and needed an inspiring space. And while luxury living rooms, sitting rooms, bedrooms and dining areas came into focus, one forgets to look into the space that mattered just as much as any other – the bathroom. Believing their bathroom to be an extension of their living areas gave people an opportunity to see it as more than just a functional space; a space to unwind and relax. And so, the industry saw a surge in demand for fancier bathrooms. “We began to see a demand for more open plan bathrooms, creating that seamless look that clients love, where we bring in the outdoors into the indoors,” says Meenu Agarwal. But more than a space to unwind, bathrooms should offer a serene yet immersive environment, according to Monica Chawla. “If you step into a luxury bathroom surrounded by exquisite elements, it can make you go “Wow!” And these are the kind of bathrooms designed today. Exotic materials is what helps it exude a serene and immersive environment.” Functional meets fancy The first and most crucial step in redesigning your bathroom is taking a quick glance at the layout of the space. Oftentimes, the primary vision of redesign remains external factors like décor and design, which can shift the focus from more important aspects like the main layout. “When planning or designing a bathroom, we tend to concentrate on external factors and fail to pay attention to more important details like plumbing,” said Hardesh Chawla. “This could cost you dearly 50|L U X E B O O K|O C T O B E R 2 0 2 2 O C T O B E R 2 0 2 2 |L U X E B O O K| 51
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