Bringing the Outside Inside Bringing in an element of nature inside washroom spaces, especially in the larger and luxury-oriented washrooms, is a trend that has really caught on, writes Soumadip Dey The design of washroom spaces has been getting a lot of attention in the last few years. Designing the space as an extension of …
Down The Drain: Decoding the Washroom Drainage System Proper planning and preparation is a crucial precursor to installing an effective, lasting drainage solution and can prevent catastrophically expensive repairs and replacement as time progresses, writes Mrinmoy Dey A good washroom design enriches the aesthetic appeal of the space while maintaining its full functionality. And, drainage …
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The Return of Luxury Bathtubs Despite technological advancements in shower systems, the bathtub has been able to carve a niche for itself. In fact, the old bathtubs have given way to the newer fancy bathtubs which take the bathing experience to the realm of a home spa system. In the Indian context, there are two …
Colour Conundrum: Selecting The Right Palette For Washroom Considering that the colour can deeply impact the client’s day to day life and have an impact on moods, emotions and state of mind, designers give a lot of attention to detail when choosing the colour scheme. In search of the perfect design Dutch Designer, Merel Bekking …
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Sustainable Washroom: Optimising Energy Usage Energy usage in a washroom can be reduced substantially by making careful design considerations outlines experts to Mrinmoy Dey Washrooms are an integral part of the human lifestyle and built environment. On average a person spends 30 minutes a day which is more than 182 hours a year in a …
Washroom Tech Rises to the Hygiene Challenge Covid has brought about a new normal almost everywhere. The washroom space with its attendant hygiene issues has turned into a focal point for such efforts. The washroom industry and manufacturers have confidently risen to meet the threat head-on. When it comes to the washroom, hygiene was always …
The Barrier-Free Washroom To prevent differently-abled persons from not being left holding the short end of the stick, a concerted focus needs to be placed on designing washrooms, whether public or even private, that are sensitive to their requirements. Other than at some upmarket malls, airports and some high-end hotels, barrier-free washrooms or public conveniences …
Wood as a Material for Washroom Despite the many challenges associated with using wood in a washroom, the raw and rustic aesthetic lends a lovely vibe to the space and makes the challenges worthwhile, writes Mrinmoy Dey The evolution of washroom as a personal space for relaxation and rejuvenation has two major takeaways from design …
Responsible Luxury: An Oxymoron Or An Opportunity? Increasingly, luxury is becoming aligned with concern for the planet, and many high-end consumers now link personal satisfaction with low-impact products that boost our collective and environmental well-being. Designers and bathroom products manufacturers throw light on this phenomenon and what it means for luxury washroom design. Luxury living …
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The ever so popular flooring and wall panel material for bathroom, Tile, has been upgrading itself with more styles, textures, patterns and colours than ever before, unleashing new design creativity in the washroom space, writes Mrinmoy Dey Great flooring is a key to a well-designed and spotless bathroom. Choosing bathroom flooring or wall panel is …
