Monday 30 March 2015

While buying a new house..........

When it comes to buying a new house, it’s obvious that your head will be abuzz with many questions! We bring to you a checklist of some of the important factors that you must consider while buying a home.

1.      Location: The first thing that most people focus on is the location. Once you get the desired location, half the battle is won. This may depend on factors like proximity of your workplace, school, etc. Furthermore, you should also see if you have all your basic shops nearby. Getting a location satisfying all these factors is certainly hard, so for that you need to analyse your priorities a bit.


2.     Insides: By this, we include all the factors like; does it have enough floor space? Does it have enough ventilation? An airy and spacious home is the desirable kind. Some people are also very particular about how much sunlight comes inside.


3.     Vaastu: Another very common factor which greatly influences any decision to be taken. It includes the direction of the kitchen top, position of the front door and similar things.

                                                                                        
4.     Maintenance: It not only includes the additional maintenance charges, but also the quality of maintenance that is provided by the neighbourhood.

5.      Security: The kind of security provided to the neighbourhood is one more crucial aspect. Nowadays, we have advanced technological devices which provide better security. An overall check of the security provided is necessary.

6.     Future needs: You need to consider the size of your home for this. If your family is going to increase? Do you plan to set up an office here itself? Do you plan to sell the property in a few years? Will it garner profits in the future? You need to have a clear idea of all these points.


Once you’ve checked these off, sit back and decorate your home! J

Wednesday 18 March 2015

What's your idea of home decor?

We all have a special connection with our homes! Don’t we? Don’t you like to decorate your home with things that are close to your heart? Of course, we all do. We talked to a few professionals and asked them to pin point those special elements of their homes which make their homes lovelier. People visiting their homes do return with a lingering memory of these special features! Read ahead and see if you get ideas for your home!

Talking about her home décor, Anuradha says that she has a horse-shoe which hangs on her front door! Yes, an actual horse-shoe! She believes that it gives out positive vibes and brings good luck to the family. It also serves as a very unique decorative piece and enhances the look of her plain boring wooden door! Satyakii has a different idea of home décor, he believes in the power of natural beauty. He says that he has numerous flower pots and vases all over his house that get filled with fresh flowers every day. How many ways can you list down that helps you bond?  Shubhi has found out a very fun and playful way in the form of a small swing that hangs in her living room. She mentions that not only her family but also people who visit her home just cannot control the urge to sit on it! It undoubtedly brings liveliness to her living room! For people who love hard core decoration, your ideas of home décor would resonate with the ideas that Shilpa and Amruta have! Shilpa explains how she has kept small earthen pots on display in her kitchen. She has selectively kept pots of different shapes and colours and goes on to proudly mention that they never go unnoticed! Amruta, on the other hand, boasts of her marble lamp that she got from Agra. She keeps it on display in her living room and confesses that she is indeed very proud of her special showpiece and gladly accepts all the compliments it gets! Dhananjay feels there’s nothing more serene than keeping a Tulsi plant in your home. It gives a pleasant look to your porch! Sourabh likes giving a sporty look to his bedroom by keeping a small replica of the Fifa trophy! He also has an impressive collection of coins on display! Have you ever thought of covering an entire wall with photographs? Vaishali has brought this idea to life. She has an entire wall dedicated to pictures of her family members belonging to the past four generations! Sound bizarre right? What a lovely sight it must be? She nods in agreement and says that anyone who visits is equally amused! 

Monday 2 March 2015

Give your house a Mediterranean touch

Mediterranean is royal. It's elegant grandeur gives a classy impression that lasts for a very long time in the minds of your guests. Not sure how to take it forward?

Here we are with a Mediterranean style 101. Quick insights into the designs of those beautiful houses that often make an appearance in the castles of Hollywood movies.


Originated in countries north of the Mediterranean Sea, including Spain, Greece and Italy, it is often referred to today as 'Spanish modern.' Mediterranean-style furniture ranges from simply functional to extremely formal. Pieces are short, with ornately turned legs and feet; hardware is heavy and often burnished. Walls are predominantly textured.

A simpler break down to make your work easier:

Colors: Mediterranean colors echo those of the sea and sky and, depending on the region, can also include warm terra cotta, lavender and yellow.

Tile: Mosaic tile designs embody the beauty of a Mediterranean interior. Bring the designs into your home on the floor or a kitchen backslash or on something you can take with you if you move, like a mirror frame or a tabletop. You can also simulate the look of tile with a stenciled mosaic border on floors, walls or furniture.

Accessories: Burnished bronze urns, filigree light fixtures and a wrought-iron fireplace screen exemplify a Mediterranean look with a Moroccan influence.

Texture: Layers of paint and glaze are hand-rubbed onto plaster or sand-textured walls to add visual depth. Simulate the look of a plaster wall with a textured finish using tinted drywall compound and colored beeswax.

So with all these tips, turn your house into a Spanish villa with few changes. Don't forget to send us pictures. The Maya of your beautiful house shall drive the guests to your luxurious condo all the time.