Thorsten Bies Area Manager for Africa, India, NME + South East Europe, Villeroy & Boch We are particularly enthusiastic about trends that flatter the senses and are good for the soul: Harmonious colour schemes, soft shapes and everything that creates a connection to nature. This is also evident in the bathroom: the furniture plays with …
Liberating Spaces The design of a compact luxury bathroom involves a harmonious blend of various design elements including lighting, colours, materials and fixtures to create a sense of space and enhance the spatial experience for the users, writes Mrinmoy Dey Shortage of living spaces in urban areas and skyrocketing property prices have led to shrinking …
Shower Cubicles: Designer’s Friend or Foe? Shower cubicles are space-saving units that can benefit a small bathroom tremendously. But do they limit the creativity of the designers? Shweta Ramsay finds out more. Bathrooms in India today come in all shapes and sizes, and people’s tastes and needs vary considerably. Choosing an ideal shower cubicle is …
Now, more than ever, there is an increasing focus on hygiene and public sanitation. Prominent architects and designers talk on what needs to change in case of public toilet designs in India, to Mrinmoy Dey Public restrooms are an integral part of urban infrastructure and yet the design approach to these areas often is so …
The Value of Separation Is it time to rethink whether a separate toilet adds flexibility to an accommodation and provides many of the benefits of a second washroom, without the cost and compromise of space? In washroom planning, a number of typical mistakes can creep in almost inadvertently when dividing the space between the wet …
The Art of Accessory Placement The importance of ergonomics when it comes to the placement of accessories in a washroom can affect the entire washroom experience. Shweta Ramsay interacts with architects and reveals more. Imagine a beautiful washroom but one where the shower head is too low, the soap dispenser is too high or the …
Transcending Trends: Embracing Marble in Washroom Design Marble is a material that transcends trends and styles, making it an excellent choice for bathroom design. Whether aesthetics lean towards classic, contemporary, or something in between, marble seamlessly integrates into any decor scheme, adding a touch of timeless class, writes Mrinmoy Dey The washroom has turned into …
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The Nitty Gritty of Washroom Ceilings The oft-overlooked ceilings of a washroom can uplift the design of the space with bold and creative use of materials, patterns and lighting, writes Sanjitha Suresh The washroom design has evolved over the years and is deservedly getting all the attention. With the use of high-end materials, futuristic gadgets, …
Unlocking the Design Potential of Powder Rooms Of all the spaces in a house, the powder room stands out as a tiny jewel, offering an opportunity to showcase creativity and elegance, writes Mrinmoy Dey Over the years, the usually small and diminutive powder rooms have transformed to become a space to showcase design statements. Despite …
The Fifth Dimension The ceiling can be a focal point in washroom design, writes Arti B Rau Being, quite literally, a ‘fifth wall’ in the washroom, ceilings are a great place to add texture, colour and pattern to the look of the space. Archana Baid, Principal Designer, And Design Co says “The design of the …
