Hi, it’s Matt with One Week Bath, and another edition in our series of short videos on bathroom design, product selection, and remodeling. Today we’re going to talk about the different kinds of bathroom sinks. The bathroom sink can simply be a bowl that collects water from the faucet, or it can be a design element and even a focal point. There are basically four types of sinks. There are overmount sinks, undermount sinks, semi-recessed sinks, and vessel sinks. Let’s take a closer look at these style sinks.  Overmount Sinks – This type of sink is placed on top of the counter surface. Once a ..read more

Hi, it’s Matt with One Week Bath, and another edition in our series of short videos on bathroom design, product selection, and remodeling. Today we’re gonna talk about cabinet hardware. I know it may seem like a simple decision, but I can promise you, it isn’t. Once you dive into the world of cabinet hardware you start to see that there are far more options than you had ever imagined. Basically you have two types of hardware choices when it comes to how you open your bathroom drawers and doors, which are knobs and pulls. Everyone always asks if they should select knobs or pulls or both. Th ..read more

Hi. It’s Matt from One Week Bath with our continued series of short videos on bathroom design, product selection, and remodeling. Today we’re going to talk about a very important thing which is, how do you hire the right person for your remodeling project? The right team? The right company? Many people hire those that aren’t licensed and don’t have insurances, so today we’re going to talk about all of it. Find Someone With Experience So, let’s start with experience. The first thing you want to do is find someone who actually has experience building the type of project that you are buil ..read more

Hi, it’s Matt Plaskoff from One Week Bath with another edition in our series of short videos on bathroom design, product selection, and remodeling. Today I’d like to talk about getting a healthy return on your investment for a bathroom remodeling project in Los Angeles. If you are remodeling your bathroom but still intend to live in the home, then the obvious return on your investment is a beautiful new space. However, if you are thinking about selling the property down the road, then that’s another situation. I’m asked all of the time, “How much will I get back on my remodeling proj ..read more

Hi, it’s Matt Plaskoff from One Week Bath with another edition in our series of short videos on bathroom design, product selection, and bathroom remodeling. Today we’re going to talk about the pros and cons associated with installing a doorless shower in your bathroom. A doorless, walk-in, or curbless shower offers some advantages that traditional shower stalls lack. Before you decide to do this, there are some factors you need to consider. Below are some pros and cons that go along with this particular bathroom feature. Pros of Curbless Showers The most glaring pro about having a w ..read more

Hi, it’s Matt Plaskoff from One Week Bath with another edition in our series of short videos on bathroom design, product selection, and bathroom remodeling. Today we’re going to discuss how to incorporate elements into your bathroom design that will help you create the most luxurious spa-like retreat in your own home. Color – One of the first things you need to consider is COLOR. Colors inspired by nature such as brown, grey, and green, can give your bathroom an organic feel along with a calming effect. If you have a smaller bathroom, you may want to opt for a lighter and more neutral sch ..read more

Hi, it’s Matt from One Week Bath with our continued series of short videos on bathroom design, product selection, and remodeling. Today we’re going to talk about types of showerheads and multi-showerhead setups as there are a bunch of different options available to you. Although there are numerous ways to customize your shower, showerheads fall into four basic categories: Basic Showerhead: Your first option is a basic showerhead, which is a single unit but can be a single-function or multi-function. This set-up will allow you to have this serve as a hand shower or handheld which has ..read more

Hi, it’s Matt from One Week Bath with our continued series of short videos on bathroom design, product selection, and remodeling. Today we’re going to discuss the concept of a “correct design.” One of the questions I’m asked all the time is, “have you ever had someone ask you to do things in the design that were flat out ugly? And what did you tell them?” Of course, we’ve had people ask for things that we didn’t feel went well together, because not everyone is going to have the same taste or vision for their bathroom remodel. For example, we had a client request a Dodger themed bathroom, c ..read more

If you’ve read any of our other blogs, then you know how many options you have when selecting bathroom fixtures. From the functionality to the faucet material color, there are many options to consider – so how do you choose the right one for your bathroom?  Faucet Functionality When selecting a new faucet, you must first choose the type of handle configuration that works best for you. Some people prefer the simplicity of a single-handle faucet, while others are more comfortable with a traditional two-handle faucet. Second, you will want to measure the countertop. The countertop ..read more

From the available types of materials to edge details, countertop options really vary across the board – so how do you choose the right one for your bathroom? Aside from appearance, you should also consider price, and maintenance when investing in a bathroom countertop. The trend is moving away from tile countertops and toward full slabs. The One Week Bath (OWB) Team has designed and built over 3,400 bathrooms with less than 20 of them using ceramic or porcelain tile. Below we share pros and cons for some of the most popular countertop materials. Corastone & Corian Corastone is ..read more