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Light & marble

Light & Marble: A Recipe for Grace

Light & Marble: A Recipe for Grace By ensconcing light behind marble, designers create an ethereal ambience in washrooms, writes Anurag Yadav. Since ancient Rome, the use of marble in interior design has a long and chequered history. For centuries, it has been used to embellish right from iconic architectural marvels and to date, washrooms […]

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Light & Marble: A Recipe for Grace By ensconcing light behind marble, designers create an ethereal ambience in washrooms, writes Anurag Yadav. Since ancient Rome, the use of marble in interior design has a long and chequered history. For centuries, it has been used to embellish right from iconic architectural marvels and to date, washrooms

The Rise of Shower Toilet

The Rise of Shower Toilet

The Rise of Shower Toilet Though cost remains a barrier to widespread adoption, there is significant traction for technologically advanced shower toilets in the high-end segment owing to improved personal hygiene and conveniences they offer, writes Mrinmoy Dey  The evolution of bathroom design has seen numerous innovations aimed at enhancing hygiene, comfort, and efficiency. One

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The Rise of Shower Toilet Though cost remains a barrier to widespread adoption, there is significant traction for technologically advanced shower toilets in the high-end segment owing to improved personal hygiene and conveniences they offer, writes Mrinmoy Dey  The evolution of bathroom design has seen numerous innovations aimed at enhancing hygiene, comfort, and efficiency. One

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Washroom Design Norms

Washroom Design Norms It is common sense and experience that develops rules and norms but it is always better to codify them. The washroom is densely stacked with electricity, water and sewer services. More than walls and good-looking floors, there is a lot going on below and behind the surface that needs proper attention for

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Washroom Design Norms It is common sense and experience that develops rules and norms but it is always better to codify them. The washroom is densely stacked with electricity, water and sewer services. More than walls and good-looking floors, there is a lot going on below and behind the surface that needs proper attention for

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The Emperor’s New Clothes

The Emperor’s New Clothes The hospitality industry will soon witness guests marking the final differentiation between real luxury and the China market version, writes Anurag Yadav. Real estate lives and breathes at the very core of aspirations in India. Especially amongst the fast-growing middle class and the equal speed of the higher segment’s consolidation and

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The Emperor’s New Clothes The hospitality industry will soon witness guests marking the final differentiation between real luxury and the China market version, writes Anurag Yadav. Real estate lives and breathes at the very core of aspirations in India. Especially amongst the fast-growing middle class and the equal speed of the higher segment’s consolidation and

aromatherapy spa experience

Aromatherapy: Pivot of the Wannabe-Spa Washroom

Aromatherapy: Pivot of the Wannabe-Spa Washroom Aromatherapy is as old as the hills but its incorporation in the regular washroom indicates its efficacy in creating the right mood, writes Anurag Yadav In times when it is established that the well-designed washroom is in all senses, essentially a wannabe spa, the actual spa elements find resonance

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Aromatherapy: Pivot of the Wannabe-Spa Washroom Aromatherapy is as old as the hills but its incorporation in the regular washroom indicates its efficacy in creating the right mood, writes Anurag Yadav In times when it is established that the well-designed washroom is in all senses, essentially a wannabe spa, the actual spa elements find resonance

Accentuating the small space

Accentuating the Small Space

Accentuating the Small Space The increase in urbanisation has led to a shortage of space and a rise in apartment prices. ‘Small Size Premium Spa’ by Michael Sieger meets with numerous individual needs- the highest standards of comfort, functionality and improved quality of life, writes Anurag Yadav The bathroom is becoming a living space as

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Accentuating the Small Space The increase in urbanisation has led to a shortage of space and a rise in apartment prices. ‘Small Size Premium Spa’ by Michael Sieger meets with numerous individual needs- the highest standards of comfort, functionality and improved quality of life, writes Anurag Yadav The bathroom is becoming a living space as

Axor Starck Nature shower for outdoor designed by Philippe Starck

The Luxury of Outdoor Showering

The Luxury of Outdoor Showering Developed in collaboration with Philippe Starck, the Axor Starck Nature Shower range offers its users the pleasure of open-air showering. In a world that seems increasingly dominated by technology and urban landscapes, there is an undeniable appeal to reconnecting with nature. In this context, the demand for ‘outdoor living’ continues

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The Luxury of Outdoor Showering Developed in collaboration with Philippe Starck, the Axor Starck Nature Shower range offers its users the pleasure of open-air showering. In a world that seems increasingly dominated by technology and urban landscapes, there is an undeniable appeal to reconnecting with nature. In this context, the demand for ‘outdoor living’ continues

Minimalistic Washroom Design

Less Will Always Be More

Less Will Always Be More The idea of minimalism is evergreen but its application can be maximised infinitely. Modern washroom design is defined by its appearance and it is marked by usually straight lines, a minimalist sense and clean counter spaces. Decorative motifs are totally out and geometric shapes are the repeated theme. The nomenclature

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Less Will Always Be More The idea of minimalism is evergreen but its application can be maximised infinitely. Modern washroom design is defined by its appearance and it is marked by usually straight lines, a minimalist sense and clean counter spaces. Decorative motifs are totally out and geometric shapes are the repeated theme. The nomenclature

Sustainable Washroom Design

Sustainable Washroom Design Manish Kumat, Founder and Principal Designer, Manish Kumat Design Cell explains the strategies adopted by the firm in designing sustainable washrooms. What are the key aspects of designing a sustainable/green washroom? The first and foremost consideration in designing a sustainable/ green washroom is to preserve the last drop of water. This would

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Sustainable Washroom Design Manish Kumat, Founder and Principal Designer, Manish Kumat Design Cell explains the strategies adopted by the firm in designing sustainable washrooms. What are the key aspects of designing a sustainable/green washroom? The first and foremost consideration in designing a sustainable/ green washroom is to preserve the last drop of water. This would

Pre-fab bathroom pods

Prefab Bathroom Pods: The Future of Construction?

Prefab Bathroom Pods: The Future of Construction? While at the nascent stage in India, prefab bathroom pods offers significant savings in terms of cost and time especially in large hospitality projects. In the construction industry, time is an extremely valuable resource, even a slight interruption in timelines can set off a chain of events that

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Prefab Bathroom Pods: The Future of Construction? While at the nascent stage in India, prefab bathroom pods offers significant savings in terms of cost and time especially in large hospitality projects. In the construction industry, time is an extremely valuable resource, even a slight interruption in timelines can set off a chain of events that