Sustainable Washroom: Optimising Energy Usage Energy usage in a washroom can be reduced substantially by making careful design considerations outlines experts to Mrinmoy Dey Washrooms are an integral part of the human lifestyle and built environment. On average a person spends 30 minutes a day which is more than 182 hours a year in a …
Bold and Beautiful The project was a very complicated one as the refurbishment was happening in an old structure, an old family home. “There was not a chance that we could move the walls so the prerogative remained to keep the structure untouched,” shares Tara Sharma Singla, Co-founder & Design Head, IDEARCH further adding that …
The Den Washroom This washroom has a warmth and rustic appeal. The distressed tiles are tactile and relaxing. The mirrors are hung on leather loops. These elements carry the narrative of the den into the washroom and make it one unit not physically but psychologically. The Brief The client’s mandate for this toilet was that …
Leading Indian tile manufacturer Simpolo Vitrified has recently inaugurated its first exclusive showroom ‘Simpolo Gallery’ in Virar, Mumbai. Spread in the area of 2,200 sq ft, the showroom offers an exclusive and elegant range of tiles and sanitaryware including Simpolo’s bestselling products i.e. Dry Granula, Sintered Compact Surface among others. Hrithik Roshan is the brand ambassador of …
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Bathroom Trends For The Decade Changing business circumstances, consumer lifestyles, and preferences along with advancements in technologies present us with some exciting new avenues. Washroom and Beyond tries to capture the product and design-centric trends, that will shape the washroom design in this decade, from the leaders of the industry. We’ve seen a lot of …
Sanitaryware major Cera has recently launched its newest product range under the theme – ‘Unboxing Smiles’ in an event held in Delhi. According to the company, this versatile range of products unboxes modern living, style, functionality as well as customers’ expectations. From superior design and aesthetics to awe-inspiring styles, futuristic products to the most competitive …
Wood as a Material for Washroom Despite the many challenges associated with using wood in a washroom, the raw and rustic aesthetic lends a lovely vibe to the space and makes the challenges worthwhile, writes Mrinmoy Dey The evolution of washroom as a personal space for relaxation and rejuvenation has two major takeaways from design …
Outdoor in an Indoor Space If you love your workplace, you will love your work a little more – this quote dictated the overall approach to the design. “The key words revolving around the concept were – restraint, openness, light, detail, green, minimal and nature. The layout, the material choices, details, all were designed on the foundation …
Well-Lit, Open & Warm A young couple wanted an independent home above their family home bungalow. “We developed an open plan incorporating 2 bedrooms, a Family Room, a Formal Drawing/Dining, a study and Kitchen/Utility,” shares Bandna Singh, Principal Architect, Positive Axis. She further adds that the brief was to design a large Dress cum Toilet with …
The Truth in Black & White In a world of myriad hues, the contrast of black and white has stood firm in time, writes Anurag Yadav. While colours from across the spectrum have a field day by way of options in washroom interiors, the extent of experimentation is only limited by clients’ choices and designers’ …
