Unique Home And Clean: March 2010

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Heritage Sonic Square (Bathroom Design)

From : http://www.bathroom-design-guide.com/forums/album.php?albumid=21&pictureid=621

Heritage Belmonte Comfort (Bathroom Design)

From : http://www.bathroom-design-guide.com/forums/album.php?albumid=21&pictureid=631

Caprieze Fresso (bathroom design)

From : http://www.bathroom-design-guide.com/forums/album.php?albumid=21&pictureid=641

Caprieze Fresso Furniture Detail (Bathroom Design)

From : http://www.bathroom-design-guide.com/forums/album.php?albumid=21&pictureid=651

Sonic Square Fresso (Bathroom Design)

From : http://www.bathroom-design-guide.com/forums/album.php?albumid=21&pictureid=661

Fairport Single Lever Basin Mixer (Bathroom Design)

From : http://www.bathroom-design-guide.com/forums/album.php?albumid=91&pictureid=691

Heritage Tempus Basin Mixer (Bathroom Design)

From : http://www.bathroom-design-guide.com/forums/album.php?albumid=91&pictureid=701

Bristan JS2 wall mounted basin mixer (Bathroom Design)

From : http://www.bathroom-design-guide.com/forums/album.php?albumid=91&pictureid=761

Bristan Twist basin mixer (Bathroom Design)

from : http://www.bathroom-design-guide.com/forums/album.php?albumid=91&pictureid=771

Monday, March 29, 2010

Universal Toilet

Design Credit:
Changduk Kim and Youngki Hong of Daejin University (South Korea)
Client:
The Universal Toilet is a flexible toilet design useable by both the disabled and general population that removes the social stigma of handicapped facilities. For the disabled, even a dedicated handicapped toilet requires maneuvering, especially when in a wheelchair. With the Universal Toilet users don’t need to turn or twist but can simply slide forward off the wheelchair directly onto the toilet. There is even a chest board to lean against for added stability and comfort. Handles on the chest board can also be of use when standing or transferring between the wheelchair. For non-disabled users, the chest board becomes a backboard to lean against. The Universal Toilet is also very space efficient, requiring only a quarter of the space of existing handicapped toilets. And since the toilet’s sleek, curving forms are like nothing seen before, handicapped users need no longer feel self-conscious.
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Universal toilet concept could replace handicap stalls

This universal toilet design is the work of Changduk Kim and Youngki Hong. It was designed to eliminate the need for oversized handicap-accessible bathroom stalls that always seem to be larger than my studio apartment. The commode part of the toilet can be sat on frontward or backward to easily accommodate wheelchair users and the average pooping Joe. The wall-mounted part of the toilet includes handles, a chest/back rest and an attached sink.

This toilet concept is no different than the usual slew of futuristic products that includes a lot of smooth, contoured lines, angled shapes and a lack of color. Seriously, flatten out that toilet seat. It's just asking to cut off circulation, therefore creating that dreaded "toilet dead leg." — Travis Hudson

Universal Toilet, via Yanko Design

Thursday, March 18, 2010

What Are Different Types of Bathtubs?

Do you enjoy bathing in a bathtub that is not only comfy but also very stylish? Most of the people want bathtub in their bathroom but are not familiar with the different types of available bath tubs. So here is a quick view on their types so that you can have the best in your bathroom.

Bathtub by Material

Varied materials are used to make bathing tub. You can have the one in acrylic, enamel, iron, fiberglass, steel and even in wood. But in all these, acrylic is the most popular one as this material is very light in weight and at the same time durable and tough. It is said that acrylic bathtub has the strength of steel because of the fiberglass. Also do not worry about the color and design as there is no limit to this. These are not painted from outside but made from the color fasting technique to give life to the color as well as design. Hence once installed means a lifelong thing. If you are looking for something heavy then pick the steel bathtub and prefer it over the iron as it wont rust or corrode like later. Some people love to have wood bathtubs in bathroom. These are made from special wood. Mahogany wood is very popular as it gives smooth and elegant look.

Bathtub By Shape and Design

Clawfoot

This type of bathtub has legs in the form of claw but was more prevalent in 19th century. Originally iron and the porcelain lining was used to make this but now these are also available in fiberglass. Water requirement in this type of tub is more than others.

Pedestal Bathtub

This is basically a type of clawfoot and largely available in oval shape. From the front side it is straight with slope at back. These have a base to stand on and completely outside the floor. These are placed in free standing position and thus very easy to install. Installation of faucets is done on the wall or floor. This feature allows water to be filled at much deeper level than other types.

Drop-in Bath Tubs

These are made in the floor and also called sunken or soak in bathtubs. These have no exterior portion as the whole is embedded in the ground. Generally installed on a mounted portion and given step to enter inside.

Alcove Bathtubs

Alcove are built-in type of tubs that is enclosed from three sides with one side open.

Generally these are covered by shower curtain from the open side. Drain is either given on the right or the left side of the tub. So at the type of buying define your requirement.

Whirlpool Bathtubs

There was rage of these during 1960s and 70s in USA but now also whirlpools are quiet popular. It now popular with the name 'jacuzzi'. Air bubbles keep refreshing the water and give very soft massage thus this is really very relaxing type of bathtub.