DOOR CURE
Q: Is it okay to have the entrance door towards the southeast Please advise. RAMESH KABRA
A.
A main door towards the southeast, southwest or northwest is not considered auspicious. It is always good to locate it in the north or northeast.
HOT Tip:
Make the main door slightly larger than other doors in the house. Its length:breadth ratio should be 2:1. If the height or width of the door are not in this ratio, due to shortage of space, problems related to opportunities and wealth may crop up.
DOs & DONTs
Do decorate the door with auspicious symbols like kalash, Maa Lakshmis charan pointing towards the house or swastika with Riddhi Siddhi and Shubh Laabh written on either sides of the symbol. It is believed that positive energies only enter the house that has beautiful doors. Remember to keep the door clean at all times. Make sure that you lubricate the hinges of the doors, windows and cupboards at regular intervals. Do not allow a door to make creaking sounds; these can kill all positive energies!
Friday, June 26, 2009
BEDROOM BASICS
BEDROOM BASICS
In the past, the toilets were located on the external side of the house. Nowadays, the toilets are not only located within the house but, in many designs, they are attached to the bedroom. However, after decades of use, it appears that the toilet is not as harmful as we think. Here are a few Feng Shui bedroom design rules that could make your life easier... Make sure that the door of your toilet does not open in front of your bed. Ideally, it should be located at the side of the bed. If the room is large enough, place a screen to block the view of the toilet door from the bed. Dont forget to shut the toilet door. It should be closed all the time. Try installing an automatic door closer! Make sure your bed does not share a common wall with the toilet or the bathroom.Water from the bath can seep through the walls and the excess moisture can greatly affect your health. Place the bed in such a manner that the bed head is placed against a solid wall for support. Avoid placing it against a window, as you might start feeling low on confidence. It may even affect your health. Dont place overhead beams cutting across your bed as they could be hazardous to your health. Also ensure that lighting fixtures and air-conditioners are not installed over your head or any part of the bed. The ceiling should also be levelled. Sloping ceilings can create emotion-related problems.
In the past, the toilets were located on the external side of the house. Nowadays, the toilets are not only located within the house but, in many designs, they are attached to the bedroom. However, after decades of use, it appears that the toilet is not as harmful as we think. Here are a few Feng Shui bedroom design rules that could make your life easier... Make sure that the door of your toilet does not open in front of your bed. Ideally, it should be located at the side of the bed. If the room is large enough, place a screen to block the view of the toilet door from the bed. Dont forget to shut the toilet door. It should be closed all the time. Try installing an automatic door closer! Make sure your bed does not share a common wall with the toilet or the bathroom.Water from the bath can seep through the walls and the excess moisture can greatly affect your health. Place the bed in such a manner that the bed head is placed against a solid wall for support. Avoid placing it against a window, as you might start feeling low on confidence. It may even affect your health. Dont place overhead beams cutting across your bed as they could be hazardous to your health. Also ensure that lighting fixtures and air-conditioners are not installed over your head or any part of the bed. The ceiling should also be levelled. Sloping ceilings can create emotion-related problems.
Monday, June 22, 2009
PROPER UTILIZATION OF SPACE
Space IT OUT
Keep a few things in mind while arranging your decor. The use of right furniture, lighting and colours will do the trick
Neha Dewan
IT doesnt matter whether your space at home is big or small. What is important is to make proper utilisation of the given space. Using the right furniture, lighting, colours and accessories can make your decor space look extremely well arranged.
D K Jairath, COO, Hindware Home Retail which owns home furnishing brand EVOK - Home Specialty Store says that if the house size is continually shrinking, it does not mean that one cannot furnish according to ones choice, Nicely placed low lying furniture, storage units, full length mirrors with some ingenious decorative ideas can make spaces look bigger and help you create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. We offer chaise lounges, balcony chairs and table sets, sofa cum beds and recliners which fit in well to make good use of space. Priced in the range of Rs 6,000-Rs 30,000, the furniture range at Evok does not give a bulky appearance.
Infact there are small ways that can work to make for maximum utilisation of the space. Kavita Yadav, interior designer and creative director of decor brand Thesauros offers some key tips. Kavita says that keeping a few things in mind can make it easier for you to create the illusion of a larger space. It is advisable to keep the wall colours neutral to provide a good backdrop with other elements like furniture, accessories etc. When you buy furniture, opt for pieces that have a dual purpose such as fold-out beds and pieces that offer storage cabinets and drawers to keep things like DVDs or CDs, toys and paperwork out of sight. Avoid table lamps that have large shades, as they can easily become the focus of the room. Another tip is to leave the room open and make sure that you keep the same flooring throughout the area, without changing too much colour or texture from one room to another. And if its your kitchen which is highly disorganized and needs some fixing up to do, try Spanish brand Catas built in kitchen accessories which will save on space as well as make it more comfortable . The brand has an entire range of Product Chimneys, Built-in Hobs (Gas and Electric) and Built-in Ovens which will help to keep your kitchen in order. While the Built-in ovens are priced in the range of Rs 8,000-Rs 35,000, the chimneys are between Rs 8,000-Rs 1 lakh. Arrange your space keeping a few small things in mind. Organise it, make it better and enjoy the spaciousness around you.
Keep a few things in mind while arranging your decor. The use of right furniture, lighting and colours will do the trick
Neha Dewan
IT doesnt matter whether your space at home is big or small. What is important is to make proper utilisation of the given space. Using the right furniture, lighting, colours and accessories can make your decor space look extremely well arranged.
D K Jairath, COO, Hindware Home Retail which owns home furnishing brand EVOK - Home Specialty Store says that if the house size is continually shrinking, it does not mean that one cannot furnish according to ones choice, Nicely placed low lying furniture, storage units, full length mirrors with some ingenious decorative ideas can make spaces look bigger and help you create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. We offer chaise lounges, balcony chairs and table sets, sofa cum beds and recliners which fit in well to make good use of space. Priced in the range of Rs 6,000-Rs 30,000, the furniture range at Evok does not give a bulky appearance.
Infact there are small ways that can work to make for maximum utilisation of the space. Kavita Yadav, interior designer and creative director of decor brand Thesauros offers some key tips. Kavita says that keeping a few things in mind can make it easier for you to create the illusion of a larger space. It is advisable to keep the wall colours neutral to provide a good backdrop with other elements like furniture, accessories etc. When you buy furniture, opt for pieces that have a dual purpose such as fold-out beds and pieces that offer storage cabinets and drawers to keep things like DVDs or CDs, toys and paperwork out of sight. Avoid table lamps that have large shades, as they can easily become the focus of the room. Another tip is to leave the room open and make sure that you keep the same flooring throughout the area, without changing too much colour or texture from one room to another. And if its your kitchen which is highly disorganized and needs some fixing up to do, try Spanish brand Catas built in kitchen accessories which will save on space as well as make it more comfortable . The brand has an entire range of Product Chimneys, Built-in Hobs (Gas and Electric) and Built-in Ovens which will help to keep your kitchen in order. While the Built-in ovens are priced in the range of Rs 8,000-Rs 35,000, the chimneys are between Rs 8,000-Rs 1 lakh. Arrange your space keeping a few small things in mind. Organise it, make it better and enjoy the spaciousness around you.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
DOORS
Door Talk
Dcor Speak
The first impression of the home is gained from the door. Make sure it fulfills all the criteria needed, and still looks good. A panel door consists of wood panels held in place by wood stiles and rails panels and can be made from solid wood, plywood , metal or glass. The most common type of door, it works out cheaper than a solid wood door.
A solid door consists of a lumber core or compressed wood fiber core. It can also be a rigid foam board laminated to plywood or metal facing. These are harder and more long lasting than the paneled door.
A fabricated and welded metal door with ornate designs or a grille. These give the home owner a chance to see a visitor before opening the actual door.
Hollow core wood door consists of a plywood or press board face and a honeycomb wood or paper interior core. These are usually for interior use only.
French doors are full length windows, normally opening onto a patio or terrace. These are purely decorative.
A pet door allows pets to enter and exit without the whole door opening. As it is possible for burglars to enter some bigger pet doors, today you can find doors for exit only, and electronic pet doors that allow only pets with special tags to enter and exit. This last may not be available easily as yet in India.
Dcor Speak
The first impression of the home is gained from the door. Make sure it fulfills all the criteria needed, and still looks good. A panel door consists of wood panels held in place by wood stiles and rails panels and can be made from solid wood, plywood , metal or glass. The most common type of door, it works out cheaper than a solid wood door.
A solid door consists of a lumber core or compressed wood fiber core. It can also be a rigid foam board laminated to plywood or metal facing. These are harder and more long lasting than the paneled door.
A fabricated and welded metal door with ornate designs or a grille. These give the home owner a chance to see a visitor before opening the actual door.
Hollow core wood door consists of a plywood or press board face and a honeycomb wood or paper interior core. These are usually for interior use only.
French doors are full length windows, normally opening onto a patio or terrace. These are purely decorative.
A pet door allows pets to enter and exit without the whole door opening. As it is possible for burglars to enter some bigger pet doors, today you can find doors for exit only, and electronic pet doors that allow only pets with special tags to enter and exit. This last may not be available easily as yet in India.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Independent floor registration in NCR
Independent floor registration in NCR
In a move that will come as a shot in the arm to realty sector and owners, HUDA has given the go ahead for registration of independent floors in Gurgaon, Faridabad and Sonepat
Monika Saini
In a move that could bring huge relief to owners of floors in plotted colonies in Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Sonepat, Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) has finally issued guidelines for registration of independent floors. This is also good news to real estate business in NCR, which hit rock bottom.
HUDA officials said registration of independent floors would be allowed in case of residential plots in HUDA sectors . In case of built-up property in the existing sectors, where the owner has applied for or obtained occupation certificate prior to the date of issuance of these guidelines, registration of independent floors would be allowed only in case the buildings are constructed on plots measuring 180 sq yard or more. However, there would be no such restriction for vacant plots in old sectors, as well as all residential plots in new sectors.
Officials said the owner of each independent floor would have a distinct title along with proportionate rights in the declared common areas and facilities like right of access, basements and other ownership rights as well as the right to use, transfer or dispose of the property . Any two floors can be jointly transferred, provided the ownership of both the floors is being transferred to one person. A senior HUDA official said the owner of each such floor would be entitled to separate utility connections such as water supply and electricity , subject to building regulations . According to the new guidelines, the basement, allowed in a residential building would not constitute a separate floor and would form a part of the independent floor at ground level. But, in case owners of different floors in a building intend and agree to use basement as a common area for different floors in the building, they might have undivided proportionate rights in the basement. Similarly , the garage, servant quarters, store, open spaces constructed at ground floor forming part of the building's ancillary would not form a separate subdivision and would form part of the ground floor only.
Significantly, no increase in maximum permissible Floor Area Ratio (FAR) would be allowed. However , the owner would have an option to distribute the maximum permissible coverage equally on all the floors. No subdivision of plot and vertical divisions of buildings would be allowed. The owners of each floor in a building will have to make adequate arrangement for parking of their vehicles within their premises and not misuse roads for parking in any manner. This is seen as a critical condition considering the fact that in posh colonies like DLF, Sushant Lok in Gurgaon the average car population per floor is more than two. "So , six cars can no way be accommodated in any existing plot. That is going to be a serious problem until some common parking space is developed in a colony," said a Gurgaon-based property consultant. As per the norms, only such owners who have completed all the three floors as per approved building plans and have obtained occupation certificate from competent authority would be eligible to transfer the floor-wise ownership of their buildings. How to do it: The present owner or allottee may submit an application on the prescribed proforma to the local HUDA estate officer (EO) seeking permission to transfer the ownership of independent floors. The request has to be accompanied by information
or documents such as the area or floor proposed to be transferred, along with details of common areas and common facilities, duly defined on the prescribed format.
The owner has also to submit the approved building plan besides a payment of Rs 10,000 towards administrative charges, the original allotment letter, a copy of the approved building plan, copy of the occupation certificate and photographs of the existing building from all corners. The EO has the authority to grant permission for such registration after going through the information and documents submitted by the original allottee and after inspecting the building. As per the new set of rules, the transferee shall get a sale deed of the respective floor executed or registered in his or her favour with the sub-registrar and shall submit a certified copy with the EO. Also, the owner will have to submit an indemnity bond on the prescribed proforma and an affidavit from the transferee on the prescribed proforma .
These formalities have to be completed by the transferor and transferee within 90 days from the date of issuance of permission to transfer, failing which the permission to transfer shall stand withdrawn and the owner shall have to apply afresh. Common areas include columns, beams, supports, main valves, common roofs, corridors, staircase, fire escapes , entrances and exit of the building. Parking areas, passages , driveways, gardens, storage space, space for security, installations of common services such as power, light, gas, water, heating, refrigeration, air conditioning , sewerage, elevators, tanks, pumps, ducts and such other common facilities.
FOCAL POINT
Significantly, no increase in maximum permissible FAR would be allowed. However, the owner would have an option to distribute the maximu
In a move that will come as a shot in the arm to realty sector and owners, HUDA has given the go ahead for registration of independent floors in Gurgaon, Faridabad and Sonepat
Monika Saini
In a move that could bring huge relief to owners of floors in plotted colonies in Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Sonepat, Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) has finally issued guidelines for registration of independent floors. This is also good news to real estate business in NCR, which hit rock bottom.
HUDA officials said registration of independent floors would be allowed in case of residential plots in HUDA sectors . In case of built-up property in the existing sectors, where the owner has applied for or obtained occupation certificate prior to the date of issuance of these guidelines, registration of independent floors would be allowed only in case the buildings are constructed on plots measuring 180 sq yard or more. However, there would be no such restriction for vacant plots in old sectors, as well as all residential plots in new sectors.
Officials said the owner of each independent floor would have a distinct title along with proportionate rights in the declared common areas and facilities like right of access, basements and other ownership rights as well as the right to use, transfer or dispose of the property . Any two floors can be jointly transferred, provided the ownership of both the floors is being transferred to one person. A senior HUDA official said the owner of each such floor would be entitled to separate utility connections such as water supply and electricity , subject to building regulations . According to the new guidelines, the basement, allowed in a residential building would not constitute a separate floor and would form a part of the independent floor at ground level. But, in case owners of different floors in a building intend and agree to use basement as a common area for different floors in the building, they might have undivided proportionate rights in the basement. Similarly , the garage, servant quarters, store, open spaces constructed at ground floor forming part of the building's ancillary would not form a separate subdivision and would form part of the ground floor only.
Significantly, no increase in maximum permissible Floor Area Ratio (FAR) would be allowed. However , the owner would have an option to distribute the maximum permissible coverage equally on all the floors. No subdivision of plot and vertical divisions of buildings would be allowed. The owners of each floor in a building will have to make adequate arrangement for parking of their vehicles within their premises and not misuse roads for parking in any manner. This is seen as a critical condition considering the fact that in posh colonies like DLF, Sushant Lok in Gurgaon the average car population per floor is more than two. "So , six cars can no way be accommodated in any existing plot. That is going to be a serious problem until some common parking space is developed in a colony," said a Gurgaon-based property consultant. As per the norms, only such owners who have completed all the three floors as per approved building plans and have obtained occupation certificate from competent authority would be eligible to transfer the floor-wise ownership of their buildings. How to do it: The present owner or allottee may submit an application on the prescribed proforma to the local HUDA estate officer (EO) seeking permission to transfer the ownership of independent floors. The request has to be accompanied by information
or documents such as the area or floor proposed to be transferred, along with details of common areas and common facilities, duly defined on the prescribed format.
The owner has also to submit the approved building plan besides a payment of Rs 10,000 towards administrative charges, the original allotment letter, a copy of the approved building plan, copy of the occupation certificate and photographs of the existing building from all corners. The EO has the authority to grant permission for such registration after going through the information and documents submitted by the original allottee and after inspecting the building. As per the new set of rules, the transferee shall get a sale deed of the respective floor executed or registered in his or her favour with the sub-registrar and shall submit a certified copy with the EO. Also, the owner will have to submit an indemnity bond on the prescribed proforma and an affidavit from the transferee on the prescribed proforma .
These formalities have to be completed by the transferor and transferee within 90 days from the date of issuance of permission to transfer, failing which the permission to transfer shall stand withdrawn and the owner shall have to apply afresh. Common areas include columns, beams, supports, main valves, common roofs, corridors, staircase, fire escapes , entrances and exit of the building. Parking areas, passages , driveways, gardens, storage space, space for security, installations of common services such as power, light, gas, water, heating, refrigeration, air conditioning , sewerage, elevators, tanks, pumps, ducts and such other common facilities.
FOCAL POINT
Significantly, no increase in maximum permissible FAR would be allowed. However, the owner would have an option to distribute the maximu
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