@corner Stone designs. sorry if I had given an impression it mud slinging. but objectively speaking the suggestion to go for a chimney just because someone asked for it instead of addressing the real issue us not what I intended to do. one has to understand all the negatives as well veggie going in for a decision . just like you have the right to suggest there is nothing wrong in pointing out the issues in the proposed solution. none of us are internet warriors but most of us are "sold" items that we will never need in our life by creating an illusion. I know that dinner call it business but I am not in such one and I have the luxury to call a spade a spade. Even now the person who asked for is not sure in what they want but they think that a chimney will solve the issue. engineering doesn't work that way. unless we know what the real issue us, which isn't clear if it is the smoke or the smell and the your of food cooked, the frequency, the 80/20 utility of the kitchen we are not even close to understanding the problem. my intent is to emphasize the importance of understanding the problem and then look for issue and not provide a ready made solution. we can all suggest something by seeing a picture that fire will come and catch the chef if it is located in the window but do you think that what you say is practical. you may construct this as much slinging be as a novice I have a genuine question. how many houses have such a fire accident. we don't even know if the stove is electric or gas. if it is electric then they just no question of fire. so I encourage you to objectively approach and not see this as a mud slinging thing as that's not the point.

The welcoming bronze Idol with flower garland in the hands is a cute idea. And the walkway to reach Radha Krishna in the Brindhavan wading through a stream of water & pebbles is a uniquely brilliant idea which simply stands apart from the herd thinking. The designer has actually mimicked a mini version of Brindavanam. And a center hanging bell is awesome. Hats off to his creative thinking.

normally tiles are not all geometrically perfect. the edges are often chipped or curving. that's the reason most designers use spacers and grout. but the margin of error is 1 to 2 mm. anything more than that and you can ask for a replacement.

Hi Ruephs.. thanks for you comment. I totally agree that laying tiles on tiles is not advisable. However, below are our current challenges: can’t remove and replace the damaged ones only, as we don’t have any spare tiles handy. These were given by builder some 3 years ago and no stock is available chance/probability of damaging adjacent tiles while removing the damaged ones, which will end up laying more tiles cost and time of removing the existing tiles, cleaning and disposing the rubble is costing way to high than laying new ones identifying and trusting so called experts is really difficult We already have the wall mounts installed (TV panel) in the living room and cupboards in the guest bedroom.