September 2018 | Page 3 of 3 | A blog about homes, trends, tips & life

My Home September 8, 2018

How to Set Up a Great Get Together With Friends

Reading Time: 6 minutes Who doesn’t like a get together with friends? Some people wait for the next party at home to attend while others love hosting it themselves. We applaud all the effort these delightful hosts go through to provide a wonderful evening. And to those who need a hand with setting up a party of their own, here’s a simple guide to ensure you can host a welcoming and memorable get together of your own. Squeaky Clean No one likes a dirty home; especially if it’s not their own. We try to clean our apartments on a regular basis, but more so when we want to invite people over. The deep cleaning of an apartment for a get together with friends involves getting behind the furniture for long lost artefacts and dirt. It means removing spider webs from the corners and pest control; but hopefully pests are not a persistent problem for…

Pulse September 6, 2018

Famous Parks to Visit in Dhaka over the Weekend

Reading Time: 5 minutes The intricate bond between human beings and nature is very strong. It urges people to become one with the world and surround the self in its aura. However, the urban life allows for very few opportunities to bask ourselves in nature, and parks are usually our only escape. A lot of people aren’t aware that there are around 40 small and large public parks spread throughout the city. These parks are frequented by people looking for outdoor activities and places to visit in Dhaka. Whether due to history, popularity, reputation or beauty, the public parks mentioned here today are some of the most famous parks to visit in Dhaka. Ramna Park We begin with one of the most famous parks and, certainly, oldest public parks in Dhaka. The establishment of Ramna Park dates back to the days of the Mughals, around 1610. Back then, the area was accompanied by gardens,…

Trends September 3, 2018

Most Popular Locations For House Rent In Dhaka

Reading Time: 5 minutes Dhaka is one of the fastest growing mega-cities in the world today. Buying an apartment or two in this city is a dream for millions. People want a place of their own. However, there are a lot of folks who prefer living in rental apartments. Whether it’s because of affordability or acquiring home loans, these people need homes they can rent. Several locations around the city have become very popular for renting flats. Today, we’ll take a look at these places and discuss what makes them so attractive for apartments for rent in Dhaka. Bashundhara R/A Bashundhara R/A is located North-East of Gulshan 2, beside the Pragati Sarani road. The project we know of today as Bashundhara residential area was initiated way back in the 1980’s. In terms of size, it is the biggest residential area in Dhaka, stretching as far as Balu River. The area is equally popular…

Pulse September 2, 2018

Baridhara | A Serene Residential Area for Your Family

Reading Time: 5 minutes Nestled between Gulshan 2 and Bashundhara R/A, lies the unique residential area of Baridhara. It is a place that provides its residents with beautiful & elegant flats, a calming environment and an unprecedented level of security. The area is also famous for hosting many foreign embassies such as the US and Japanese embassies. The area as a whole can be separated into two smaller parts; Baridhara Diplomatic Zone and J block. The Diplomatic zone is situated on the western side of Notunbazar Bus stand, while J Block is on the eastern side. Both of these parts have plenty of residential space and are perfect for family life. It is full of features and facilities that make an area quite popular in recent housing trends. Today we’ll look at some of these perks that make having apartments in Baridhara so great. High Security Safety and protection is a big concern that…

My Home September 1, 2018

Interior Design Mistakes We Should Really Avoid In A New Home

Reading Time: 5 minutes After months of research looking for that perfect spot, you’ve finally got yourself a place of your own. We can imagine all the excitement you’re going through right now. Your palace; ready to be fitted the way you want. You have so many plans to implement. Maybe you even have plans to design a home office. But wait! Don’t be too hasty. There are plenty of things to be careful of when designing a home. Let’s go through some interior design mistakes we should really avoid so we have a first home both welcoming and comfortable. choosing luxury over functionality We often watch our friends, family or even celebrities spend loads of money on lavish articles. Of course we look at their designs for inspiration and direction. But it is good to keep our own limitations in mind. One such issue is the budget we are working with and one…