Paint Your Imaginations!! - A quick guide for coloring your life spaces.

            The home ambiance is all about having the feel of safe , secure and comfort. It is the only place you wanted to be whenever you are tired or need a good relaxation. The interiors, artifacts, structures, show cases, interior lights etc constitutes to this level. Your home is one of the center points of your life, a place of enjoyment and of sanctuary.As such, you’ll want a home that reflects who you are.

        When decorating, the smallest details can make a difference in the image you present. An important part of those details is the colors you choose to use in decorating the interior of your home. The right color palette helps to complete the room in a way few other decorative elements can.

The Wonder Castle

                       We all know that color has the power to transform an interior. But how do you use it? A fresh coat of paint is the easiest way to make a change at home but choosing a color palette can be daunting and, at times, confusing. There are some scientific and logical methods on choosing the right ambiance for your home, 

                       Develop a color palette for each room based on the room's specific use, the structure of the room, and the emotional impact you wish the room to make on the occupants. Use a favorite object from the room such as a rug or furnishing, or a decorative element such as a painting or vase on which to build the palette. Take the predominant color of the item and base the palette on that. Use the item color as the main color for the walls, and consider using complementary colors or shades of the same color to paint the wall trim, architectural details and ceiling.

Choose the right colors

                       Use lighter colors to make a room more welcoming for visitors. Orange and yellow colors invoke feelings of warmth, and are useful for living and entertaining areas. Green and blue shades are more calming and tranquil, and are suitable for home libraries or offices.Increase the shading of colors to invite a sense of vibrancy into a room. Add reds and violets for passion and stimulation. Be careful not to color the space too vibrantly though, as strong colors can overwhelm over time, reducing comfort within a room.

                       Incorporate every part of a room’s structure into the color scheme, from walls and carpets to ceilings and window treatments. Make sure all colors in the room complement one another. Include your room's furnishings and decorations in the color scheme. Watch out for any conflicting colors within your color scheme that may jar the balance of the room. 

                       Test the appearance of your color choices in the rooms before actually applying the colors. Obtain a sample of each chosen color and place the sample on a neutral background piece, like a muted grey. Place the background and sample piece against the surface where you intend to apply the color so that you can get a sense of how it looks alongside the room’s furnishings. Test the appearance using varying light levels as well to determine how the room will look at all times.

The Kids Palace 

                      Write down your final color choices for each room and leave the sample colors in place. Live with the samples in place for a week, to make sure you're absolutely comfortable with the colors chosen, changing them if necessary, before buying the paint supplies you need to apply your chosen colors to the wall surfaces of your home.

                       The basic idea Carion Bilta had put in to mind when creating the luxury homes for you is to  have a pre visualization about the ambiance you needed in your home according to your lifestyle. Being an individual in a million can bring you the creative spark which can give your home the comfort you ever imagined in your craziest dreams. Remember the basic techniques and add your own ingredients creating a unique living space around you.

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Greening your landscapes in 2014

Whether you are concerned about protecting the environment or if you simply want to give your lawn or backyard an eco-friendly makeover, it's good to consider the idea of green landscaping. For most of us, it might not be a concern when we talk about the alarming depletion of green cover, but often than not it's a fact that we all love some aesthetics and greenery around.

It has become more than a fad for most people in Kerala, who are already greenovating their abodes. Tapping the resources one can easily find in your surroundings, green landscaping is a great choice to escape the expense of the modern day building articles.

By giving an aesthetic view outside your windows, green landscapes nuture your soul with the comfort of a cool and spruced up yard.  Surrounding yourself with the natural beauty of lawns and trees in your garden, you can savour the look of a brilliant outdoor.

Here is some of what you can do to turn your yard into an artistic, eco-friendly green space.

• Lawn - keep it neat.

A well manicured lawn enhances the aesthetic appeal adding a comforting and reassuring feel to what's outside your house.

•    Add flowers and shrubbery.

If flowers excite you, there's nothing as good as having a colourful garden use up your space.

• Install a rain garden.

Make good use of the runoff from your home's roof. It not only guarantees the look of an attractive garden, but also supports as a natural habitat for birds and butterflies. Now, wake up to the song of the birds.

• Flavour your garden with interesting elements around.

The water feature and the greenery of your garden will only look better if you choose to spice it up with a pergola, walkway or may be a fence. 

• The sound of water.

What is more soothing than the sound of flowing water in your yard?  The water fountains are more than an enhancement to the greenery around. It outpours a lot of affection in you by taking you a step closer to nature.

You can try it out yourself or you can opt for the service of Carion Bilta, the leading architecture and landscape designing company in Kerala.

It's true that we fail to give as much attention to what surrounds our homes as to what is inside. Well, just to let you know, creating a beautiful stone paver pathway or a more colourful garden outside is as overwhelming as decluttering your wardrobe; or even more than that. Green roofs, green walls, permeable pavements are all hitting the trend this 2014. It's time to switch to colour, simplicity and sustainability.

Investing in Flats in Kerala

Over the last few years, Kerala has witnessed a significant boom in the real estate market. The rocketing land prices and the emerging I.T parks are attracting people to invest in residential properties.The growing tourism industry and flow of NRI money have also contributed to the demand for residential properties in Kerala.

Kochi, Trivandrum and Calicut are the three major cities in Kerala which have recorded a substantial appreciation recently. The Info-parks and shopping malls in these cities are attracting more investments.

For instance, ten years before a residential property in Marine Drive, Kochi was available at a cost of INR 10 lakhs, but now the whole situation has changed. The same project cost would exceed crores now. Another interesting fact is that people are investing in residential projects located in the sub-urban local areas of these cities. This is because, they prefer to stay in a peaceful environment; away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Benaton Centerla Shopping mall, Calicut done by Carionbilta

Right now, investing in residential properties is a wise step as it brings good returns for you in the near future. Most of the people prefer apartments over independent houses as they offer better security and amenities. The choice is up to you- you can either stay there or give it for rent. There is also a rising trend among NRI's to own a flat in Kerala.

Before you decide to buy an apartment, find out the status of the completed projects of various builders. If you are worried about finance, don’t worry; almost every bank in Kerala  has tie-ups with the bigger developers. They offer attractive and affordable deals for prospective home buyers.

A residential project by Carionbilta

Always ensure that you have adequate financial cover before making a commitment. It’s better not to enter into an agreement before you get your loan approved. There are many cases in which people have lost money due to cancellation of loans. Therefore, it is advisable to wait till you receive your sanction letter from the bank. Find out your loan eligibility, repayment and its tenure. For instance, many salaried homebuyers prefer to pay in repayable EMIs that can be spread over a period of 10-20 years. At Carion Bilta, we encourage interested parties to contact us using the form on our website with queries regarding loans and payment schemes on offer.

Here’s a list of the different rates of interest and services offered by some of the leading banks in Kerala:

Bank Name	Floating Interest rate	Per lac EMI	Processing Fee
State Bank Of India	10.10% (for women) 10.15% (for men)	Rs. 972 (for women) Rs. 975 (for men)	Up to 25 lacs : 0.25% of loan amount minimum Rs.1000/- 25-75 lacs : Rs.3,250/- 75 & above : 5,000/-
ICICI Bank	10.25%	Rs.982	0.50% of loan amount upto 1 crore
HDFC Ltd	10.25%	Rs.982	0.5% or maximum   10,000+service tax (12.36
HSBC Bank	10.75% - 11%	Rs.1015 - Rs.1032	1% of the loan amount applied for, subject to a minimum of Rs 10000 plus service tax. This fee is payable on application and is not refundable
LIC Housing	Scheme I: 10.25% (Fixed for 2 yrs)(for female applicants) or 10.35% (Fixed for 2 yrs)(for male applicants)  Scheme II: 11.25% (Fixed for 10 yrs) Scheme III: 12.25% onwards	Scheme I: Rs.981 (Fixed for 2 yrs) (for female applicants) or Rs.988 (Fixed for 2 yrs) (for male applicants)  Scheme II: Rs.1049 (Fixed for 10 yrs) Scheme III: Rs.1118 onwards	Up to 50 lacs : 10,000 +(Service tax) 50 lacs & above : 15,000 +(service tax)
AXIS Bank	10.25% (Upto 25 Lacs), then    10.50%	Rs.982 (Upto 25 Lacs), then Rs.998	0.5% of the loan amount (Max. 10000/- + service tax for Salaried)
IDBI	10.25%	Rs.982	Up to 50%of loan amount  (Rs 2500 to be collected at login and balance at the time of sanction )

Source: deal4loans

Investing in residential projects is considered less risky than other forms of market-related investments. If you invest in a quality builder, you will have no regrets looking back on your purchase. So invest in a residential project in Kerala and save some smiles for your future!