Tips on Building a House

by | Jan 28, 2013 | Architect

5-twilight-0209-xlg-75442921

Plan, Plan, Plan

Work out as many details before turning the first shovel of soil. Everything will go so much faster.
10-twilight-0209-xlg-37265968

Get It Done Off-Site

Kitchen cabinet makers can build shelving for other rooms, and they’ll make it in their workshop.
23-twilight-0209-xlg-60282800

Invest in Storage

Closet organizing systems are worth every penny. Otherwise, you have a rod, shelf, and wasted space up top.
9-twilight-0209-xlg-40575694

Buy “New and Improved”

Look for stainless steel appliances treated to minimize smudges and stain-resistant countertops like CaesarStone.
12-twilight-0209-xlg-89269471

Overestimate

You’re supposed to order 10% extra tile to cover breakage, but I suggest 15% for breaks down the road.
11-twilight-0209-xlg-1609385

Look Up

Ceiling height is as important as the square footage of a room.
19-twilight-0209-xlg-85143285

Break It Up

Two smaller coffee tables offer greater flexibility than a single large one | It’s an option, if you the idea.
5-makeover-twilight-plan-0408-xlg-46636772

Know What You Need

Good decorating starts with a good floor plan.
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Keep It Clean

Line up tops of windows and doors. It gives you a clean line around the room.
6-twilight-0209-xlg-98258107

Use Visual Tricks

Painting door panels 50% lighter than the full door gives them greater definition.
20-twilight-0209-xlg-44419482

Mix It Up

I like using a loveseat at the dining table. It makes it look less like a conference room.
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Keep Outlets Low

Have electrical outlets installed low and horizontal for a cleaner, more discreet look.
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Find Your Style

Collecting and sorting magazine pages helped me focus my taste.
2-twilight-0209-xlg-24525148

Think Outside the Box

Children’s mail-order catalogs are a surprising place for great lighting and accessories.
3-twilight-1208-xlg-95189829-98199574

Create Storage

When planning the house, find unused nooks and use them for storage.
2-makeover-heatsource-xlg-18828891-13794649

Google It

Buying slate floor online was like being at the ultimate stone yard!
6-twilight-0209-xlg

Make Doors High

Go for taller doors inside, like 8-footers, for a lofty feel.
Source from housebeautiful.com, edited to fit to sri lankan homes

Door Stopper Silicone Handle Bumpers Self Adhesive Mute Anti-Shock Protection Porte Pad Home Improvement Wall Protector

Portable Lint Remover For Clothing Fuzz Fabric Shaver Carpet Coat Sweater Fluff Fabric Shaver Brush Clean Tool Fur Remover

Gloves Nitrile Food Grade Waterproof Kitchen Gloves Thicker Black Nitrile gloves Powder Latex Free Exam Disposable Gloves

5G Wifi 5MP E27 Bulb Surveillance Camera Indoor 4X Digital Zoom AI Human Detect Full Color Night Vision Wireless Cam Smart Home

NA-3120 Phone Tripod Stand 40inch Universal Photography for Gopro iPhone Samsung Xiaomi Huawei Phone Aluminum Travel Tripode

Change Language