Panic in Style: Designer Panic Rooms Home Improvement Appliances

March 21st, 2011 by Elizabeth Bishop

Panic in Style: Designer Panic Rooms

Let’s face it: we live in awfully dangerous times. Crime rates are up in cities and suburbs alike; it seems like a fresh new string of burglaries and home invasions make headlines on a daily basis. Terror attacks are within the realm of possibility, and depending on whom you get your news from, imminent. Plus with global warming throwing our entire planet out of whack, hurricanes, tornados, tsunamis and a myriad of other natural disasters are a real threat. For homeowners, especially those with families to protect, the thought of any such attack on their home is enough to spur them into action. Many of the extremely wealthy have known for centuries that a panic room is essential to their home and safety. Today, more and more homeowners of even average means are realizing that a panic room is a good idea.

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Most people know what a panic room is, but for those who don’t: a panic room, usually in a residence, is a highly secure room designed to keep its occupants safe during an invasion, weather emergency or any heightened alert state. A basic panic room might be a converted closet with reinforced hinges and a deadbolt added to the door. High-end panic rooms will typically have a door and walls lined with sheets of steel or bullet resistant fiberglass. In either case, communication equipment – the minimum being a telephone with a separate line – is essential. A panic room designed for longer-term use will have a sink, toilet, shower, bed and plenty of food storage capability.

Panic rooms are usually designed solely with utility in mind, but we at Styleture believe that no room in the house should be unpleasing to the eye or lack quality functionality. Yes it’s true: having a panic room equipped with proper surveillance and communication equipment means you can call for help during a break in and probably won’t have to spend more than a few hours inside. But what about during a prolonged terrorist attack or weather emergency, where you may have to spend several days, weeks, or more locked away? Certainly you want the best available fixtures and amenities to keep you comfortable.

Here we focus on three essential products for the panic room that will create a functional, livable and pleasant environment:

The Palomba Washbasin by Laufen may have designer style, but it also offers functionality and durability. Crafted from ceramic and available in several sizes, it can either be pedestal mounted or installed with a countertop.

The Solar Lavatory Faucet by Graff offers cutting-edge design and European craftsmanship. Modern and minimalist in appearance, yet highly functional, the Solar is available in finishes including polished chrome, satin nickel and architectural black.

The Sydney Smart 305 Elongated Toilet by Caroma is a High Efficiency Toilet (HET) with dual-flush capability that offers the lowest water consumption of any toilet in the market. It boasts clean lines and a stark contemporary appearance, allowing for integration into numerous design environments.

Facilitate your panic room with great products like the ones above and you’ll be certain that while the world outside is crumbling thanks to crime, terror and inclement weather, you’ll be safe and comfortable.

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