An Experience with Nature This bathroom is designed as a tranquil and immersive space that prioritizes the beauty of the natural surroundings and aims to provide a unique and refreshing experience for its occupants. The tropical timber makes the space warm and adds a touch of luxury to the design. The floor plan of the …
Shower Cubicles: Designer’s Friend or Foe? Shower cubicles are space-saving units that can benefit a small bathroom tremendously. But do they limit the creativity of the designers? Shweta Ramsay finds out more. Bathrooms in India today come in all shapes and sizes, and people’s tastes and needs vary considerably. Choosing an ideal shower cubicle is …
Vibrant Yet Timeless The concept for this teenage kid’s washroom revolves around creating a lively and modern space that caters to both functionality and aesthetic appeal. The key challenge was to design a washroom that aligns with the vibrant and dynamic personality of a teenager while ensuring long-term suitability. “Creating a modern, luxurious, and functional …
Contemporary Public Washroom The USP of this contemporary public washroom, designed by Blocher Partners India, lies in its seamless integration of modern design, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to user well-being. The design objective in this state-of-the-art contemporary public washroom was to combine modern aesthetics, accessibility, sustainability, and advanced technology. Layout plan of public washroom …
The Value of Separation Is it time to rethink whether a separate toilet adds flexibility to an accommodation and provides many of the benefits of a second washroom, without the cost and compromise of space? In washroom planning, a number of typical mistakes can creep in almost inadvertently when dividing the space between the wet …
The Art of Accessory Placement The importance of ergonomics when it comes to the placement of accessories in a washroom can affect the entire washroom experience. Shweta Ramsay interacts with architects and reveals more. Imagine a beautiful washroom but one where the shower head is too low, the soap dispenser is too high or the …
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, …
Breaking the Monotony: The Rustic Way The washrooms designed by Mumbai-based interior designer Sapana Jain bear a rustic look which is well-complimented by the materials used and the paintings, writes Mrinmoy Dey The use of artefacts, motifs, pictures and raw finishes lends the washrooms designed by Mumbai-based firm I Heart Homez a unique rustic look. …
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 …
