A 'Bargain Mansion' Upgrade: Luxurious Radiant Warmth in Leawood, KS

As seen on HGTV's Bargain Mansions, this 105 sq. ft. master bathroom in Leawood, Kansas, was transformed by designer Tamara Day. The challenge was to elevate the large space, featuring beautiful but cold tile and marble, into a true luxury retreat. WarmlyYours solved this by providing energy-efficient in-floor heating for consistent, enveloping comfort and a stylish hardwired towel warmer for the perfect finishing touch.

Project Details

Location: Leawood, Kansas
Heated Space Type: Master Bathroom
Square Footage: 105 sq. ft.
Flooring: Tile, Marble, or Stone
Watts: 1575 W
Volts: 120V
Amps: 13.2 A
Operating Cost: ~$0.23 per hour
Products Used: TempZone™ Flex Roll, nSpire Touch WiFi Thermostat, Malta Towel Warmer

A Spa Retreat for a Television-Worthy Transformation

When designer Tamara Day took on this master bathroom for HGTV's Bargain Mansions, the goal was to infuse high-end luxury and modern comfort into every detail. The spacious 105-square-foot room was finished with stunning marble and tile, but this created a significant comfort challenge, as stone floors are notoriously cold to the touch, especially on chilly mornings.

To ensure the room felt as warm and inviting as it looked, an electric floor heating system was the clear solution. The installation team used a 105 sq. ft. TempZone™ Flex Roll, which is easily cut and turned to fit the room's specific layout, providing full coverage. This radiant floor heating system provides even, consistent warmth from the ground up, turning the cold stone into a cozy, spa-like surface.

The system is controlled by an nSpire Touch WiFi programmable thermostat, allowing the homeowners to set heating schedules via a 3.5" touchscreen or remotely from a smartphone. To complete the luxury experience, a matte black Malta Towel Warmer was hardwired into the wall, adding another layer of comfort, style, and spa-like ambiance. The final result is a stunning master retreat where luxurious warmth is felt, not just seen.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does it cost to run heated floors in a Kansas master bathroom?

Operating cost depends on the size, wattage, and local electricity rates. For this 105 sq. ft. bathroom in Kansas, the 1575-watt system costs about $0.23 per hour to run.

2. What is the best flooring for TempZone™ heating system?

Tile, marble, and stone—like the flooring used in this project—are the best and most popular choices. They are excellent conductors of heat, making the floor warming system highly effective and efficient.

3. Can radiant floor heating be the only heat source in a bathroom?

In many cases, yes. A system like this, providing full coverage at 15-watts per sq. ft., can often serve as the sole source of heat for a bathroom, especially in a well-insulated home.

4. Is electric radiant floor heating energy efficient?

Yes. Radiant floor heating warms objects and people directly, not just the air, making it feel warmer at a lower temperature. When paired with a programmable thermostat like the nSpire Touch WiFi, you can schedule heating for specific times, preventing energy waste.