Overland Park Bathroom Remodel

This Overland Park project focused on two bathrooms, but the primary suite carried the largest transformation. Built by Design opened up the main bathroom, brought the room closer to the natural light, and replaced the old layout with a more polished bathroom plan that feels connected to the bedroom without feeling exposed. The finished primary bath includes a freestanding soaking tub, a glass walk-in shower, a double sink vanity, a lighted vanity mirror, under-vanity lighting, marble floors, and a glass sliding door that separates the bathroom from the bedroom with a much lighter touch than a standard wall or swing door.

The remodel wasn't only about adding beautiful fixtures. It was about changing how the homeowners experience the suite every day. The bathroom needed to feel calm in the morning, comfortable at night, and open enough that the tall windows and daylight could actually matter. The black-framed glass, light stone surfaces, chandelier, and illuminated vanity details all work together to make the room feel bright and layered instead of flat.

The scope also included the basement bathroom. That second bath got its own full update with a new double sink vanity, a lighted vanity mirror, a walk-in tiled shower, built-in shower shelves, a stacked-stone veneer accent wall, dark fixtures, and new floors. It would've been easy to treat the lower-level bath as a support space, but the design gives it the same finished confidence as the primary suite. Guests, family, and anyone using the basement get a bathroom that feels intentional, not leftover.

The biggest challenge was balance. The homeowners wanted the primary bathroom completely opened up, and there was a real opportunity to take advantage of natural light. At the same time, a bathroom still needs privacy, softness, and clear transitions. If the suite stayed too closed off, the daylight couldn't reach across the room and the bathroom would've lost the airy feeling the homeowners wanted. If it opened too much, the bedroom and bathroom would've felt like one shared room instead of two connected spaces.

The glass sliding door became an important part of that solution. It gives the bathroom a defined entrance from the bedroom while preserving sight lines, brightness, and a more custom architectural feel. Unlike a traditional solid door, it keeps the suite feeling open. Unlike leaving the room fully exposed, it gives the homeowners a real visual boundary. That small decision supports the whole remodel because the bathroom can feel expansive without sacrificing comfort.

The finish choices had to solve another challenge: make the room feel luxurious without making it cold. Marble floors, marble-look shower walls, black framing, dark fixtures, a chandelier, a lighted mirror, and under-vanity lighting all have strong visual impact. The design had to layer those elements so the bathroom felt crisp and elevated, but still warm enough for everyday use. The same was true downstairs, where the stacked-stone accent wall needed to add texture and drama without making the basement bathroom feel heavy.

Built by Design solved the primary bathroom by making the light the organizing feature. The soaking tub sits near the tall windows, giving the homeowners a quiet place to unwind while letting the room take full advantage of the daylight. The freestanding tub also keeps the floor plan visually open because it feels lighter than a built-in deck or bulky surround. From the bedroom side, the black-framed glass slider frames the bathroom view and immediately signals that this is a custom primary suite.

The shower continues that open feeling. A glass walk-in enclosure keeps the sight lines clear, while large-format marble-look tile makes the shower feel clean and substantial. Built-in shower niches give bottles and daily products a dedicated place, so the shower can stay polished after the remodel is lived in. Dark fixtures and trim add contrast against the lighter tile, and the shower layout feels generous without visually crowding the tub or vanity.

The double vanity gives the homeowners the practical function they asked for: two sinks, shared counter space, strong lighting, and storage that supports daily routines. The lighted mirror above the vanity gives the room a more refined glow, and the under-vanity lighting adds another layer at floor level. That combination matters because bathrooms can easily rely on one overhead fixture and call it done. Here, the lighting is layered, which makes the finishes look better and makes the room more useful at different times of day.

The chandelier is the statement piece. It brings a softer, more decorative layer to a bathroom that already has crisp glass, stone, and black details. Instead of feeling like a purely functional bathroom, the space feels like part of the primary suite. The marble floors tie everything together, carrying the bright surface under the tub, vanity, and shower while keeping the full room cohesive.

The basement bathroom got a different personality while still feeling connected to the quality of the primary bath. The new double sink vanity makes the lower-level bath more useful for guests and family, especially when the basement is being used for gatherings or overnight stays. The lighted vanity mirror keeps the room bright, and the dark plumbing fixtures add a modern edge against the lighter vanity wall and floors.

The walk-in tiled shower is a major part of the basement bathroom update. Large-format gray tile gives the shower a clean, tailored look, while built-in shelves, also called shower niches, keep bath products organized without adding bulky hanging storage. A glass door or enclosure helps the shower feel open, and the patterned shower floor adds a small-scale detail that balances the larger tile on the walls.

The stacked-stone veneer accent wall gives the room texture and depth. That's the professional term for the rock wall effect, and it works well in this bath because it gives the basement bathroom a feature moment without relying on bright paint or busy pattern. Paired with the new floors, lit mirror, glass shower, and double vanity, it turns the basement bathroom into a finished room that can stand on its own.