See Your Reflection and Feel the Warmth: A Kansas City Bathroom Gets a Radiant Upgrade

This innovative bathroom project showcases how a stylish mirror can also be a primary source of silent, energy-efficient heat.

KANSAS CITY, MO
You Can't Turn That Into a House - Detached Garage - radiant panel in bathroom full room view
Size: 35" x 24" Voltage: 120V Wattage: 600 W Amps: 5 A Connection: Plug-In Cost/hr *: $0.09

This unique Kansas City, Missouri, project, featured on the TV show "You Can't Turn That Into a House," required a smart heating solution for a newly converted garage bathroom where space and style were paramount. The challenge was to provide effective warmth without a bulky radiator or vent. WarmlyYours solved this with the Ember Mirror Radiant Panel, a dual-purpose product that serves as a beautiful, fog-free mirror while delivering luxurious radiant heat, adding comfort, efficiency, and value to the home.


Project Details

  • Location: Kansas City, MO
  • Heated Space Type: Residential Bathroom
  • Square Footage: Heats up to 85 sq. ft.
  • Watts, Volts, Amps: 600W, 120V, 5A
  • Operating Cost: Approximately $0.09 per hour*
    • Per Day (8 hours): $0.72
    • Per Month (8 hours/day): $21.60
  • Products Used: Ember Mirror Radiant Panel Heater

The Story

When the design team for a popular home renovation TV show took on the challenge of converting a detached garage into a livable space, they knew every inch would count. The bathroom, in particular, presented a common problem: how to heat it effectively without sacrificing design or valuable floor and wall space. Traditional heating systems were too intrusive for the clean, modern aesthetic they envisioned.

The solution was as elegant as it was intelligent: the WarmlyYours Ember Mirror Radiant Panel. This wasn't just a mirror; it was a high-performance infrared heater in disguise. The professional installation was straightforward, with the panel being mounted on the wall just like a standard mirror. Its dual-connection feature provided the flexibility to either plug it into a nearby outlet or hardwire it for a seamless, cord-free look.

The result is a stunning success. The bathroom now features a chic, functional mirror that never fogs up after a hot shower. More importantly, it provides silent, consistent, and comfortable warmth. The infrared technology heats the objects and people in the room directly, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere far more efficiently than forced-air systems. This project perfectly demonstrates how to integrate a powerful, energy-efficient heating solution into a home's decor without compromise.

Featured Product

Ember Mirror Radiant Panel Heater - 600W - 35′′×24′′ - Dual Connection

The Ember Mirror is the epitome of form and function. It is a sleek, polished mirror that doubles as a powerful 600-watt radiant heater. Using energy-efficient infrared technology, it delivers 2,047 BTUs of gentle heat, is rated IP65 for safe use in wet locations like bathrooms, and can be mounted vertically or horizontally to fit any design.

* This energy-efficient, 600-watt radiant panel heater is not only stylish but also incredibly affordable to operate. It costs just $0.09 per hour → $0.72 per day → less than $22 per month to run. *Based on the average Kansas City, MO residential electricity rate of approximately $0.15/kWh. Rates may vary.

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Frequently Asked Questions


Based on average electricity rates in Kansas City, MO, a 600-watt radiant panel like the one in this project costs approximately $0.09 per hour to operate. Running it for a full 8 hours a day would cost about $21.60 per month, making it a very affordable and energy-efficient heating option.
Yes, in many cases it can. The 600-watt Ember Mirror panel effectively heats spaces up to 85 sq. ft., making it an ideal primary heat source for most standard bathrooms. It provides consistent, comfortable warmth without needing supplemental heating systems.
The primary benefits are its dual functionality as a fog-free mirror and a silent heater, which saves valuable wall space. Infrared heat is also highly efficient, as it warms objects and people directly rather than the air, providing a more immediate and comfortable feeling of warmth.
Absolutely. The Ember Mirror Radiant Panel is specifically designed for safety in wet environments. It has an IP65 rating, which means it is protected against water jets from any direction, making it perfectly safe for installation and use in bathrooms.

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