Bathroom Storage Ideas – 5 Storage And Space-Utilization Ideas To Get The Most Out Of Your Indian Bathroom!
Top Indian Bathroom Storage Ideas to Maximize Space | Avisun Properties Storage in apartments always remains a challenge regardless of how spacious they are. Every room in the apartment must be utilized optimally to create provision for storage and better space-utilization. Storage managed well and beautifully, can make life convenient and comfortable for your family members. The same applies to a bathroom. We must make the most of the opportunity to get the best out of our bathroom. Using the bathroom must be delight, convenient, and highly functional. This can happen when storage is well managed. All the members of the family have different needs while using the bathroom, and you need proper and well-planned bathroom storage ideas to cater to them. bathroom storage ideas 1. Storage area in vanity [Source- https://www.ubuy.co.in/] [Source- https://www.indiamart.com/ ] 2. Choose a mirror with a medicine or toiletries cabinet [Source- https://www.ikea.com/ ] [Source- https://www.ikea.com/] 3. Having an Over-the-Door shelf [Source- https://www.idealhome.co.uk/] 4. Using the back of the door to hang towels [Source- https://decoratedlife.com/ ] 5. Over the Toilet spaces [Source- https://www.amazon.in/ ] [Source- https://www.homedit.com/] [Source- https://www.walmart.com/] The whole idea is to make life comfortable with a keen eye for convenience and aesthetics! “I’m O.K. having a comfortable life. I don’t have to live in a mansion and drive Aston Martins or Ferraris.” Mya ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To know more about “Bathroom and Sanitary Specifications for a New Home” Click here!
4 things to know about home loan application process
4 things to know about home loan application process Buying a home is very personal yet a financial decision, and both salaried and self-employed mostly opt for a home loan from a bank or a financial institution like SBI, LIC, HDFC or ICICI etc. Let us know how the home loan application process works.
Concepts, Terms & Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQs) About Home Loans in India- Part 2
Concepts, Terms & Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQs) About Home Loans in India- Part 2 This is Part II of the article to explain and simplify the terminologies/concepts around home loans in India. Please refer to Part I from questions 1 to 18 of the article by clicking on the blog section.
Home Loan in India: Concepts, Terms & Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQs) – Part I
Home Loan in India: Concepts, Terms & Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQs) – Part I While trying to evaluate home loan options for ourselves, we sometimes encounter concepts and terminologies that we are not familiar with. Hence, the need to clear the mist around these concepts and questions. The endeavour in this article is to simplify all of these, and to compile a list of the relevant terminologies, concepts and frequently encountered questions regarding home loans in India. Knowledge is power, and with a good understanding of the home loan in India-related concepts, we can make a well-understood and better-informed decision on home loan options. So, let’s understand and demystify what these terms and concepts mean! 1. What is a home loan in India? A home loan in India is simply a monetary loan offered by a ‘lender’ to a ‘borrower’ especially for the purchase of a residential property. The lenders are usually banks or financial institution like HDFC, SBI, LIC, ICICI, DHFL, Indiabulls, PNB, etc. who pay for the property that the borrower wants to acquire. The borrowers are usually individuals who are either salaried or self-employed, and are capable of paying back the ‘principal’ loan amount along with ‘interest’. The Reserve Bank of India regulates the financial institutions regarding the rate of interest the lending institutions can charge. The borrower repays an interest plus principal amount back to the bank for the amount taken. The banks usually charge a reducing balance method of interest for home loans. The ‘reducing balance’ can be: i) monthly reducing, ii) annual reducing, or iii) daily reducing balance. Besides, the rate of interest could be ‘variable’ (floating) or ‘fixed’, and the borrower is given the option to choose whichever one prefers. The lender (bank) takes charge of the property (i.e. keeping the ‘title of property’ by way of mortgage) till the loan is fully paid back with interest by the borrower over a period of time. The borrower of a home loan usually pays monthly instalments as per the agreed terms and conditions. The repayment of loan amount (interest + principal amount) to the financial institution is indicated in a loan amortization table/schedule. This repayment schedule clearly shows the ‘Interest’ and ‘Principal’ amount a borrower would pay, and also indicate the outstanding ‘Principal’ amount end of every month as we keep paying-up. 2. What are the different types of home loans ? Home purchase loan– to buy a flat/apartment or a house. Home construction loan– for construction of a house on a pre-owned residential plot. Home improvement loan– for renovating a home, be it internal or external improvisations on existing house. It can be an ‘unsecured loan’ at a higher rate of interest, or a ‘home improvement loan’ taken by keeping your property as a collateral (security) where the interest rates are much lower. Land purchase loan– where a person is looking to buy the residential plot for construction of villa/duplex/bungalow etc., and the ‘plot’ itself serves as the security/collateral. Home extension loan- this is about addition to the existing house by way of remodelling, adding an additional room or a bathroom, or may be, even converting your ground floor house into a duplex or a double-storey house. Joint home loan- this is where two people, usually the spouse, children or parents are party to the home loan. Double income earning members benefit on the Income Tax deductions by being joint home loan co-borrowers. Home loan balance-transfer– this allows you to transfer your existing home loan from one lender to another at better terms, especially, at a lower rate of interest and some other financial and/or non-financial benefits. Top-up home loan– this is a provision where you are allowed to take an amount over and above your home loan amount which is still outstanding. 3. Which are the top banks for home loans in India? The Indian home loan market is currently dominated by SBI, HDFC, LIC and ICICI. These four home loan lending institutions account for more than 75% of the total home loans offered in India. 4. What do we mean by the ‘tenure’ of a home loan? Home loan tenure is meant for repayment of a loan taken by the borrower. It ranges from 5 to 30 years. The tenure depends upon various factors like the amount, your eligibility, your age, and other factors. For example, A person with a good and stable income at an age of 30 will get a sweet deal on tenure (i.e. flexibility to go on till 30 years of tenure) since time is one’s side. A person with similar income at the age of 55 will not get much flexibility for repayment, since the person being old, is considered high risk by the bank. 5. What’s meant by eligibility criteria for a home loan in india? [SOURCE:https://pin.it/7mycdCR] A person, salaried or self-employed, is eligible for a home loan provided one has a stable and regular source of income. The minimum age for loan applicant should be over 21 years, at the beginning of the loan, and the loan period needs to end by the time person reaches the superannuation age of 65 years. However, the minimum and maximum age limits, and the risk a bank is willing to take depends on, both, the bank as well as the person seeking the loan. Within a bank, upon application, ‘case specific decisions’ are usually taken by loan approval team (from underwriting or risk department). 6. How should one go about evaluating home loan options from different banks? One should visit the websites of the banks, or even websites that provide comparisons of different banks in a stepwise manner to save on time: You need to find the lender suitable for you, who is willing to offer the loan amount based on your income levels, requirements, and at the desired interest rates specific to you Compare the interest rates, features, benefits, service record, commitment to support you for tax benefits, reviews and other factors specific to your requirement
Buy a Home: 3 self-assessment exercises to know if you are ready to buy a home yet!
3 self-assessment exercises to know if you are ready to buy a home! As a potential home buyer, it is prudent to engage in a risk assessment to see if you are ready to buy a 2 or 3 BHK yet! A middle class budget to buy an apartment in a city like Hyderabad for a 2 BHK, 1100-1300 sft unit is between Rupees 45 to 50 lakh. For a 3 BHK, 1300-2300 sft, it can range between Rupees 65 lakhs to Rupees 1.2 Crore. How to make ends meet requires an assessment, which we shall discuss in this article. Photo by Luke van Zyl on Unsplash self-assessment exercises to buy a home: Categories of home buyers For convenience, let’s say we have three categories of home buyers- A. One’s who can afford an apartment easily B. Those who can afford to borrow (home loan etc.) and repay easily C. Those who are NOT so sure, and may find it difficult repaying the borrowed amount The third category is a problem area. There are many home buyers who take a loan, and are unable to repay due to circumstances, and lose both money and peace-of-mind! You must be very clear about which category you fall in. Once you have a clear understanding of where you stand, it becomes easy to decide the budget, size, location and other design elements of your dream home. ‘Financial Capability’ and ‘Future Confidence’ Grid So, are you really ready to buy an apartment? Let’s assess ourselves basis a ‘grid’ (four blocker table) given below. Let us call it the ‘Current Affordability vs. Future Capability’ grid. This grid eventually helps us understand two scenarios- a) money is not a problem, b) money is a problem. The two measures on X and Y axis are: 1. Ability to Afford 2. Confidence to repay loan To explain this further- Ability to Afford This is your current ability to afford like savings to pay for the down-payment If you don’t need loan, and can buy upfront, then you are placed convenient If you need loan, you need to assess how soon you can repay, and well you are placed in your job or business Confidence to Repay the loan To repay loan, you need to have a stable source of income that is relatively future-proof If your job or business is thriving, and future-proof, then you will have HIGH confidence to repay, else it will be LOW You own the home only after you repay fully. Normally, people take a loan for 15-20 years and are able to repay within 10-12 years of tenure If NOT confident, you must NOT take chances and risk your peace of mind and savings The four quadrants of the ‘Financial Capability’ and ‘Future Confidence’ Grid Quadrant I – Go-ahead confidently If you have enough cash, and are confident to pay upfront (or pay an EMI) without stress, go right ahead You could even choose a spacious 2000+ sft 3 or more BHK apartment, or an exclusive floor Quadrant II – Re-think why, fix issues before committing If NOT confident, think why that’s so, and come up with a solution, if possible Even if you are placed comfortably currently, and can pay the down payment with ease, that’s NOT good enough If your source of income is uncertain, you may invite trouble by taking a jump in buying a home Never invest when your repayment capacity is in doubt If things look up, make sure your safety–nets are high before committing to an EMI/borrowing (home loan) Do NOT compromise on your savings, and be caught in the downward spiral of ‘defaulting’ on your EMI, making your life a living hell, and eventually losing your home, besides, peace of mind Quadrant III – Build reserves before deciding If you are certain of your future, and just don’t have enough down payment capacity immediately, then wait for a few months/years till you build your reserves You don’t buy a home every day, so have enough reserves to have a good home even if means waiting for another year or two For all you know, you may pick an ever bigger/better home after a patient & wise wait Quadrant IV – No-Go, fix issues before planning If you DO NOT have enough money or are uncertain about future income inflows, do NOT buy a home Cater to your family’s needs first, and be guided by the wisdom of NOT risking peaceful life by stretching beyond your means Unwise and hasty decision without adequate safety-nets is dangerous So, always follow a sensible, mid path! A wise home buyer, you must NOT act without thinking about the ‘pros’ and ‘cons’ of your ability to buy a home and keep your peace of mind intact! “Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.” George S. Patton ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To know more about “4 things to know about home loan application process” Click here!
First Time Home Buyers Home Loan: A Perspective
first time home buyers’ home loan: a perspective In this article, we shall explore the various steps first-time home buyers goes through, and the considerations one should pay attention to while looking at a first time home buyer’s home loan for the dream home. The first-time home buyers’ home loan is given by banks to the employed or self-employed people who can show evidence of a continuous income inflow over a period of time, and have a good credit score with the Indian credit bureau (CIBIL). Of course, the banks charge a rate of interest while lending money as a ‘home loan’. This interesting element is slightly higher for self-employed persons compared to salaried folks. The ‘security’ the banks takes is the home itself which is mortgaged to the lender (the bank) which keeps the title of the property with itself till the debt is paid off completely (with interest) by the borrower. first time home buyers home loan for the purchase of an apartment or house or even for renovation purposes. The banks ascertain the repayment capacity prior to sanctioning the loan, besides the cost (or worth) of the property. A certain formula is applied by the banks to ensure that the person(s) taking a home loan does not stretch beyond reasonable means, and should be able to repay the loan without defaulting on the instalments. The repayment is staggered over a period of anything between 10 to 30 years depending upon the age of the loan seeker. The repayments are done usually in ‘Equated Monthly Instalments’ which are governed by the rate of interest, and the tenure. [Source: https://in.pinterest.com/] The bank disburses the loans directly to the builder on builder unless the person takes the loan for making a home on a residential plot. For apartments, the disbursement of loans depends on the builders too. The disbursement of loan amount could be a ‘time linked plan’, a ‘construction linked plan’ or a ‘subvention scheme’. It is usually observed that while people take loans for a longer period, most of the people pay off their loans in about 10 years on average. Reserve bank of India (RBI) has mandated that no penalty should be charged to the borrower should one want to prepay (partial prepayment) or foreclose (full payment) of the loan taken on a ‘floating rate’. However, banks may charge a penalty on the prepayment of a loan taken on a ‘fixed home’ loan rate. The first time home buyers home loan process is very convenient and quick since the banks are constantly in competition with one another to grab customers with a good financial standing. Separately, the risk to banks is relatively minimal owing to the mortgage factor where the bank has a right on the property unless the debt is fully paid off by the borrower. Some facts about home loans and borrowers Photo by Monstera from Pexels Home loans are the only way for most people to afford a home for their family. Not many people usually have the full lump sum amount readily available to pay upfront for the apartment or house they want to purchase. Plus, ‘servicing a loan’ (i.e. repaying) with an ‘Equated Monthly Instalment’ (EMI) to the extent of 50% or 60% of their monthly income inflow is something people in their 30’s and 40’s opt for. This may also happen because of the dual-income factor (both spouses earning), and their ability to collectively repay the loan becomes a formidable plus point. One of the reasons people take long term loan period initially is because shorter periods (tenure) can deplete their immediate needs in the early years of their career. Younger couples start their career, and eventually grow up in the hierarchy with ambitions such as brining up their children in the best possible manner, achieving higher social and financial status, and being fiercely competitive in their jobs. Such households wait for a few years till their income exceeds the threshold where they are able to save more, and are able to make prepayments, or even foreclose their home loans. Those with fat salaries in absolute terms are able to withstand a higher outflow of EMIs with shorter tenures right upfront. For example, a person with a monthly net salary of Rs 50,000 may not be able to afford to pay 60% of one’s income in EMIs, whereas, a person with a monthly take-home income of Rs 1.5 lacs or more would be able to afford a higher outflow of EMIs with relative ease. While taking on an obligation of an Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI) of a home loan, it is important for a new home buyer not to stretch beyond reasonable means. As new home buyers, we must account for uncertainties that are not immediately foreseeable. Threats come unannounced just like they happened during the global recession of 2008, and the ongoing pandemic of 2020. Millions have lost jobs during bad times, and economies have taken an unkind, unexpected downturn impacting populations across the globe. During such times, even if the governments or banks give a moratorium period for repayment of loans, they sure cannot guarantee a turnaround in our personal financial situation. We have to eventually pay up for the loans taken, and only money (sustainable income) can do the magic for you! Hence, although risk-taking and boldness may be good at times, one should exercise caution and take a calculated risk. With unpredictable economic conditions, competition, and all-pervasive uncertainty, one needs to have adequate safety nets before over-leveraging oneself with a home loan. Steps to take for the first time home buyers home loan First Step: Check your personal finances & future capabilities, your home loan eligibility, and various EMI options along with varying repayment tenures Photo by Monstera from Pexels Some people opt for the longest tenure to minimize the EMI burden, and maximize on their loan eligibility i.e. the maximum amount they can get a loan for. This strategy offers the advantage of a ‘lower initial EMI’, but also means you
Vastu for apartments : interpretations, fears and mistakes of home buyers on understanding and applying ‘Vastu Shastra’ to apartments- part II
Vastu for apartments : Interpretations, fears and mistakes of home buyers on understanding and applying ‘Vastu Shastra’ to apartments- part II This is part II of the article on Vastu Shastra where we shall get a deeper understanding of the mistakes we make while forcing Vastu for apartments. Here we are asking ourselves: Does Vastu Shastra really apply to an apartment home entirely? Mistakes to avoid, and right logic to be applied! We shall explore to appreciate the scientific logic upon which Vastu Shastra was envisaged. Vastu Shastra is meant to make us happy and comfortable, and not scare the hell out of us. The worst thing the fear-mongering Vastu pundits do is to push us beyond fear and make our existence itself feel threatened if the Vastu principles are not applied fully. We love our family, and tend to give in to these fears! Primary Vastu tenets- a summary [Source- https://www.naidunia.com/ ] A simple explanation of Vastu tenets in a residential home is given below- Vastu for Apartments : Mistakes we make while trying to apply Vastu Shastra on apartments 1. Thinking that Vastu principles apply 100% on apartments, and not understanding the scientific reason or logic behind it. 2. Falling prey to fear-mongering Vastu pundits. 3. Rejecting well-ventilated, well-lit-up apartments and trying to force-fit Vastu for apartments spaces. 4. Blindly choosing buy and live in so-called 100% Vastu compliant that lack the required natural light, air, and decent ventilation. 5. Getting over-influenced and scared due to advice of elders or ‘fear mongers’ who are consumed by half-baked knowledge of Vastu, and cannot see the logic of Vastu Shastra. Scenarios where you should ACCEPT and say YES to an apartment that may not be Vastu compliant Example 1- If the children’s bedroom in an apartment is well-ventilated, and full of sunlight on South-East, do not reject it Example 2- As per Vastu, although South-East is meant for Kitchen, but why reject it if it is North-East direction, especially when you are getting adequate sunlight and free-flowing air Scenarios where you should REJECT an apartment even if it is Vastu compliant Example 1- the children’s bedroom in an apartment is well-ventilated, and full of sunlight on…you must reject it! Why would you want to suffocate your kids? Example 2- You are getting a perfect Vastu compliant Kitchen, which is suffocating. There is NO morning sunlight from South-East, since it is blocked on sunlight and free flowing air…you must reject it! Why buy an apartment with a kitchen that’s difficlut to work and cook. If the kitchen does not give you the scientific benefit that Vastu Shastra is built upon, why ACCEPT it? As per Vastu, a kitchen must get lots of sunlight which is healthy for cooking, and kills all kinds of germs and bacteria with ample sunlight. If this condition is NOT met, then while it appears to be Vastu compliant on direction, it does NOT serve the actual tenet of Vastu Shastra! Example 3- Having a Master bedroom in South-West direction is best as per Vastu. But, if the wall on the South as well as West is completely blocked in your chosen apartment, you will simply not get the post-afternoon sunlight! The logic of Vastu Shastra is not met. The scientific benefit that Vastu Shastra wants you to get is not coming your way….you must reject such an apartment! If you master bedroom won’t have sunlight and air, then it is an unhealthy room! Why ACCEPT such a Vastu compliant apartment with a poor Master bedroom that’s uncomfortable? The fact remains, over 3000 years back when Sage Mamuni Mayan, Thakkar Pheru, Ramachandra Bhattaraka Kaulachara, and others wrote about Vastu tenets, they did NOT know that human beings will begin living in apartments, which will be a clustered living. So, we must abide by the spirit of Vastu Shastra, and accept an apartment if it takes care of natural light and good ventilation in the rooms. Similarly, we must not accept homes that do not serve the purpose and benefit behind the Vastu Shastra tenets. To summarise- Going by this scientific logic and intent, Vastu for apartments do NOT apply in its entirety. When you are surrounded by apartments all around you, sunlight and ventilation can NOT be made fully available to you. Vastu tenets may apply only on open plots, and that too, if ‘sunlight’ and ‘ventilation’ (flow of air) remains unrestricted. Vastu Shastra is a very logical science, but it should not be force-fitted into apartments! This means that we need not be over superstitions and illogical when it comes to apartments being 100% Vastu compliant. There is no such thing! “Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.” Bertrand Russell ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To know more about “Vastu For Home – Interpretations, Fears, And Mistakes Of Home Buyers On Understanding And Applying ‘Vastu Shastra’ To Apartments(Part I)!” Click here!
Vastu For Home -Interpretations, fears,and mistakes of home buyers on understanding and applying ‘Vastu Shastra’ to apartments(part 1)
Vastu For Home – Interpretations, fears, and mistakes of home buyers on understanding and applying ‘Vastu Shastra’ to apartments(part I) Let us begin by asking ourselves: Does Vastu Shastra really apply to an apartment home entirely? What could be the mistakes to avoid, and right logic to be applied when we look for a 100% Vastu compliant apartment! Is there any such thing called ‘100% as per Vastu for home’? Vastu for home tells us about the scientific theory of constructing the perfect home as envisaged more than 3000 years back. The primary goal of Vastu Shastra has been to tell us ‘how to live in harmony with nature‘. However, the way many home buyers approach the subject of Vastu is in blind faith, and a scary proposition that can destroy the peace of our homes, if not followed. The fear factor of Vastu Shastra seems to be overtaking the actual logical factor! The treatise on Vastu Shastra became the basis of how residential homes, palaces, temples, etc. were to be built in ancient times. The scientific logic even back then was used the ‘Panchabhutas’ (5 elements of nature- Earth, Water, Fire, Atmosphere, and Air) to live in harmony with nature. Let us try to understand why Vastu Shastra does NOT apply to an apartment-living configuration entirely! Why is Vastu Shastra not fully applicable to apartments? Fact remains, that apartments and sky-scrapers were not part of the scheme of things in the ancient times when Vastu Shastra was proposed 3000 years back. There was no apartment living back then! So, why try to force something onto apartments when it may not even satisfy the basic premise? The real question is: Are the principles and tenets of Vastu Shastra relevant to apartment homes? The answer is: NOT entirely, and NOT always! Applicability of Vastu Shastra on apartment home depends on how close the apartments are to ‘residential plot’ like conditions. Why so? Simply because Vastu Shastra was meant for open residential plots. So, if the apartments have similar conditions like an open plot of land, then the tenets can apply. The next logical questions are: When does that happen? …and what is unique about a residential plot? The answer to this is that, unlike an apartment, a residential plot is situated on mother Earth, and is open on all four sides. So, if the apartment is open on all four sides, then Vastu tenets may apply. For example, this is possible is the ‘one apartment per floor’ configuration where all four sides are ‘open to sky’. However, that is usually not possible with apartments as they are usually built in a cluster formation (2, 3, 4 or more units on one floor). All four sides are NOT fully open to sky, sunlight and clear-ventilation in a cluster-based apartment. You could be surrounded with a cluster of adjoining apartment towers with little or no ‘direct sunlight’ or ‘air inflow’ throughout the day! Vastu For Home : What is Vastu Shastra meant to do for us? We must understand the logic of Vastu as envisaged by the proponents of Vastu Shastra like Sage Mamuni Mayan, Thakkar Pheru, Ramachandra Bhattaraka Kaulachara among others. Two important facts- A. Vastu Shastra was propounded as a means to ‘enhance quality of life’, with focus on use of ‘sunlight’ and ‘ventilation’ in a scientific way for all the members of the family B. Tenets of Vastu were meant to help members lead a comfortable, happy life by being in harmony with nature and environs around us This is not always the case! This is why Vastu Shastra must not be followed blindly with apartments. You must be driven by the logic, the actual feel of each room, and the on-the-floor realities of an apartment before you accept or reject an apartment to be your dream home. “Superstition, the mother of those hideous twins, fear and faith, from her throne of skulls, still rules the world.” Robert G. Ingersoll ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To know more about “Explaining why Vastu need NOT be your sole consideration for buying your 3 BHK flat in Hyderabad!” Click here!
8 Amazing Ideas To Create More Space In Living Rooms Of An Indian Home- part II
8 Amazing ideas to create more space in living rooms Of An Indian Home – part II This is part II about ideas to make our Indian living rooms more spacious and refreshingly inviting! With simple yet innovative thinking, it is easy to make sure that your living room really becomes high on spaciousness and storage besides looking chic! 1. Avoiding floor lamps to save space in living rooms [Source- https://whiteteak.com/ ] [Source- https://www.lightology.com/ ] Floor lamps are great only if you have too much space to spare. They look great, but eat-up lots of space A floor lamp makes walking difficult, especially if your living room is small (apartments less than 2000 square feet in India) Instead, use lighting on walls, or ceiling lights that free-up spaces in your living room 2. Using Ottoman-type nesting tables in living rooms [Source- https://www.decoist.com/] [Source- https://www.elledecor.com/] With companies like IKEA coming to India, home owners are fast adopting the idea of space saving furniture For instance, you could use a centre table with two side tables nesting under it There are many such ottoman designs of tables that can save floor space efficiently 3.Using corners of living room shelves for added storage spaces [Source- https://www.amazon.com/] [Source- http://bestshelvingunits.com/ ] Shelves could be shoved in the corners or bends of the living room You furniture needs to adapt to your spaces, not otherwise Same goes with storage solutions that should suit your living spaces 4. Overarm side-tables on your sofa arm-rest [Source- https://visualhunt.com/] [Source- https://visualhunt.com/ ] [Source- https://www.buzzfeed.com/] Some terrific ideas are to have an overarm tables around your seating sofa that saves on floor-space and looks awesome It offers unparalleled convenience 5. Room partition to save space in a living room [Source- https://www.housebeautiful.com/ ] Lesser the furniture, the better it is! This is where room dividers and partitions can be extremely helpful With a thin divider, you end up creating an additional space (like 2 rooms in one) Room dividers can also be used to create storage areas with innovative furniture that are very practical 6. Get miserly in decorating your living room walls [Source- http://www.home-designing.com/] Avoid overfilling your living room with decorative items, curios etc. each time you go shopping After all, our living room is not to be made into a museum of things We have to consciously ensure that we allow the living room to remain useful for human beings rather than getting filled by too many household items You can even use walls to mount artwork, photographs etc 7. Using under-the-window spaces of your living room [Source- https://www.homedit.com/] Available spaces under the windows can be used to create niche to store items, or even to create a sitting area Sides of the windows can also be utilised to place tall cabinets Creating a storage cabinet under the window ledge looks very chic and trendy 8. Floating shelves hanging from ceiling for more spaciousness [Source- www.curbly.com ] [Source- https://www.desertcart.in/ ] Floating shelves hanging from the ceiling look exceptionally attractive, and are a great on saving space You can hang plants, pots, or items of your choice to give them a terrific look and feel! “The ultimate luxury is being able to relax and enjoy your home.” To quote Jeff Lincoln– ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To know more about “8 Amazing Ideas To Create More Space In The Modern Living Room Of An Indian Home- Part I” Click here!
8 Amazing Ideas To Create More Space In The Modern Living Room Of An Indian Home – part I
Create Space in a Modern Living Room: Smart Tips | Avisun Properties A Modern living room is the first one you see as you enter an apartment. With most of the Indian 3 BHK home apartments admeasuring between 1400 sft to 2000 sft, the need to keep them spacious is a must. A living room must not become a place to dump or display furniture. Instead, it should be serving the people in the home, and look inviting! A living room is occupied most of the times by family where they end-up spending a lot of time together. Hence, it is important to retain the sense of SPACIOUSNESS. With our impulse-buying habits, and lack of commitment to the spaciousness, our living room sometimes ends-up getting too cluttered, too fast! It becomes even more difficult when the living room is tiny, or is loaded with too much furniture. One thing that eats into space is the lack of adequate storage space. With all the household items pouring-in, all the rooms of our apartment soon run out of space! Hence, the need to maximise on the space you have!! smart space-saving solutions, with special focus on the Modern LIVING ROOM. 1. Use ‘open shelves’ on the walls to free-up spaces below in your modern living room [Source- https://www.a10shop.in/] [Source- https://parsdiplomatic.com/] 2. Less furniture, smaller sofas to be rearranged [Source- https://www.idealhome.co.uk/] 3. Multi-purpose, space saving furniture [Source- https://www.goodshomedesign.com/] 4. Furniture with in-built, hidden storage [Source- https://www.bhg.com/] [Source- https://www.finnishdesignshop.com/ ] [Source- https://www.westelm.com/ ] 5. Buying tables without legs, held by brackets (console table) [Source- https://www.pepperfry.com/ ] 6. Putting book shelves to save spaces [Source- https://www.decoist.com/] 7. Television mounted on your living room wall [Source- https://caitlinmariedesign.com/ ] 8. Buy the right furniture that fits & suits your floor-space [Source- https://wallmantra.com/] [Source- https://www.pepperfry.com/ ] “Your home should be a story of who you are, and be a collection of what you love.” Nate Berkus ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To know more about “9 Living Room Mistakes To Avoid If You Want More SPACE In Your Apartment!” Click here!
