There is a fascinating anecdote about the classical mathematician and physicist Archimedes who discovered an important principle in physics in the bath and was so ecstatic that he forgot to put on his clothes and ran into the street, shouting “Eureka, Eureka.” Does this sound like Greek? Well, it is, meaning “I found it”.
If anything, the short story above proves that people generally believe that the best ideas come from the bathtub. However, what is more serious is that the bathroom is no longer just a place for body scrubs and hot showers. Today, it has become an area of physical and mental health, and people are often found there with notepads, iphones, and even books. document.write(“”);googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag. defineOutOfPageSlot(‘/6516239/outofpage_1x1_desktop’,'div-gpt-ad-1490771277198-0′).addService(googletag.pubads()) ;googletag.pubads().enableSyncRendering();googletag.enableServices();});
From a largely unorganized market ten years ago, India has developed into one of Asia’s largest markets for tiles, sanitary ware and other bathroom accessories and accessories, and will be worth nearly US$8 billion by 2020. The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.30% between 2021 and 2026. The reasons include early technology adoption, increased demand for high-end technology, and amorphous design choices.
Today, you can give full play to your imagination, give full play to your bathroom creativity, provide a variety of colors, floors, dressing tables, accessories and other options. From individual mirrors and sculptural bathtubs to bright colors and indoor and outdoor showers, bathroom design has come a long way.
Private spaces like bathrooms are built around our completely different toilet habits. For example, unlike the West, a typical Indian bathroom does not have a “wet area” for bathing or showering and a “dry area” for wash basins and toilets. Bobby Joseph, head of India and the subcontinent of LIXIL Water Technologies, said: “Our bathrooms are often completely’wet’. This means that the Western concept of bathtubs and shower curtains does not work in India.”
Indians do not use bathtubs as often as Westerners. Joseph said that India’s bathtub category is shrinking, mainly because consumers have neither the time nor the willingness to take a long bath. Water conservation is another major factor affecting this trend.
In addition, not all colors and finishes are suitable for a country like ours. For example, matte black does not work in India because it makes unsightly hard water deposits/stains more visible. Joseph of LIXIL said that for sanitary ware, white is still king, and other shades of ceramics are generally not suitable for Indian consumers, architects and designers.
Tiles, toilets, sinks, showers, bathtubs, faucets, mirrors-the bathroom has many components. Let’s start with tiles. There are many choices now-ceramics, cement, mirrors, glass, metal, etc. They come in various colors, textures and prints. The price of high-quality bathroom tiles is usually 250-400 rupees per square foot. Beyond this price range, high-quality marble can be bought at a price of more than 800 rupees per square foot.
Varun Baweja, founder and interior designer of Varun Baweja Designs, said: “The tiles on the floor and walls determine the basic atmosphere of the bathroom. The choice of this space ranges from natural stone and marble, to terracotta, to bisazza tiles, to terrazzo. And subway tiles, these tiles have made a comeback. You can use metallic gold, copper, brass, and even colorful, eye-catching fixtures. Stone, quartz or granite basin countertops, and basin storage in laminate or ocean layers are very effective good.
As for the shower, there are high-tech products, including different kinds of jet actions and massages, music, and the option of changing the shower color. Take the GROHE SmartConnect Shower (Rs 47,000-Rs 50,000) as an example. Since the wireless Bluetooth remote control can be placed anywhere, it allows users to switch or combine between the two spray modes without having to reach for the shower head In the shower area or on the wall. The GROHE SmartControl Concealed (80,000 rupees) and the F-15 Shower (195,000 rupees) are equipped with three sprays.
For faucets and accessories, chrome plating is a classic finish that will never go out of style. More classic finishes, such as antique gold, brushed brass or polished nickel, are becoming more and more popular as a gentler alternative to shiny chrome. Gold, rose gold and black are the three most popular finishes on the market.
Faucets come in a variety of styles and finishes to help you add a touch of elegance to the bathroom. You can also use touch sensitive and MP3 taps, they just enhance the experience. The latest technology and innovative products are entering the market. Meenu Agarwal, founder and interior designer of MADS Creations, said: “The toilet is equipped with many useful features, such as seat heaters, self-cleaning facilities, night lights, etc. The best part is that all these features are available in various styles and budgets. So that customers and designers can make appropriate choices.”
Take spalet as an example, it is rapidly replacing traditional sprays in high-end to luxurious bathrooms. In the market, you can buy American standard Acacia E shower room (390,000 rupees) and American standard Aerozen shower room (220,000 rupees) from local retailers. Why do customers choose spalet, and what advantages does it have compared to traditional sprays? These have dual nozzles-basically dedicated front and rear cleaning nozzles. They also have a deodorant that will be activated once the user is seated, plus antibacterial protection, including the use of antibacterial resin on the seat, lid, nozzle and remote control.
Lixil’s Bobby Joseph said: “The spalet has an instant heating system to provide comfort, providing instant and consistent warm water and heated seats, and the temperature can be easily adjusted. It also has a massage spray that alternates between strong and gentle , To create a relaxing massage effect. The temperature of the dryer can be easily adjusted for comfort. The computer will remember these settings so that the previous user’s settings can be retained. It also has energy-saving and water-saving features, such as one-button saving The electric function can disable water heating and seat heating, while allowing cleaning and washing to continue. After eight hours, the machine will return to its original settings. It is water-saving in both ecological and economic sense. In abnormal situations, it will use The circuit breaker automatically cuts off the power supply to assist in energy saving.”
Many non-contact technologies are now available. For example, push-button toilet tanks are the most polluted equipment in toilets, and brands such as Euronics are making toilet flushing a non-contact experience with their hidden sensors (1,590 to 26,990 rupees). Euronics also has a non-contact health faucet (1,455 to 1,590 rupees) with hands-free activation and an automatic toilet lid dispenser (9,990 rupees).
There are quality products for bathrooms on the market. Brands such as KOHLER, Cera, Jaquar, Aquant, GROHE are still top brands with various bathroom accessories and fixtures.
In terms of range, the spectrum is very broad. Nikhil Agrawal, founder and interior designer of Design Atelier, said: “If you choose Italian accessories and marble floors, the cost is much higher. For a lower budget, there are now good choices for ceramic tiles. Some good ceramic tile companies are Mutina, Petra , Bisazza. Gessi, Toto and Jaquar are very suitable for other bathroom accessories and products.”
The budget depends entirely on the client, and the design and style can be customized according to how much the client wants to spend on the bathroom. Priyanka Singh, founder and chief designer of Chalk Studio, said: “For toilets, Toto Washlet (120,000) is my personal favorite. You can buy a cute sink from Villeroy & Boch or Maison Valentina, starting at Rs 25,000 or GROHE And Artize (12,000-45,000 rupees). You can use Artize or GROHE faucets, but the best faucet comes from Maison Valentina, which sells for 20,000 rupees. As for the mirror, it’s best to be customized.”
One must invest in a good water softener, which has a decent overhead shower and a large-capacity geyser, so that you can get stable hot water while bathing. Choose the top sink because there is less water overflow. Hire a good plumber to ensure that all slopes are working properly.
In the end, which is better-give the bathroom renovation project to the designer or architect and allow them to purchase the product, or find a contractor and DIY? It is always better to give your interior renovation project to the designer and bathroom, because it requires more technical services than any other part of the house. You can get better quality at a relatively low price. Baweja said: “Much depends on the tiles and fixtures. I would say that you need to spend at least 600 rupees per square foot, but if you use Italian tiles, the cost may rise to 1,000-1,200 rupees per square foot.”
The bathroom is a tricky space for DIY applications. In addition to aesthetics, there are many elements that require expert attention, such as plumbing, waterproofing, and lighting. A small mistake can make the whole thing expensive to redo. Agarwal of MADS Creations said: “Designers will have their own team and always have a budget that can be included in the equation. There are more opportunities to go overboard in DIY.”
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Post time: Dec-16-2021