Beyond Utility

Bathroom space design in the hospitality segment has evolved from basic utility areas to an extension of their guest’s personality. 

- Rashmi Naicker

Today’s hotel bathrooms are more than the sum of their sinks and shower heads. They serve as ultimate sanctuaries, providing the comforts of home and luxury that transports guests to another realm. With big international brands becoming easily available and providing great value for money, there is a lot happening in this space. Companies, in this segment, have been constantly innovating to deliver state-of the-art products that address various requirements and demands that help hotels pamper their guests. As Gautam Ghosal, head of operations, India, Schell, observes, “Though factors most important for the hospitality sector are essentially product design and aesthetics, a lot of importance is also given to performance, robustness of technology, usage and maintenance.”

One of the most crucial elements in hotel bathrooms is the shower enclosure. With the growing de mand for luxury products, American Standards’ offer packages on projects for hotel bathrooms; while Gro he’s patented technology called DreamSpray, ensures balanced water distribution to every single shower nozzle. For safety and comfort, thermostatic shower systems are equipped with the TurboStat technology,  while the EcoButton reduces the flow rate by up to 50%, thereby saving water consumption; on the other hand, contemporary styling with multiple spray options, light functions and, embedded music feature function in Kohler’s showerheads blend form and function like never before. Effegibi’s Touch and steam is a luxurious minimal sheet of glass with a clean and fascinating design; steam generating technology is housed behind this simple object. Touchscreen controls magically light the glass and let one choose a variety of functions for steam, colour therapy, and hot air circulation.