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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Embracing the Bath Space Designed by Bengaluru-based design firm Fulcrum Studio, the room uses colours, London inspired graphics and talks to the bath space eloquently and lovingly, explores Mrinmoy Dey When we look at the room, there’s a sense of the theme – the London Bridge, the bus, the ceiling with texts; and all of …
Suspended Plumbing Vs Sunken Slabs Panellists comprising MEP consultants and architects explored the pros and cons of suspended plumbing as well as sunken slabs. The panellists compared the two plumbing systems and gauged their suitability for projects. Highlighting the increasing construction of high-rise buildings in cities, Anand Tatu, Principal Architect, M/S Anand Tatu Architects, Planners, …
Action Tesa Launches Fungus Resistant ‘Boilo’ HDF Board for Restroom Cubicles Action Tesa, one of India’s largest manufacturers of Engineered Panel Products like MDF/HDHMR & Particle Boards, recently added a premium range of Boiling Water Proof Engineering Board, Boilo, exclusively for damp spaces such as gyms and hotel locker rooms, apart from restroom cubicles. Apart …
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Child’s Play A well-designed kid’s washroom is all about providing a fun-filled space, which can even be exploratory in nature, with a cheerful vibe while also ensuring hygiene and safety, writes Sanjitha Suresh. The washroom space has evolved over time to suit the personal requirements of the users. So much so that the user’s personality …
Designing for the disabled The disabled-friendly washrooms at Umang School, Jaipur stands out for it design sensibilities, finds out Mrinmoy Dey on a visit Safety and convenience are the key highlighter of the washrooms in the new building for Umang, a Jaipur-based school-cum-vocational centre for the disabled. Designed by Jaipur-based architect Shamini Shanker Jain, the …
“A showroom must contain the WOW factor…” The Surfaces+ showroom in Ahmedabad goes beyond mere showcasing of products by improving the consumer buying experience through concept-based display and videos while creating a luxury aura, writes Mrinmoy Dey The Surfaces+ showroom located at G.F. Premier House, S G Road, Thaltej Road, Ahmedabad, has been able to …
