FROM BATHROOMS TO GLAMOUR ROOMS

In the last few years, we have seen a great change in the design and conceptualisation of The Bathrooms. From being just a functional space to one that is central to a home, in terms of style and well-being. Two decades ago the bath was an afterthought tucked into a part of the house that could not be used to put to better use and had no distinction. At that time, it was the plumber who ‘designed’ the space and helped to make choices out of a wellthumbed catalogue. Often the space was shared, and small and the objective was to get in and out quickly. Today the story is very different. While the rest of the home has become open-plan to suit modern sociable lifestyles, the bathroom has become an even more private space, offering an escape from the habitat of life. It is now more focused on personal wellness. Everything in our lives has become so busy that we are always looking for a place to do something for ourselves, and the bathrooms.

To enhance the comfort, luxury and design of the toilets many brands have tied up with renowned designers to design an exclusive range of sanitaryware and bathroom fittings to give that plush feel. While luxury is often associated with large bathrooms, there Is a growing focus on creating small bathrooms that feel equally escapist. In small spaces, it’s the materials and fixtures that give you a chance to ramp up the sophistication. Large format stone and marble slabs with few joints are the designer’s choice along with a material palette of metals, paintings, mirrors, lighting pendants and other handcrafted articles to enhance the overall ambience of the space. Finishes can completely change the character of a product, from polished brass and copper which work beautifully with marble for a super luxe look to the use of terracotta or metallic tiles to give it a rustic and raw appeal. The architects and designers create these state-of-the-art luxury bathrooms keeping in mind the client brief, requirements and budget transforming the bathrooms into glamour rooms.