These ideas are great, however, I do second with the above concern of dust. Recently, I purchased shoe storage from IKEA, and I absolutely vouch for it. The make of the storage is simple but, durable. It features a mesh covering which allows air to circulate around your shoes and lets you see which pair of shoes it has inside. If you do opt to buy shoe storage instead of making one, IKEA is the place to head to.

Hi Option 1 As suggested by Cornerstone above. This way the TV will be visible from dining too Option 2 Move TV to the corner of the entrance wall, next to the window, placed at 45 degree angle. The L shaped sofa can then go to the diagonally opposite corner. The wall can be a see through book shelf/crockery shelf. This is better as the visitors have some inviting empty space as soon as they walk in instead of a sofa. Option 3 TV in current position, but instead of the TV being mounted on wall, perhaps have an open shelf (like below)

Hello Narayana, there are few points you need to check, 1) Is there any other window in the dining area? 2)Daylight effect depends on which direction your kitchen is in, 3)Your requirement for the kitchen storage and platform space. For the open kitchen 1) You have to consider your cooking style as in open kitchen smoky preps create problems. 2) open kitchen need more maintenance . And there are few more points which are considered at the time of planning and designing. For any query, you can feel free too contact us.

Thanks for both of your responses CUBSpaces team and Shweta from Shades studio. It really gives a clarity about possible consequences. I am now doubt free about changing whole things in Bathroom as it will be interconnected. However will appreciate your opinion on few things: 1. Kitchen wall tiles: I have those from countertop height to roof(almost area of 6X15 feet) which are good and not hollow. I changed countertop 5 years back without any damage to these tiles. It might cost me another 10-15 K, but I feel the whole process and quantity of wasting old good tiles makes me little sad. 2. kitchen countertop: Made new around 5 years back. I don't expect to get it all intact. But large pieces can be cut and can be used as top for other freestanding structures like dishwasher, front load washer, heighten base cabinets, etc. 3. Plywood: I don't mind giving enough labour charges for old sheets recycle. I am planning to use doors, loose sheets(like kept on bed frame of settee frame.) or parts of big frames like settee. I am keen on reducing waste than to save money. You can see various DIY ideas by western people, who remove or sand laminates and re-paint furniture, or carefully remove hollow tiles and re-attach them. Some are also re-painting ceramic tiles. I am just asking myself: Are we creating more and more waste by use and throw approach every 10-15 years, just because we can afford it?