Project Overview

Wichita Home Works completed this Sienna Court main floor refresh and master bathroom remodel in Rose Hill, Kansas for homeowners who wanted to update the most-used areas of their home without changing the entire floor plan.

This project touched several connected spaces: kitchen, living room, dining room, entryway, hallways, pantry, laundry room, back landing, hall bathroom, master bathroom, master bedroom, master closet, guest bedroom, stairs, and front entry. The work included removing popcorn ceiling texture, replacing trim, updating lighting, refreshing cabinetry, installing new backsplash tile, replacing carpet, updating tile floors, remodeling the master bathroom, refreshing the hall bathroom, rebuilding the fireplace feature, and replacing the front door.

The project was approved with a contract total of $139,134, and the completed project tracked closely to a $140,000 investment range. The production timeline was estimated at 69 days and completed at 84 days. 

The finished home has a transitional style with modern farmhouse, classic cottage, and warm traditional details. The soft wall colors, painted cabinetry, herringbone tile, champagne bronze fixtures, navy accents, shiplap fireplace, patterned carpet, and refreshed trim create a home that feels updated, comfortable, and cohesive.

The Homeowner’s Vision

The goal was to make the main floor feel cleaner, brighter, more current, and more connected from room to room.

The homeowners wanted the home to feel refreshed without losing its character. The existing kitchen layout stayed in place, but the cabinets, backsplash, lighting, and paint were updated to create a major visual change. The living room fireplace was redesigned with shiplap and a new maple mantel so it would feel like a more finished focal point.

The master bathroom was the largest transformation. The old tub deck, shower, vanity, flooring, toilet, and related finishes were removed so the room could be rebuilt with a freestanding tub, new vanity cabinetry, quartz countertops, tile wainscot, custom shower, champagne bronze fixtures, new floor tile, updated lighting, and a softer wall color.

The hall bathroom, laundry room, back landing, stairs, bedrooms, trim, doors, and front entry were also refreshed so the finished project would feel complete rather than limited to one or two rooms.

Scope of Work

Wichita Home Works coordinated the project from planning and home protection through demolition, rough-ins, drywall, tile, trim, painting, flooring, finish work, cleaning, and closeout.

The project included:

Main Floor Preparation and Protection

Before finish work began, the home was protected for construction activity. The project included protective materials on walls and floors as needed, debris removal during the job, and construction-level cleaning at completion.

The main floor scope included removal of baseboards, selected door and window casing, and popcorn ceiling texture. These early steps prepared the home for smoother ceilings, new trim, updated lighting, and a more cohesive finish package.

Ceiling Texture and Drywall

The main floor ceilings were refreshed by preparing the surfaces, applying sealer where needed, patching areas affected by electrical rough-ins, applying new knockdown texture, and painting the ceilings flat white.

Drywall work was also completed in the master bathroom, hall bathroom, and kitchen where demolition affected the walls. The kitchen backsplash walls were rebuilt and blended into the existing drywall before tile installation. The bathroom areas received smooth-finished drywall where old tile, vanities, shower finishes, and tub surrounds had been removed.

This work helped the updated paint, trim, lighting, and tile finishes look clean and intentional.

Electrical and Lighting Updates

The project included a broad lighting and electrical refresh across the main level.

Existing ceiling lights in the laundry, pantry, hallway to the garage, kitchen, fireplace area, master bathroom, master closet, master bedroom, and shower area were replaced or updated with 6-inch puck lighting. A new hanging pendant was added over the stairs, giving that transition area a stronger design feature.

The fireplace received an outlet above the mantel area for TV use. Kitchen backsplash outlets were adjusted so they aligned more cleanly with the updated tile. Switches, outlets, and trim plates throughout the main level were replaced with white standard outlets, toggle switches, and trim plates.

The master bathroom received centered vanity light boxes, two brushed gold vanity lights, a new shower puck light, updated closet lighting, and a replacement exhaust fan. The hall bathroom received a brushed nickel Winslow vanity light with seeded glass.

Kitchen Refresh

The kitchen was refreshed rather than completely reconfigured.

The shelf above the south wall upper cabinets was removed, the old backsplash and drywall behind it were removed, and the kitchen backsplash walls were rebuilt for the new tile installation. Existing cabinet hardware was saved and reinstalled.

The kitchen cabinets, pantry shelves, and hallway cabinets were sanded, prepped, primed, and painted Sherwin-Williams Functional Gray in a semi-gloss finish. This gave the kitchen a much more updated look while preserving the existing cabinet layout.

A Mallorca White 2.5×8 tile backsplash was installed in a herringbone pattern from the countertops to the bottom of the upper cabinets. Greige Schluter edging and Pewter grout completed the backsplash.

The finished kitchen feels brighter and more polished, with the painted cabinetry and herringbone tile creating a major visual update.

Kitchen Cabinet Painting and Details

Cabinet painting was one of the most visible updates in the kitchen.

The Functional Gray finish gave the existing cabinetry a softer, more current look. The cabinet paint also helped the kitchen connect better with the new backsplash, updated ceiling, refreshed trim, and surrounding main-floor colors.

Because the kitchen layout remained familiar, this update delivered a strong transformation without requiring a full cabinet replacement.

Living Room Fireplace Remodel

The living room fireplace was redesigned as a stronger focal point.

The old shiplap, mantel, and brackets were removed. Wichita Home Works then installed new shiplap on the front and sides of the fireplace walls to the ceiling. Pine trim was added vertically at the outside corners and horizontally near the ceiling.

A maple mantel, approximately 70 inches wide, 6 inches deep, and 6 inches tall, was crafted and installed above the fireplace. The mantel was stained in Pecan with a lacquer finish, tying it to the warm wood tones used in the master bathroom cabinetry.

The fireplace shiplap and kitchen peninsula paneling were painted Sherwin-Williams Griffin, giving the living room a rich accent color and a more finished architectural feature.

Master Bathroom Remodel

The master bathroom was completely updated.

The old towel bar, mirrors, sink faucets, backsplash tile, countertops, vanity cabinet, tub faucet, wainscot tile, tub, tub deck, toilet, flooring, shower door, shower valve, shower walls, shower pan, and shower drywall were removed. Selected items, including the mirrors and sink faucets, were saved for reinstallation.

The new bathroom layout included a freestanding tub, floor-mounted tub filler, new vanity cabinetry, quartz countertops, updated toilet, custom tile shower, new floor tile, tub wainscot tile, updated lighting, new exhaust fan, new shower door, and refreshed paint.

This was the most dramatic transformation in the project.

Freestanding Tub Area

The master bathroom tub area was rebuilt around an MTI 66×36 Loretta freestanding tub.

The tub received a Delta Trinsic floor-mounted tub filler with hand shower in Champagne Bronze. This fixture became one of the defining finish details in the room.

Behind the tub, Mallorca White 2.5×8 tile was installed on the south and west walls in a double herringbone pattern. The tile height was coordinated with the vanity backsplash height, creating a consistent visual line through the bathroom.

The freestanding tub, champagne bronze fixture, and herringbone wainscot gave the bathroom a softer and more luxurious focal point.

Master Shower

The master shower was rebuilt with a tile shower system and updated fixtures.

The shower included a Kerdi shower pan with a center drain, waterproof wall preparation, sealed seams and fastener holes, a 12×20 vertical Kerdi niche on the east wall, a tile shelf in the niche, a quartz bench top, and tile carried through the shower walls, curb, niche, and bench face.

Marazzi Savoir Cafe 3×3 matte mosaic tile was installed on the shower floor. Marazzi Savoir Cafe polished 12×24 tile was installed on the shower walls, curb, niche, and bench face in a 1/3 offset pattern.

The shower fixtures included a Delta Trinsic integrated diverter valve trim with shower head and wall-mounted hand shower in Champagne Bronze.

A frameless pivot shower door with brushed gold hardware and DiamonFusion glass coating completed the shower.

Master Bathroom Vanity and Countertops

The master bathroom received new Koch Express birch vanity cabinets with Benton-style doors, slab drawer fronts, soft-close hinges and slides, plywood boxes, dovetail drawers, and a Pecan stain finish.

MSI Calacatta Izaro quartz was installed on the vanity cabinets with eased edges, two white porcelain rectangular undermount sinks, a 6-inch backsplash, and a right sidesplash. The same quartz was used for the shower bench top.

Existing vanity faucets were reinstalled, allowing the homeowners to preserve selected fixtures while updating the surrounding cabinetry, countertops, sinks, and backsplash.

Champagne bronze cabinet knobs and handles completed the vanity area.

Master Bathroom Flooring

The master bathroom and water closet received new tile flooring.

Ditra XL underlayment was installed, followed by Daltile Chord Rhythm Brown 12×24 unpolished tile in a 1/3 offset pattern running parallel to the vanity cabinets. Sahara Beige grout and matching silicone completed the floor installation.

The tile floor gave the bathroom a warmer, more grounded look that works well with the Pecan cabinetry, Calacatta Izaro quartz, champagne bronze fixtures, and soft wall color.

Master Bathroom Paint and Finish Details

The master bathroom, water closet, and master closet walls were painted Sherwin-Williams Pearly White in a satin finish. Existing wallpaper on the water closet accent wall remained, preserving one of the homeowners’ selected design details.

The trim, doors, window sills, jambs, and shelving were painted Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa in semi-gloss.

The final bathroom details included reinstalled mirrors, champagne bronze cabinet hardware, a champagne bronze towel bar, reinstalled gold towel rings, new shower glass, and finish plumbing and electrical.

Hall Bathroom Refresh

The hall bathroom was refreshed as part of the main floor project.

The existing faucet was saved for reinstallation. The mirror, backsplash tile, drywall behind the backsplash, sink, countertop, toilet, and selected flooring-related items were removed. Existing towel accessories were saved and reinstalled.

The hall bathroom received an MSI Calacatta Izaro quartz countertop with an eased edge and a white porcelain rectangular undermount sink. A Fabstone 2×8 Navy Glossy Mosaic tile backsplash and right sidesplash were installed approximately 6 inches high with Pearl grout.

The flooring was updated with Paramount Rigid Core Keystone Notch Peak 12×24 LVT in a 1/3 offset pattern running parallel to the vanity.

A brushed nickel mirror, brushed nickel vanity light, new toilet, reinstalled accessories, and updated finishes helped the hall bathroom feel clean and refreshed.

Laundry Room Tile

The laundry room received one of the most distinctive floor updates in the project.

Ditra XL underlayment was installed, followed by CST 3×12 Rail Black Brazilian Slate tile in a herringbone pattern running north and south. A brushed antique bronze Schluter transition was installed between the laundry room and hallway to the garage.

The darker slate tile and herringbone layout gave the laundry room a more custom and durable finish. The existing wallpaper accent wall remained, and the remaining laundry walls were painted to coordinate as closely as possible with the wallpaper.

Back Landing and Stair Flooring

The back landing received CST 12×24 Rail Black Brazilian Slate tile installed in a 1/3 offset pattern running parallel to the sliding door.

A dark anthracite Schluter edge was installed at the step leading to the basement. The stair areas received Valencia Rubber cushion and Dream Weaver Amalfi Carrara patterned carpet from the back landing to the basement.

This gave the back landing and stair transition a more durable and finished surface while connecting visually to the laundry room tile.

Bedroom and Stair Carpet

The master bedroom, master closet, and guest bedroom received new carpet.

Passion Blue urethane carpet cushion was installed under Shaw Favored Path Almond Silk patterned carpet. The stairs received Dream Weaver Amalfi Carrara patterned carpet with Valencia Rubber cushion.

These carpet updates helped the private rooms and stair areas feel cleaner, softer, and more complete.

Trim Carpentry

The main level received new trim and casing where planned.

S256 poplar baseboards were installed around the perimeter of the main-level finished rooms. S156 poplar casing was installed around main floor doors and the front porch window where casing had been removed during demolition.

The trim, casing, stair railing, window sills, door jambs, interior doors, closet shelving, and selected built-ins were primed and painted Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa in semi-gloss.

The new trim package helped the whole refresh feel more cohesive from room to room.

Front Door Replacement

The front entry was updated with a new Heritage Winslow solid-core double-bore door slab.

The door was mortised for hinges and paired with a Kwikset San Clemente Satin Brass handleset with Halifax interior handle and SmartKey security. New satin brass hinges were also installed.

The front door was painted Sherwin-Williams In the Navy on the exterior, creating a strong and welcoming accent at the entry.

Interior Painting

Interior painting played a major role in tying the project together.

The kitchen, living room, dining room, entryway, hallways, and pantry walls were painted Sherwin-Williams Alpaca in satin. The master bathroom, water closet, and master closet walls were painted Pearly White. The master bedroom received Elephant Ear on the north wall and Alpaca on the remaining walls.

The guest bedroom received In the Navy on the west accent wall and Alpaca on the remaining walls. The trim package throughout the main level was painted Greek Villa.

The kitchen peninsula paneling and living room shiplap were painted Griffin, adding a deeper accent tone to the main living area.

Finish Hardware and Accessories

Final details helped the project feel complete.

The master bathroom received champagne bronze cabinet knobs and handles, reinstalled mirrors, towel accessories, and shower glass. The hall bathroom received a brushed nickel mirror, reinstalled towel bar, towel ring, and toilet paper holder.

Door hardware, cabinet pulls, mirrors, lights, switches, outlets, trim plates, bathroom accessories, and finish plumbing all came together in the final stage.

Design and Finish Details

This project has a transitional style with modern farmhouse, cottage, and warm traditional details.

The kitchen feels soft and updated with Functional Gray painted cabinets, Mallorca White herringbone backsplash tile, Alpaca walls, Greek Villa trim, and updated lighting.

The living room adds contrast through the Griffin shiplap fireplace and stained maple mantel. This gives the room a stronger focal point while keeping the overall feel comfortable.

The master bathroom is warmer and more elevated. The Pecan vanity cabinetry, Calacatta Izaro quartz, champagne bronze fixtures, freestanding tub, double herringbone wainscot, Savoir Cafe shower tile, and Chord Rhythm Brown flooring create a calm, polished retreat.

The laundry room and back landing add a darker, more tailored detail with Brazilian Slate tile. The hall bathroom adds personality through Navy Glossy backsplash tile and Calacatta Izaro quartz.

The finished home feels refreshed without feeling like it lost its character.

Construction Story

This project began with a broad goal: refresh the main floor and remodel the master bathroom so the home would feel more current, more cohesive, and more enjoyable every day.

The first phase focused on removing older finishes, protecting the home, and preparing the rooms for updated ceilings, trim, tile, cabinetry, paint, lighting, and plumbing. Once the main floor was opened up, the ceiling texture work, electrical updates, drywall repairs, and bathroom rough-ins could move forward.

The master bathroom quickly became one of the most detailed parts of the remodel. The freestanding tub, floor-mounted tub filler, tile wainscot, custom shower, quartz bench, new vanity cabinetry, and tile flooring all required careful sequencing. The finished space now feels completely different from the original tub-and-shower layout.

The kitchen refresh created another major change without replacing the entire kitchen layout. Painted cabinetry, a new herringbone backsplash, updated outlets, refreshed lighting, and new paint helped the kitchen feel brighter and more current.

The fireplace, laundry tile, stair landing tile, trim, carpet, front door, and paint updates helped carry the remodel beyond the kitchen and bathroom. That broader scope is what makes the project feel like a true main floor refresh instead of a single-room update.

The final phase focused on finish refinement: tile accessories, mirrors, hardware, cabinet doors, electrical finishes, plumbing finishes, paint touch-ups, cleaning, and final walkthrough preparation. This level of closeout helped bring all the connected rooms together into a polished finished project.

Project Coordination Highlights

Whole Main Floor Refresh

The project touched the kitchen, living room, dining room, entryway, hallways, pantry, laundry room, back landing, stairs, bathrooms, bedrooms, closets, trim, ceilings, paint, and lighting.

Master Bathroom Transformation

The master bathroom was rebuilt with a freestanding tub, champagne bronze tub filler, new vanity cabinetry, quartz countertops, custom tile shower, shower glass, new floor tile, and updated lighting.

Kitchen Refresh Without Full Cabinet Replacement

The kitchen kept its basic layout while receiving painted cabinets, a herringbone backsplash, lighting updates, outlet alignment, ceiling work, and fresh paint.

Fireplace Feature Update

The living room fireplace gained new shiplap, trim, a stained maple mantel, TV outlet planning, and a deeper accent color.

Tile Detail Throughout

The project included kitchen herringbone backsplash, master tub double herringbone wainscot, master shower tile, master bathroom floor tile, laundry herringbone slate tile, back landing slate tile, and hall bath navy backsplash.

Finish-Stage Refinement

The final stage included careful coordination of paint touch-ups, finish electrical, plumbing fixtures, mirrors, cabinet hardware, towel accessories, carpet, cleaning, and walkthrough readiness.

The Finished Result

The finished Sienna Court project created a more polished, cohesive, and comfortable main floor.

The kitchen now feels brighter and more current with painted cabinets, herringbone backsplash tile, updated lighting, and refreshed walls and trim. The living room now has a stronger focal point with the shiplap fireplace and stained maple mantel.

The master bathroom feels completely renewed with a freestanding tub, champagne bronze fixtures, new vanity cabinetry, quartz surfaces, custom shower, warm tile flooring, and glass shower door. The hall bathroom, laundry room, back landing, bedrooms, stairs, and entry all received updates that help the whole home feel connected.

The result is a main floor refresh and bathroom remodel that improves daily comfort, appearance, lighting, storage, flooring, and overall home character.

Why This Project Matters for Future Main Floor Remodel Clients

This project is a strong example for homeowners who want a major transformation without a full addition or whole-home rebuild.

A main floor refresh can make a large impact by updating the kitchen finishes, refreshing the fireplace, replacing trim, smoothing out ceiling changes, updating lighting, replacing carpet, adding tile, painting cabinetry, and remodeling key bathrooms.

For homeowners near Rose Hill, Derby, Andover, Wichita, Augusta, Mulvane, Bel Aire, and surrounding communities, this project shows how Wichita Home Works can coordinate several connected spaces into one organized remodel.

Thinking About a Similar Main Floor Refresh?

If you are planning a main floor refresh, master bathroom remodel, kitchen backsplash update, cabinet painting project, fireplace remodel, laundry tile project, stair update, carpet replacement, front door replacement, or lighting update near Wichita or Rose Hill, Wichita Home Works can help you think through the full project.

That includes layout, finish selections, cabinetry, tile, paint colors, lighting, plumbing, flooring, trim, storage, bathroom design, timeline expectations, and final closeout.

A main floor 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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