Atleast Google before DIY

Yes, a tiny post on hilarious DIY(Do It Yourself) screw ups that I have come across. Most of us have had this experience of being toured around in an 1100 to 1500 sft space called home leaving us with lastimg impressions.The guide is so mellifluous about this space as if it were born from thy very own hands and crafted to perfection. This always makes me thank deity Santana Lakshmi that she didn’t bestow on us the power to design our children. Shudder!! Coming back to the point, when I am staring at some masterpiece I’d really have to bite down the urge to ask “Couldn’t you atleast consult Google?”

Simple DIY screw ups that I have come across are:

1.       Bar lights: Please do not use 0-watt bulbs and holders. There is something called as spot light. Kindly use these.

2.       Wall Canvas: Is supposed to be used on a plain wall not divided by doors and windows. And must be highlighted using focus lights. Unless you crop someone’s vision too along with photographs, this for sure is monstrosity.

3.       Children’ room: Children are gullible, not you. Spiderman is good on the fan, but spare the starlights on the ceiling. And for heaven’s sake leave the wall in a single color. The kid may go color blind you enthusiast.

4.       Paneling: Is good when it is done to complete a cabinet. But not good if the only un-paneled space left is the ceiling and flooring. Mighty claustrophobic I’d say.

5.       Furnishing: Oops!!! This tiny post can expand if I begin writing on this. Let’s just say, trust your architect. She/he has not done this degree for nix. And much as you appreciate your own taste, it wouldn’t harm to use professional help and if nothing then Google atleast :D.

So, for those of you who were asking me how my apartment is shaping up, please call the one who is actually doing it :D.


PS: If I ever choose(read afford) to build a house, I will ask Mr and Mrs Hari Ahluwalia as to who their architect was. In my humble opinion, their house is what I can call a dream house.

PPS: The next time I visit them, I'll be sure to take some pics of the interiors and post them for the greater good :).