If you’ve got the notion to remodel your bathroom, look to Allstar Electrical to take yours to the next level.
Impactful bathroom remodeling isn’t just simple fixture replacement—new vanity, new toilet and new tub. In 2026, the well-thought-out remodel focuses on lighting.
Gone are the days of a single flush-mount light fixture at the center of the bathroom. Today’s design-delicious bathrooms feature layered illumination: Layered illumination (or layered lighting) is an interior design strategy that combines multiple light sources at different heights and angles instead of relying on a single overhead fixture.
Plus the most impactful lighting is tape or strip lighting in the shower, highlighting the shower shampoo niche, outlining the vanity sink base, and trimming the bathroom mirror. This niche LED strip application and wet-rated recessed light can make a dark shower spa-worthy, and the entire grooming and hygiene experience relaxing and pleasant.
NOTE: The time to consider LED strip lighting is when you remove the drywall down to the wood studs in your bathroom.
You’ll need to coordinate your plumber and electrician when installing strip lighting in the shower/tub before the drywall is finished and way before the wall tile is installed. The electrician will power the LED driver wiring a light bracket and light switch to the line. The driver converts AC current into DC in the light strips. Additional options to consider include motion detecting light switches that power on when someone enters the bathroom…sweet for night light function.
Some of the new bathroom mirrors offer the functionality of an anti-fog push button. No more wiping down your mirror with a soggy towel before shaving.
Dimmable lighting is another option in your bathroom remodel considerations. Because even in your busy life, you might find one night to run a tub and relax by candlelight.
Adding bathroom backlighting does not change the minimum requirement of code-mandated GFCI receptacle outlets. The National Electrical Code (NED) requires at least one GFCI-protected 20-amp receptacle near the vanity. But your remodel might require an additional wall switch or a dedicated power connection depending on how the fixture is wired.
Denver, CO homeowners lead national averages in home renovation spending an average of $14,200 per year on general home improvements. Bathrooms and kitchens drive more local buyer decisions than any other rooms. In metro Denver, a midrange bathroom remodel delivers 74.8% return on investment, outperforming the national average and incentivizing homeowners to upgrade annually.
When you’re ready to start your bathroom remodel include Allstar’s professional electricians when planning with your General Contractor, architect and/or interior designer at the start of the project.
Choosing the right appliances and power systems and using them safely requires a knowledge of usage needs, electrical circuitry, and codes. If you’re thinking about adding safe, reliable air conditioning and heating systems, electric vehicle charging, or more efficient appliances, or have any problems or concerns about your electrical service, the pros at Allstar Electrical Services are ready to help. We offer homeowners, builders, and businesses reliable, professional electrical work that is budget-friendly, safe, up to code.
Call Allstar Electrical at 303.399.7420. We’ve served Colorado’s Front Range for over 25 years, are top-rated by the BBB, and are an Angi’s® Home Advisor certified contractor.