February 2019 | Page 4 of 4 | A blog about homes, trends, tips & life

Tips February 10, 2019

Hallmarks of a Productive Office Design

Reading Time: 4 minutes On average, we spend about 40 hours per week in an office. In a place where we spend about 8 hours every day, it’s important that we are comfortable; especially since our livelihoods depend on it. Our ability to focus depends on the kind of environment we are working in. a workplace is a business tool; how it is designed and its functionality determines a company’s core values, culture, and brand. Below is a list of office design tips that can make you more productive. Color Color plays a vital role when it comes to our moods and energy since it can evoke physical and emotional responses. The interior design for office, especially the color, can have an impact on your productivity significantly. Neutral colors like Beige or White can make a room appear dull which might hamper one’s productivity level. However, colors like Green, Blue and Yellow are said…

My Home February 9, 2019

Trending Colors of 2019

Reading Time: 5 minutes Choosing colors for your home is one of most the difficult tasks since the results can be pretty permanent. The colors you want to paint on your walls is going to have an impact on your mood and daily life. Hence, it’s important to scour through your options before you set your mind on a particular hue. While darker, eclectic shades were the colors of 2018, pastels are the new neutrals in 2019. Below is a shortlisted choice of trendy interior paint colors that we think are going to take over this year. Mushroom This color is so versatile that you can work with it in any room. The subtlety of this shade is what makes it so easy to compliment. Mushroom happens to be very gender neutral and this is one of the colors that looks natural yet moody. You can incorporate rustic furniture and finishings or go…

Trends February 8, 2019

Important Elements of Land Mutation Process in Bangladesh

Reading Time: 2 minutes Dealing with property certainly takes time and effort as they require a considerable amount of investment. Also, property documents are sensitive in nature as well. Hence, before you decide to purchase any property, you should understand the ins and outs of the transaction process to ensure a smooth property handover. First of all, the core document stating the property handover is Khatiyan, and one must mutate his or her name to claim ownership in Khatiyan. Moreover, there are several Documents required in property mutation process and you must follow the entire process for a proper mutation. To help you out with the matter, we have arranged the important elements of land mutation in Bangladesh. What is Mutation? Mutation is a property documentation procedure through which the previous owner of the property replaces his or her name with the new owner in the Khatiyan (Records of Rights) Why is Mutation Important?…

My Home February 7, 2019

Bring Spring Into Your Home

Reading Time: 4 minutes Spring is all about burst of colors, eclectic patterns and everything floral. For a culturally enriched city like Dhaka, there are countless options to choose from when we are thinking of springtime decor. With the arrival of this blossoming season, give your home a makeover; say goodbye to your wintry blues and introduce a Spring-inspired interior into your home with the list of spring decor ideas given below. Hanging baskets Spruce up your home by adding plants and watch spring bloom indoors! It is always advised to keep a few plants in your home. Needless to say, not only do they add more positive impact to the health factor but they are great for decorative purposes, too. Hanging baskets come in handy because you need to take care of your plants as well as make a spring-statement. Other than that, add trellises in your balcony to help support those climbers.…

Pulse February 6, 2019

5 Outstanding Reasons to Live in Maghbazar

Reading Time: 4 minutes What is the one thing you look for when trying to choose an area to settle down in Dhaka? Is it proximity to important zones or are great educational institutions for your children the most important to you? Maybe you prefer to live in a place where you can have all your daily needs fulfilled without having to travel far? In most cases, it is not just one thing that gives you a reason to settle down in a particular location, but rather, several. There are as many reasons for living in Dhaka as there are for choosing an area to live. Today we’ll be taking a look at 5 such outstanding reasons to live in Maghbazar that people usually mention. Affordable Flats Affordability plays a big role when it comes to reasons to live in Maghbazar. And as the cost of living in Dhaka continues to rise, people are…

Bproperty After Hours February 5, 2019

Life Made Easy for a Landlord with Bproperty

Reading Time: 3 minutes Renting a property requires a lot of commitment that many property owners don’t have the time or the inclination to put in. However, if you are planning to get tenants into your rental property, Bproperty is your one-stop solution. We begin at property vetting, improve its desirability and procure the right tenant for you. So how does a landlord with Bproperty benefit exactly? Property Vetting and Imaging Once you agree to come on board with our system, our first step is to ensure all your property features and documentation is well set up. Our legal team will sift through your documents to make sure everything is in order and up-to-date. Our team of experts will also advise you on how to improve the appeal of the property to its maximum. Then they will begin to create a portfolio of your property so that we have a great stock of appealing…

Tips February 4, 2019

SHOULD YOU RENOVATE YOUR HOME OR SELL IT?

Reading Time: 4 minutes Home is indeed a special place for everyone, especially when you live in it for decades. Thousands of memories behind those walls and the comfort of being in your own room is truly unparalleled. But just like everything else in this world, buildings are depreciable as well and they eventually get damaged over the years. If not taken care of properly, buildings can become uninhabitable too after a certain period of time. But usually, most people in Bangladesh purchase an apartment with a long term settlement plan. However, with time, circumstances can change and a need for new accommodation may arise. In that case, a common dilemma is whether to renovate or sell home and move to a new one. If you are going through something similar, here’s how you can decide which option you could approach. Current Market Value The value of a property depends on multiple things. With…

Pulse February 3, 2019

Properties of the Month – January 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutes January is usually a very active month. The New Year signals a time for a change and people are filled with great enthusiasm to take necessary steps, which can mean for many buying new properties or deciding to sell that is already owned. As such, we were able to add a number of marvelous new apartments that are available for sale in Dhaka to our ever-growing database during January. And among all the new properties that were added, we have shortlisted the best here. So let’s take a look at the top properties in January. 6,800 Sq. Ft. Flat at Bashundhara Block – C We begin this list of top properties in January with this mammoth 6,800 sq. ft. flat at Bashundhara R/A. It is more than capable of housing your entire family, no matter how big, and is exquisite in every sense of the word. From the moment you…

My Home February 2, 2019

How to Divide a Studio Apartment

Reading Time: 4 minutes So you come home at the end of the day only to find that your living space feels cramped and overcrowded like a public transit; but that’s normal when you eat, sleep, entertain and work in an open-layout studio apartment. In a studio, like in any other small apartment, every square inch counts. While the thought of creating smaller compartments in an already compact space may seem like a nightmare to some apartment dwellers, you could divide studio apartments by hiring an interior designer to style it in a way where you can maximize your space, OR you can implement these following simpler, cheaper ideas to transform your box-sized abode into a functional space. Tonal separation The biggest challenge we face when we divide studio apartments is to learn how to decorate small spaces and compartmentalize. The easiest way of overcoming this is to pick a color theme. For…

Tips February 1, 2019

Tips & Tricks on How to Get Rid of Bad Odor from Home

Reading Time: 4 minutes Imagine going to your friend’s place and as soon as you walk through the door you get a strong stench of moldy wall and day-old food that can instantly make you nauseated. And as you try to power through that foul smell, your mind wonders how your apartment smells to others. You try to recall if you know how to get rid of bad odor from home. There’s no need to panic if you don’t have the answers though. By the time you finish reading this article, you will have full knowledge of how to get rid of bad smells. So let’s take a look at some tips and trick on how to get rid of bad odor from home. Take Action Before it Becomes a Problem The best course of action is always to prevent a problem before it starts to become a ‘problem’. Why take the chance of…