Primary Bathroom Remodel With Marble Shower and White Oak Vanity

This 5-week active bathroom remodel removed the bathtub, made the shower about 30% larger, raised the shower head, relocated the drain away from the main standing area, added a tile-in drain, upgraded the lighting, installed custom glass, used marble throughout the floor and shower, and finished the vanity with stained white oak cabinetry, a white HDF shaker center tower, quartz countertops, gold fixtures, and a custom closet.

This page is a project case study. For broader service information, pricing ranges, and scheduling a bathroom remodel in Las Vegas, use the main bathroom remodel service page. For broader local planning questions, see Big Horn's Summerlin remodeling contractor page.

Client Goal: Remove The Tub And Create A More Custom Primary Bathroom

The original bathroom did not match how the new homeowners wanted to use the space. It still had a bathtub they did not want, fixtures that felt dated, lighting that was not strong enough for a primary bathroom, and finishes that showed years of rental use.

The goal was to create a more luxury-feeling primary suite with better light, a larger shower, custom storage, warmer cabinetry, and marble as the main finish direction.

The Challenge: A Rental-Worn Bathroom With An Outdated Tub

The bathroom needed more than a finish refresh. The tub took up space the homeowners did not want to dedicate to bathing, the shower footprint felt too small, and the existing shower head and drain locations were not ideal for daily comfort.

Instead of leaving the drain where it was easiest to plumb, Big Horn relocated it so the shower floor would feel more consistent where the client stands and moves inside the shower. The shower head height was also raised because the original placement was too low.

The Plan: Marble, Warm Wood, Gold Fixtures, And Better Storage

The design direction centered on marble, warm white oak, quartz, and gold fixtures. The bathtub was removed, which allowed the shower to grow by roughly 30% and gave the primary bathroom a larger, more open wet-area feel.

Technical Scope: Plumbing, Electrical, Waterproofing, Tile, Glass, And Cabinetry

This was a permitted remodel because the work changed hidden systems. The plumbing permit was tied to raising the shower head height and relocating the drain. The electrical permit covered added recessed cans, another switch, and relocated vanity lighting.

For homeowners comparing remodel requirements, Big Horn's kitchen and bathroom remodel permits page explains why plumbing and electrical changes need to be planned before demolition.

Shower Waterproofing And Drain Details

The shower was rebuilt with a Kerdi shower pan, DensShield wall board, AquaDefense coating, and felt at the seams. Pressure-treated wood was used where wood contacted the first-floor concrete slab.

The drain was moved out of the primary standing area and finished with a tile-in drain, so the shower floor stayed cleaner visually while feeling more comfortable underfoot.

Materials And Finish Selections

The finish package works because it combines warm wood, white cabinetry, quartz, marble, and gold hardware without making the room feel dark. The checkered marble floor gives the bathroom a strong custom identity, while the white and wood cabinet combination keeps the vanity wall from feeling flat.

Cost Analysis: Approximate $28,000 Primary Bathroom Remodel

This completed project was approximately $28,000. That number should be read as a real project example, not a fixed price menu. Similar primary bathroom remodels can cost more or less depending on tile selection, shower size, glass, cabinet complexity, plumbing changes, electrical scope, permits, and conditions discovered during demolition.

Timeline: 5 Weeks Of Active Bathroom Construction

The active bathroom construction timeline was approximately 5 weeks. Custom materials, glass coordination, cabinet timing, and permit readiness were planned before active field work so the job could move cleanly once demolition started.

Finished Result: Brighter, Cleaner, Larger, And More Custom

The finished primary bathroom feels brighter, cleaner, and much more custom than the rental-worn bathroom that came before it. Removing the tub allowed the shower to become the focus of the room, while enlarging the shower by about 30% made the space more comfortable.

The stained white oak cabinets give the vanity wall warmth, the white center tower adds practical storage without making the wall heavy, and the custom closet brings order to the primary suite. The completed project now reads as one coordinated bathroom and closet remodel with upgraded lighting, permitted plumbing and electrical work, and a finish palette that feels intentional.

Project Location Map

This project was completed in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas. The exact address is withheld for client privacy.

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