SplashWorks

SplashWorks specializes in high-end kitchen and bathroom products for clients who are building new homes, remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, or simply updating their living spaces. After working for Saratoga Plumbing Supply for eight years, Eric Nelson bought the company from its original owner in 1995 and renamed it in 2006.

SplashWorks’ 3,500-square-foot San Jose gallery is one of the largest and most complete showrooms in the Bay Area, says Mr. Nelson, and contractors, designers and homeowners are encouraged to visit. It features faucets, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, lighting, doors, cabinet hardware and numerous other products useful for a remodel. The company’s knowledgeable staff can provide product information, design assistance and materials for any project.

SplashWorks cares about the quality of its products, including where and how they’re made. Mr. Nelson says that when manufacturers take shortcuts or use poor-quality materials, it ultimately ends up costing customers down the road, sometimes even canceling out their initial savings.