AN ARCHITECT’S IDEAS FOR A BATHROOM

A Bathroom is a small space but there is a lot going on. It has to be very functional, efficient, clutter-free and stylish. When planning for one, you will have to think about the type of bathroom that suits you and in designing the layout of a bathroom, you must accommodate all the bathroom fittings/fixtures that you want, at the right heights and positions without making it feel cramped. An Architect explains how this can be done…..

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AN ARCHITECT’S IDEAS FOR A BEDROOM

A bedroom is a private room where people usually sleep for the night or relax during the day. A well-designed bedroom should be comfortable, relaxing, soothing and stylish. When planning for one, you will have to think about who will be using it and in designing the layout of a bedroom, all the furniture that is required must be accommodated without making it feel cramped. An Architect explains how this can be done…..

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INTERIOR DESIGN OF A BATHROOM | An Architect Explains

Bathrooms may not be the most important part of the house but by designing the interiors of a bathroom, you can create the ultimate refuge where you can indulge yourself and spend private time. In designing a Bathroom, you have to keep in mind some planning considerations, the type of bathroom and the bathroom fixtures that you want. An Architect helps you in designing the ultimate bathroom……..

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INTERIOR DESIGN OF A BEDROOM | An Architect Explains

The bedroom is that part of the house where you go to recharge and rest after a hard day’s work and the daily stress. To do so, the room must be similar to your personality to make you feel comfortable. It should be designed with style, without crowding it with useless materials so that it feels like a spacious special retreat. In designing a Bedroom, you have to keep in mind the planning considerations, the types of bedrooms and ideal sizes. An Architect guides you with some tips…..

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KITCHENS | An Architect Explains

A Kitchen is a room or part of a room used for cooking and food preparation. It may also be used for dining and entertaining. A kitchen is typically equipped with a stove, a sink, a refrigerator, kitchen countertop and kitchen cabinets. In addition there may be a microwave oven, a dishwasher and other electric appliances. In the design of the kitchens, the arrangement of the ‘work areas’, the fixtures, the positioning of doors and windows, the materials used for countertops, backsplashes and the types of accessories are important to make it very efficient. An Architect explains all these aspects……

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INTERIOR DESIGN OF A LIVING ROOM | An Architect Explains

The living room, also known as sitting room is a room for entertaining guests, reading, or other activities and it must be spacious, well designed, with well balanced colors. Living rooms also must have style – either the minimalistic, modernist one or the traditional one with elaborate, decorative furniture. In designing a Living room you need to keep in mind the ideal sizes and planning considerations. An Architect explains how to do it……

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HOUSES | An Architect Explains

A house is a building that functions as a home for human beings. Architects design houses to meet the needs of the people who will live in the house. There are different ways in which Architects approach the design of Houses. They may draw inspiration from Vastu Shastra an Indian building science or Feng Shui a Chinese science or they may be influenced by the Green revolution and plan sustainable buildings. An Architect discusses houses in general…..

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DESIGNING A HOME | An Architect Explains

There are many things to consider when designing the house like the needs and likes of the people who are going to stay in the house, the budget and the plot size and shape. The design should be able to maximize the space efficiency so that there is a logical flow through the house and the Sun direction should be considered and taken advantage of. Architects follow certain standards in deciding the sizes of rooms, the space allowances between furniture etc. Here are some tips from an Architect, on designing a house and the individual rooms……

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FENG SHUI | An Architect Explains

Feng Shui is an ancient and mystical Chinese art, in use for thousands of years that aims to bring about harmony between persons, buildings and nature. When a building is raised on the Earth, it affects the natural flow of energies and can create an imbalance in the surroundings. Feng Shui aims at restoring the natural balance in a person and in his surroundings. So, in that sense, Feng Shui is very similar to the Indian building science, “Vaastu Shastra” as they both have the same goal – to create balance and a positive environment. An Architect explains her understanding of Feng shui….

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CONSTRUCTION | An Architect Explains

Building construction is the process of preparing for and constructing ‘buildings’. Construction starts with planning, design and financing and continues until the structure is ready for occupancy. Far from being a single activity, construction involves human multitasking such as designing by an architect, managing by a project manager and supervising by a contractor. An Architect explains how the successful execution of a project is achieved……

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