Month: November 2019

Introduction

The one question that commonly people ask from interior designers and architects is what would be the price of my modular kitchen if I get one.  It is a general notion that modular kitchen is expensive but it is not true.  The cost of the modular kitchen depends upon various factors and these factors are as follows:

Price determining Factors of modular kitchen

1.  Size of the kitchen: The cost of the modular kitchen, first and foremost depends upon the size of the kitchen. If the size of the kitchen is bigger i.e. if it is L-shaped or U-shaped, or parallel more modules will be used hence the cost will go up, whereas if there is less space and only straight kitchen can be built then less modules will be used and cost will be less.

2.  Material used for cabinets: The cost of the modular kitchen also depends upon the material that one uses for the cabinets.  The material determines the strength and the water resistant quality.  Major material used for cabinets is pre laminated particle board, Medium density fiber board, wood plastic composit, and plywood.   So generally plywood is recommended for kitchen’s base cabinets and MDF can be used for top cabinets and depending upon your choice the price varies.

3.  Surface finishes: The surface finishes determine the look of the kitchen and there are many options for the surface finishes.  The range starts from laminates, acrylic, lacquered glass, stone, solid wood, veneer, and aluminum frame shutter.

Hardware, accessories, and countertops

4.  Hardware: Materials used to interconnect raw material are called hardware.  Some examples are hinges, channels, tandem box, pullouts, lifts etc.  So hardware is one of the major cost determining factors.  Hardware cost depends on the type and the make.

5.  Accessories and appliances: Appliances for the kitchen are: kitchen stove, chimney, microwave, oven etc.  And Accessories for the kitchen are plate holders, cutlery trays, tandem inserts, dish drainers.  So what accessories and appliances you use determines the cost of your kitchen and you must use accessories and appliances based on your specific needs.

6.  Countertops: Select countertops based on functionality and finish. And the types of countertops are:  Granite, marble, Italian granite, quartz etc.  You can find the cost of the kitchen using the combination of the above listed materials.

Conclusion:

All the above factors i.e. size of the kitchen, material you use for the cabinets, surface finishes, hardware, accessories and appliances, and countertops affect the price of the modular kitchen.

If you want to get your modular kitchen built you can contact us at CREATIVEBUILD for we have experienced architects in our team who will help you get a kitchen of your dreams in just the cost that suits your pocket and utilizes your space in the best way.

 

 

We often spend lot of money in doing the interiors of our homes but we tend to make such mistakes that lead to harm our furniture and other assets.  So it is important to know what mistakes we are making and how to avoid them.  Here is a list of mistakes that we make:

Interiors: Cleaning Mistakes

1.  Cleaning polished wooden products with water: When we clean polished wooden furniture, doors, or railing with water then the polish chips offs.  So always clean the wooden products with dry cloth.

2.  Cleaning items made of leather or leatherite with water: Do not clean leather or leatherite of sofa or bed head board with water.  First clean it with dry cloth to remove dust then clean with water.

3.  Using toilet cleaning chemical to clean wash basin: If you clean your wash basin with toilet cleaning chemical then its shine will go away. As it has a lighter coating of ceramic then that of toilet.  This cleaning chemical wears off the metallic part of the wash basin as well.  It also harms the sievers of your wash basin that makes the wash basin leak.

4.  Cleaning glass items with soap water: Glass items should only be cleaned with plain water and not soap water.

5.  Using acid to clean marble, granite, and other stones: If you use acid to clean marble, granite, or other stones then they completely get ruined. And cannot be repaired.

Not using clean mop cloth

6.  One mop cloth all over the place: You must keep at least two to three mops for different areas of your home.  Also change the cleaning water at least twice while mopping the floor of the house.

7.  Not cleaning things that is used for cleaning: The mopping cloth itself that is used for cleaning is often not cleaned that leads to dirt getting spread next day when you use to clean it again.

8.  Not cleaning the dustbins: Often the garbage is thrown from the dustbin but the dustbin is not cleaned.  So you must clean the dustbin as well.

9.  Directly using the cleaning liquid or chemical on the cleaning surface: You must avoid using the cleaning liquid directly on the cleaning surface, instead take it on the cloth and clean it for better results.

It is always advisable to use microfiber cloth for cleaning.

Conclusion:  If we want our interiors to be maintained properly then we must know what mistakes we are making in cleaning them and avoid making those mistakes.

If you want to get the interiors of your home done, we at CREATIVEBUILD provide you the best services for your interior design.  We have a team of architects and interior designers who are very experienced and capable and who can ensure that your interiors are done according to your tastes and liking.

The reason why a modular kitchen is called as a modular kitchen is because of the baskets and trolleys that are used in it.  A modular kitchen gets its shape because of these baskets.  So it is important to know what type of baskets to use and how many types of baskets are there.

Modular kitchen baskets

1.  The first type of basket that is important to know about is the wired basket. These are made up of stainless steel.  There is one 202 grade basket, it is cheaper and another one is 304, which is better.  Then there are channels that are sliding, which are better as the baskets don’t go inside with a bang they go very smoothly.

2.  Second type of basket is the perforated basket of stainless steel. It is good to use perforated basket for keeping small utensils like spoons, knives etc. so they don’t fall down.  These items can fall down from the wired baskets so it is better to keep them in perforated baskets.  You can also use these baskets to keep the spice boxes.  Perforated basket is of fixed size it cannot be modified according to your needs.

Tandem channels and baskets

3.  You can use tandem channel to fix the perforated basket, this creates the third type of basket. This helps in accommodating even big baskets for your needs.  You can keep big boxes of grain also in the tandem channel.  It is very easy and smooth to use and is an advanced technology.  If you make your modular kitchen using all three types of baskets then your kitchen will look very good and will be easy to use.

4.  You can use tandem channels and in them you can use dividers either of plastic or of board, which creates this fourth type of basket.

While we are discussing about the baskets it is also important to discuss the importance of wire basket.  Wire basket is important because of its durability as it is made of stainless steel so it does not rust.  Another thing is that when we create drawers of that then dirt does not assemble there.  Wire basket is also good because the moment you open the drawer you can see everything.  Visibility and accessibility is very easy.  It is very easy to take out items in the wire basket whereas in the tandem channel when you build drawers you have to create partitions to make the accessibility easy.

Conclusion:  The conclusion is that it is better to use the wire baskets, perforated baskets, and tandem channel baskets in combination with each other for smooth functioning of your kitchen.

If you are trying to convert your kitchen in a modular kitchen or wanting to get the interiors of you home done, you can contact us at CREAIVEBUILD as we have experienced architects who are experts in designing your home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No matter where you work from, your office space has to be inspiring so that you can be your most productive self in your office.  You can be having a big office space or small space or it might just be a cubicle, your office space should be comfortable and should be designed in such a way that increases your focus and productivity.  Here are some of the points that you must consider while designing your office space.

Lighting and pictures on the wall

1.  Keep it bright: It is important to let a lot of light come in into your office space.  If you are able to put your desk by windows it would be really effective. As light allows you to be more creative and more productive.  If you do not have the option to put your desk by windows then put a lot of lamps for having a bright light in the room.

2.  Add mood lights: This is also a point regarding light.  You can add mood lights in your office.  You may put string lights or any other light that lifts up your mood.  You may also create a good ambience in your office with a good lighting.

3.  Hang calming pictures of outdoor landscapes: If you don’t have a window in the office or if you are in a cubicle you can hand calming pictures of outside landscapes like an open field, or landscape of an ocean. This would give you an illusion that you are outside.  It will allow for some positivity or peacefulness at work and increase your productivity.

Visual calendars and flowers for office space

4.  Display large visual monthly calendars: You can put a large visual calendar or you can put a calendar like an art piece or you can put white board calendars if you have enough space.  White board calendars are quite useful as you can add personal stuff on it, you can add deadlines on it.  You can use such calendars for writing some important and useful information.  They are perfect because they tell you what you have accomplished and what you need to accomplish and they keep you on time and on track and motivated.  And you can colour coordinate it with different markers.

5.  Keep fresh flowers around the room: This is a great way to make you feel you have something living and fresh in your office space.  You can think of having white and pink flowers in your office.  This is just a way to make the office space look and feel good.

6.  Make sure that everything has a home base: Make sure that everything has its place.  So that you know what is the place for your pens, books, bottle, tea coaster etc.  This gives your office a clean and clutter free look.  A cleaner space helps you focus better and leads to higher productivity.

Junk drawers and inspirational photos

7.  Have a junk drawer: Create a junk drawer for things that you are not sure if they need a place.  You may need them rarely but they are needed and you don’t want to throw them away.  So you can have a drawer or a box for them and it will help you keep your space clean and clutter free.

8.  Display photos of things that inspire you: You can have pictures of your loved ones who inspire you or you can have pictures of your favorite quotes.  The idea is to surround yourself with stuff that motivates you and inspires you so that you are at your creative best in your office.

Conclusion:  Your office is a space where you want to be your best self so it is advisable to keep it clean, bright, and beautiful and full of inspiration.

If you want to go deep into this topic and get your office space designed, you can take the help of our team of experts at CREATIVEBUILD.

It is a responsibility of every household to care for the senior citizens of the family.  Therefore, it is essential to take consider their needs and convenience while building your home.  You must have heard that senior citizens often fall in the bathroom and they have to go through a lot of problem because of it.  In this scenario it is very important to make a senior citizen friendly bathroom.  For this following measures should be taken:

1.  Ensure that the floor is not slippery and is free of water: Sometimes the marble floor and ceramic tile floor becomes slippery.  So to prevent the slip you must divide the bathroom in two areas 1. Bathing area 2.  WC and wash basin area.  You can divide by installing glass partition or putting a shower curtain.  So when you will use the bathing area, water will not spill over and not come to the other side.  So lot of area will remain dry.  You can also keep a good quality floor wiper to dry wipe your bathroom floor.

2.  Install sufficient number of handles or hand bars for holding for support: There should be one handle bar right after entering into the bathroom door.  There should be one handle bar near, above, or around the wash basin.  There should be a handle bar near the WC.  Then there should be one handle bar in the area where they bath, so if they need support they can have it right there.

3.  Install wall mounted seat for bathing area: Senior citizens have a problem standing while bathing so you can install a wall mounted seat for bathing area or alternatively use a good quality plastic stool or plastic chair depending upon the health.

4.  Proper and sufficient light in the bathroom: There should be proper light in the bathroom.  This is because the eyesight of the senior citizens is low and if they are not wearing their spectacles then they will have problem in seeing.  If your area has power cuts then keep a good quality torch light handy for the senior member.  Switchboard should be placed outside the bathroom.

5.  Use anti-skid floor mats and bath mats: For senior citizens you should place anti-skid floor mats in the bathing area.  Also, you can place bath mats in the entire area where one walks in a bathroom.  When a senior citizen is getting up after bathing, if at that time the load of their body weight comes on their feet and they skid at that time, then the bathing mat in such a situation is very helpful, it helps prevent the fall.

6.  Raise the height of western commode: Either you can raise the height of western commode or you can buy a padded seat from any online store.  It helps senior members get up from the seat and does not put too much load on their knees.

Conclusion:  Bathrooms in a home must be made with lot of care, consideration, and sensitivity towards the senior members of the family.

It takes lot of imagination, understanding, and knowledge of different materials available to build a house.  At CREATIVEBUILD we have experienced architects who are very capable.