A thick sweater, a soft shawl, a favorite book, and the ever-present cup of coffee - these items signal the arrival of winter in Pakistan. Before the advent of indoor gas heaters, most people relied on coal-burning stoves, furnaces, and fireplaces to warm their homes. Ask any interior designer in La
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For first-time homeowners, constructing a new house often results in them encountering technical jargon. This conversation may seem familiar: during a meeting with an architect, they keep pointing out house designs that have a ‘good elevation’. Now, what do they actually mean by that term? In th
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Winter has finally made an appearance, and chances are you need an excuse to spend more time outdoors. Take advantage of this weather by designing a bonfire pit for your garden. Nothing compares to the soft glow and crackle of the bonfire as friends and family members swap stories and sing classic g
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Architects in Pakistan, like other bespoke design professionals, are often tasked with translating their client’s dream into a reality. It is a role that requires professionalism as well as empathy as they try to do justice to another’s vision. This responsibility begins from the moment that the
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When it comes to landscape design, adapting to one’s surroundings is sound advice, especially when talking about plants. Regular care of plants in a tropical climate includes aeration, pruning, fertilizing and watering. Warmer climates, in particular, place their unique demands on gardens an
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Workspace architecture is a rapidly evolving field that factors in the dynamics of the modern-day workplace. Once the location for a new office has been decided upon, the next crucial step is designing the actual layout of the office. The ‘hero’ of a brick-and-mortar office is undoubtedly the re
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We have all been there - that moment when time stands still and all you can see is those pair of leather shoes. You must have them, so you end up making the purchase and taking them home. It is upon reaching your bedroom that you may realize that you have actually run out of storage space. This same
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While getting your clothes custom-tailored is practically a norm, most homeowners still consider bespoke-design furniture an inaccessible luxury. The reality is that you can get bespoke furniture built for your home that is both affordable and unique. One of the main advantages of getting cust
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No matter how cutting-edge your laptop or how large your wall-mounted LCD TV, there is an undeniable charm to having a dedicated media room. A cinema-quality screen, the latest speaker system, a high-end projector system, and the softest leather recliners that money can buy- these
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Are you on the hunt for luxury home designs in Pakistan? Take a drive down the street in your favorite residential community and you can easily identify when the house was constructed- just by the building style. House designs, much like clothing, tend to follow trends and technological advancements
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