Constructing a house is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity and a dream come true for many of us. But if not done with utmost caution, it can also be the most daunting task too. So, how should you go about this entire process of house construction? Fret not! We are here to help you with this little checklist for house construction that promises to make your life easier.
It is a fact that most of us build a house only once in our lifetimes. We put in our heart and soul and our hard earned money into it, with the intention of transforming the blocks of bricks and mortar into the home of our dreams. But, since our generation is so used to the “Undo” button, we tend to expect the same in all aspects of our lives. However, unfortunately we do not have an option of FREE UNDO when it comes to house construction. So it only makes perfect sense to get our house right, the very first time. There comes the importance of a perfect house design.
In spite of 44 rivers and the world’s largest well density, the per capita surface and groundwater availability in our state of Kerala is lower than that of the comparatively dry states of India. Be it urban areas or villages, the issue of water scarcity is not an uncommon one. It is becoming a widespread issue in Kerala that it has raised much concern in the recent times.
All of us have a dream home we aspire to build and live in someday. When it comes down to our dream home, there are many specific details that we desire. It is therefore important to plan wisely and have a complete idea of the specifications we require before construction. This is where a floor plan comes into play. Floor plans in house construction is undeniably a crucial aspect that needs much thought. A floor plan is often the first step taken towards our dream home.
Wallpapers are the perfect solution to decorate and beautify your walls when it comes to interior designing. This guide will walk you through the step by step process of fixing wallpapers. To understand this, let us first see in detail the types of Wall Papers.
It can be quite dreadful if your newly constructed house starts slowly sinking on one side, like The Leaning Tower of Pisa! The worse, if it develops cracks and finally collapse in due course of time. All your effort, time, and money spent on erecting a building go in vain if it happens. The thumb rule to avoid this is to start construction only after testing the quality of soil in the plot! At the end of this article, you will learn how important soil testing in building construction is.
The living room undoubtedly bears the major focus of attention of any residence. Being the area which attracts most ‘external’ attention, the living room enjoys the pride of place in any residence. While that is justified, here are some pointers to help you in your living room design.
It is often stated that the best way to a person’s heart is through his stomach! And if so, the kitchen plays a pivotal role in our lives! Therefore it only makes absolute sense to invest in a kitchen while constructing a house. Let us have a look at some must follow kitchen design ideas.
A potted plant or two, and a decent amount of fresh air and sunlight – this is the idea that most of us have about an ecofriendly house or a green building. And in this fast paced world, this is all we have time for. But don’t you think we owe back a bit more to mother earth? And yes, it’s not as difficult as it may seem initially. The only thing is that you need to have some amount of planning even before conceptualizing the house.
A house that has a library in it has a soul ~ Plato.
A home library is a must have in every residence. Put some thought into it during your building design, and rest assured your family leisure time is taken care of. Here are some ideas to set up your home library.
