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Ceiling Design

The Fifth Dimension

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 …

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Roca Introduces The Ona Collection

Roca Introduces The Ona Collection The Ona collection, introduced by Roca, pays homage to the diverse shapes of nature from Mediterranean and combines the use of natural materials with water-saving technology and intuitive design. In collaboration with international design studios Noa Design and Benedito Design, the Roca design team has defined the Ona collection with …

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Trupti Doshi, Principal Architect & Co-Founder

“Modernity & Tradition Are Complimentary When It Comes To The Design of Interior Spaces…”

Trupti Doshi, Principal Architect & Co-founder of Pondicherry-based design firm Auroma Architecture talks about the implications of vernacular architecture on interior spaces like washroom.  Sustainable projects that follow vernacular style have their own appeal but the use of natural materials requires a much deeper level of knowledge and skill in their application. How do you …

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Washroom design for the elderly

Washroom Design For the Elderly While safety and convenience are the key words for washrooms for use by senior citizens, they do not have to appear clinical or dull according to Megha Dave Srinivasamurthy. Although relax, unwind and contemplate are some of the emotions generally evoked by luxury bathrooms, to some, the very space can …

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Hindware opens brand stores in Bengaluru

Hindware Opens Two Premier Brand Stores in Bengaluru

Hindware Opens Two Premier Brand Stores in Bengaluru Leading Indian sanitary-ware brand Hindware has broadened its footprint in the southern market by inaugurating two premier brand stores in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This strategic move enhances the company’s retail footprint taking the total to 24 outlets in Bengaluru and 50 stores across Karnataka. These recently opened showrooms …

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Sangeet Sharma, Partner, SD Sharma & Associates

Making Washrooms Smart

Sangeet Sharma, Partner at Chandigarh-based architectural firm SD Sharma & Associates talks about seamlessly integrating high-tech fixtures in a smart bathroom. When you wake up in the morning and go to the bathroom and everything starts with your voice command, it may all sound like something from movies and future also for technical people, but …

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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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