Better Interiors - September 2015
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Editorial<br />
Bathroom secrets…<br />
From the yore of Turkish hammams to the magnificence of modern-day spa retreats… we all are<br />
well aware of how bathrooms have evolved and continued to pamper us over the years. The<br />
history of this essential space in the home has always intrigued me and I’ve come across quite a<br />
few quirky tidbits. For instance, bathrooms were considered unnecessary during prehistoric<br />
times. Only when man decided to stick around in a place long enough to make a home, did the<br />
essential washroom come about. The story of Turkey fine-tuning the hammam (public bath) is<br />
testimony of how splendid Asian architecture is. Today’s spa is quite possibly an offshoot of a<br />
typical Turkish hammam which has three rooms — the caldarium (for hot bath), the tepidarium<br />
(the warm room for bathing with soap and water); and the cool room for resting after the bath.<br />
During the Indus Valley civilization, efficient sanitary systems have beguiled us today with the<br />
vision Harappans possessed. This technology fed into underground<br />
drains flowing into cesspools. Smart, isn’t it? Then the most<br />
fascinating fact that Indians were way ahead of the British when it<br />
came to establishing rooms we could bathe in — Indian palaces in<br />
the 1700s had flush toilets and elaborate bathrooms replete with<br />
sink-in marble tubs. There’s so much fascinating information about<br />
the history of the bathroom… and the truth of the matter is, we<br />
haven’t stopped innovating. So this month, we celebrate the<br />
ingenuity that the bathroom has experienced.<br />
Dressage from Graff<br />
(available at Etre Luxe) is<br />
compact and comprises of<br />
a square sink, a shelf<br />
with a towel hook, an<br />
adjustable mirror, and a<br />
wooden drawer.<br />
We’ve got a selection of the latest products to create your private<br />
glamour room. Turn to the Parade pages for a visual treat that<br />
encompasses products from more than 25 top brands in the<br />
sanitaryware and fittings market. When it came to the best<br />
designs and material that are taking the market by storm, we at<br />
<strong>Better</strong> <strong>Interiors</strong>, have roped in five big design houses to share<br />
their latest works. In a unique photo feature in Colour & Style, feast<br />
your eyes and steal an idea or two from more than 20 bathroom<br />
designs. So if you have been wanting to revamp your small<br />
bathroom or wish to replace your old shower head with a brand<br />
new beauty, go ahead and indulge yourself.<br />
Deepa Nair<br />
Editor<br />
editor’s pick<br />
New in<br />
stores<br />
SwitchOver Studio designs<br />
a residence full of nuances that<br />
reflect the varied passions of its<br />
inhabitants. This playful Mumbai<br />
apartment in suburban Khar rides<br />
high on experimentation and<br />
customization and showcases<br />
the joie de vivre of this family<br />
of three.<br />
P&D Associates<br />
want their spaces to be an<br />
epitome of comfort, class<br />
and highlighting Indian<br />
minimalism. We feature<br />
their newest creation, a<br />
bungalow in Baruch<br />
which has a warm and<br />
pious demeanour.<br />
Graphite Design<br />
Studio’s design for the Brown<br />
Sugar Cafe and Lounge in Jaipur<br />
strays away from traditional<br />
design and revels in a gamut of<br />
eco-friendly materials. This<br />
quaint and lovely Parisian-styled<br />
bistro welcomes guests and<br />
nature with wide open arms.<br />
The Home<br />
Label’s Breezy<br />
Blue’s draws<br />
inspiration from<br />
Sussanne Khan’s<br />
favourite holiday<br />
destination<br />
Santorini and the<br />
classic stripes seen<br />
in Ralph Lauren’s<br />
vacation homes.<br />
<strong>September</strong> <strong>2015</strong> BETTER INTERIORS 7
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