Master Checklist for Home Interiors: All the things that are part of a complete Home Interior project

22 thoughts on “Master Checklist for Home Interiors: All the things that are part of a complete Home Interior project”

1. 

   Shashank

   April 4, 2014 at 9:54 pm

   That is an exhaustive list, Nandita, Thanks for sharing.

   Meanwhile, I am looking for a firm/vendor who works with acrylic hard suraces (corian, himacs etc) to design things such as bar counter, vanity unit, designer jali, backlit display, centre table etc. Please share any info you may have.

   Thanks in advance.
2. 

   Nandita Manwani

   April 4, 2014 at 9:58 pm

   All Corian/ Himacs & Hanex vendors will do finishing work as per your needs.

   Regards
   NM
3. 

   Myth

   April 11, 2014 at 7:06 pm

   Wonderful Blog Nandita. This is like a handbook for anyone wanting to do interiors. Kudos!
4. 

   Anonymous

   April 11, 2014 at 7:06 pm

   Hello NM
   I am following up your blog since last one month and its help me alot to educate me in different aspects regarding interior work.
   I was looking some info like Handmade (car Penter work on Site) Vs Factor made furniture for interior work like kitchen wardrobs etc. Can you pls highlight which one is good in aspects to cost, durability, finishing or other necessary stuff that everyone wants to me. i am getting mixed review from different ppls.
   Appriciate your help.

   Thanks
   Rajeswar
5. 

   Anonymous

   April 11, 2014 at 7:08 pm

   Hi Nandita,
   Great job by you..must say…
   Could you pls suggest how to hide glass and mirror edges on a wardrobe? The ply is 19 mm with the mirror and glass of 6 mm.pls suggest. Only the ply doors are fixed as of now, the glass is yet to be fixed.
6. 

   Nandita Manwani

   April 11, 2014 at 7:23 pm

   You can use metallic edges…any good hardware shop will have these.

   Rgds
   NM
7. 

   Nandita Manwani

   April 11, 2014 at 7:53 pm

   Welcome & thank you for visiting
   Rgds
   NM
8. 

   Nandita Manwani

   April 11, 2014 at 7:56 pm

   This topic has been discussed in detail earlier – please go through the comments section under the post at http://www.homedesignbangalore.com/2010/09/so-what-is-right-material-to-choose-for

   and

   http://www.homedesignbangalore.com/2010/06/so-what-is-modular-kitchen-and-some

   Rgds
   NM
9. 

   Harpreet Seera

   April 17, 2014 at 6:46 pm

   What is your openion on PVC foamboard as a replacement for MDF/Plywood? Is it good for kitchen cabitnery? What are the variations in the quality of PVC boards available?
10. 

    Nandita Manwani

    April 17, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    I have not used PVC hence cannot comment

    Rgds
    NM
11. 

    Brand-ad!!!

    April 30, 2014 at 12:21 am

    Hi Nandita ,

    Thanks for the tons of Info that you have put up on this blog.

    I have just got possession of a new house and my interior has given me estimate based on each unit , rather than cost per sqft . Like for modular kitchen x cost and for main wardrobe x cost . Is this fine . All work to be done using ply and lamnate

    With reg to wardrobe , he was bit negative on having sliding doors +loft

    Also for false ceiling for a house of 1500 Sft he has given a quote of 175000 which is including lights and electrical.

    Kindly advice on above .

    Reg
    PraveenRaj
12. 

    Nandita Manwani

    April 30, 2014 at 12:28 am

    Each designer has his/her own way of costing. I believe in costing for the entire home as in the end the home is the end product and not the individual pieces – also for me it leads to smoother execution and management of minor scope creeps.
    You can have lofts on top of sliding wardrobes, however the lofts do spoil the overall look.
    On the costs – as a policy I do not comment on quotes from other folks as that will not be ethical

    Rgds
    NM
13. 

    Avneet

    May 25, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    Hi Nandita,

    Have you written anything on balcony covering with aluminium -glass frame and using is as space for wardrobes or a walk – in closet ? Please advise
14. 

    Nandita Manwani

    May 26, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    Not yet..also not likely to ..its best to leave the balcony as is 🙂

    Rgds
    NM
15. 

    Arya

    July 15, 2014 at 11:13 am

    Hi Nandita,

    We are planning to use a cooktop instead of a built-in hob. Initial idea was to buy a good glass-top cooktop. But going by the amount of negative reviews online about glass-tops (breaking with a blast, etc.), we have become rather skeptical. We have a small kid at home.
    Do you have any experience regarding this that you want to share?

    What do you suggest – cooktops or hobs? Glass-top or stainless-steel? Brands?

    We are looking for something which can accommodate kadhais/vessels side-by-side.

    Regards,
    Arya
16. 

    Nandita Manwani

    July 15, 2014 at 11:24 am

    So far I have not had any issues with glass cooktops (the only one being that they get develop scratches over a period of use).
    If its for your own home then I would recommend a Hob as it looks better – choose from standard brands based on visual appeal and the strength of the flame.
    For optimal placement of Indian vessels a 3 burner is better than a 4 burner

    Rgds
    NM
17. 

    Kalindi

    August 7, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    Hi Nandita,
    Thanks for putting all this excellent information in your blog. Can you also give some details on what to consider while getting modifications done in an under-construction apartment? Also – at what stage in the process do we need to engage with an interior designer? Do they work along with the builders to supervise the modifications? Or is that for the house owner to take care of?
18. 

    Nandita Manwani

    August 7, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    A conclusive discussion with a designer happens only around 1 month before possession, prior to that any discussion is not too helpful. If however you are certain about the person/ design firm you want to engage you may firm up earlier to ensure that the designer and his/her team is available when your place is interior ready. Designers would typically provide inputs on what they would need from the builder but not supervise the builder for modifications and will expect the place to be interior ready when they start their work.

    Rgds
    NM
19. 

    Srividya

    November 6, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    Hi Nanditha,
    Your blog is awesome!! Great work..

    Have you worked on Drywall partitions? I am planning to seperate my living and kitchen and I would like to know if drywall partitions are good. Also will I able to mount my TV on it?

    Thanks
    Srividya
20. 

    Nandita Manwani

    November 6, 2017 at 2:25 pm

    Drywall partitions are great for erecting light weight and quick partitions, also it is easier to paint on them compared to plywood. I would however not recommend mounting a tv as drywalls are hollow and may not be able to take the weight especially in the long term. One would need to install reinforcement pillars within the drywall to mount the TV and you will need expert advise for the same.
21. 

    Babu Birajdar

    July 27, 2023 at 9:35 pm

    Is any format for vetting of estimate of interior design
    Architect given 5 wardrobe,two beds , two dressing tables and one study table with storage side and front
    He given quotation Rs 12,00,000 is it worth
    What factors are to be considered
    Thanks
22. 

    Nandita Manwani

    August 9, 2023 at 4:27 pm

    I dont have enough details to comment on the costs. For recommended materials to use you may refer to the blog post at https://thestudiobangalore.com/blog/2010/09/so-what-is-right-material-to-choose-for