A look into the various kitchen taps available



Kitchen Taps



        A look into the various kitchen taps available

When you have decided to take up the task of designing your kitchen, you need to pay attention to several factors. From deciding on the layout, the style, appliances and the worktops, everything needs to be properly selected. Many of us feel that just by selecting the décor theme and a few appliances, your kitchen is ready to use. However, this is not the case. Though finishing touches do not seem as important, they are an integral part of your kitchen design.

 Kitchen accessories like taps are integral to the overall style and look of your kitchen. Apart from the big purchases for your kitchen, you also need to look into the nitty gritty like the accessories. Out of all the accessories, kitchen taps are considered essential as they not only enhance the look of your functional but are also important from the functional point of view. When selecting kitchen taps, you will surely not face any shortage of choices as there are many types to choose from. Some of the types of kitchen taps are explained below.

Single lever taps

Single lever taps are actually mixer taps that come with just one handle to manage the flow of water coming from the cold as well as the hot water supply. Single lever taps are for those who prefer a modern and a minimalist design as it looks pretty simple and non-fussy. It is just one tap and comes with either one or two mounting points and has only one valve.

Monobloc mixer tap

Monobloc mixer taps are another type of kitchen mixer taps that come with a smaller input pipe than those compared to the standard taps Monobloc kitchen mixer taps are of the modern look and design and have just one valve and require only one mounting point.

Bridge mixer tap

Bridge mixer tap is another type of kitchen mixer tap which comes in a traditional look and design. It has three inter-connecting tubes. The tap is located in the middle and the cold and hot water controls on either side. With just one tap, there are two mounting points and two valves.

What goes in designing the perfect kitchen?

If you have closely followed home trends from the past years, you must be knowing that in the olden days, the kitchen was a dingy area at the rear part of the home. Kitchen décor was not given much of importance as it was considered to be a strictly functional place serving the cooking function. However, times have not remained the same and people now are more open to experimenting with the look and design of their kitchen. As kitchen décor has gained importance, different kitchen layouts have been brought on the scene.

Some of the popular kitchen layouts are the U shaped layout, the L shaped layout, the corridor layout and the island layout. Each kitchen layout has its own advantages and disadvantages. A common hurdle that every home-makes faces while designing the kitchen space is how to keep most kitchen space open and yet accommodate all the needed appliances and accessories. Everyone wishes to have a small dining area in the kitchen. However, space constraints come in way of fulfilling this wish.

When it comes to choosing the right kitchen layout for your kitchen, different factors come into play. One of them is space. The kitchen layout you select will rely on the available space. If you have limited space, and yet want something different for your kitchen, you can opt for the island layout. If you are looking to have an island layout for your kitchen, then you should be ready to spend a big amount as island layout comes at an expensive cost. Apart from the layout of your kitchen, you also need to decide on the design of your kitchen. You may want to design your kitchen in an old, classic way or the modern, contemporary way. You also have to get the right appliances for your kitchen. Remember that you should not crowd your kitchen with too many unwanted appliances.

Three easy to do home décor tips

Home Décor

Home decorating is not as simple a task as it seems to be. There are a lot of things involved and you have to consult many technicians and décor experts before you take the final décor decisions for your home. Remember that what interior design looks good for your home may not be entirely suitable for some other type of home. Apart from this, some people also like to do all the décor work by themselves. For this, you need a sound knowledge of DIY fittings. If you are looking for some hassle-free, easy home décor tips, then read further.

Furniture

To give your home a clean and fresh look, what you can do is pull all your furniture items away from the walls. Do not keep your furniture close to the walls. You can try positioning you furniture at different intriguing angles. For a narrow living room, you can position the sofa in a diagonal direction. This will help to make your room look wider apart from providing an inviting and warm layout.

Wall painting

If you are bored of seeing the same old colours on your walls, you can consider repainting your walls in some cool, contemporary colours. You can choose the colour for you which make it look like a focal point in your home. Another interesting to do is hang an antique piece of art or some nice piece of furniture. When you choose the colour, ensure that the colour compliments other accessories in your room.

Get in some plants

You can also bring in some fresh green plants. They will surely add a breath of fresh air to your room. If you are not too keen on getting green plants, you can go for silk plants and trees. With silk plants and trees, it will be difficult to make out they are artificial and not real. 

Sanitary ware industry in India

Sanitary Ware

Sanitary ware industry in India

Though most of India’s population resides in the rural areas, the number of people residing migrating to urban areas is slowly increasing. It is estimated that around 27% of the total population of the country reside in the urban cities and metros. However, a distressing fact is that the entire population does not have easy access to proper sanitation. Shared toilets still are present in many localities. As per the government records, around 50 % of the urban population do not have proper sanitation facilities. The situation is even worse in rural areas where only 6% of the total population have some access to sanitation facility.

Growth of sanitary ware industry

Not with standing the gloomy picture of the sanitary facilities in the country, the sanitary ware industry is growing at a great pace and has expanded its market to great extents in the past five-six years. A lot of companies have entered the market scene, each trying to introduce a novel product, thereby capturing the market. As the demand for sanitary ware products grow, these companies have intensified their production operations. A fact to note is that the growth of the sanitary ware industry is directly dependant on the growth and development of the real estate industry.

In India, the net worth of sanitary ware industry is pegged at around 500 crores and shows a yearly growth rate of 3%-4%. There are many major players in the market, of which Johnson sanitary ware is a trusted name. Johnson sanitary ware is an offering from H & R Johnson which has its presence felt all over the world. Johnson sanitary ware produces a range of bathroom products suiting every budget. They have the affordable bathroom fittings for the budget spender as well as some expensive, luxurious pieces for those who want to create a dream bathroom.

  

Home remodelling advice for beginners

Home Remodelling

When you want to take up the task of home redecoration, you can get information and advice from different sources. No doubt, each of these sources seems as reliable as they can. However, you need to have patience and an eye for detail for the right advice coming your way. When you are looking for home décor solutions, you will get a lot of suggestions as to how to do the whole remodelling with minimum costs or which remodelling plans take the least amount of time and yet give your home a fresh, new appeal.

When it comes to home remodelling, most home-makers look for suggestions and advice that can make their home look perfect. However, the definition of perfect will differ from person to person as choices are not the same and so there is no hard and fast rule as to which design is perfect and which is not. You do not have to strictly follow all the rules and guidelines given in a décor magazine to make your home look beautiful. You can always tweak them a bit to suit your budget as well as personal choices. Here are a few ideas that you may want to opt for while remodelling your home.

1- You can opt for colours for your walls that will catch the visitor’s eye. However, you should make it a point to see you do not opt for over-the-top bold colours or you are bound to make a mess of it. You can look for some fresh and unique shades to enhance the aesthetic sense of your home. 

2- When looking for paints, opt for durable paints as they will last long.

3- You can arrange your home furniture as per your wish. Keep the furniture as per your style and convenience. Try to avoid the designs followed by the rest and portray something different and unique for your home. 

4- You can always mix and match themes and styles to create a truly customised style for your home.

Bathroom taps- Its time you give them some more attention

Taps

When you take up the task of bathroom remodelling, you need to set aside a fixed budget for the task. This is for the simple reason that you do not want to go haywire with your bathroom remodelling budget and ensure that everything is covered. When deciding on the bathroom remodelling budget, you have to take into consideration different factors like the bath, shower, flooring tiles, taps, shower cubicle and the basin. Often, it has been noticed that people tend to forget that taps are an integral part of their bathroom and they fail to set a good budget for bathroom taps. You must know that without a proper tap or even a basin, a bathroom is completely useless and serves no purpose. So it only makes sense that when you are drawing up a budget for your bathroom remodelling, remember to keep a good amount for your taps and basins.

Plethora of choices

When you are shopping for bathroom taps, you will find no dearth of choices in the market. Bathroom taps come in different colours, styles, finishes and patterns. With so many choices available, you surely will be confused as to which is the right tap for your bathroom. It is thus important that you spend some time on researching a bit so that you decide on the right type of tap for your bathroom. Remember that a wrong choice of bathroom taps can have a disastrous effect on the entire look and feel of your bathroom.  You can also get creative with your bathroom taps and go for the gold-plated bathroom taps. Gold-plated bathroom taps are known to be eye-catching and a look of class to your bathroom. However, you should ensure that you do not go overboard with the gold look as this may end up making your bathroom look cheap and tacky.

Bath taps- The most important accessory for your bathroom

Bath Taps

For all you lovers of modern bathroom décor, taps is one accessory that is hard to miss. For any type of a bathroom, taps are an essential accessory. Without the right taps, your bathroom remains mostly redundant. You may not believe it but taps serve more functions that many other items in your home. If you shop for the right type of taps for your bathroom, they can turn out to be very fashionable and help to augment the appearance of your bathroom.

Different types

If you do not know what goes in the making of bath taps, well there are many things that are used to produce bath taps. A variety of materials are used for making them. Bath taps are available in various designs, colours and forms. Apart from the different styles, bath taps also come in different patterns like mixer taps, basin taps and shower taps. All these type of taps are designed for different functions. In general, bath taps help to manage the flow of water, curb wastage of water apart from lending a very fashionable look to your bathroom.

Choosing the right one

As there are different styles and patterns of bath taps available in the market, you can mix and match different taps for your bathroom but ensure that whatever taps you choose, you should be well aware of their installation requirements and their different designs and whether the varying designs will merge with each other or not. If you do not want to take any chances, get all your bath taps in one colour. If you want to experiment with different colours, you can always hire a design consultant to advice you on the best designs and colours of taps for your bathroom.