tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post4653996793577702179..comments2023-04-26T14:28:21.797+05:30Comments on Home Design Ideas: Do You "Really" Need an Interior DesignerNandita Manwanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-42106277567391053552017-09-09T11:31:20.157+05:302017-09-09T11:31:20.157+05:30You don't need a false ceiling to install a sw...You don't need a false ceiling to install a swing. Get a carpenter and he will be able to fix it directly on the concrete ceiling using anchor bolts.Nandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-22793019008021748322017-09-07T23:50:41.398+05:302017-09-07T23:50:41.398+05:30Hi Nandita
We have a flat in a 11 storey building...Hi Nandita<br /><br />We have a flat in a 11 storey building. I want to have a swing hanging in my living room. Do you think swings can be hung in apartments too or are they only for individual homes? Can this be done without false ceiling or need to do a false ceiling? Whom can I contact for the same? Can a carpenter help. Do I need to take permission from the builder?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-26687403529056518192015-08-04T15:39:05.405+05:302015-08-04T15:39:05.405+05:30I frankly would not know the pricing model/ margin...I frankly would not know the pricing model/ margins of the service providers you have mentioned. <br />The simple rule is that you get what you pay (market rates) for. If this equation has a mismatch then there is something that is unknown and therefore has corresponding risk.<br /><br />Regards<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-1920718192248623452015-08-03T16:15:34.294+05:302015-08-03T16:15:34.294+05:30Hi Nandita,
Excellent blog ! Thanks a lot for so ...Hi Nandita,<br /><br />Excellent blog ! Thanks a lot for so many valuable inputs !<br />I will be getting my house in a month or so and I had a query on this topic.<br /><br />There are a lot of these middle people who don't claim to be interior decorators - but they will do all the work for you. They will get the material, take it to the factory, make it exactly as per the designs you give them and then come back and install them in your house with the help of a carpenter. They manage the false ceilings, electricals, plumbing - anything you want them to do.<br />If an interior decorator does all this + design your house and all that at 15% margin, how much do these guys typically charge in terms of margin?<br /><br />I like the idea of me making all the designs, but not having to manage the day to day execution of the carpenter. I just want to make sure that I am not paying for an interior decorator without getting one.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Tejas<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14839215859165862999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-12681271126612570262015-01-06T20:56:53.836+05:302015-01-06T20:56:53.836+05:30Congratulations on your new home Megha, Vishwam
R...Congratulations on your new home Megha, Vishwam<br /><br />Rgds<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-73143012114812167302014-12-30T01:04:30.911+05:302014-12-30T01:04:30.911+05:30Dear Nandita,
Your blog is very informative for f...Dear Nandita,<br /><br />Your blog is very informative for first time home owners like us. Thank you for providing the information. We just got our interiors done and have shared our experience at: https://chaikesaathbiskut.wordpress.com/<br /><br />Regards,<br />Megha and Vishwam.Megha and Vishwamhttps://chaikesaathbiskut.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-5524705754312687552014-05-25T20:40:13.784+05:302014-05-25T20:40:13.784+05:30Thanks Anish,
A broad thumb-rule for decent qualit...Thanks Anish,<br />A broad thumb-rule for decent quality interiors is 800 times the super built up area of the residence, refer http://www.homedesignbangalore.com/2013/11/home-interiors-thumbrules-for-costing.html<br />I am reachable at nanditamanwani@gmail.com<br /><br />Rgds<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-20667781363116830842014-05-24T18:12:43.517+05:302014-05-24T18:12:43.517+05:30Hi Nandita,
The best thing about homedesignbangal...Hi Nandita,<br /><br />The best thing about homedesignbangalore is - "It connects with the reader" and your knowledge of interior designing is commendable. I purchased a flat in whitefield and will get the place around november'14 by builder for interiors. After reading the article, I found myself in between Type 1 and Type 2 (Type 1.5 may be... :)..), but definately consider consulting an interior designer as I don't want to regret the quality and outcome later. Do you think 4L approx is a decent budget for 2bhk (1170 sft SB) considering I want to modify some of my current furnitures (Sofa, King size bed, Crockery Table etc.)?<br /><br />What is the best way to get in touch with you?<br /><br /><br />Anishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-86510468329700119322014-04-28T14:21:16.009+05:302014-04-28T14:21:16.009+05:30Yes, broadly the material is fine. Avoid using com...Yes, broadly the material is fine. Avoid using commercial ply for woodwork on walls that are likely to get moist -- like outside facing walls, walls next to the Bathroom etc. for these BWR ply is recommended<br /><br />Rgds<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-33433263959506832902014-04-23T02:21:02.632+05:302014-04-23T02:21:02.632+05:30Hi Nandita,
Thanks for such a wonderful blog . I...Hi Nandita,<br /><br />Thanks for such a wonderful blog . I am planning to do interiors for my apartment and for most of the area except kitchen and crockery unit i am planning to use 19mm commercial plywood, inside laminated fixed and exteriors fixed with veneer and given a melamine matt finish . Could you please help me if I have selected the right material Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-38519768461312675282014-04-04T21:33:06.072+05:302014-04-04T21:33:06.072+05:30You can try www.fabfurnish.com, www.urbanladder.co...You can try www.fabfurnish.com, www.urbanladder.com or the shops - @Home, Lifestyle, HomeStop, Evok etc.<br /><br />Rgds<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-27008246913559063622014-04-03T22:08:18.393+05:302014-04-03T22:08:18.393+05:30kindly guide me as to where can I shop for bar sto...kindly guide me as to where can I shop for bar stools or breakfast counter high chairs especially in white in bangalore.good options on ebay but they dont ship to IndiaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10745528588378080090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-55511594020617693392014-03-24T14:00:17.868+05:302014-03-24T14:00:17.868+05:30Most good designers have factory tie ups to offer ...Most good designers have factory tie ups to offer machine finished interiors. Also, mostly all factories use "imported" machinery hence that really is not a differentiator. Note that all designs may not be amenable to factory cuts and may require carpentry at site based on the intricacy of the design.<br />I have not come across Sobha's interior work hence cannot comment with conviction of its quality.<br /><br />Rgds<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-47352933486286262972014-03-24T13:38:27.977+05:302014-03-24T13:38:27.977+05:30Responses in line below
1) I wanted to know if you...Responses in line below<br />1) I wanted to know if you do interiors with machine based wood cutting and pressing or carpenter at our premises. Which is better. - Machine cut work is generally cleaner however you can achieve only straight line finishes with it. Hence the decision on whether to go with machine cut or handmade needs to be made based on the design<br /><br />2) is rubber wood good to use in the wardrobe? No, its good for small size shutters only as it is prone to bend<br /><br />3) Also for the Kitchen for the shutters on top is rubber wood good to use? Yes Rubber wood is fine for Kitchen shutters<br /><br />4) is Lacquer finish a good one to have in kitchen? does it cause maintenance? Yes Lacquer finish in the Kitchen will pose maintenance issues <br /><br />Rgds<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-53249058299914146862014-03-24T07:19:05.972+05:302014-03-24T07:19:05.972+05:30Hi Nandita,
1) I wanted to know if you do interio...Hi Nandita,<br /><br />1) I wanted to know if you do interiors with machine based wood cutting and pressing or carpenter at our premises. Which is better. <br /><br />2) is rubber wood good to use in the wardrobe ?<br /><br />3) Also for the Kitchen for the shutters on top is rubber wood good to use ?<br /><br />4) is Lacquer finish a good one to have in kitchen ? does it cause maintenance ?<br />Vikashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448806485283213837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-68382295651484890822014-03-20T22:13:26.196+05:302014-03-20T22:13:26.196+05:30Hi Nandita,
Even I read that Sobha has interior d...Hi Nandita,<br /><br />Even I read that Sobha has interior division which have imported machinery and thus the finishing would come out very smooth. I we hire another interior designer will they be able to get machine finishing ?<br /><br />otherwise have you heard about Sobha's quality in Construction and in furniture ?<br /><br />thanks in advanceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-54714685537419356132014-01-06T00:27:20.853+05:302014-01-06T00:27:20.853+05:30Really depends on the scope of work being done, th...Really depends on the scope of work being done, the material used and the designs. If the quote is for complete interiors in good quality material then on the face it looks to be quite cheap & I cannot say where might be the catch (if there is one that is). The thumbrule I use for estimating interiors is available at http://www.homedesignbangalore.com/2013/11/home-interiors-thumbrules-for-costing.html<br /><br />Rgds<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-74720014740481669042014-01-06T00:21:27.830+05:302014-01-06T00:21:27.830+05:30Would not want to risk a comment without actually ...Would not want to risk a comment without actually seeing the place. Me commenting based on limited knowledge may cause you trouble<br /><br />Rgds<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-29343728086999720542013-12-29T15:53:36.223+05:302013-12-29T15:53:36.223+05:30Hi Nandita,
We are about to take possession of ou...Hi Nandita,<br /><br />We are about to take possession of our flat at Sobha Classic (Harlur Road). The builders suggest we engage Sobha Interiors for our interior work. The approximate quote given for a simple 3 BHK (1400 sft) is about 7 lakhs.What is your opinion about the quality as well as pricing of the interiors done by Sobha?<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to add value.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-48914531288771429862013-12-26T15:48:55.214+05:302013-12-26T15:48:55.214+05:30Hi Nandita, Thanks for such a wonderful blog. Coul...Hi Nandita, Thanks for such a wonderful blog. Could you please help me with my problem in false ceiling .. I have a huge living cum dining space 31 (length) * 16 (width) and a beam is passing in the middle of the ceiling ( a sort of partition look). I want a 6 feet swing in the living room. So instead of doing two false ceiling designs one in the living area, and one in the dining area, can I cover the beam with false ceiling and provide just simple shandelier points..Please let me know your suggestion. Kindly include false ceiling ideas also in your posts. It will be of great help.. Looking forward to hear from you.. Thanks, SoujanyaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-28858128602458584102013-09-07T14:58:20.130+05:302013-09-07T14:58:20.130+05:30Excellent article. An eye opener for me :) thanks!...Excellent article. An eye opener for me :) thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-31863042934513057892013-08-29T15:28:52.327+05:302013-08-29T15:28:52.327+05:30Hi, You can reach me at nanditamanwani@gmail.com
...Hi, You can reach me at nanditamanwani@gmail.com<br /><br />Rgds<br />NmNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-65561547924373683522013-08-27T01:48:23.993+05:302013-08-27T01:48:23.993+05:30I see you are working on projects in Bangalore. Ca...I see you are working on projects in Bangalore. Can you tell how to meet you to check on feasibility of you taking up my apartment as ur next proj ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421131635441331289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-91894098247443136372013-07-09T11:12:41.693+05:302013-07-09T11:12:41.693+05:30Really depends on the specifics and how noisy it i...Really depends on the specifics and how noisy it is outside. Ideally the glass should be double glazed to insulate against both sound & heat.<br /><br />Rgds<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-12099308842777621692013-07-08T12:23:34.254+05:302013-07-08T12:23:34.254+05:30Thanks Nandita.
As I already have casement window...Thanks Nandita. <br />As I already have casement windows fixed, would it be enough for me to go for a single glazed window in addition to the existing casement window rather than a double glazed one to block noise?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com