Practical Home Construction & Design Tips by N.K. Architects

Here's how you can save money on your false ceiling. Instead of expensive louvers, we create grooves in the plaster and paint them a dark color. Just remember to give a sample of your light fixture on-site so we can get the depth right.

Are you scared of touching your home's MCB box? We provide a very organized solution. Before handover, we clearly label each MCB with the room it connects to and its load, so you can easily manage your home's electricity without any confusion.

If you are planning to install speakers in your false ceiling, don't forget this tip. We install wooden back boxes before the ceiling is covered. This prevents vibrations from transferring to the ceiling when you use the speakers.

What is this open space in the wall? It's for a dumbwaiter, which is like a mini lift for goods. It's a great way to send food from the kitchen to a terrace party, or move laundry between floors. It's a small technique that adds a lot of convenience.

Tired of using tiles? Here is a new technique to save time and money. Instead of expensive designer tiles, we can create beautiful patterns directly in the plaster, which is much more cost-effective and gives a unique, modern look.

Here's a small tip that can prevent a lot of damage. When covering sanitary fixtures during construction, never apply tape directly to the surface, as it can peel off the color. Always use a layer of polythene or bubble wrap first.

When using tiles, the edges can sometimes chip. To avoid this, we use PVC corner mouldings or metal profiles between the tiles. These come in various colors like black and gold and give a much neater and more durable finish.

A major problem on a terrace is managing the water slope. A good idea is to create a 10mm channel around the parapet wall and slope the entire floor towards it, so all the water flows into a single drain point.

Scared of electric shock from outdoor switches? You should be. We use special IP67 rated boxes that protect the switch plate from rain and dust, keeping your family safe. It's a small but very important detail for outdoor areas.