One possibility would be to swap the living room and the dining room. Since the current living room is larger than the current dining room you could still keep some comfortable seating (couch and upholstered chairs?) against the front wall for a keeping room/dining concept. Then your new dining areas (kitchen and dining room) and living areas (living and drawing room) would have good flow between them, which would work well both for family and entertaining. You could also add some builtin bookshelves in the drawing room or new living room to create a library area to add another fun element to the living areas. These bookshelves could be against the long walls in the drawing room, around the window with a window seat in the living room (former dining room), or built to create some separation in the open area between the drawing room and living room/stair area. Your plan seems to show some sort of builtin there, but I'm not sure what it is.

Hi, There are a number of ways in which the area under a staircase can be utilized. In case of a cramped house or space restrictions, this space can be used for providing storage, services or even a powder room as elaborated below : In case there are no space constraints and all the other areas are taken care of, the space below the stairs can be used for add ons such as a library, study, cellar or a minibar. In case there are any dogs in the house, this area serves as a spacious and compact kennel too : Apart from this, if the space is to be treated solely considering aesthetics, it can be livened up using a bit of indoor landscaping, sculptures and water body : Hope these ideas help. Do let us know what you decided to choose. All the best! Regards, RnD Atelier Nagpur

what is the recommended height required when we want to opt for false ceiling? Answer : ( 8'-6" below false ceiling...) 2) what are the pros and cons with false ceiling? Answer : Advantage is... 1) If ur staying below terrace flat, False ceiling will to reduce heat. 2) To hide electrical wiring conduit pipes which will hide inside the false ceiling. 3) to hide any electronic devices inside the false ceiling, by using trap door, to service the wiffi, telephone, router, etc. 3) how much does it will cost for 1400 sft 3bhk? Answer : ( 2 Option ) 1 Option ) 1400 is not totally will be used for false ceiling, i hope except balcony, bathrooms, etc here it is not necessary, so asume only 1100 Sq.ft Carpet Area = 99000/- Flat ceiling. 2 Option ) Additional design ( Up / Down - level difference for Cove Lights ) Asume 35000/- Total Cost = 1,34,000=00 4) is it only for aesthetics purpose or any functional advantage? Answer : Both as Explained Above. 5) how much overhead interms of maintenance? Answer : No Maintenance Cost, If not damaged by water. 6) any alternatives for false ceiling to get good lighting and rich look? Reflected Cove Light which is mentioned in Sr.No. 3 ( option 2 ) Additional Cost

Ashish That is a nice idea. However if you are going with light walls, I would say go darker with your furniture colour. If you use white or off white wall colour, go with a darker grey sofa. Though not very dark but at least 2-3 tones darker than your walls. Go with khadi texture on sofa covers. It looks very nice and is quite trendy. https://www.houzz.in/photos/vikram-phvw-vp~280 Something like this is a good option (regarding colour and texture) Mounting the tv on the wall is also a good option. What i will ask you to change is your coffee table. Replace it with with a glass or a wooden nesting table. Go for a set of 2 round ones with walnut polish (if it is wood) .Keep a small dari rug under it. use you wall paper on the wall on which you are mounting your tv or on the wall directly adjacent to it. separate your dinning and living areas.