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Hansgrohe launched the Hansgrohe iBox universal 2, the first universal concealed unit for all standard and thermostatic solutions matching AXOR and Hansgrohe products. The new generation combines the proven advantages of its predecessor model and offers an increased level of convenience, safety and flexibility, clearing the way for future bathroom installations. At last year’s Indian School of Hospitality (ISH), the premium brand Hansgrohe presented the iBox universal 2, a new generation of its pioneering concealed technology. Based on the proven iBox universal, the bathroom and kitchen specialist from the Black Forest designed a unit that is ideally equipped for future…

By Gaurav Malhotra, MD, Hansgrohe India Minimalism is not about sacrificing functionality for style or designing the same boring white and grey walls with no storage or minimum flexibility in your space. Minimalism first emerged as an artistic movement in the late 1950s, with artists like Frank Stella challenging traditional expressive styles through pared-down, essentialist works like his “Black Paintings” exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1959. Aesthetically, minimalism celebrates a purified form of beauty through simplicity, truth to materials, order, and harmony in composition. Examples of minimalist design styles include Scandinavian, Japandi, brutalist, modern…

Paint companies recently dropped the prices following the decline in raw material costs. This comes as a benefit to the consumer. While competition has increased in the category, companies say they are not apprehensive of it. Asian Paints, the largest player in the segment, and Berger Paints cut prices in the quarter ended March. Asian Paints cut prices by 3.7 per cent, the company said in its earnings call. Berger Paints said it cut prices by around 4.5 per cent in January. The company took a marginal price cut, of 1 per cent, in November. Companies are betting on product…

Sila Services, LLC is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of Carter’s Plumbing, a premier plumbing services company serving all Southeast Michigan – including Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, and Livingston Counties. Established in 2013, Carter’s Plumbing is rooted in a steadfast commitment to exceptional quality plumbing solutions and expert service with an unwavering focus on 100% customer satisfaction on every visit. With reliability, responsiveness, professionalism, and a 5-star experience at the core of its customer value proposition, Carter’s Plumbing has created a distinctive reputation for exceptional and innovative plumbing services across Southeast Michigan. “The aspiration of the Carter’s team to be…

SPAN FLOORS, a leading brand of wooden flooring, decking and facades for luxury homes, has introduced a new collection of Engineered wood floors from Fiemme Tremila, Italy. Besides being an excellent flooring option, these engineered wooden floors are also a perfect, natural solution to the problem of indoor air pollution, so common to the urban living environments. Using BioPlus®, a proprietary wood treatment that sets a new standard for indoor air quality in engineered wooden flooring, these floors manage to create a forest level freshness inside the rooms wherever they are installed. What sets BioPlus® apart is its ability to…

Hafele’s products empower designers to overcome obstacles and unleash their creativity. This is particularly evident in the creation of adaptable, customized, and efficient solutions for various settings such as hotels, conference centers, educational institutions, eateries, malls, and office complexes. An exemplary illustration of this innovation is the Palace 110, a part of Hafele’s comprehensive SLIDO Wall collection. Efficiency and safety, as well as aesthetics and stability – that is what the Palace 110 stands for. This system makes it easier to organise your space with panels reaching a height of more than fifteen meters, thus opening up an array of…

Infurnia, a cloud-native architecture design software startup, has secured $1.2 million in an angel round led by Yogesh Chaudhary, an existing investor and owner of Jaipur Rugs. As per the startup, the funding will now be used to expand its market presence in newer geographies besides continued product development of its flagship design product and the upcoming manufacturing solution. Founded by Nikhil Kumar and Lovepreet Mann in 2014, Infurnia provides a cloud-based platform for professionals to design buildings, interiors, and modular kitchens. Infurnia is the world’s first all-in-one cloud-native design software startup for the architecture and interior design industry. Furthermore,…

In today’s rapidly changing landscape of India, a significant shift is observed in how people interact with their homes, as revealed by the ‘HomeScapes’ study conducted by Godrej Interio. This research sheds light on how individuals express their personalities and values through home decor choices, emphasizing the deep connection between homes and personal growth. 46% of the respondents visualize their home to be a social space to engage with colleagues, family and friends (Boomers – 41%, Gen Z – 42%, millennials – 43%). Gen X, influenced by rapid technological changes and economic shifts, is known for their dedication to professional…