With cleanliness, connectivity and convenience becoming the buzzwords in home design, we explore some of the latest innovations
Hygiene has always been paramount for home design. But with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the climate crisis, we're also thinking ahead on how we can simultaneously reduce our water consumption, enhance the design of our bathrooms while improving the overall cleanliness of our abodes.
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“The modern consumer requires products that balance hygiene and convenience with style and technology,” says Paul Flowers, chief design officer at Lixil Group, a Japanese housing and water products manufacturer that owns brands such as American Standard and Grohe.
According to Flowers, more consumers are concerned with the performance of their bathroom products with regard to water consumption and eco-friendliness. This has resulted in new developments such as efficient showers that distribute water evenly at low pressure, and smart water controls that allow users to intuitively and precisely control water, as well as pause their water supply when shampooing.