Rajesh--I would consult with a designer/architect in your part of the world to correct the reiling deficiency. I cannot speak to building codes in what I am guessing is the far east, but your local architect can. Attachment of the railing, to the floor and to the stairs, in terms of rigidity and support are important, as the rail will slope by the steps, and need to transition to a straight rail at the landing, and terminate into the white wall at the landing. Also, the architect can verify that the steps meet codes in terms of rise and run and the gaps btw. the steps, which would not pass code here in the U.S. I cannot see the while inside wall as you ascend the stair, so all I can suggest is installing a nice piece of art, possibly a triptych, of something culturally fitting for your part of the world. I wish you well in your design pursuits.

Let us start begin with your preferred usage for the space. What is most desirable in your home (a space for storage, entertainment, work, etc.)? In my parent's home, for example, the area underneath their basement staircase is used only for storage. Although, it is possible to use spaces for multiple purposes. For example, a dining place that may compliment your kitchen (whether primarily for everyday seating or entertaining guests), may function as a dual space. If an lcd space is desirable, I would love to design some possibilities that will serve its purpose in completing your home. If you are unsure of what your function you want your space to have, perhaps it would be better to establish the mood of your space in completing your home. Is it a calm and tranquil space that you are looking to have or a busy and excitable space that you are looking to enjoy?

Rui, On the contrary, If you look from the left it should align with the base cabinet because they are in same size. Most likely, it will go off by 3/8 of an inch after the dish washer (as it has been wiggled in). It is too small a difference to be noticed by average person because they are at different heights. We are suggesting to change either the cabinet above sink or the single box above right of dishwasher. It will be easier and the filler will be least noticeable above the sink as the shutters are already of a different size. Good news, is that you may have the cabinet boxes already. You can check by placing them starting from the left most wall whether the above suggestion works for you. Thanks, Nitin Cornerstone Designs, Bangalore.

Hey!! You could go about this two ways, First, is to upholster the bench itself (making the change semi-permanent), or the second would be to place cushions, or a think upholstered piece of ply atop the bench and secure it with fabric straps across the four legs. If you want to upholster the back as well, you'll have to glue the foam and fabric onto a plyboard and attach it (in both cases). Read on for instructions. For the first option, you have to follow the same steps with the exception of 12, and do it all directly on the bench and not on a plyboard. Procure a 6mm thick plyboard and cut it to the dimensions of the seat. make it a 1 or 2 mm smaller than the seat so that you can slide/drop it in when done. sand one surface down to make it smooth. Get 3" foam, again cut to the size of the plyboard. get foam batting =, and fabric if your choice, 6" larger on all sides. Spray adhesive on the ply and foam (check manufacturers instructions to see whether you need it on both surfaces or just one.) Glue the foam to the board, place weights on top, and leave it to dry. Lay down the fabric, face down on a clean workstation, play the foam batting on top. Place the now glued seat upside down on the batting and start pulling the batting upward and staple it in place. Do one side at a time (opposites first, not adjacent) Repeat the 8 and 9 with Fabric Cut off any excess. Tailor longish strips of the fabric and staple them to the four corners of the ply and use it to tie and secure the board on the bench. Hope this helps!!