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. …
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 …
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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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 …
Kajaria Inaugurates New Experience Centre in Mumbai Tiles and sanitaryware manufacturer Kajaria Ceramics has recently opened a new experience centre of Kajaria Eternity and Kerovit in Andheri East, Mumbai. Spread across an area of about 15000 sqft, the showroom will serve as a one-stop destination for tiling and bathroom solutions, featuring an extensive range of …
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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 …
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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Connecting with the Nature The USP of the washroom is the subconscious sense of greens in the space. The introduction of a piece of nature in the inert space generated a soothing effect. It elevates the space beyond its functional aspect to the essence of luxury. Nature-based therapy is the best way to unwind. “The …
Designed to be Adaptable This space is designed to be a combined dressing area and washroom. Different functions incorporated in the space were segregated and oriented for optimum utilisation of the space. The key feature of the washroom is the amount of natural light coming directly in the shower and WC cubicles and filtered light …
