Phased renovation

Posted by kamakshi | Decorating, Inspiration | Monday 14 September 2009 6:59 am

Moving into a new house or adding new elements in the existing home requires a lot of planning. This can in terms of budget and finance. New work is quite exhausting if and though the services of an interior designers is appropriate, decision making is quite a task by itself.

 

Phasing out the work is another important deal. Doing a lot of spadework is essential to look into cost factor and also understand the new methodology that is easy on time. Select a reputable and reliable person to do the civil and plumbing work. It is to be understood that working and fully renovating the work is not a feasible idea.

 

Renovation work can cause allergies due to tile sticking glue, wall paper lining and also breaking due to civil work. Children and elderly are worst hit with skin rashes and constant dust inhalation causing illnesses. Hence phasing out the work is a viable health option too.

 

In case you decide to do the kitchen work this time of the year, then do understand the new kitchen concepts. Open kitchens and also the type of wood used for cabinets is quite an interesting exploration. Insist on branded items and allow a lot of research before selecting a good service provider. Make adjustments for probable items like an oven, dishwasher etc and allocate space for the same.

 

Plumbing work is another idea which is time consuming .There are wonderful tiles in ethnic designs, mosaic concepts and also Spanish tiles are a new inclusion. Select good colors that enhance the vibrant factor of bathrooms. Budgeting is necessary with so many option in hand showers, Jacuzzi sets, bath tubs and many other concepts in bathroom fittings.

 

Phase wise work is easy to operate and supervise and also adjustable on the finance. This also gives you more work to look for latest and economical option that is possible by understanding the marketed options.

Feng Shui and Plants

Posted by mritunjay.k | Decorating, Inspiration | Monday 10 August 2009 5:55 pm

Feng Shui is immensely popular now a day. This ancient practice has been followed by many urban households. Feng Shui places a great emphasis on plants. Considered as very auspicious, plants must be grown in the house to attain prosperity and peace. Wooden plants are specially advised in Feng Shui. Placing plants in the office is also very auspicious. The preferred directions are south, east or south-east. It helps in increasing luck in your career. Ideally, one should not have thorny plants in the interiors. They act as protective shields so they must be used outside the house. Place thorny plants like cactus slightly away from the door or in the balcony.

 

Couples with no kids should place a basket of fruits in the bedroom. In Feng Shui, fertility is symbolized by fruits especially pomegranates. Married couples should not have flowers in the bedroom. Never ever allow to have dried flowers in the house. They bring bad luck. Instead, one can use artificial flowers as they are supposed to bring luck. Bonsai plants are another no-no. They are growth impediment so must not be used inside or outside the house. Always try to have fresh flowers in the house as they bring good luck. Throw them out once they die. Plants must be trimmed on a regular basis. Don’t allow trees in your garden to overwhelm your house.

 

Lemons and oranges are strong symbols of fortune so they should be placed on the entrance. Do not use any Feng Shui symbols in bathroom as they can turn away the luck. Don’t sit with your back facing the door. Try placing a painting or image of mountain range on the wall behind your back. Use these tips and allow fortune to come your way.

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