Dear Carolyn, Thanks for your advice. Wood of 5mm thickness will be a good idea . It will help painting remain straight. I can slide it through a groove on wooden bars top and above. The wall I am describing is the one on left side as you enter. I love this painting as it depicts joy and celebration and you always get a smile when you look at it. Regards, Surendra

I strongly second One Plan's idea about looking for another architect. If this one is not motivated, all the fame in the world is not going to help. An alternative approach to finding an architect is to find some good contractors who have built things you like. Ask them for architects' names. Make sure they work in your price range. In the meantime, you can find out from your local building department what the set back and height restrictions are. Are you required to build parking areas or garage space, what kind of airspace restrictions do you have for neighbors' views and sunlight, that kind of thing. Often this stuff is on city websites or handouts at the office.

I think it would be fine if the cupboards match or atleast are close enough. Its a good idea to put them across from one another so to balance out the room, or atleast consider the balance when placing your furniture. In the end if it is practical and comfortable, you can always work on making it look pretty

I always suggest having the same floor throughout. It gives it a more ample feeling, consistent and not disjointed. As far as the walls go for the bathrooms we become more creative with special and unique materials for each bathroom and in this case each bathroom has its own personality . J Design Group, Interior Designers Williams Island - Pinecrest - South Beach - Miami - Sunny Isles - Miami - Modern Interior Design Firm in Miami, Florida - Luxury Ocean Front Contemporary Decorators - http://www.JDesignGroup.com