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, …
Hygienic, Sustainable and Exquisite Designed by Kolkata-based design firm Kham Consultants, this long and narrow-shaped washroom is a fusion of aesthetics, hygiene and sustainability measures This 96 sq ft washroom is attached to the main bedroom of a four-storied luxury villa on a 272 sq m plot in Salt Lake, Kolkata. “The client was looking …
Buzzing Trends There is a steady stream of change in design sensibility and the trends reflect the times, writes Anurag Yadav The usual idea for designing a washroom normally assumes creating an entirely new space in a new building. Spurred by lifestyle preferences, there is a whole new market of washroom makeovers, redesigning and upgrading. …
Kohler Opens Its Third Kohler Experience Centre in India in Bengaluru Leading bathware brand Kohler has recently launched its third experience centre in India in Bengaluru. Located at Trinity Circle, MG Road, the Kohler Experience Centre (KEC) sprawls across an expansive 10,000 sft and aims to serve as a source of inspiration for luxurious bath …
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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 …
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 …
Is the market ready to take the Smart Mirrors Plunge? In the last couple of years we have seen ground breaking innovations in the smart mirrors segment, making it a pivotal element of futuristic smart bathrooms, writes Mrinmoy Dey. An eye-catching feature, a light source, music player or storage solution – a bathroom mirror is …
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When Gold is Understated It was an exercise of fusing subtlety with a lavishness that adds grandeur but doesn’t go over the top. In keeping with his client’s tastes, Daniel Hopwood explains how he created the modern and classy ambience in the washroom of an 1820s building for the residence of a London celebrity in …
Furnishing Bathrooms The washroom furniture is getting sophisticated as the design and functionality of the space is evolving continuously. Mrinmoy Dey looks at the growing trends in washroom furniture. The way one’s washroom is designed reflects a part of their personality as well. Designers use accessories and furniture to achieve the optimum design according to …
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 …
