LOO AND BEHOLD SHOWERED WITH STYLE
From trends to watch out for this season to must buy products, industry insiders spill the beans about the best kept bathroom secrets
CURRENT TRENDS
Showers are getting a lot of attention with large showerheads and rain shower panels in high demand. Multiple spray modes in a single shower are also picking up pace. Bathroom owners prefer installing multiple showers so that they get a feeling of getting drenched in the rain. Showers made of natural materials like glass are also in vogue as they blend seamlessly into cross-generational bathrooms and evoke a sense of elegance and simplicity.
GOING GREEN
Customers are adapting to the concept of a green bathroom and seeking showers that use less water without hampering their overall experience. Many eco-friendly showers have a flow-limiter and dispense water at a constant minimum flow rate, no matter what the water pressure.
MUST-BUY
Get a hold of hansgrohe Rainmaker Select, a large rain showerhead coupled with high-quality glass. The overhead shower comes with a 46 cm spray disc offering up to three spray modes. It is equipped with Select technology that allows users to switch spray modes with the touch of a button. PRICE on request AT www.hansgrohe.in
SPIFFY SPOUTS
Faucets give an instant facelift to the bath. Today, electronic faucets are preferred. Automated sensor equipped fittings are the latest trends in the luxury space. Eco consciousness where water is conserved through new faucet technology has gained momentum in the last decade.
FAUCET FACTS
Innovation rules the market and automated, sensor-enabled fittings are chosen over the traditional ones by the tech-savvy generation. Taking hygiene to the next level, automatic bathroom solutions made with the highest quality and a selection of hands free features is the future of everevolving bathroom spaces.
TOP PICK
The L-90 Faucet from Roca characterised by L-shaped lines, with 90 degree angles, is a great buy. It is also available in electronic and thermostatic range.
PRICE ` 24,000 onwards AT www.roca.in
TUB TRENDS
The tub of today is considered nothing less than an at-home spa to unwind. Pick one that is suitable for long term use and comfortable in every way. Tubs that come equipped with massage systems (through inbuilt vibrating devices or water jets) have become very popular in the last few years. This year, it’s gone a step further with LED lights, touch control pads and WiFi integrated into the tub.
SIZE MATTERS
A free standing tub works well for a vintage bathroom while a whirlpool bath is ideal for a spa-like bathroom.
PURCHASE THIS
If space is not an issue, a tub that combines the comfort of a bath tub with a shower, like in our Combo series, is perfect for the bath area. With the Combo series you can enjoy the comfort of a bathtub and the feeling of being re-energised by a shower. PRICE on request AT www.vitra-india.com