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 …
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. …
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 …
How About the Living Room as Spa? A sauna in a neat cabinet, ensconced right into the living space can be an instant conversation piece. The possibilities for placing the sanitation equipment for a private spa wherever one chooses are still limited – at most a bathtub is selected as a freestanding element. International sauna …
Thermostatic Mixers – Pivot of Shower Systems Thermostatic mixer has become an integral part of the shower system. Washroom and Beyond explores the technology behind thermostatic mixers and its applications in shower systems. With changing consumer tastes and preferences, the washroom has gone through a lot of changes over the years. And, technology has been …
Can Luxury Be Responsible? The panellists discussed ways how luxury can be responsible and what will it take to make responsible luxury a widespread phenomenon Luxury is often associated with opulence, exclusivity, grandeur and providing the ultimate experience. “This often means inclusive of expensive materials and high-tech fixtures. This also results in over utilisation of …
Small Space, Great Impact A 12-square-meter washroom in Bavaria, Germany turns into a private spa with intelligent solutions and efficient design. The private bathroom, graduated long back from more than just a functional space for bodily hygiene, plays a very important role as a place of well-being. The well-designed washroom to display the look and …
Delivering Wellness Drop by Drop! Shower System is the pivot of the modern smart bathroom ensuring user wellness and relaxation, writes Mrinmoy Dey. Shower systems are the heart of any bathroom. Over the years, changing lifestyles, increased consciousness of health and a craving for relaxation have prompted the change in technology and the development of …
Why Does Sustainability Matter? Despite its initial higher cost as compared to traditional buildings, sustainable buildings can lessen the operating cost throughout their lifecycle while positively influencing the occupant’s health, efficiency and productivity. This often leads to higher property valuations! It’s a well-known phenomenon that construction projects consume huge amounts of materials and in the …
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 …
