Paradise Park, Zayante, Twin Lakes, Carmel - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (30 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Celebrating THIRTY FOUR YEARS and established in 1987, Plumbed Elegance started just as the specialty faucet industry began to take off. We have been here, serving our Santa Cruz and Bay Area customers for over 3 decades. Our history and experience lend confidence to our clients as they proceed through the often confusing path of building a home or managing a remodel. Husband and wife team, John and Julia Bettencourt, offer personal service and products to meet any budget and dream. We are capable of designing custom sinks, faucets and tubs if that is what your project demands but we offer plenty of in the box options in a variety of styles and finishes. Our 2500 square foot showroom, built with no-VOC paint, FSC woods & the only “green” display walls on the market holds hundreds of faucets, sinks, tubs and toilets that are on display. Julia clearly loves to share her knowledge of plumbing products and bathroom design. Her passion is evident once engaged on a project. With a background in the life sciences, she welcomes conversations with bay area engineers and techies who like to “talk tech” about the various products available today. Julia prides herself in keeping on top of design trends and features and she is a great resource for design ideas on your project. John is to the point and efficient. If you’re looking to narrow your search quickly and focus your project in a timely manner, be sure to ask for John. He has an intensive knowledge of parts and great working relationships with local plumbers and contractors. We look forward to hearing from you soon! ### Services Provided - Bathtub Sales - Sink Sales - Shower Sales - Toilet Sales - Faucet Sales - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Design Guidance - Plumbing Fixture Selection ### Areas Served - San Jose - Santa Cruz - Cupertino - Campbell - Los Gatos - Saratoga - Monterey - Marina - Scotts Valley - Pebble Beach - Soquel - Capitola - Rio Del Mar - Ben Lomond - Aptos - Opal Cliffs - Boulder Creek - Carmel Valley - Felton - Seacliff - Day Valley - Carmel-by-the-Sea - Carmel By The Sea - Bonny Doon - Corralitos - Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley - Mount Hermon - Brookdale - Pasatiempo - Big Sur - Lompico - Paradise Park - Zayante - Twin Lakes - Carmel ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Plumbed Elegance | | Address | 1658 Soquel Drive Suite D, Santa Cruz, California 95065, United States | | Phone | (831) 476-4455 | | Website | http://www.plumbedelegance.com | | Followers on Houzz | 119 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/PlumbedElegance - Blog — https://www.pinterest.com/plumbedelegance/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Plumbed Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-fixtures/plumbed-elegance-pfvwus-pf~1887461219) - **Website:** http://www.plumbedelegance.com - **Phone:** (831) 476-4455 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2015, Best of Houzz 2016 - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2024), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 30 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — camarchio, Feb. 2023** > The best design consultants I’ve used by far. We’re on our 5th renovation project and I’ve used Plumbed Elegance every time. I can get bath fixtures anywhere but what I can’t get is the knowledge, consultation, and design advice Plumbed Elegance provides. If I have any questions or issues related to any of the plumbing fixtures I’m considering or have purchased through Plumbed Elegance, Julia takes the time to advise and support me whether it’s before the project start or two years afterwards. The level of engagement and the quality of service are well worth it. You can’t buy that on the internet! **★★★★★ — marsia, Jan. 2022** > Julia helped us with all the fixtures for our bathrooms we remodeled in our house over the years. She is so amazing at design ideas, so wonderful at helping if we had installation questions, and great at making things look stunning even when parts of the remodel had to be done on a budget. > > I promised I'd send pictures of the finished project, so here they are Julia. Thank you so much for making our house look so gorgeous! **Comment from Plumbed Elegance:** > WOW and YAY!! This is SO BEAUTIFUL! The two of you have such a discerning eye. These bathrooms feel comfortable, timeless, elegant. We are so lucky to have participated in your project. Wishing you so much good luck in the future. Julia and John **★★★★★ — Nolan Designs-Karen Nolan, May 2019** > Julia and John Bettencourt are wonderful to work with due to their strong work ethic. If I had a question or needed a quote, they would respond within a day. The Bettencourt team is extremely knowledgeable. They have a great Kitchen, Bath and Lighting Showroom. Thank you Julia and John! **★★★★★ — Meschi Construction Inc., Nov. 2017** > Our company has worked with Julia and John for many years. They are wonderful people who really enjoy what they do and it shows in their enthusiasm and care for each project. They make, what can be a very daunting experience of selecting plumbing fixtures, something enjoyable and seamless. **★★★★★ — Christie Hausmann Design, Aug. 2016** > As an interior designer, I have worked with Julia and John on quite a few of my projects. They have beautiful, quality products to choose from and will always give you their honest opinion, which I have grown to trust and value. Their customer service is excellent. I can always count on them to keep me up to date on the status of my orders, and help when I bring clients into the showroom. I highly recommend them! **★★★★★ — dfelts1, Aug. 2016** > I have had very good experience over the years with Plumbed Elegance. The are very knowledgeable, friendly and capable of helping with any remodeling project. You will be taken care of! **★★★★★ — John Fuchs Construction, Aug. 2016** > As a general contractor, we are happy to recommend Julia and John, owners of Plumbed Elegance. We have referred several clients doing major remodels to them for their plumbing needs. They have provided both excellent customer service and excellent communication to our clients as well as keeping us in the loop with specs, pricing & ETAs on client product selections. They have offered great problem solving options for some challenging obstacles that sometimes come with a project. They offer quality products that are like jewelry to home. They have gone out of their way to meet with clients with challenging schedules. Julia and John are pros at what they do and we greatly appreciate them and know when we refer clients to them, they are in good hands. **★★★★★ — Santa Cruz Green Builders, Aug. 2016** > As a contractor- I look for vendors that provide competitive pricing with quality service. It's important to know you're getting the best product and that the order will be right the first time- especially with plumbing fixtures that you often build for before they arrive. Julia takes care of me and my clients by ironing out all the details and making sure we get everything we need to do the job right. We're always confident when recommending Julia and Plumbed Elegance that our clients are in good hands. **★★★★★ — Nancy Van Natta Associates, Aug. 2016** > We are an interior design firm and we asked Plumbed Elegance to help us with a house that was being completely remodeled. They provided us with all the plumbing fixtures, bathroom vanities, sinks, toilets, and medicine chests. Julia is extremely knowledgeable and and service-minded. The order required lots of back and forth to iron out all the details and I was so glad to have Plumbed Elegance on board. They did not miss even the smallest detail. As with all large projects, there were certain problems from the manufacturers and again, Plumbed Elegance followed through on all of them and made sure our clients were 100% satisfied. They are a designer's best resource! **★★★★★ — Bettencourt Interiors, Aug. 2016** > Julia and John, owners of Plumbed Elegance, are invaluable to me! Their product knowledge is crucial to my success when specifying plumbing fixtures! I let them know what the budget is and they keep me on track. They save me valuable time which saves my clients money. I have never worked with a plumbing business that was as helpful as Plumbed Elegance. They are able to support all budgets and go out of there way to provide excellent service! > > Julie A. Bettencourt > Bettencourt Interiors **★★★★★ — plawton68, Aug. 2016** > Plumbed Elegance has been my first go-to choice for plumbing fixtures for decades. > John and Julia are extremely knowledgable, courteous, professional, and helpful. I have been a licensed general contractor for 41 years, and they are able to answer my questions and keep me appraised of new product development. Product quality is top notch. Service is excellent. Prices are competitive. A wining combination. > > Paul Lawton > General Contractor > B-1 \# 312458 **★★★★★ — greenspace, Aug. 2016** > I continue to take my clients and refer them to Plumbed Elegance for all their plumbing needs after working with John and Julia for over 10 years. They stay current on code, trends, safety issues, which companies are doing the right things, and warn us off poor quality. They also help with clients who have special needs in the most respectful way. ## Selected projects - [Jared Lewis Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jared-lewis-kitchen-pj-vj~741705) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: I supplied kitchen fixtures for Jared Lewis' kitchen. - [Geoffrey Modern Kitchen & Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/geoffrey-modern-kitchen-and-bath-remodel-pj-vj~771934) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Whole House Remodel & Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whole-house-remodel-and-addition-pj-vj~968917) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: This home was de-constructed down to the framing to just a few exterior walls. Wood framing, door and windows were donated to a salvage service. A new home was built on the existing footprint. The construction included a small rear addition and a new second story. The design (By Tali Hardonag Architect) includes an open concept kitchen, vaulted ceilings and a second floor walkway open to below. The house has been Green Point Rated through Build It Green with a score of 93. Features include radia… - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathrooms-pj-vj~740523) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Le Selva Rustic Beach Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/le-selva-rustic-beach-residence-pj-vj~1085846) - Location: La Selva Beach, CA - Photos: 9 - [Modern Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~741707) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Geoffrey Drive, Santa Cruz](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/geoffrey-drive-santa-cruz-pj-vj~717312) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 12 - [Bathroom Makeovers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-makeovers-pj-vj~1165511) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Light & Modern - Scotts Valley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/light-and-modern-scotts-valley-pj-vj~840409) - Location: Scotts Valley, CA - Photos: 14 - [Anubis Construction Pete Evens Rustic Glam](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/anubis-construction-pete-evens-rustic-glam-pj-vj~2237766) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 4 - [Prospect Heights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/prospect-heights-pj-vj~1970197) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 35 - Description: I've been working on this home with the loveliest family of four since 2007. Every detail - color, fabric, finish, lighting, fixtures, frame, art, pieces of furniture, pulls, appliances, stove hood, cabinet style, etc. was chosen by me. The kitchen remodel was completed in 2014. - [Coastal Master Suite Remodel - META Gold Award](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-master-suite-remodel-meta-gold-award-pj-vj~1348283) - Location: La Selva Beach, CA - Photos: 22 - [Aptos Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aptos-beach-house-pj-vj~24428) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [ISH Germany 2013](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ish-germany-2013-pj-vj~233106) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - [Aptos Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aptos-beach-house-pj-vj~24432) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Toilets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/toilets-pj-vj~251230) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Farmhouse Sinks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-sinks-pj-vj~1165532) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Samuel Heath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/samuel-heath-pj-vj~229102) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Zucchetti](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zucchetti-pj-vj~36708) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Mila Swiss Stainless Steel Sinks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mila-swiss-stainless-steel-sinks-pj-vj~214287) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: flushmount sink [See all 25 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-fixtures/plumbed-elegance-pfvwus-pf~1887461219) ## Ideabooks - [Modern Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/146934547/list/modern-craftsman) — 7 ideas - [Painted Ceiling](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/146830475/list/painted-ceiling) — 3 ideas - [Full Length Medicine Cabinet](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/146719075/list/full-length-medicine-cabinet) — 16 ideas - [Decorative ledge behind sink](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/146445101/list/decorative-ledge-behind-sink) — 15 ideas - [Shutters](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119958001/list/shutters) — 6 ideas - [Modern Spanish Interior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118687978/list/modern-spanish-interior) — 29 ideas - [Bunk House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113054304/list/bunk-house) — 10 ideas - [Garden](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108113291/list/garden) — 43 ideas - [Fence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112466054/list/fence) — 5 ideas - [Mother Of Pearl Tile](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108011103/list/mother-of-pearl-tile) — 3 ideas - [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/91335909/list/kitchen) — 5 ideas - [Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/91336158/list/fireplace) — 1 idea - [Rustic Modern Transformation from 60's and 70's California](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32648530/list/rustic-modern-transformation-from-60-s-and-70-s-california) — 2 ideas - [Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32832746/list/exterior) — 43 ideas - [modern victorian](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89161563/list/modern-victorian) — 23 ideas - [Beach Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88731358/list/beach-transformation) — 15 ideas - [Apron Sink](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86505542/list/apron-sink) — 4 ideas - [Sandy Kids and Guest Baths](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84512523/list/sandy-kids-and-guest-baths) — 1 idea - [Pets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7048888/list/pets) — 39 ideas - [1918 San Jose](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25200730/list/1918-san-jose) — 51 ideas [See all 69 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/plumbedelegance) ## Community Q&A **Q: Ktichen Faucet** *(in Photo Questions)* Its exactly what I am looking for. Can you tell me manufacturer? Thank you! A: I think the finish may be Black Nickel which is shiny like chrome or polished nickel but warmer and darker in a gorgeous, otherworldly way **Q: Who makes that kitchen faucet. It is amazing.** *(in Photo Questions)* Love your work and follow your blog - but couldn't find the source on you home page!! Thanks for the great inspiration as we build our home A: It looks like this one from Rohl http://www.rohlhome.com/Kitchen/Product\_Detail.aspx?ProductID=A3650\_11WS-21645&Collection=1618&SubCollection=1645&ConnectionString=%22Product.Country%20Kitchen$S$Kitchen%20Faucets$P$$C$V%22 **Q: Where can I find this faucet? Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Sometimes it takes me a while but I think I found it http://www.blubathworks.com/products/categories/faucets-tapware/basin/deck-mount/tox135/ **Q: bathtub** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I find the bathtub? It's beautiful! A: Cheviot will paint the outside of most of their cast iron tubs with your choice of Benjamin Moore color http://www.cheviotproducts.com/news/custom-colour-bathtubs **Q: What brand faucet is that?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It's hard for me to zoom in on the handles but it looks an awful lot like Aguablu from Zucchetti. I am unable to provide a perfect link but this should get you close... http://www.zucchettikos.it/us/home.php?s=0,264,265,275,293&psl=36&pl=3 **Q: Are shower faucets stainless steel? If so where were they purchased.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Less expensive fixtures have lots of plastic with a finish melted over a plastic plate. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-30.*