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Pool construction tips

  Pool construction | Interior designer in Gurgaon Most Spaniards would love to have a pool at home so they can take a dip every time the heat hits. If you are lucky enough to have space in your garden and you are thinking of building one, first of all we recommend that you take all these steps that we list below: 1.- Measure the area well:  To begin with, you must measure perfectly how many square meters you will be able / want to allocate to your pool, since the distribution of the space of the rest of your garden and the rest area of ​​the pool will depend on it. own construction.  2.- Choose a type of pool:  There are several shapes and sizes that you can choose depending on your needs or financial possibilities. Among the most common, you can find the following:  Construction pools:  They are the most common due to their great resistance and durability, as well as the amount of finishes they offer. Concrete, Genital concrete or a...

The bedroom - A place of peace

 Interior Designer in Gurgaon The bedroom - A place of peace We all seek the same thing in our bedroom - for it to be a sanctuary that insulates us from the wear and tear of our daily lives and a pleasant and refreshing place where we can recharge our batteries. But, as one of the most private rooms in our house, it is also a place where we can reflect our individual preferences, in order to create the perfect setting that allows us to enjoy a happy and restful sleep.   How do I design my bedroom? Of course, there is no single correct answer in this regard but, before weighing several ideas; we must first take into account the size and shape of the space, as well as the style of our home. For example, a country-style bedroom is unlikely to work very well in a small modern apartment. Then there is the question of our own needs: are we a light sleeper and do we need a very relaxed atmosphere or, on the contrary, do we find it difficult to wake up in the morning and need ...

What makes a perfect dining room?

  Interior designer in Gurgaon What makes a perfect dining room? For many people, the dining room is the centerpiece of the home, the place to entertain guests and share family meals. Due to its importance to the home, it is essential to design the dining room correctly. Well-designed dining rooms place a lot of emphasis on the available space, as this affects the way in which we will distribute the furniture, lighting and storage pieces. Good designs also show flawless harmony. Everything works together: from ceiling lighting to floors, walls and tables. However, it is true that "colors suit", and there is no single perfect dining room, but an endless variety of interior designs that fit the passions of the people they serve.   Where can I find ideas and inspiration to design my dining room? We may be excited to design our new dining room, but where should we look for information and inspiration? The Interior A to Z platform offers a new way to discover the latest i...

What are fitted kitchens and how to install?

 Interior designer in Gurgaon What are fitted kitchens and how to install? The integral or integrated kitchens are those that consist of cabinets and a worktop, providing extra storage and counter space without the need for installations that go “against the wall”.   This is especially recommended for small houses with minimal space or for those that combine the kitchen area with the dining room in order to save space.   As for its installation, the easiest way would be to hire a qualified professional in this area (you will save time and gaffes), but if you want to install the kitchen modules and the counter top yourself, you can also do it. Of course, you will need to be quite a "handyman" and see in detail different tutorials or explanatory guides about how to do it in a professional way.   In a few strokes, you should start by making sure you have the right cabinets, the right counter top, have your measurements clear, and begin to assemble. After t...

Kitchen design

  Interior designer in Gurgaon Kitchen design Over time, kitchens have been changing the role they play in Spanish homes. Although until the middle of the last century they were a workplace where only domestic service and housewives entered, now they have become one of the preferred spaces to socialize with friends and family.   That is why current kitchen designs no longer seek only functionality, but also serve the aesthetic sense and combine with the decoration of the rest of the house. If you are thinking of renovating yours or need to install a new one from scratch, here are a number of fundamental questions that you should consider before starting to design and build it:   What elements should I take into account? 1.- The measurements: First of all, measure well the size of your future kitchen (especially if we are talking about small kitchens) so that you do not have to redo plans or return pieces due to lack of space. Remember that, when the time comes...

What type of constructions are the villas?

 Interior designer in Gurgaon What type of constructions are the villas? The Tuscan dream of tan colors and mustard sunsets cannot be conceived from any other imaginary than a beautiful and spacious villa.   The villas are a type of rural construction with a garden. Generally they are isolated and, although not always, they are destined to spend time of vacation rest. The etymological origin of the word is Latin, so it is not surprising that its construction is most strongly rooted in beautiful Italy. Besides there, these houses are frequent in Mediterranean countries.   The concept of town, as we mentioned, was born in ancient Rome and was a term used to designate the country houses of the upper classes, linked to agricultural or livestock activities. Prior to this, the term was used to designate small urban centers that, without reaching the category of city, enjoyed some type of privilege. Today, both meanings are still valid. In the architectural world it is...
  Types of single-family homes | Interior designer in Gurgaon A single-family house is all one that is occupied by a single family in its entirety. It generally consists of one or two floors and can be both your usual residence and your vacation home, but it must always be for a single family. They can be found frequently in residential neighborhoods, and can be isolated, semi-detached or semi-detached.   Isolated houses   An isolated house is all one in which its entire perimeter is exterior; that is to say, it does not have any contact with the neighbors, since it is separated by gardens or, simply, by land. Easy to see examples are the modern houses and chalets located in urbanization or the typical wooden cabins in the forest. In these cases its distribution, orientation and situation may be designed to suit the owner.   Semi-detached houses   These houses are two houses that have contact with each other, attached to the neighbor's wall. No...

Styles and characteristics of rural houses

  Styles and characteristics of rural houses | Interior designer in Gurgaon Who has not dreamed of a house in the middle of nature where you can breathe peace and tranquility? That is a rural house, a home where the relationship with the environment is so close that it is part of it.   This type of housing is functional and simple, where the maxim of "less is more" is fulfilled. The country houses have large windows where you can enjoy the landscape; in addition, they tend to integrate spaces such as kitchens and dining rooms. They rely on traditional materials such as wood in their construction, and they also expose structural elements such as beams.   Within this type of retirement home, there is one that draws attention: the so-called stately homes or, what are the same, large buildings in the countryside generally created for the enjoyment of the elites.   This typology of houses comes from the middle of the 18th century, when they became popular in...

A multi-family house

A multi-family house | Interior designer in Gurgaon A multi-family house is a group that houses different dwellings, in which a single family lives in each of them. However, on many occasions and due to the crisis, these homes are also used in a shared way by people who have no family relationship.   It is undeniable that this type of house occupies a large part of the urban fabric of our cities. These multi-family buildings can be built both vertically and horizontally, depending on the characteristics of the terrain.   Types of dwellings in multi-family buildings Apartments   They are houses that are grouped in a building that has several floors. They usually have one or two rooms and are designed to meet the needs of one person or a small family, up to four people.   Floors   An apartment in a house with several rooms distributed on one floor. This is usually the most economical option for families. By having separate spaces, privacy is ...

Bungalows Design ideas

Bungalows Design ideas  | Interior designer in Gurgaon Do you know everything about bungalows? Probably when mentioning this word the only thing that crosses your mind is that image of a vacation home where you can enjoy a break from everyday life. However, these have evolved a lot over the years. So much has been their change that they have gone from being a second summer residence to become the main house of the family unit. If you are considering an alternative residence to traditional houses or a second residence, a bungalow can be a great option.   Characteristics of the bungalows These constructions have their origin in India, they were the houses built on the outskirts of Bangladesh. These first bungalows, as they are called in Hindi, were simple   wooden houses with one floor and an exterior gallery where the street could be viewed.   Of those first constructions, some main features have been maintained, such as wood, its main construction material,...

House design

  House design | Interior designer in Gurgaon When we think of changing or moving our home, thousands of doubts assail us: What is better, to build a house from scratch or to buy a ready-made one? Do I buy or better rent? The answer to these questions will depend on your lifestyle, your current family situation and other factors, so you should take some time to analyze them all before making a decision.     As experts in home decoration and design, at Interior A to Z we want to make this process a little easier for you and list a series of keys that you should consider before creating your ideal home:     1. What are my vital needs? First of all, you must analyze your current situation and identify what type of home would best suit you. A large family with a pet dog will have different space and location needs than a young person who wants to become independent from his parents' home for the first time and develop his professional career. Ultimately, ...

Ideas and sources of inspiration for wineries

  Ideas and sources of inspiration for wineries | Interior designer in Gurgaon A wine cellar is the ultimate luxury for those who collect bottles of wine for pleasure or investment. The good news is that you no longer need a large country house to have a cellar: thanks to modern options such as hall-type cellars, silo-shaped cellars and storage units with temperature regulators. , it is now possible to assemble and host a substantial collection of at least several hundred bottles in a family home or standard apartment. Interior A to Z presents you a sample of some ideas for classic and contemporary wineries.   What makes a perfect wine cellar? The most important role of a wine cellar is, of course, to store a collection of award-winning and vintage wines in the right conditions. This means that the wine must be protected from direct sunlight and kept at a constant temperature and humidity. However, ideally, the winery should play the role of a place where the wine exp...