Project Overview

Wichita Home Works completed this Parallel St master bathroom remodel in Benton, Kansas, with an expanded shower as the central improvement.

The original bathroom included a smaller shower enclosure, wood vanity, tiled countertop, oval sink, wall-mounted medicine cabinet, and older bathroom finishes. The remodel replaced those elements and adjusted the bathroom’s shared walls with the bedroom and hall closet to accommodate the new arrangement.

The finished bathroom includes an Onyx shower with ceiling-height wall panels, recessed storage, a corner foot shelf, fixed and handheld shower fixtures, and a glass enclosure. White cabinetry, a quartz vanity top, a rectangular undermount sink, new flooring, updated lighting, and coordinated accessories complete the room.

Related work in the adjoining bedroom and hall closet was also part of the project. Framing, drywall, trim, painting, carpet reattachment, and shelving adjustments completed the areas affected by the bathroom’s new footprint.

The finished design is transitional. White Koch cabinetry, Calacatta Izaro quartz, neutral Dorian shower textures, warm gray flooring, and stainless and brushed nickel finishes give the bathroom a coordinated, comfortable appearance.

The Homeowner’s Vision

The homeowners wanted a larger shower, with the new enclosure extending farther into the adjoining hall closet.

That goal required a layout change. The bathroom’s shared walls, shower plumbing, doorway, and surrounding finishes needed to work together around the enlarged shower footprint.

The remodel also replaced the vanity, countertop, toilet, flooring, lighting, and accessories. These selections brought the rest of the bathroom into a consistent design with the new shower.

During construction, shower fixture heights, recessed caddy placement, and bathroom accessory locations were reviewed in the space. Those decisions helped connect the planned layout with the way the homeowners would use the completed room.

Scope of Work

Wichita Home Works coordinated the remodel from home protection and demolition through framing, rough-ins, drywall, finish installation, and closeout.

The project included:

Home Protection and Demolition

The project began with floor protection and temporary separation of the construction area from adjoining spaces.

The existing shower, shower enclosure, shelving, toilet, vanity, sink, faucet, medicine cabinet, bathroom flooring, trim, and drywall were removed. Opening these surfaces provided access for the new framing and plumbing arrangement.

In the bedroom, carpet was pulled back and portions of the trim and drywall were removed where needed for the new bathroom wall. Existing bathroom door hardware was saved for reuse.

Hall closet shelving was also removed and saved while the affected wall framing and finishes were opened. This allowed the closet boundary to change while retaining shelving that could be adapted to the revised space.

Layout Changes and Bathroom Door

New framing established the bathroom’s revised boundaries with the bedroom and hall closet.

The work included new wall plates and studs, framing for the bathroom doorway, and a new hall closet wall. The shower’s long wall also received framing for the recessed Liberty Tower caddy.

Field measurements were reviewed before finalizing the shower components. The framing was refined to accommodate the larger shower footprint discussed with the homeowners.

A new primed, hollow-core bathroom door was installed. Painted finishes on the bathroom side and stained trim on the bedroom side helped connect the remodeled room to the existing home.

Plumbing Updates

The plumbing scope included rough-in and final connections for the shower, vanity, and toilet.

The shower drain and water lines were repositioned for the enlarged enclosure. Vanity plumbing was updated, and the toilet location was coordinated with the existing floor joists and nearby HVAC routing.

The shower received Delta Stryke 17 Series controls with an integrated three-function diverter. A Delta H2Okinetic five-setting shower head and an adjustable wall-mounted handheld shower provide separate bathing options, with Lumicoat Stainless finishes coordinating the fixtures.

At the vanity, a Delta Stryke single-handle faucet was installed with new shutoff valves and under-cabinet connections.

The toilet was replaced with an American Standard Cadet 3 ADA-height elongated skirted model. A Bemis heated toilet seat adds a comfort feature supported by a nearby electrical outlet.

Electrical and Lighting Updates

Electrical work followed the bathroom’s new layout and fixture locations.

The scope included new outlets and switches, vanity lighting connections, and an outlet near the toilet for the heated seat. White outlets, switches, and covers coordinate with the room’s light finishes.

An LED puck light above the shower provides illumination within the enclosure. The vanity received a three-light brushed nickel fixture with clear cylindrical glass shades and warm white bulbs.

A Panasonic Whisper Mighty exhaust fan was included as part of the ventilation update. Coordinating these electrical items before the finish phase established the locations for lighting, controls, and powered accessories.

Drywall and Ceiling Finishes

The bathroom, affected bedroom wall, and hall closet received drywall work around the new framing.

Half-inch lightweight drywall was installed where needed, with moisture-resistant board at the shower framing. New surfaces were taped, mudded, and finished smooth before painting.

The bathroom ceiling received knockdown texture. Where the work connected to the bedroom ceiling, texture was blended into the existing finish.

A 14-by-14-inch plumbing access panel was installed in the hall closet. This maintains access to concealed plumbing after the walls and finishes are complete.

Onyx Shower and Glass Enclosure

The expanded shower was finished with Onyx Dorian stone-texture wall panels extending from the base to the ceiling.

A Dorian pebble-texture shower base coordinates with the wall panels. The completed shower includes a round drain, a Liberty Tower recessed caddy on the long wall, and a Liberty corner foot shelf near the shower fixtures.

The tall recessed caddy keeps bathing products within the wall rather than on the shower floor. The corner foot shelf adds a practical feature within the enclosure.

A semi-frameless glass door and panel with brushed nickel hardware complete the shower. The clear glass allows the wall texture and recessed storage to remain visible from the bathroom doorway.

Vanity Cabinetry and Storage

The vanity was replaced with Koch Express Colby cabinetry in White.

The cabinet package uses half-overlay doors and five-piece vanity drawer fronts. Brushed nickel pulls coordinate with the shower enclosure, mirror frame, and vanity lighting.

A matching toilet topper cabinet was installed above the toilet, finished with shaker crown molding. An open shelf beneath the cabinet doors adds accessible storage alongside the enclosed cabinet space.

The matching cabinetry connects the vanity and toilet area visually while providing storage in two locations within the room.

Countertops and Sink

The vanity received an MSI Calacatta Izaro quartz countertop in 3-centimeter thickness.

The countertop includes a quarter-inch double roundover edge, a four-inch backsplash, and a sidesplash. A white rectangular undermount sink creates a simple connection between the basin and quartz surface.

The light countertop and subtle veining coordinate with the white vanity and neutral walls. Its rounded edge introduces a softer detail beside the framed cabinet doors and rectangular sink.

Bathroom Flooring

The bathroom floor was replaced with Paramount Rigid Core Keystone Chilean Pasarin 12×24 luxury vinyl tile.

The subfloor was prepared for the new flooring, and the rectangular pieces were arranged in a one-third offset stair-step pattern running parallel with the vanity.

A coordinating threshold/end cap finishes the bathroom doorway transition. In the adjoining bedroom, tack strip work and carpet reattachment restored the area opened for framing.

These details completed the connection between the bathroom’s new floor and the bedroom’s existing carpet.

Trim Carpentry and Stain Work

The bathroom received S202 primed poplar baseboard and S100 primed poplar casing around the new doorway.

On the bedroom side, customer-supplied S100 red oak baseboard and casing were installed where the earlier trim had been removed. Touch-up stain work helped tie the new pieces into the surrounding wood finishes.

The saved hall closet shelving was adapted and reinstalled within the revised closet arrangement.

This work completed the adjoining areas affected by the bathroom layout change and maintained the connection between the bathroom’s painted trim and the bedroom’s stained wood trim.

Paint and Wall Finish

The bathroom walls were finished with Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint SW 7009 Pearly White in satin.

Bathroom trim, the new door, and its jamb were painted to coordinate with the white cabinetry using Sherwin-Williams Emerald Trim paint. The bathroom ceiling received flat white ceiling paint.

The affected bedroom wall was primed and painted to coordinate with the existing wall color, and the bedroom ceiling received flat white paint.

Hall closet drywall and the plumbing access cover were also painted to blend with the closet’s existing finishes. These related paint areas completed the surfaces surrounding the remodel.

Mirrors, Hardware and Accessories

A 30-inch-wide by 36-inch-tall brushed nickel mirror with rounded corners was installed above the vanity.

Cabinet hardware includes industrial square-style brushed nickel pulls. Delta Stryke stainless accessories include a tissue holder, an eight-inch mini towel bar, and a double robe hook.

Accessory placement was reviewed with the homeowners in the room. The relationship between the robe hook and shower door was addressed during final detailing so the hardware would work with the enclosure.

The reused door hardware, new cabinet pulls, mirror frame, lighting, and bathroom accessories complete the coordinated metal finish palette.

Final Detailing and Closeout

The final phase brought together the plumbing connections, electrical finishes, shower enclosure, hardware, and accessories.

Walkthroughs identified remaining paint touch-ups and details around the shower drain and accessory placement. A shower hair strainer was also added during the final follow-up.

These smaller items completed the room after the major installations were in place. The finished bathroom shows the full combination of layout work, fixtures, storage, surfaces, and accessories.

Design and Finish Details

This bathroom has a transitional style built around white cabinetry, neutral surfaces, and coordinated metal finishes.

Koch Express Colby cabinet doors and crown molding introduce traditional details. The rectangular undermount sink, quartz countertop, rounded-corner mirror, and simple glass enclosure bring cleaner lines into the same room.

The Onyx Dorian walls add a more pronounced stone texture within the shower. Calacatta Izaro quartz provides lighter veining at the vanity, while the Chilean Pasarin flooring connects the room through a warm gray palette.

Sherwin-Williams Pearly White softens the walls beside the white cabinets. Stainless plumbing fixtures and brushed nickel hardware, lighting, and enclosure details keep the finish selections connected.

The result is a coordinated bathroom with enough texture to give each surface definition while maintaining a consistent overall appearance.

Construction Story

The project began with home protection and removal of the existing bathroom fixtures and finishes.

With the room opened, Wichita Home Works framed the revised bathroom and hall closet boundaries. The larger shower footprint was checked in the field, and framing adjustments were completed before the shower components were finalized.

The rough-in phase followed the revised layout. Shower water lines and drainage, vanity plumbing, toilet connections, electrical devices, lighting, and ventilation were coordinated before the walls moved into finish work.

Drywall installation and finishing rebuilt the bathroom and affected adjoining areas. Smooth walls, ceiling texture, and priming prepared the room for the new finishes.

The vanity and flooring were installed as the project moved into the finish phase. The upper cabinet, crown molding, door trim, bedroom repairs, and closet work completed the areas around those installations.

The Onyx shower base and wall panels followed, with the glass enclosure measured for the completed opening. Final plumbing, lighting, paint refinements, hardware, mirrors, and accessories brought the bathroom together.

Walkthroughs guided the remaining details and completed the transition from construction to the finished room.

Project Coordination Highlights

Expanded Shower Footprint

The larger shower required changes to the adjoining hall closet wall. Reviewing the available space and final shower measurements connected the intended layout with the actual shower installation.

Plumbing Within Existing Conditions

The new fixture arrangement had to work with existing floor framing and nearby HVAC routing. Plumbing coordination supported the revised shower and toilet locations within the home’s existing construction.

Storage in Several Locations

The vanity, above-toilet cabinet, open shelf, and recessed shower caddy provide storage throughout the bathroom. The shower caddy is contained within the wall, keeping the base clear of freestanding storage.

Coordinated Lighting and Ventilation

Vanity lighting, a shower puck light, updated switches and outlets, and a new exhaust fan were included in the same remodeling scope. Their locations were coordinated with the new fixtures and finishes.

Bedroom and Closet Restoration

The bathroom layout change affected adjoining rooms. Drywall, trim, paint, carpet reattachment, and closet shelving adjustments completed those connections beyond the bathroom itself.

Finish-Stage Coordination

The final phase included the shower enclosure, fixture connections, mirror and hardware installation, accessory placement, drain detailing, and paint touch-ups.

The Finished Result

The completed Parallel St master bathroom is organized around a larger shower and coordinated new finishes.

The Onyx enclosure includes recessed storage, a corner foot shelf, and fixed and handheld shower fixtures. Clear glass keeps those details visible and connects the shower visually to the rest of the room.

White vanity and wall cabinetry provide a consistent storage arrangement. The quartz top, rectangular sink, new lighting, and rounded-corner mirror complete the vanity area.

Neutral flooring, Pearly White walls, and stainless and brushed nickel finishes tie the room together. Related work in the bedroom and closet completes the layout change where the bathroom meets the existing home.

The result is a full bathroom remodel that addresses shower space, storage, fixture placement, lighting, ventilation, and the finishes used every day.

Why This Project Matters for Future Master Bathroom Remodel Clients

This project shows how a larger shower can require decisions beyond the existing bathroom walls.

Using part of an adjoining closet affected framing, plumbing, shelving, drywall, and finish work. The bedroom connection also required attention to carpet, trim, the doorway, and painted surfaces.

For homeowners considering a similar project, those adjoining conditions are useful to review early. A bathroom layout should account for both the desired fixture arrangement and the construction needed to support it.

For homeowners near Benton, Wichita, Andover, Bel Aire, and surrounding communities, this remodel also demonstrates the value of planning finishes together. Cabinetry, quartz, shower panels, glass, flooring, lighting, and hardware all meet within a relatively compact space. Coordinating them as one project helps produce a consistent finished room.

Thinking About a Similar Master Bathroom Remodel?

If you are considering a larger shower, Onyx shower walls, new vanity cabinetry, quartz countertops, bathroom flooring, updated fixtures, or a revised bathroom layout near Wichita, Wichita Home Works can help you review the full scope.

That includes adjoining walls and rooms, plumbing locations, electrical updates, ventilation, recessed storage, shower glass, trim, paint, accessories, and construction sequencing.

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

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