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Tuesday 17 December 2013

False ceiling; a class redefined

Roof ceilings can dramatically change the interior design of your home. Get rid of the old patterned roof ceiling with wires crawling here and there. If you’re looking for a far more luxurious look for your home then you should possibly get false ceiling. Select carefully good color design and matching to the surroundings of the house or the room. Get ideas by reading some tips on designing ceiling, or check online or seek the help of false ceiling contractors. False ceiling intricate art work and lighting effect can enhance the grandeur of the house. False ceiling is much easier to clean than the traditional dry ceilings.

False ceiling also knows as drop ceiling or suspended ceiling, or T-grid ceiling for the grid-work of metal channels in the shape of an upside-down "T", suspended on wires from the overhead structure. There are really four main parts to a suspended ceiling:

1. wall angle .This is the piece that screws to the outside walls and helps to hold up most of the other parts where they meet the walls.
2. main T's. These are the main beams of the ceiling system that everything else is supported by the main T's will also always run perpendicular to the ceiling joists in the room.
3. 2' & 4' T's. These lock into the main T's to form the grid pattern for the size of tiles you are using.
4. ceiling tiles. These come in two sizes (2'x4', 2'x2') and many styles and they fill in all the open space in the ceiling system.

There are different materials used for false ceiling, like metal, wood, fiber, glass, etc. But gypsum is the most commonly used material for false ceiling, for it’s some of its best qualities. Gypsum id soft, light weight hydrated sulfate of calcium. Gypsum false ceiling consists of gypsum boards that are being supported by iron framework. It is available in variable thickness and sizes as well. It is quite light weight and is easy to install.

You are done with the ground work its giving a finishing touch toy your house by installing false ceiling. Once you know how to install a drop ceiling, you will be able to quickly and efficiently install ceilings in any room. The false ceiling should have at least a height of 8 ½ feet from the floor level. False ceiling material is fixed either hanging from the primary ceiling or between the frames connecting walls and panels. The false ceiling should be constructed in accordance. The area between the main ceiling and false ceiling is known as plenum space. This space is used to veil wiring, ductwork and piping. Benefits of a False Ceiling False ceiling is used to conceal. Do you still have doubts? Seek professional false ceiling contractors help and get it done!

Monday 16 December 2013

Modular kitchen-An obsession or necessity?

Architectures and designers are in great demand in the market of interior designing. And the business is soaring high in Chennai  in recent times. Especially modular kitchen is booming in Indian houses which revolutionized the lives of modern housewives and homemakers.

In a move to hit the booming market for kitchen systems and modular kitchen in India many foreign companies like, German kitchen systems company, Euro 196 million Haecker- Kitchen GmbH & Co. KG (known as Kanu Haecker Kitchens Pvt. Ltd in India) tied-up with a local distributor. Another big company, Johnson Kitchens, the modular kitchen business of H&R Johnson (India), added 25 more retail archives to its available 39 stores in 2012. South India is required to be one of the key locations for its retail extension. About 14 stores were planned to be set up in Tamil Nadu alone, as quoted by Johnson Kitchens President for Emerging Business Sushil Matey himself. Yet another German modular kitchens manufacturer Nobilia announced its venture in Indian market. The company has set up its first elite store in Pune and the second store was recently launched at Besant Nagar in Chennai, according to H and R Johnson (India) Chief Operating Officer Sushil Matey.

A modular kitchen is artistically alluring, fashionable, sleek, versatile, safe, and luxurious and utilizes space well. Modern kitchen interiors are central attention seeker in most of the modern homes. Modular kitchen interior is especially designed for modern housewife; she is not only concerned about the ease and convenience of cooking in harmonically arranged kitchenette but also about the beauty of the kitchen’s surrounding. Always remember, cooking is an art and food good or bad it all depends on the ambiance. The food will come out good if the person cooking is in good temper, bad if it’s vice versa.

They say cooking is an art! What about sprucing up your nourishment factory with some branded modular kitchen utensils? Modular kitchen design offer lot of tactics to style this part of your home from a traditional Camaiyal aṟai to a modern stylish interior. A modular kitchen is basically an extended version of cabinets, which are marshaled in an arranged way that makes kitchen activities simpler. They are generally intended to suit the consumer’s inclination according to the space accessible in one's home. One can pick a mixed bag of colors and models.

The cost price for modular kitchen may start from a modest Rs.10, 000 to Rs.20, 000 or more depending on the style, material used, accessories, appliances and brands that the consumer goes for and also the space covered. Some popular modular kitchen brands in Chennai are-Sleek, Gilma, Haecker, Veneta Cucine, etc. Modular kitchen is no longer a luxury but a household necessity. One of my colleagues who handle a blog entirely dedicated to modular kitchen, who is a reporter found out in her research that atleast 7 out 10 houses in Chennai have modular kitchen.


Friday 6 December 2013

Modern false ceiling for better interiors

In today’s fast growing life style interior decoration holds the most important place. False ceiling is becoming a must in every home where they use air conditioner and other electrical.  False ceiling adds charm to your home interiors.  In developed metros like Delhi,  Bangalore and Chennai False Ceiling Contractors are on high demand. False ceiling highlights the designs and gets in vogue. It is mainly helpful to decrease the heat of the room.

False ceiling ideas help to enhance to increase the beauty of the lightning. It helps to reduce the huge volume in rooms. False ceiling mainly helps in reducing the usage of AC which helps in reducing the power bills. They not only help in reducing your bills but also increase the acoustics of home theaters. False ceiling are generally ceiling panels that can be easily removed and can be easily repaired.

Maintenance work such as plumbing, wiring can be quickly accessed. False Ceiling are mostly made of gypsum board where it chosen often for its lightweight, flexibility and extreme fire resistant. Gypsum is tough, more versatile and economical and replaces other ceiling materials. Metal ceiling panels are more ideal for concealing ducts; they can be easily installed and maintained. They reduce cost as they are easy to install and access. They give a more featured look and can easily get along with glass.

Fiber mineral reinforced false ceiling can be made with fiber or mineral reinforced tiles and fiberboard, high insulation against sound and fire. Plaster Of Paris is one among the frequently used in any construction of a suspended ceiling. It is most popular as it is lightweight and results in a clean and uniform finish.

Plywood sheets mostly for visual appeal, these ceilings are created with their stripes of ply or glued together. These are mostly used in places where the climate is cold always. Proper false ceiling must be designed carefully with exact measurement. Choose designs suiting your interiors as they are more important to make it look out of the box. Choose the panel designs suiting to center design.  Get accessories that accentuate your false ceiling which can bring a luxury look with more ease.