Most my doors were already here, but I did have one moved over, about 6 inches. However, the entire space was demo'd, and rebuilt, so that's not the best example to draw from. If you want the door hidden, in a pocket, yes, you will need a skilled carpenter. Essentially, the opening header and frame, will become twice it's size, with the "pocket" part, hidden behind the wall. The studs/supports will need to be removed to make a space for the door to slide into. Do you have any switches or outlets on the fireplace wall?

I am so happy to see you here! I will have to go back and see if i can retrieve my posts... thought I would make them into a little book for my daughter, with photos. Quick run-down on the bathroom (not travels, no time) - The kitchen has a rather elegant sliding door with beveled glass panels. Painted white, since this was the original colour. GD's new bathroom has the doors I had picked earlier; i thought of polishing them but decided sprayed automobile paint (on a resin primer) would wear better. Especially since it is such a small bathroom, and she is so splashy. I have this finish in my kitchen and it has lasted 15 years now. A tad chipped here and there, but only needs a wipe down once a week. Same finish for the balcony doors, also split like the bathroom. We have a new wardrobe, a study table with built-in shelves, and a small chest of drawers for her odds and ends. I want to re-tile the tiny balcony, more as a little statement. Currently we are looking at Portuguese tiles, though I did think a mosaic with a funky cat might be nice. Let me see the costing. The room will be painted a neutral adobe, with bright white woodwork and an off-white ceiling. This means she can go wild with cushions and covers. Other changes in the flat; We have changed the glass in the master bedroom and living room from small cramped panes to a single pane for each section with a 1" bevel all round. Doubles the cost of the glass, but looks so elegant! The air-conditioning is being re-located. The compressors were all mounted in the bedroom and living room balconies, which looked terrible and meant the balconies (very narrow, only 30" deep) couldn't be used for anything. Not even plants. So they are being moved so that the compressors can be mounted at the rear of the building. two down, one to go. Now we can put in some nice plants, fishtail palms etc. The kitchen counter on one side came out intact and will be reused elsewhere. I am planning overhead storage, cupboards, and a draining cupboard for plates and glasses. Right now there is no dish washer, though a place is earmarked, but for now I will put in a cupboard with steel racks for cups, glasses and plates, all hidden behind pressed glass doors. This is all in the planning stage.... Pictures in a little while, they are mostly on my ipad and don't transfer well to the mac. They come without numbers... so I have to rename the or something. Somebody tell me how to do this!

Hi Cornerstone, I read your feedback 1. Profile handles I was late as the doors were already ready and it was too much of re-work. Regarding putting handles 2. Sharp edge can cause problem thats why the handles I have put are rounded on the edge not to hurt. 3. Where I did make a mistake was Did not put fillers. If I had put fillers on the sides the door issues could be resolved The upper cabinet handles. This is actually not my fault I had told them to put the handles in the center but they thought these are not drawers but rather cabinets so they should be put in the location where we put the vertical handles. By the time I came to check it was too late and now I am stuck. I am thinking of putting maybe 8inch handles instead of current 5inch but not sure if that would help to improve the look. Old kitchen pictures attached they also had handles but smaller

Hi Chris, Decorating a home is an elaborate planning process. However, you can pick up clues from the kind of furniture you have, the colour palette you prefer and the design style that appeals to you. Here is how you can begin - 1] Ascertain what to already have and plan on what you want in terms of basic furniture, upholstery, carpets, cushions, curtains etc. Make a mental map of their placement in the room and make a list so that you do not overbuy and buy what is fit for the room. The furniture is the only permanent feature of the space, so choose wisely. 2] Fix a colour scheme. This may be derived from the upholstery you have bought or the colour of the curtains that you like. Make a colour palette. You may take the help of ready made colour palettes available online or visit a local paint vendor and take cues from the fan deck. Hiring a professional helps. 3] Next, go for an interior design style of your choice - Bohemian, eclectic, contemporary, modern etc. Look up the images of spaces designed in accordance with the style of your choice so that you know what kind of decor pieces you need to buy to achieve that look. 4] Begin by adding personal elements such as photographs, paintings, travel souvenirs, ancestral decor items etc. 5] Now you can add some neutral yet evergreen decor items like vases, lanterns, lamps, coasters, mirrors, candle stands etc. You can try old antique markets, flea markets, garage sales, dollar stores, IKEA stores etc. to find little treasures that suit your pocket. Try to stick to the chosen colour scheme for a cohesive look. Add plants and planters as they add life to a space and come at a nominal cost. 6] After all this you can invest in a good sculpture/figurine/painting that highlights the entire space. You can browse online websites or visit decor stores nearby. Attend a few interior design and home decor exhibitions in your city if you can. They will enlighten you and you may end up finding what you are looking for. 7] Lastly, keep updating and adding so that the space remains interesting. Hope this helps you. All the best! Regards, RnD Atelier Nagpur