Bathroom might possess just a smaller area of your home, but it’s one of the most important area as we are using it everyday so instead of designing its physical appearance; it must be Healthy, Practical and Comfortable to call it a GOOD bathroom. I have designed countless bathroom for my clients, here are several things to consider when designing a bathroom.

Healthy

Bathroom is the most humid place as it gather moisture. creating bacteria threatening health. Do not sealed close the window and open up often  for air circulation. A good power ventilator is strongly recommended as it helps cleaning the air.

water outlet, where the water run is one of the important factor keeping a bathroom clean. Make sure the floor trap is install direct on top of the water outlet without angle to ensure best flow and choose a floor trap can trap hair, stone to prevent blockage.

Practical

Bathroom is the major usage of water. how to effectively save water and energy is important to create a greener environment and saving the planet. Choose good brand of sanitary item like Grohe, Toto, etc who are the expert in this field, or even branded product like Hansgrohe, Kohler, etc if you are willing to pay for it.  Not only the intensive and variety of beautiful product they carry, with the current eco technology they have, you can expect to save up to 25-30% of water compare to normal product especially those without brand.

Comfortable

Despite saving, comfort must not be neglected. Double sink getting more and more common as husband and wife do not need to fight for it and could enjoy spending time together in their beautiful bathroom. Indulge yourself with a jacuzzi, swirl pool or go digital with smart system shower or WC but remember to suit the budget of individual.

Green building has now becoming tend or even a need to end user homeowner especially after GBI – Green Building Index being introduced to malaysia in feb 2009. Due to the incresing demand and specifically require by my developer client, i have studied and understand it more comprehensively.

Green building can be defined as a term used to be taking into consideration the use of design and construction materials and method that are environmentally responsible, energy efficiency and creating healthier interior enviroment for homeowners.

A few examples of how to achieve the above advantages are, using less toxic application of floor finishes or paint, using foam insulation to overcome air leakage therefore a more energy efficient home will reduce monthly utility bills, it reduce repairs, reduced medical bills espcecially for those who are allergic to chemical or dusts.  

By going green, the main advantages would be:

1. improving personal health

2. create a more comfortable living space

3. on goin operation cost is lower

4. higher resale value

5. help saving the planet!

 I have began to train all my designers to apply it on to all our existing and future clients as going green doesn’t mean it will costs more, it can be cost neutral, save money over time and most importantly to design and create a healthier living environement.

A very nice client of mine doing minor renovation for her living and masterbedroom. Dark wood nyatoh ply and white glossy spray paint are the main material used for the house to create a gradient contrast and wallpaper are used to tone down the panel to create a cozy interior space.

My client from hong kong wants a modern concept with natural earth colour scheme for her house. TBC

A huge size bunglow located at Taman Yarl, OUG. in the progress of finalising design. tbc

One of my earlier project at the putramas condo owned by a young couple. The concept of this project is to create a modern contemporary home with some japanese touch. tbc

Mr Raj the owner of the bungalow is a big fan of english emperor classic style of interior design, gold is his favourite colour. Here’s the 3d visual drawings of his house by Desigva Design. 

 I am proud and to be selected as one of the 12 designers of the year 2010, it is one of my biggest achievement I had with my company Desigva Design. At the same time, i get to make friend with 11 other designers with different background and style, people who share the same passion and interest all gather at this event.  Thanks to Discovery Publisher, the photographing session, editing and all crew behind the scene, the magazine is finally out. (standing first from the right)

Well…grab one at your nearest bookstore!!

i am really delightful to be invited by BFM (Business FM) 89.9 as a guest on their Property Show host by Tifanny Chew. Topic covers are Interior design trend, cost, practicality & value. Tune in this Saturday 17/7/10 11am for the talk show. I am really exicited for it eventhough topic covers are involving my daily tasks in the company.

Another exciting news to share is Adrian How, one of the Malaysia favourite interior design blogger from Howshouse is joining me and Tiffany in the show.

Tips: instead of running to your car or switching on the radio you may click here or log on to www.bfm.my to listen to bfm 89.9 live on their website

See you guys on Saturday 11am. It’s a date!!  ;P