4 Simple ways to design a home that inspires you

  1. Create a cozy corner: While thinking about designing a home that inspires you, you cannot fail to think of a cozy little corner in any part of your home that not only gives you a space to be with yourself but has interiors that make you feel instantly relaxed and leave you inspired to do more.  You can have this corner in  your living room, your bedroom, or even in your balcony or terrace.  What you most want is a comfortable place to sit, so a sofa or a comfortable chair with cushions is a must because if you want it to feel cozy it has to be comfortable.  You can hang a swing chair in your balcony or the living room for an added relaxation.  Put a shelf of your favourite books that you often like to read for inspiration and you can have it decorated with some posters having inspirational quotes.  It would be better to pair it with some nice vase with some good artificial or natural flowers for the effect and you have a corner in your home that inspires you and makes you feel relaxed at the same time.
  2. Decorate each room according to its purpose: Since each room in your home serves a different purpose, you would like to design it according to your purpose so that it goes with the mood of the room.  For example you would decorate your drawing room with rugs and paintings you would not like to place a rug in your dining area and would like to create a different ambience in your dining area than in your drawing room or bedroom.  You can use bright lights in your dining area as it should not be too dimly lit.  You can decorate your study room with good light and you can even have a window in your study and arrange your table and chair near the window for a good light.  You can keep a beautiful book shelf for arranging your books.  Your bedroom should have nice pillows with bed having side tables with drawers with a clean look that really inspires.
  3. Make living room into a comfortable space: Your living room is a place where you want to relax and unwind, therefore it should be decorated in light and soothing colours.  The colour of the wall must be light and you can add a touch of colour by putting some nice cushions with covers with patch work, embroidery, mirror work etc.  If there is a couch in the living area you can put a bed sheet on it with the same patterns.  You can use light or neutral colour curtains to decorate your living room.  Since living room is a space that you spend most time and spend time with your family it should have a decor that would be comfortable, relaxing, and soothing at the same time being vibrant for you to feel inspired.
  4. Add a touch of greenery: If you live in a bungalow then you must have a lawn in your home, and a kitchen garden where you grow vegetables.  If you live in an apartment, you can put plants in your balcony or terrace area. A touch of greenery not only is soothing to the eyes, it has a calming effect on your disposition and a touch of nature always inspires one.  Therefore you can add your favourite plants and arrange them in beautiful looking pots for a more beautiful ambience that inspires you.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to make your home inspire you, all you need is some thoughtfulness and some innovation.  At creativebuild we share with you many inspirational ideas to decorate your home that makes it look luxurious and inspiring in a lesser cost.

Modular Kitchen – Myth – Reality – Value

Myth

Modular kitchens involve assembling a kitchen using pre-built modules in a factory. These kitchens are pre-dominantly designed by western designers and suits western countries.

They assume the kitchens are constructed for standard dimensions to perfect precision, which indeed is true in a lot of western countries. It is very simple to assemble a modular kitchen in such a setting, as a customer you choose colors , function ,placement etc. and voila your kitchen is ready to be assembled and used. The factories producing these kitchens churn out millions of modules of standard sizes assuming One size fits all,  if your kitchen has an odd dimension ,it is simple to fix , Assemble for standard dimension and fill the rest of space with fillers.

Reality – The Indian context

Modular Kitchen industry in India caters to wide range of Audience and wide range of price segments, the innovation in this industry is largely limited

To making the prices affordable to all segments based on what customers are willing to pay and to make wide margins. They skimp on quality by using

Really low rent particle boards (MDF) and finish it with Glossy façade. Very low rent Hardware, prone to breaking on use.

The facade appeals to a wide segment of prospective customers and generates huge volumes. On the other hand, the really western imported brand modular kitchens are very expensive as they are good quality inside out. It is preferred by niche segment of customers

 

However the Indian kitchen is a complex beast.

  1. We tend to build the kitchen structure to our taste and Indian lifestyle (Many users of the kitchen, Want to  preserve heritage vessels -Gift by your Mom)

  1. We want it to be usable by many generations , From our parents to our children.
  2. Our Builders ,both apartment complexes and Individual homes , build the kitchen with some really odd dimension.
  3. For some of us the Kitchen is a sacred place ,next only to the Mandir in the houseMore often than not we have to compromise on our living  as the low rent modular kitchens , How much ever the vendor customizes will not suit your need as the modules are pre-built.Value – Creative BuildWe are a brand which recognize this Indian uniqueness, We build modular kitchens ,where the modules themselves are customizable , We employ real Architects whoStudy usability all their life and build some really cool looking and most usable designs for your kitchens , and our skillful artisans build the modules in the factory  with

    Real quality wood – Waterproof plywood for all carcasses , and finishes that will be both functional and make you proud. They involve you From the start to the end of the design and build phases . We deliver the kitchen in 45  working days flat.

How to decorate the Foyer?

The term foyer describes the space that connects the entrance of your house to the other parts of your house. An entry way sets the tone for a home so your entry way is the first thing you and your guests see on arrival.

Whether it’s an independent house or an apartment foyer is an important place of the building as here you welcome your guests when they enter your house. It serves as a transition space , space between your outdoors and interior of your house.

It not only welcomes your guests but also shows and represents your design aesthetics, so utilize this prominent entrance space to add elegance to decor details that will help to elevate the overall ambiance of your house, no matter what it’s size or scale, discover some beautiful ways to make a great first impression.
With these simple tips your entry way will be as stylish and welcoming as you are.
The homes first room is your favourite space.

Colours: Colours are one of the best options. You can play with different shades of vibrant colours for eg : one of the walls can be painted With bold colour and the rest of the wall can remain sober.

Family photo wall:  The entry can be a mix of family photos which will remind you of them and some of the Sweet memories down the lane.

Place to hang:  Beautiful hooks made of cast iron or wood can be fixed on the wall which will look beautiful and functional as well, for instance you can hang a hat or a coat.

Kick back :  The entry way can be featured with an antique wooden bench that offers a spot for removing shoes.

Rugs:  Area rugs in vibrant colors are great for creating a warm welcome.

Panting:  Through portraits prints and landscapes you can add beautiful colours to your simple wall.

Lighting:  Lights play an important role in the house .  You can hang a pendulum light or a Chandelier which brightens the whole space. And gives a whole new look to the room.

How to beautify your home in 5 simple steps?

Your home is where your life is, so it is but natural for you to want to make it look beautiful. There are many ideas on how to beautify your home but here are some most simple and most easy ideas to beautify your home:

1. Enliven your living area: You can enliven your living area by keeping the fresh flowers on the side table or the centre table and letting the natural light and wind to come in for a fresh and natural feel. You can put some wind chimes on the windows or the entrance door for an additional effect. Your living area can be decorated with candles and you can also put essential oil diffuser to add fragrance.

2. Add decor to your bathroom: Add a touch of class to your bathroom by changing the lighting. You must use LED lighting fixtures as they not only save energy they add to the brightness of your bathroom. You should also paint your bathroom in a light colour to make it look spacious, a touch of white or cream is just perfect for that clean look. Also, if the space allows try to let the natural light come in through a window for it to look clean and bigger. Let your towels be displayed to add to the luxurious look.

3. Put plants in your veranda or balcony: You can make a veranda or balcony garden by growing plants like cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, spinach, chilly, and gourd etc. It looks good and adds glory to your balcony by making it into your kitchen garden. You can also put other plants like palms, rubber plant, asparagus etc. for that extra beauty. Besides, you can also opt for some flower plants like rose, jasmine, and mogra for that extra beauty and it would also enhance the ambiance with its sweet smell.

4. Use different curtains in each room: Curtains add luxury to your rooms. They make the space look bigger and give it a cozy feel. For adding more beauty to your home you can add different curtains in each room according to the colour of your walls.

5. Keep it clean: When it comes to your home, beauty begins with cleanliness. No matter how much you spend on your home and how much you decorate it with expensive furniture and accessories if it is not clean, it is not going to look beautiful. So make sure you make your home clutter free. To keep it clutter free you must ensure that you make your bed, clean up the floor, and clean up all your tables and countertops for a spic-and-span look.
We at Creativebuild wish you to enjoy the beautiful look of your home with these simple yet innovative ideas.

5 easy tips to keep your kitchen clean

A clean kitchen not only makes your home look clean but it also inspires you to cook. A clean kitchen is visually appealing and inviting. Besides if you care for the health and hygiene of your family it is a priority to keep your kitchen clean. Kitchen is a place where you do all the peeling and chopping of vegetable every time you cook, still you can keep it clean with little effort and by making it a habit to clean it. Here are few tips to use to keep your kitchen looking clean and shiny at all times.

1. Clean the countertop as soon as you spill something on it with sponge. If something is spilled while cooking and you clean it later it gets dried and hard and difficult to clean, whereas if you do it right away it is easy and leaves your countertop shiny with just one simple wipe. It is always a good idea to use a sponge to clean the kitchen counter so that it absorbs the water and makes the countertop completely dry.

2. Keep your kitchen sponge clean if you want your kitchen countertop clean and odour free. To make it odour free you can rinse it in the vinegar and leave it for 5 minutes and all the smell from sponge will go. It is an easy and hygienic way of maintaining your kitchen.

3. Clean your appliances for that bright and fresh look in your kitchen. With constant usage and due to cooking, the appliances like mixer-grinder and microwave gather grime that looks sticky and it is imperative to clean it with a nice and fragrant cleaner for a cleaner kitchen. There are many good surface cleaners that you can choose from in the market.

4. Keep all the spice boxes inside the storage for a clean kitchen. A modular kitchen with good storage comes handy when you want your kitchen to look clean as all your spice boxes, knives, cutlery etc. can be stored in the storage after use.

5. Clean the kitchen cabinets at least once every week for an overall clean look of the kitchen. For this also you can use the same surface cleaner that you use for cleaning your appliances and let your kitchen shine.

6. If you have a kitchen sink made of stainless steel you can use a toothbrush and baking soda to clean it. If your sink is made of granite or any other stone you can use any washing soap and iron scrubber to clean it.
With all the above solutions you can keep your kitchen clean and shiny and enjoy cooking. If you have a modular kitchen it is certainly easy to maintain, so it is advisable to opt for a modular kitchen if you are planning to redo your kitchen.

We at Creativebuild provide modular kitchens that not only look good but help you make your kitchen look sparkling clean at all times.