FURNITURE | An Architect Explains

Furniture is household equipment designed for a variety of purposes. It may be made of wood, metal, plastics, marble, glass, fabrics, and related materials. It ranges from the simple pine chest to the elaborate gilded console table. It is usually movable, though it can be built-in, like kitchen cabinets and bookcases. The design and building of furniture is related to both architecture and interior design……

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BATHROOM FIXTURES | An Architect Explains

Nowadays, most bathrooms contain the three basic fixtures for personal hygiene – the wash basin, the toilet (WC) and the shower/bathtub. Other fixtures like bidet, dressing cabinet, storage cupboards, dressing table etc may also be present. But it is imperative that these fixtures and fittings are placed at the right heights and positions. An Architect explains the commonly used bathroom fixtures/fittings, the best brands available in India and the standard heights and positions of these fixtures and fittings……

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BEDROOM FURNITURE | An Architect Explains

A bedroom has a bed and in addition, a closet, nightstands, desk, dresser and lamps. Sometimes, users want to accommodate a TV too. The types of furniture and other items required in a bedroom depend on the usage of the bedroom be it a master bedroom or a children’s or a guest bedroom. It also depends on the size of the bedroom, the style (minimalist or decorative), the material preferred and the requirements of the users. An Architect explains how to furnish a bedroom…..

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KITCHEN MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES | An Architect Explains

In designing a kitchen, the accessories, fixtures and kitchen surfaces need careful consideration. The surfaces need to be finished with additional, durable, scratch and stain resistant materials to protect them and to give the Kitchen a finished and neat appearance. An Architect recommends the best material options for kitchen counter tops and back splashes with their advantages and disadvantages……

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