Design of any house or building depends on different factors: Sun path at that location, which affects ambient daylight - What moods would you like in that room? Would you not like to place you walls/windows/chajjas/fins to design your mood using that sun-path? Would you not like to keep away the summer sun and let inside the winter morning sun-rays? Natural Wind direction at site; like pt 1 - would you not like the natural wind to work for you? Available Structural opportunities - in your case if it's an apartment in an already constructed building, how do we use existing column-beams efficiently? Or if it's a building, are there any soft spots which may be risky for placing columns? What's nearby? What privacy levels would you like in what space? You would certainly not like your bedroom voices to be heard from the corridor outside, and you would need good light in both the bedroom as well as the corridor. How do you that? It is this reason that there cannot be a standard plan for any and every site, and why a Bachelor's of Architecture happens to be a 5 year course. Ideally, it is the duty of an Architect to consider all the above factors while suggesting a design. Over time, different architects develop their own style, which becomes the identity of the house/building to be handed down over generations.

Actually the plan ( in black background), the one with measurement is the original one drawn by an architect . The other drawing (3d n the colourfull) is just a plan i drew to have an idea , where to arrange the furniture nd some modifications using a software called MAGICPLAN. That is why the staircase and bed is of awkward sizes, my bad. About the modifications, i have removed the partition between living and dining, have made a space for handwash, storage spaces for one bedroom and in kitchen which is protruding outwards marked with slanting lines in drawing, also extended 60 cm on northern side of the house to make room for balcony for bedroom, more room for bathroom nd work area. Do u think there is less space for storage, like to fit in an godreg alamarah somewhere??

Dear Mr Venugopal, Hope your flooring project has come out elegant. Hope you spend some quality time with your new project. @Ms. Preeti, thank you for your compliments. These comments truly mean a lot to us and this is what keeps the team motivated and going. For your knack of reading, I recommend you check the following ethnic styles. for flooring/ceiling/wall options : 1. Jaipur cobalt blue based porcelain products or blue pigments as wall paint/ceiling paint A lost art, remnant of Persian influence, promoted by ancient Moroccan immigrant artiste. 2. Bishnupur/ Haripur terracotta tiles- mughal art form on indian clay palette. Incredibly beautiful to behold and imparts a timeless elegance to ethnic structures. 3. Odisha terracotta art panels- Remnant of same Mughal dynasty. Artiste carve objects of delight using modern clay kilns. Districts- Kendujhar, Sonepur, Khordha and Balangir. 4. Bidriware ceiling tiles - Metallic panels with heavy inlay work . Remnants of Persian Artefacts. 5. Marble inlay works and marble floor medallions- Mughal architecture, colorful setting often inspired by flora and fauna or geometric islamic patterns. Craftsmen mostly from Rajasthan. 6. Khiching Black chlorite floor medallions/ wall panels/ Stone Bathtub and Sinks- Traditional odia ethnic patterns hand carved on Black Chlorite stone. One of the hardest stone in India. Objects include large format floor tiles and solid stone bathtubs. Imparts a stunningly modern perspective to structures. Exclusive to Mayurbhanj district, Odisha . (We are soon to start an export house on the stone based bathware/wall panels/ floor panels) 7. Stone jaalis of Jaipur -Indo-Persian architectural element- intricately carved geometric/floral jaalis for wall panels and cutouts. 8. Compressed Bamboo tiles from Assam- Traditional material with modern technologies- excellent insulating properties and easy to lay-an alternative to wooden flooring. 9. Mother of pearl inlay/ wall tiles -Iridiscent tiles for ultra-luxury -Persian element- Supposedly interacts with the body to calm the senses. Skilled craftsmen from Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata and Lucknow. 10. South Indian Oxide flooring in traditional floral motifs and geomtric patterns- Red, Blue and Yellow are primary oxides. Available as Athangudi tiles . 11. Limestone paste , mud and cowdung flooring for sustainable buildings -zero energy flooring , pest repellent and could be used over existing floor slabs with proper sealing. Compatible with mud houses and concrete as well. Incredibly rustic and long lasting element. 12. Odisha stone wall panels/tiles - Made traditionally of sandstone, chlorite or granites . Traditional odia motifs hand carved over stones. Labour intensive process and recommended for contemporary fusion settings. Found in Khordha, Puri and Mayurbhanj districts. 13. Wooden floor/wall motifs - Mughal element of geometric patterns and floral designs. adds definite interest to any wooden flooring/ wall panelling. Skilled craftsmen available in UP- Shahranpur, Agra, Lucknow and throughout Jammu and Kashmir. These are only a few popular elements. For further research, books on traditional temple architecture, Mughal architecture are recommended. Regards, Aurum Ideas and Spaces Bhubaneswar

@Devdatta Chandsarkar Hi , There are various methods for calculation. @ Cornerstone Design Studio India has told you one of the ways to calculate. Let's look at various other ways as well 1. On the basis of the property value (as mentioned above) It shows the lifestyle of the space you stay at, so an interior designer can justify the design standards. (For example, xerbia apartments and fashion residences are two different classes ) 2. Area of the flat (sqft pricing) It's generally an sqft rate calculated on the carpet area. ranges from 1000-2500/ sqft. It depends on the scope of work- demolition, civil work, full interiors, decor. Your designer will best tell you how to go about it. *This model is preferred for commercial interior setups where less intervention is required, but some home designers do that. Note: We feel home interiors are personal projects and need lots of attention and individual member choices are to be considered. 3. Percentage based fees for designer Ranges From 10% TO 20%, Again depends upon what services you are taking a) Only design, b) Design+ project management (labor ) c) Design+ Purchase management + project management (labor ) Pros: You can be open about your budget with your designer, whether its 25lakhs or 1cr. The integrity of both parties remains well. @Devdatta Chandsarkar This is ar. chinmay, we work from Pune completed projects across Pune (wagholi, kharadi,handewadi,kondhwa,dhanori,nibm, wanwadi,ambegaon and more) You can Follow the link to know more about budget and other related topics > "want to know more"< or Get a personal call after completing this step, we'll like to know more about you. chinmay r nimje Principal architect aarkin design studio Pune - 411040