Why Shop With Us
Quality Products, Lasting Relationships, and Expert Guidance for Your Home
People ask us, "Why should I buy plumbing fixtures and supplies from Plumbed Elegance when I can get a better price online?" We have many compelling reasons that make the difference in both your experience and the longevity of your investment.​
Five Reasons to Choose Plumbed Elegance
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1. Long-Term Quality Investment
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When buying fixtures and supplies for a new home or remodel project, you're making long-term investments. These products will likely outlast your car, washer, dryer, and computer. Our priority is selling products that will be long-lasting in your bathroom or kitchen.
2. Carefully Vetted Products
Manufacturing has changed due to environmental regulations and consumer price pressure. Many brands have sacrificed quality with plastic parts and inferior manufacturing. We recommend only brands for which we can confidently supply parts in the future, ensuring your fixtures and plumbing systems remain functional for decades.
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3. Expert Guidance and Design Support​
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On the front end of the process, we have extensive ideas to help you realize your vision. We work with you to develop a realistic budget and then meet or beat it. Whether you're looking for trusted value products for a first home or luxury fixtures and premium plumbing supplies for your dream remodel, we'll guide you to the perfect solution.
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4. Local Service and Support
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When your faucet drips, your toilet runs, or your shower screams, we're here to help. We have established relationships with our vendors to guide you through the repair process. When you encounter less-than-flawless performance during installation or later, you need a professional who can walk you through warranty service and repair. You cannot call the Internet. We only service what we sell.
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5. Santa Cruz's Plumbing Fixture & Supply Specialists Since 1987
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With over 35 years of serving Santa Cruz, Monterey, and the Bay Area, our experience and knowledge help you navigate the often confusing path of building or remodeling. When you shop with us, you're working directly with owners John and Julia Bettencourt, ensuring personalized attention for your specific needs.
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Our Product Philosophy
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We understand the importance of balancing quality, aesthetics, and budget. Our premium fixtures and professional-grade plumbing supplies are selected for their:
- Durability: Products that withstand daily use for years
- Performance: Fixtures and supplies that function flawlessly
- Design: Options ranging from modern to transitional to traditional
- Value: The best quality at every price point
- Serviceability: Products with available replacement parts
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We Help You Realize Your Vision
On the front end of the process, we have SO MANY ideas. We work with you to realize your dream. And don’t worry. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune. It’s important to develop a realistic budget. Once this is established, we can meet it or beat it. It is frustrating for everyone involved when a budget is not in place. We need to speak the same language.
Most of the time, luxury brands should not be placed in a first home or rental. We will respect that and introduce you to trusted value products. But when you’re ready to build your dream home or do that dream remodel, we would love to show you the world of luxury plumbing design. These fixtures are gorgeous and often fun to use. They’re conversational in their beauty and worth every cent. You will find your return on investment in the pleasure you get from using and looking at them every day.
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Ready to Transform Your Space?
Whether you're replacing a single fixture or planning a complete renovation, we're here to help you choose the perfect fixtures and plumbing supplies for your project.
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Customer Testimonials
Super helpful, patient and knowledgeable. Both John and Julia know their stuff and helped me through the maze of possible products for my bathroom remodel. All of the items they sold me were high quality. I highly recommend them!​
- Scott M.
I have always been happy with Julia's product knowledge and helpfulness. She really pays attention to what a customer's needs are. I highly recommend Plumbed Elegance.
- Scott D.
We worked with Julia on our bathroom/kitchen remodel (about 4 years ago) and now on our outdoor bath project. She is enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Once we described the look we were going for she had excellent ideas and simplified the process by directing us towards the options that best fit our design. She was easy to work with and respondly promptly to any questions we had. She helped us stay within our budget and never tried to upsell anything. She knew we wanted function as well as design and did not steer us wrong. Theres nothing like supporting a local business that is passionate about what they do and provides quality products and service at a reasonable price.
- Kevin & Sara D.
I have recently renewed my interaction with Julia, after ~15 years at former location, and find her more knowledgeable, with an abundance of information and options for me and my wife who are in the initial stages of planning a bath remodel. After visiting several bath/plumbing shops in the area, this is the one we will return too for advice and products. For anyone considering a bath remodel, definitely stop by and review your thoughts with Julia!
- Reed W.
Best of Houzz
We were selected for Best of Houzz three years in a row!
Schedule a Design Consultation
Beyond our Santa Cruz and Bay Area clients, we have many clients around the country with whom we work remotely. Call us at +1 (831) 476-4455Â or stop by.
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