Project Overview

Wichita Home Works completed this master en suite remodel in Wichita, Kansas for homeowners who wanted to replace a dated bathroom layout with a more open, comfortable, and functional daily-use space.

The original bathroom included a separate shower, jetted tub, tile flooring, older vanity top, mirror, vanity lighting, and a layout that made the shower and tub area feel divided. The remodel removed the old shower unit, jetted tub, tub deck, wall between the tub and shower, older flooring, countertop, sinks, backsplash, toilet, and selected wall finishes.

The new design created a larger shower area with a zero-entry-style approach, pony wall, glass splash panel, shower bench, updated plumbing fixtures, heated tile floor, quartz surfaces, a refreshed vanity, and a custom linen cabinet for added storage.

The finished bathroom feels brighter, cleaner, and more open. It keeps the existing vanity cabinet and window while updating the surfaces, shower layout, floor comfort, lighting, storage, and finish details.

The Homeowner’s Vision

The goal was to create a master bathroom that felt easier to use, more open, and more comfortable without completely changing every part of the room.

The homeowners wanted to remove the jetted tub and small shower unit and replace them with a larger shower-focused layout. They also wanted to keep the existing window and vanity cabinet where possible while upgrading the countertop, sinks, mirrors, lights, toilet, tile, plumbing fixtures, and storage.

Wichita Home Works’ in-house design team helped plan the new shower configuration, pony wall, glass panel, bench, grab bar locations, heated floor, tile layout, quartz surfaces, vanity update, linen cabinet, lighting, mirrors, towel storage, paint colors, and final finish selections.

The final design created a bathroom that feels more current and more practical, with a soft transitional style and subtle spa-inspired details.

Scope of Work

Wichita Home Works coordinated the project from design and demolition through framing, mechanical updates, drywall, tile, cabinetry, countertops, paint, finish accessories, cleaning, and closeout.

The project included:

Demolition and Bathroom Preparation

The remodel began by protecting the existing vanity and medicine cabinet so they could remain in place.

Wichita Home Works removed the existing sink faucets, sinks, vanity countertop, backsplash tile, drywall behind the backsplash, vanity mirror, vanity light, toilet, towel bars, baseboards, tile flooring, underlayment, jetted tub, tub deck, tub faucet, shower faucet, shower surround, the wall between the tub and shower, and window/wainscot tile.

The window, ledge bump-out, and soffit above the window were preserved as part of the new design. Keeping these elements helped the new shower layout work within the existing architecture of the bathroom.

Framing and Layout Changes

The new layout was built around a larger shower and better storage.

Wichita Home Works framed the wall between the shower and the new linen cabinet, then framed a pony wall between the shower and the main bathroom area. A soffit was framed between the north wall of the shower and the north wall of the bathroom above the linen cabinet location.

Blocking was added for grab bars and towel hooks based on homeowner placement preferences. These details helped the finished shower support long-term comfort and safer daily use.

The layout changed the bathroom from a divided tub-and-shower setup into a more open shower-focused en suite.

Plumbing Updates

The plumbing scope supported the new shower, vanity, and toilet layout.

The existing shower plumbing was removed from the old plumbing wall, and the shower drain was capped or adjusted as needed for the new design. New rough-ins were installed for the shower valve in the pony wall and the shower faucet and hand shower locations.

The bathroom received Delta Dryden single-handle stainless faucets with touch technology at the vanity, an American Standard ADA-height elongated toilet with slow-close seat, and Delta stainless shower fixtures with an integrated diverter, H2Okinetic raincan shower head, and slide bar hand shower.

These fixture selections gave the bathroom a cleaner, more current look while improving daily function.

Electrical, Bath Fan and Heated Floor

Electrical updates were an important part of this remodel.

The existing tub power was repurposed to support the Ditra Heat system. Wichita Home Works installed a Ditra Heat WiFi-capable touchscreen thermostat, power module, and floor sensor.

The shower light was relocated and centered above the new shower location, then replaced with a 6-inch LED puck light. Two wall sconces were roughed in above the vanity for customer-provided fixtures. A new Broan Nutone 80 CFM fan/light combo replaced the existing bath fan and ductwork.

Power was also added inside the vanity cabinet for the touch faucets, a switched outlet was installed for future undercabinet lighting, and power was added on the wall opposite the entry door for a heated towel bar.

Drywall and Ceiling Work

Wichita Home Works installed new drywall where walls and ceiling areas were affected by demolition and framing, excluding the shower walls where tile backer materials were used.

The ceiling was skim coated and finished with knockdown texture. Walls were smooth finished for paint, with nail holes filled and minor drywall repairs completed where needed.

These steps created a clean finished backdrop for the new shower, vanity wall, linen cabinet, mirrors, and paint.

Custom Linen Cabinet

A new site-built linen cabinet was added near the shower to improve storage.

The cabinet was built from poplar with a face frame and two raised-panel doors. The lower section includes a pullout drawer for a laundry hamper, while the upper cabinet includes two pullout shelves and soft-close hinges.

The linen cabinet was painted Sherwin-Williams Pure White in a semi-gloss finish. It gives the bathroom useful storage while filling a space that could have otherwise felt unfinished after the tub was removed.

Vanity Countertop and Quartz Details

The existing vanity cabinet was reused, but the top and sinks were updated.

The vanity received a Stratus Quartz Ranier countertop with two small white rectangle undermount sinks, backsplash, and left sidesplash. The countertop was finished with a demi bullnose edge profile.

Matching Stratus Quartz Ranier was also used for the window ledge and pony wall cap. Using the same quartz in multiple areas helped tie the vanity, shower, window, and pony wall together.

Zero-Entry-Style Shower

The shower became the main feature of the remodel.

To support the zero-entry-style shower, Wichita Home Works removed the subfloor and adjusted the floor structure as needed to accommodate the new shower slope. The subfloor was reset, and a shower pan liner and mud bed were installed with a center drain.

The shower walls and exterior of the pony wall were prepared with waterproof fiberboard, sealed at seams and fastener holes, and finished with tile.

The shower floor used New Belfont 2-inch Hex Mosaic Casual Grace tile with a Kerdi drain flange and brushed nickel drain kit. The shower walls used Emser 4×10 Catch Gloss Gray tile in a half-offset pattern. Tile was installed to the bottom of the window soffit, on the exterior of the pony wall, and around the face of the wall between the shower and linen cabinet.

Classic Gray jolly edging, warm gray grout, and matching silicone completed the shower tile installation.

Heated Tile Floor and Tile Base

The main bathroom floor received Ditra Heat underlayment, heating cable, and a tile finish.

The floor tile is Malta 12×24 Oro, installed in a 1/3 offset pattern running parallel to the vanity. Malta 3×12 Oro bullnose tile was installed along the bottom of the bathroom walls in place of traditional baseboards.

This gives the bathroom a more finished tile envelope while adding the comfort of a heated floor.

Shower Glass and Accessories

The shower was designed without a full door, keeping the space more open.

A heavy glass splash panel was installed on top of the pony wall. The panel is clear tempered safety glass with brushed nickel attachment hardware.

Finish accessories included two Delta 24-inch stainless grab bars, two stainless towel hooks, a brushed nickel heated towel rack, customer-provided mirrors, and reinstallation of the existing makeup mirror.

These details made the bathroom more practical while keeping the design clean and open.

Painting and Finish Details

The bathroom walls were painted Sherwin-Williams Reflection White in a semi-gloss finish. The ceiling was painted flat white.

The custom linen cabinet, face frame, doors, and inside face of the bathroom door were painted Sherwin-Williams Pure White in a semi-gloss finish.

Final finish work included touch-up painting, mirror installation, heated towel rack installation, plumbing fixture completion, electrical finish, cabinet adjustments, tile cleanup, final cleaning, and walkthrough preparation.

Design and Finish Details

This project has a transitional bathroom style with clean, spa-inspired features.

The remodel uses soft whites, gray tile, stainless and brushed nickel fixtures, quartz surfaces, a heated tile floor, and a more open shower layout. The design feels fresh without being overly modern.

The shower is the most important design change. Removing the jetted tub and old shower wall allowed the bathroom to gain a larger, brighter shower area with a bench, pony wall, glass panel, and more comfortable entry.

The Malta Oro floor tile and bullnose base give the room a polished tile finish, while the Stratus Quartz Ranier vanity top, pony wall cap, and window ledge create a clean continuous material story.

The finished bathroom feels calm, practical, and much easier to use every day.

Construction Story

This project began with a clear goal: remove the dated tub-and-shower layout and create a more open master bathroom centered around a larger shower.

The first step was carefully removing the older finishes while protecting the vanity cabinet and existing elements that were staying. Once the tub, shower, tile, countertop, and wall between the tub and shower were removed, the new layout could be built around the pony wall, linen cabinet, and open shower area.

The shower required careful planning because the homeowners wanted a low-threshold, zero-entry-style design. Wichita Home Works coordinated floor adjustments, waterproofing, tile slope, shower fixture placement, grab bar blocking, heated floor installation, and glass panel placement so the new shower would feel open and comfortable.

As the tile, quartz, linen cabinet, paint, mirrors, fixtures, and accessories came together, the bathroom shifted from a dated en suite into a brighter and more refined space.

The final phase focused on the details that make a bathroom feel complete: cabinet door adjustments, mirror anchoring, linen cabinet finish, paint touch-ups, plumbing fixtures, heated towel bar, electrical finish, tile cleanup, and final walkthrough preparation.

The finished Fawnwood en suite shows how a thoughtful bathroom remodel can improve comfort, accessibility, storage, and style within the existing footprint.

Project Coordination Highlights

Tub-to-Shower Conversion

Removing the jetted tub and old shower unit allowed the bathroom to be redesigned around a larger, more open shower.

Zero-Entry-Style Shower Planning

The shower floor, bathroom floor, pony wall, glass panel, and tile slope were coordinated to create a more comfortable low-threshold shower experience.

Heated Tile Floor

Ditra Heat underlayment, heating cable, thermostat, and tile installation added comfort to the bathroom floor.

Storage Improvement

The custom linen cabinet added a hamper pullout, pullout shelves, and enclosed storage near the new shower.

Reuse and Refresh Strategy

The existing vanity cabinet was preserved, while the countertop, sinks, fixtures, mirrors, lighting, flooring, and shower were updated for a major visual and functional improvement.

Finish-Stage Refinement

Final details included mirror installation, cabinet adjustment, paint touch-ups, glass installation, towel bar placement, heated towel rack, plumbing trim, electrical finish, and final cleaning.

The Finished Result

The finished Fawnwood master en suite feels brighter, more open, and more comfortable than the original bathroom.

The new shower gives the homeowners a larger daily-use feature with a bench, hand shower, raincan shower head, grab bars, pony wall, glass splash panel, and attractive tile. The heated tile floor adds comfort, while the quartz vanity top, new sinks, and updated fixtures refresh the vanity area.

The custom linen cabinet adds practical storage, and the heated towel rack, tile baseboard, new lighting, and soft wall color help the room feel more complete.

The result is a clean and functional master bathroom remodel that improves comfort, accessibility, storage, and long-term usability.

Why This Project Matters for Future Bathroom Remodel Clients

This project is a strong example for homeowners who want to replace an older tub-and-shower layout with a more open and useful shower-focused bathroom.

A master bathroom remodel can improve daily routines in several ways. It can create a larger shower, add heated flooring, improve storage, update plumbing fixtures, refresh the vanity, improve ventilation, and make the room feel brighter and easier to maintain.

For homeowners near Wichita, Goddard, Maize, Andale, Derby, Andover, Bel Aire, and surrounding communities, this project shows how Wichita Home Works can coordinate a detailed bathroom remodel from early design through final finish details.

Thinking About a Similar Master Bathroom Remodel?

If you are planning a master bathroom remodel, tub-to-shower conversion, zero-entry shower, heated tile floor, custom linen cabinet, vanity refresh, tile shower, or accessibility-focused bathroom update near Wichita, Wichita Home Works can help you think through the full project.

That includes layout, shower size, floor height, tile selection, heated floor options, plumbing fixtures, grab bar planning, storage, countertops, mirrors, lighting, ventilation, paint, timeline expectations, and final finish details.

A bathroom remodel has many connected decisions. The right design-build team helps organize those decisions into a clear, manageable process from planning through completion.

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