Bathroom Design

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Down the Drain: Decoding The Washroom Drainage System

Down The Drain: Decoding the Washroom Drainage System Proper planning and preparation is a crucial precursor to installing an effective, lasting drainage solution and can prevent catastrophically expensive repairs and replacement as time progresses, writes Mrinmoy Dey A good washroom design enriches the aesthetic appeal of the space while maintaining its full functionality. And, drainage …

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Designing For The Disabled

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 …

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Black and White bathroom

The Truth in Black and White

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’ …

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Wannabe Hotel Washrooms

Wannabe Hotel Washrooms A tongue -in- cheek look at how homeowners idolise hotel washrooms and want the ones at home to reflect the ambience seamlessly. A report in a popular lifestyle magazine had an interesting aside to make. While commenting on influences that determine consumer preferences, it mentioned that the rising aspirational classes (or sections, …

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Office Toilet with an outdoor view

Outdoor in an Indoor Space

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 …

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Aquant

Aquant expands its presence in Mumbai through a display centre

Aquant expands its presence in Mumbai through a display centre Aquant, one of the leaders in premium bathroom solutions, has recently launched a bathware experience center in Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi district. This 2,800 sq. ft. space offers an immersive environment where visitors can explore Aquant’s luxurious bath fittings, advanced sanitary ware, elegant faucets, and spa-inspired concepts …

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Child’s Play

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 …

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Unfinished and rustic

Unfinished And Rustic

Unfinished and Rustic The bathroom belongs to the daughter of a family who resides in the US and is pursuing filmmaking. “A simple brief mentioning that she doesn’t like finished/elite spaces and rather prefers a more organic/rustic space consisting of old elements and unfinished surfaces lead us to design an unfinished and rustic bathroom for …

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Plus signed washroom

The Plus Signed Washroom

The Plus Signed Washroom The luxury washroom reflects the opulence and stands out with the meticulous design of each of the four parts, discovers Mrinmoy Dey The unconventional maze-like design is the key highlight of the plus-signed washroom designed by Chennai-based architectural firm Chiraag Kapoor Architects. Located at Ashok Nagar in Chennai, the washroom has …

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