Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling in Washington, DC

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Virginia Kitchen & Bath remodels kitchens and bathrooms across Washington, DC — from Federal and Victorian rowhouses in Capitol Hill and Logan Circle to condos and co-ops downtown and detached homes in upper Northwest. Our DC design showroom is in Georgetown, on Wisconsin Avenue, so you can see cabinets, countertops, and tile in person before anything is ordered. Book a free design consultation and we'll start with your space and what's actually possible in your home.

Remodeling that fits how DC homes are actually built

A remodel in the District isn't the same as one in a newer suburban home. Much of DC's housing stock is older rowhouses — many a century old or more — built narrow and deep, sharing party walls with the homes next door, plus condos and co-ops with their own building rules. A few realities shape almost every project here:

Walls that may be doing a job

The wall you'd love to remove is sometimes load-bearing or a shared party wall, so we check what's structural before promising an open plan.

Older systems behind the finishes

Original plumbing stacks, dated wiring, plaster, and the occasional surprise (cast iron, knob-and-tube) come with pre-war homes. We plan for them instead of finding them mid-demolition.

Light and storage at a premium

Deep, narrow floor plans leave interior rooms short on both, so layout and lighting decisions carry real weight.

Buildings with their own rules

Condos and co-ops often require board approval, certificates of insurance, reserved elevator time, and limited work hours. We coordinate with management so the project doesn't stall.

Kitchen Remodeling in Washington, DC

Most DC kitchens we remodel start out small and closed off — a galley along one wall, or a back room cut off from the rest of the floor. The work usually comes down to more usable storage, more light, and a layout that stops fighting the footprint. Our kitchen remodeling service covers design and 3D layout, cabinetry, countertops, lighting, flooring, and the plumbing and electrical updates that go with them.

Opening the kitchen to the dining room is the request we hear most. In a rowhouse that wall can be load-bearing or shared, so we confirm what's structural first and, when an opening works, handle the beam and support properly. In a narrow footprint, full-height cabinets, a tightened work triangle, and smart corner storage usually do more than forcing in an island that blocks the walkway — and we'll tell you honestly whether an island fits. Cabinet lines include Fabuwood and Medallion, with quartz from Cambria and Silestone. If you're choosing floors that hold up in an older DC kitchen, our guide to kitchen flooring for DC homes walks through the trade-offs.

Bathroom Remodeling in Washington, DC

DC bathrooms tend to be small, and many were added into homes that predate modern plumbing — so a remodel here is as much about what's behind the wall as the finishes on it. Our bathroom remodeling service ranges from a focused refresh to a full reconfiguration: tub-to-shower conversions, tired hall baths, primary suites, and the powder rooms tucked under rowhouse stairs.

Two things we don't cut corners on in older homes are waterproofing and exhaust ventilation — skip either and you're repainting a mildewed ceiling in a couple of years. Moving a vanity, toilet, or shower means working with original stacks, so we plan fixture placement around what the plumbing can realistically support and flag early when relocating something adds real cost or time. We also do a lot of aging-in-place bathrooms — curbless showers, better lighting, and grab support designed in without making the room look clinical — with tile, vanities, and Kohler fixtures chosen to suit the home.

Permits and historic review in Washington, DC

Most kitchen and bathroom remodels in DC need a permit, and we handle that part. For interior work, the District's Department of Buildings (DOB) treats it as Alteration and Repair permitting, and licensed trades pull the plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits. Floor plans may be required depending on scope; interior-only projects generally don't need a building plat. (Source: DC Department of Buildings.)

If your home sits in a historic district — Georgetown, Capitol Hill, and many others — there's an extra layer. Interior remodeling usually doesn't trigger historic review. What can is anything that changes the exterior: replacing windows, adding an exhaust vent through an outside wall, or a rear addition. In Georgetown, exterior changes go to the Old Georgetown Board and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts; elsewhere in DC, the Historic Preservation Review Board handles it. (Source: DC Office of Planning.) We tell you early whether your scope is purely interior or touches anything reviewable, and plan the timeline accordingly. Specifics depend on your address and scope — we confirm what your project needs before work begins.

How our process works

Free consultation & in-home estimate

We talk through your goals, look at your space, and take measurements — or start at the Georgetown showroom to see materials in person.

Design and layout

Your ideas become a scaled plan with cabinet details, elevations, and a 3D layout you can react to before anything is final.

Material selection

You choose cabinets, countertops, tile, and fixtures with a designer guiding the trade-offs.

Permitting and scheduling

We confirm measurements, pull the right permits, and give you a realistic schedule before demolition starts.

Build and walkthrough

Our in-house, insured crews do the work, and we finish with a walkthrough so the result matches the plan.

DC neighborhoods we serve

Our Georgetown showroom puts us close to most of the District. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms throughout Northwest — Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, Shaw, 16th Street Heights, and Petworth — and across the city in neighborhoods like Capitol Hill. Not sure whether we cover your block? Ask when you book and we'll tell you straight.

Why DC homeowners work with Virginia Kitchen & Bath

A showroom you can visit in DC. Our Georgetown design center at 1631 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit A lets you compare real cabinets, counters, and tile — one of six Virginia Kitchen & Bath showrooms across the DMV.

One team, in-house and insured. Design and construction run through the same company, so accountability isn't handed off mid-project.

Real product lines. Cabinetry from Fabuwood and Medallion, quartz from Cambria and Silestone, Kohler fixtures, and more.

A long DMV track record. Thousands of remodels completed across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, and a member of the NKBA and NARI.

Portfolio

For over a decade, Virginia Kitchen & Bath has been the trusted choice for remodeling projects in Washington, D.C. We’re passionate about designing stunning kitchens and bathrooms that are as functional as they are beautiful. No matter the size of the project, we’re here to bring your vision to life. Our in-house, insured contractors ensure top-quality results with no budget surprises or unexpected costs—just a space you’ll absolutely love.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen or bathroom in DC?

In most cases, yes. The DC Department of Buildings treats interior kitchen and bathroom remodels as Alteration and Repair work, and licensed trades pull the related plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits. We handle the permitting as part of the project.

My home is in Georgetown or Capitol Hill. Does the historic district change my remodel?

Usually not for interior work — historic review is mainly concerned with the exterior. If your project changes anything outside (windows, an exhaust vent through an exterior wall, a rear addition), that can require review by the Old Georgetown Board in Georgetown or the Historic Preservation Review Board elsewhere in DC. We flag this early and plan the schedule around it.

Can you work in a condo or co-op building?

Yes. We coordinate with boards and building management on approval paperwork, certificates of insurance, work-hour limits, and freight-elevator scheduling so the build keeps moving.

How long does a remodel take?

It depends on scope. A focused bathroom update moves faster than a full kitchen or a gut renovation, and older-home surprises or historic review can extend the schedule. We give you a realistic, written timeline before work starts.

Do you have a showroom in Washington, DC?

Yes — our Georgetown showroom is at 1631 Wisconsin Ave NW, Unit A, Washington, DC 20007, reachable at (202) 926-3838. We also have showrooms in Alexandria, McLean, Chantilly, Leesburg, and Fredericksburg.