first of all, Thank you guys for those valuable inputs. yes, as far as cleaning goes, its just been finished installing and I have asked them to clean them up. And also, I observed that the frosting on the glass didn't look that good, so I am going for the filming on certain portions of the doors n windows. - Is there a particular quality of films that I may choose for this ? - Yes, lighting is definitely the criteria I had in mind which can bring up the finish to this. And i am worried about this , as I did not go for False Roofing, bcos the ceiling is already at a low height. I should really refine my ideas on the lighting part. - the stairs are floored with white Marble stone..My mom loves it and the matting on it might hinder its beauty, but yes I will surely consider that as well. Thank you again.

Thank you Shalaka ! I do love it the way it is but since the windowstart are ceiling to floor and facing West, in summers it becomes a furnace. Hence the need for double curtains. So wanted to get something that when needed if I tie the front cream ones from the back when they show, it looks nice. While my husband liked orange, I was leaning towards, gold. So we decided to put it for vote. Thank you for your input :-)

Okay! In that case i would like to suggest you to get rid of it, meaning the placement can be the same but change doors and windows to a different design as you want a garden look and feel right? Also add some artificial green carpetting on the floor - it is the most common and cost effective plan. Let the swing be there if its cool with you. Then on the open grills add some elements like a vertical garden. If you are habituated to keeping the shoe console on that side, let it be but buy a new seating, can be like an ottoman with sliding storage so you can sit and remove your shoes slide the storage and keep it there. A small coffee table like log or geometric shape with a nice easy chair can also add up a great vibe of a cozy garden area to your place. In addition to your budget plan get some things done on the ceiling and the lights too. Do you have a certain budget plan? because i have 100 of suggestions : ) - Layden Wangmo [senior interior designer] MAD DESIGN

Hi priya, Its good to see your participation in the professional industry, we all have the realization one day or another that college didn't teach us anything, the real thing to ask is that what have we taught ourself in the first place. how many books have we read from our own college library, how many thesis reports have we gone through, how many art/science/construction/interior exhibitions have we attended. how many sketches have we drawn in 365 days. my advice towards first step of learning would be scanning (with your eyes of course) your office library (reference books, materials,samples, models, catalogs etc) I promise you, you will be amazed to know that you are sitting in a knowledge hotspot.