You have to shower and get ready for the day, but you have the choice to turn your bathroom into a sanctuary and romanticize your routine. Whether you like to ease into the day with a relaxing waterfall shower or jumpstart the morning with an invigorating cold shower that blasts your favorite pump-up songs, you have the power to make your ritual your own.
With the right team on your side, a bathroom remodel in Leawood is more than a way to increase your home’s value—it’s an opportunity to create a space that caters to your needs and style so you can recharge your way. From soft lighting to vibrant wallpapers and tiles to luxurious fixtures and smart features, here’s how Shack Built can help you turn mundane mornings into something to look forward to.
Designing a Bathroom for a High-Energy Start
The bathroom is the first place you go in the morning, so it sets the tone for your day more than you may think. How do you want to be greeted? How do you want to say goodnight?
If you’re a morning person who jumps out of bed before their alarm goes off, you deserve a bathroom that matches that energy. Beyond functional pieces that get you out the door quicker, we’re talking about bold colors and elements that invigorate your senses, getting you excited for the day ahead.
The Design
As specialists in interior design in Overland Park, we’re all about character. For a high-energy bathroom remodel in Leawood, it’s all about exciting shapes and bold colors, from the tiles to the paint.
The key is movement. If you move fast, having a space that works at high speed is important. From built-in storage to pocket doors that don’t impede traffic flow, thoughtful features are essential to keeping everything you need within arm’s reach when you’re on the go.
Along with bright colors and crisp edges, bright lights set the right mood—it comes down to intentional high contrast. Smart mirrors with adjustable LED lights and a shower system with body jets keep your energy high.
Designing a Bathroom for a Slower Start
Not a morning person? We get it—70% of people hit the snooze button at least once, so you’re not alone. If a slow start is more your style, we won’t plan your bathroom remodel in Leawood to try to change that; we design around your needs and goals.
We’re here to help you mold your home around you, not the other way around, and we’re not just talking about the way things look. Here are a few ways to turn your bathroom into a spa-like oasis so you can start and end your day relaxed.
The Design
To start, choose calmer colors and natural materials like wood and stone, and focus on soft and natural lighting. Remember, there’s science behind how different colors make us feel—something called color psychology—and neutrals and earth tones help us embrace the gentle transition out of or into bed.
Instead of a high-energy “human carwash” style shower, a deep soaking tub or luxurious rain shower head may be more your speed. These engage your senses in a different way, even changing the sounds of the water—studies show that beyond helping you sleep, rain sounds induce relaxation and enhance your focus. Complete your floors with built-in radiant heating and dimmable under-cabinet lighting to keep the serene, spa feel going in your bathroom remodel in Leawood.
Smart Features to Set the Tone
Whether you’re a morning person or not, incorporating smart systems into your bathroom can elevate your routine and aesthetic. Plus, you can connect these systems—for example, sequencing your shower, music, and lights—to streamline your ideal experience. You can take things even further with a fireplace or TV in the bathroom to make your routine even more enjoyable.
Over your lifetime, you’ll likely spend more than 2 years in the bathroom, so it’s worth it.
Lighting
Proper lighting isn’t just important for having a clear view while you’re shaving or applying your makeup, it also sets the mood, enhances certain colors, and adds depth. Lighting transforms a space, so don’t overlook it during your bathroom remodel in Leawood.
Beyond the brightness (lumens) and color temperature (Kelvin) of the lights, you can also choose a fixture to match your aesthetic—from elegant chandeliers to modern sconces to intentionally placed LEDs. No matter what you pick, you can always add a dimming option so you can control the intensity.
To take things even further, smart lighting systems can allow you to change the colors of the lights. Then, you can match the lighting to your mood even more—from dim, warm, natural lights while you take a bath after a long day to bright neons to pump you up for the gym.
You can also opt for voice-commanded, automated, or motion-sensored systems to give you the convenience and control you need while boosting your home’s energy efficiency.
Toilets
Smart toilets don’t just make the bathroom more luxurious, but also simplify next-level hygiene. From heated seats and bidets to self-cleaning features, there’s a range of custom, eco-friendly, air-purifying, and even health-monitoring options available.
If you want a taste of that luxury without having to indulge in the higher price tag, remember that you can opt for a clip-on bidet instead. We’ll work with you to find alternatives that align with your needs and budget, so you can make sure your investment is going to the right places.
Showers
We’ve mentioned rainfall and jetted showers, which both allow you to indulge in a luxurious, spa-like experience at home, but there are many other kinds of showers out there. If you’re seeking more versatility, consider a customizable shower that allows you to change pressure settings and spray patterns or move between a showerhead and a handheld sprayer.
Plus, integrating a digital shower system into your bathroom remodel in Leawood maximizes your control. Through a touchscreen, you can change the water pressure, temperature, and even the surrounding lighting.
Speakers
You don’t have to settle for lugging an old—and not waterproof—speaker into the bathroom or not being able to hear your phone over the shower. From Bluetooth shower heads to speakers integrated into the ceilings and walls, your options are endless; there’s something for every price point.
Heated Elements
Most of us, even morning people, don’t want cold tiles to be the first thing we touch after getting out of our warm, comfortable bed or a hot, relaxing shower. Smart heating elements extend that warmth and comfort to the bathroom. Now, you can take heated floors even further with thermostats with built-in timers and mobile apps so you can control the heat zones, making them ready when and where you need them (while lowering your electric bills).
Beyond the floors, a heated towel rack can add another layer of luxury to your bathroom remodel in Leawood without having to worry about turning a heater on or off manually. We can also install heating systems into mirrors to keep them clear from the steam when you shower, setting them up to turn on when you turn on the shower or by voice command.
Don’t Overlook Functionality
When you work with a Shack Built general contractor in Overland Park, you’re working with a master in building science. We understand how one change—no matter how small—can affect how your home works and feels as a whole, so we’ll help you make intentional choices throughout the renovation process.
We design around functional elements; they’re not an afterthought.
For example, if your bathroom is situated right above your garage, the floor might always be cold—requiring more insulation and air sealing to keep the space comfortable. If there’s a gap somewhere, even a small one, we need to lift the subfloor and seal it first. Otherwise, you won’t be able to enjoy your new space to the fullest. We’ll help you determine the best solution, but in many cases, we prefer to use Rockwool—a dense rock-based mineral fiber insulation that’s fire-resistant, has a comparatively higher R-value per inch, enhances sound-proofing, and reduces the chances of a rodent infestation.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re looking to start a bathroom remodel in Leawood, you’re in the right place.
Shack Built didn’t become one of the most well-known renovation companies overnight—it took years of hard work. We’re not just dedicated to building beautiful homes, but also to building lasting relationships with our clients.
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Meet the Team
Our team takes pride in what we do, so we don’t settle for “good enough,” and neither should you. As a design-build company, our contractors and designers work together under the same roof—maximizing collaboration and communication to ensure the highest quality of work.
It’s your home and your vision, so you always have the power. We’re simply here to bring it to life, and we have the knowledge to do it right, so you can enjoy your new space to the fullest for years to come. That’s why we offer a year-long warranty after your final walkthrough; we mean what we say.
