Tsilanko, I would always recommend professional installation where needed. But what I am doing here is suggesting that WHEN you are planning to build or renovate, to consider how your plans will affect you in 20 or 30 years time. Split levels are very hep when you are young. A kitchen 3 steps down at 30 is rarely a problem, but might be a hazard at 60, or, as Marjie1059 suggested, if you break a leg. ... All my parents' homes were terrible for old people. They were forced to move to a bungalow in extreme old sge because the location and design of their home was more suitable for an active young couple with a large family than for an elderly couple with stroke disabilities. I would not want to move again, so my present home has features built in that make ageing in place simpler. Mostly small changes, like grab rails, and lever handles on doors and faucets. A major disability suddenly suffered requires major changes if permanent. I did look at this because it came up in the discussion, but if you look at the heading, Planning for Disability, it means just that. Plan ahead so you don't have to make expensive changes later on. But thank you for your advice, yes, major changes are not in the DIY domain.

Hello Abinash, The size and measurements of sofa depends on the piece being selected or made, the seat is usually 16-19 inches high. Note that the seats facing the TV are not having a back support as per the plan or 3 d render. You may want to reconsider this as it is not very comfortable to watch the TV without a back support. For the other end of the sofa hope the TV clamp is movable. You may try the home trial of sofa from Urban ladder and Pepper fry and see how different sofa will look in your house. They serve in metros as of now. They do charge a nominal fee for this service. Guess some 400 for upto 4 sofas. Thanks, Nitin CORNERSTONE DESIGNS Bangalore.

Hello @Cornerstone Design Studio India No. I don't have any idea about FSI. I will try to learn more about it. Regarding the size of green belt, I have confirmed it from the patwari that Plot 1 has got 5 metre green belt on both sides. He told me that: All plots with 24 metre facing road are having 5 metre green belt whereas plots with 12 metre facing road are having 2.5 metre green belt. (It's 4 or 3.5 metre in case of 18 metre road, I don't remember exactly). About that bold line, I am sure that it is not representing width of green belt. (Check below image as that bold line is having same width for 12 metre facing plots). So what do you think now? Should I become that lucky guy to own plot 1? Check out whole map and there are hardly 3-4 corner plots which are having 24 metre wide road on both sides. (and there are just 2 plots having North East direction) whereas there are around 50-55 plots which are similar to Plot 2nd. About your query, It's Suncity Township - I (Sector 35, Rohtak). It's around 45 kilometres away from Delhi border. Would you please mind elaborating this point a little bit more - "For us function prevails over design anyday". If built up area is going to be same in both plots then how it affects functionality? Thanks a lot for your detailed input.

Simplest option is to have a small one with suitable curtains next to the door entry...pray facing east...though it will still be in the south east quadrant. Have you given a thought to swapping the positions of Sofa and TV cabinet ...seem same dimensions ? Extend the TV cabinet right up to the door...build in the pooja place...east wall...pray facing east. Another great option that can be planned with appropriate changes is in the balcony on the right wall...pray facing east... Yet another option is to redesign/rework the balcony sliding door and have a small pooja place inside against the present balcony sliding door....pray facing north east. The sliding door seems to be a good 8 feet. Even if you have it say 2’ wide in the centre, there would be ample space to move/slide the doors on either side... Having one in the north east bedroom east wall can also be an option...keep it covered when not praying. Options galore... Look at what suits your lifestyle the best. All the best. 🙏🏻