How to Make Your Home Feel Bigger and More Airy

Living in a small space can make you feel like you can’t breathe. Add clutter to the mix and you experience full blown claustrophobia. It is important to make your home your sanctuary. The following tips are extremely useful for people living in flats in Mumbai. If your space is cramped, you can easily make it more open by utilizing these tips.

Small Bright Airy Room

4 Steps to Make a Room Look Bigger

Simple changes to your home can make it look bigger and feel more open and airy. You can start with #1 today.

1. 1.      De-clutter
2. The easiest way to make a space look bigger is to de-clutter it. Keeping a space tidy is important. Make sure clothes, shoes, and other stuff do not clutter up a space. There should be a designated space for all your things. Another important factor is keeping the space free of too many things. Adding too much furniture in one space could make it look smaller.
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4. 2.      Add Mirrors
5. Adding mirrors is the simplest trick in the book. Adding mirrors opens up a space. You can even opt for mirror finish furniture. With all the light bouncing around, your room is bound to look bigger and feel more airy.
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7. 3.      The Right Paint
8. Choosing the right paint color and texture can have a huge impact on the perceived space. Although, most people think white is the magic color to make a space look bigger, that is often not the case. White requires a lot of maintenance and even the smallest shade difference will be easily noticed in the sunlight. Choose a lighter shade and offset with darker tones in furniture. Make sure the rest of your home is equal parts light and dark shades.
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10. 4.      Open Floor Plans
11. Most interior designers agree that an open floor plan is the easiest way to make a room look bigger instantly. This is why studio apartments are such a rage. However, you don’t have to cramp your style or forego privacy. Consider breaking down the wall between your kitchen and dining room, or dining and living room. This simple step should do the trick of making your home look bigger and feel airy.

Ventilation is an important part of feeling good in a home. Make sure there is enough cross ventilation in your home. A larger space can look small, and vice versa. The way you design the room right down to the little details will determine the outcome.

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KUL Cerebrum SEZ – Eco-friendly Office Spaces for Flourishing Businesses

These days, environmental sustainability is a term that is discussed in prominence in the real estate sector. Now a day, people are opting for buildings that are designed and constructed in line with the ‘Mother Nature’. AT KUL, we are committed to going green with eco-friendly design and construction.  

About Cerebrum SEZ

Cerebrum SEZ - a commercial property in Pune, is designed and constructed, keeping environment sustainability in mind. The project is lauded for its eco-friendly design. The property is built following green building principles in its design, and structure. Located in Hinjewadi, Pune, the project is aimed to provide ‘green’ office spaces for IT and non IT organizations.

KUL Cerebrum Sez, Hinjewadi-Pune 

Buy an Office Space in Cerebrum SEZ and ‘Go Green’

Cerebrum SEZ provides all the amenities to successfully run your business. We have utilized green building strategies with the aim to improve energy efficiency, reduce Co2 emissions, and augment the indoor environment.

The focus on eco-friendly strategies has allowed KUL to incorporate the following in the building design.

• ·         Use of eco-friendly construction materials, like low VOC paint, and ecological concrete, among others.
• ·         Fenestration (refers to the design, construction, or presence of windows and doors in a building) design to block solar rays.
• ·         Use of specialized glasses that can effectively block sunlight.
• ·         Utilization of energy efficient equipment, lights, and HVAC.
• ·         On-site organic waste management unit, rainwater harvesting system, and waste water treatment plant.
• ·         Building design in compliance to seismic zone specifications and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards.

Lush Greenery Makes an Ideal Business Environment

The business space encompasses everything that you need to flourish your business. Cerebrum SEZ is the perfect commercial property in Hinjewadi, Pune designed with the following amenities:

• ·         Well-furnished café lounge.
• ·         Wellness centers, including spa and gym.
• ·         Well-equipped conference halls.
• ·         Special areas, including celebration point, silent zone, and learning zone.
• ·         Indoor games center.
• ·         Amphitheater and restaurants.

Strategic Location

The main attraction of the project is that its strategic location. It is located at Hinjewadi, one of the well-known areas with IT companies.  It is just about 20 km from the Pune railway station, and near about 21 km from the airport.

By procuring an office space in KUL Cerebrum SEZ, you are indirectly contributing in maintaining environmental sustainability.

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3 Upcoming Areas to Invest in Pune

Making an investment in a residential property is an important step for most individuals. Hence, this decision should be made after considering several factors that will determine the return on investment. Buying a residential property in Pune has become expensive. Hence, most buyers are looking at the outskirts. With development taking place in several areas outside Pune, it has become a great investment opportunity for most buyers.

 Budgeted Investments in Pune

Some investments show immediate returns while some take a little time. Making a wise decision in this regard will help you reap higher returns in the coming years. Some of the upcoming areas for investment in Pune are:

1. 1.      Uruli Kanchan
2. This area has seen a lot of development in the last few years thanks to people who frequent the naturopathy ashram located here. Ashram visitors who require a place to stay for days and months on end serve as renters. Although there is acute water shortage in this area, it is set to grow in the coming few years.
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4. 2.      Shirwal
5. Shirwal is an industrial hub with several key manufacturing organizations setting shop here. With better road connectivity and easy availability of space, it is fast turning into a residential hub. With rigorous development in place, this area is already seeing an appreciation in land costs.
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7. 3.      Saswad Road
8. This area is situated near the Hadapsar IT belt. Proximity to several companies ensures a good market of homebuyers and renters. Real estate in Pune is booming and most people working in Hadapsar or Jejuri MIDC are investing in areas like Saswad Road that are in the process of development.

    Most residential developers and investors alike are exploring these areas. With prices of properties in Pune shooting up in most areas, it has become of prime important to make an investment that is not only feasible but also ensures huge returns in investment. If you are looking to buy an apartment in Pune, consider choosing an area that is sure to see exponential growth in the coming years.

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Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain – The ‘Green’ Man of Pune

Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain, a veteran real estate developer, is the man behind the success of Kumar Urban Development Ltd (KUL). He has been developing the topography of India’s three major cities, Bangalore, Pune, and Mumbai. With a proactive leadership, he has been guiding KUL employees to build “trust”, while being close to ‘Mother Nature’.

Mr. Lalit kumar Jain, Chairman of KUL

He Practices What He Preaches

Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain has been in the real estate industry since the age of 17. Now, he is heading the operations of sales, media, and marketing of KUL. Under his leadership, KUL has completed more than 100 projects and 14,000 tenements. This includes residential complexes, IT parks, and retail malls.

The growing numbers of projects stand testimony to KUL’s reputation in the real estate industry. When the hard work of Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain is combined with the efficiency of KUL employees, the result is eco-friendly buildings with amenities for smart living.

Awards for Excellence!

His talent and excellence in the real estate development arena have been recognized by many. His dedication to work and the green building strategies implemented by him have won him several prestigious awards.

• 1. The Pune Real Estate Excellence Award for the best environment friendly project for Kumar Sublime in 2008.

• 2. Realty Plus Excellence Award 2013 [Environment friendly project of the Year 2013]

• 3. National Shrusti Award for contribution to environment. KUL was the first company to adhere to PMC's environment norms.

• 4. Outstanding Contribution to the Real Estate Industry Award by Construction Week India 2012.

• 5. Outstanding Contribution to Social & Business field by Shanti Vallabh Times in 2011.

Association with CREDAI

Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain has been involved in the operations and activities of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations (CREDAI) since its inception. He has chaired the honored positions of Convener and Vice President, prior to being elected as the President in 2013. Presently, he is significantly contributing to the organization’s activities, and representing national and international forums of real estate developers. Also, he has raised the issues of the developer community relating to transparency in transactions in international forums and received overwhelming response. He has been dedicatedly working to solve these issues, helping small to medium real estate developers substantially. He says’ “We at CREDAI have planned to tackle this problem head-on and ensure customer delight in our transactions. We are also keen to ensure that customer relationship management gets a new meaning in real estate”.

With his company’s motto, ‘We Build Trust’, Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain strives to develop the topography, following green building strategies. He is a man of vision who practices what he preaches.

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4 Reasons to Buy Real Estate Instead of Renting

Real estate is always a popular option for any person looking to make a large investment. However, buying real estate is not easy. There are a lot of factors that need to be taken into consideration. Nevertheless, real estate experts say it is better to buy real estate, rather than rent a home. Why and how, you may ask? The answers are given below.

Buy or Rent?

Reasons for Buying Real Estate

For investors, buying real estate can provide present as well as future benefits. Let’s take a look at these advantages.

1. 1.      Great Variety: If you are looking at a particular area to buy a home, you will be provided with a variety of options. Today’s real estate market has something for everyone. Several builders are creating projects, designed to meet specific needs of families and investors. Depending on your budget, you can find an apartment of the right size, with the right amenities.
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3. 2.      Growing Rent: If you are buying a home simply as an investment, you have the option of giving it on rent. What makes this beneficial is, as real estate prices grow, and properties become more valuable, the rent will also increase. This gives you the opportunity to get a payback on your investment in a shorter amount of time. If you have taken a loan to buy the house, the rent can help you to pay off the mortgage.
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5. 3.      It’s Your Home: With your own home, you have no restrictions. You can give it for rent, or you can stay in it. You can renovate, paint, and redecorate to your heart’s desire. Most importantly, you do not need a landlord’s permission to do so.
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7. 4.      More Opportunities: An apartment offers more opportunities in terms of alternative investments. If your mortgage is paid off, then you have high equity. High equity means more security. More security means the ability to borrow money for home renovations, or further investments. Such opportunities are not available if you are staying in a rented accommodation.

A home can offer you the perfect combination of freedom, security, and equity. While the task of buying a home can be time consuming, owning your own home will provide you with long-lasting benefits.

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Theme Based Home Décor – A Trend in Boom

Home is the place where you can relax after a hard day at work, build relationships, and dream of a better future. It is not just a place where you reside, instead, is an integral part of your lifestyle, and your family. It must be a calming and wonderful place to enjoy the living in its true ‘essence’.

Decorate your Home as a Reflection of your Personality  

How boring it would be to spend your entire lifetime in a dreary and unpleasant building. On the other hand, how nice it will be to live in a charming and alluring building that reflects your personality. Good interior designing keeps you fresh and lively, whilst keeping your home always presentable.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could design your home to reflect just ‘you’ and your interests? Read on to know the new trend that is that is in huge demand in the real estate market.

What is New in Home Décor?

Yes, here comes the question. What is ‘new’ in decorating a home or enhancing its interiors? Undoubtedly, professionals can suggest theme based interior designing for your home. Isn’t that super exciting? Read on to know more about this concept.  

You might have seen hotels that are designed having an ambience of a palace, or hospitals like a resort. Those are actually theme based interior designing. The interiors that are designed based on a theme provides a new look to your home, whilst augmenting its charm and appeal.  

Grab an Idea from the Internet

Unsure about selecting a theme? You can use the internet to find some unique décor ideas. Sort out a few themes and pick the most appropriate that reflects your personality and lifestyle.

There are endless possibilities to decorate your home based on a theme. A few ideas are listed below.

• ·         If you are a passionate traveler, you can design your home or part of it based on a place that you are influenced by. Choose objects, wallpaper designs, tiles, colors and patterns that generate the feeling of your favorite place.
• ·         If you are obsessive about the Victorian period, then choose Victorian style when decorating your home. Choose materials, and furniture that reflects the elegance of the Victorian era.
• ·         Create a perfect ambience of romance in the master bedroom by choosing feathers, black glass, chandeliers, dim lights and utilitarian pieces.
• ·         For those who would like to render warm and rustic feel to the bedroom, Mediterranean style is the perfect option. This theme features the use of vibrant colors such as terracotta, lavender, and yellow to provide an effervescent tone to the rooms.
• ·         Are you a nature lover? If yes, then choose a nature based theme. The use of soothing colors always brings fresh energy and liveliness every time you wake up. Use hand-painted ceramic bowls, wood wall papers, shell mirrors, oak coffee and side tables, as well as bird and vine hooks that are in perfect sync with the nature.  

To design a theme based interior décor, all you have to do is choose a theme that interests you more and translate the idea into physical form. You can work with professionals to make it happen exactly the way you wish. You feel nice to spend your days in a home that is designed based on a theme. It will undoubtedly add colors to your living. 

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