Reading Time: 2 minutes A building has the ability to tell us stories; through its structures and lines, through its former inhabitants, along with the events it has witnessed. There’s a reason why certain premises are marked as monumental. Here are a few that made it into our list! National Parliament House of Bangladesh Also known as Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban, this structure was given the title of one of the most prominent buildings of the twentieth century. Standing on approximately 200 acres of land, the parliament house is one of the biggest in the world. The construction started in 1961 and ended in 1982. The architect involved, Louis Kahn, died when the projection was approximately three-quarters complete and from then, David Wisdom took over responsibility. Ahsan Manzil Known as one of the most significant historical monuments in Bangladesh, the edifice was the official residence of the Nawab family. Over time, it went through a lot of reconstructions…
Reading Time: 5 minutes A highly overlooked part of the homes in Bangladesh is the kitchen. How has the source of so much joy in a person’s life (where the food is made) been so overlooked in terms of design and style for such a long time? Well, recently we’ve been seeing an oncoming change in people’s behavior. With so many interior design trends for 2018 being adopted, we see people embracing trendy kitchen designs as well. So what exactly are designing trends for kitchens this year? Come take a peek. Two-tone, Vibrant colors Let’s start with the loudest part of any room; the color. Color is a basic interior design component and two-tone is the way to go this year. Designing trends for kitchens in 2018 focuses on vibrancy. It’s all about getting in colors of high contrast or very vibrant colors. Why? Because it adds life and fire. And if the kitchen…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Elements of interior design have become hugely apparent in the lives of people in Dhaka city. Everyone is getting involved and adopting different parts in their own way; in some cases it helps just to make a small room look bigger. And we at Bproperty love it. We’re all about providing homes and we love it when people embrace the concept of making it their own. Interior design trends for 2018 are simplistic in nature and are a great way of entering the field of designing your own home if this is your first time. Let’s take a look at what is popular this year and how you can get involved. Vibrant kitchens In Dhaka, kitchens have been a difficult part of the house to make very special. Mostly, we are used to seeing small kitchens with just enough space for 2 people to move around; that too, tightly. This…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Looking to get a new paint job to refresh your home and test your interior design basics? Or maybe you just found a luxurious new apartment for sale you are going to buy and have a great idea for the walls. Preparing to paint a home can be quite useful. Many a time people don’t realize something may go wrong until it already has. We sure had this problem the first few times we painted our homes. Let’s go over a few things to keep in mind when preparing to paint your home. move furniture and Make room First step when preparing to paint your home: make room! We often have a lot of furniture lined up against the walls. In order to paint the walls, you need access to them! Move all your furniture to the center of the room and ensure there is enough space left for the buckets of paint…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Home interior design is more than just a matter of getting a few pretty articles together; it’s about creating synergy. Aesthetics is no doubt a key proponent in the layout of your home, but a beautiful house with no functionality or comfort can never truly be called a home. After you buy an apartment you have been waiting for for so long, there are uncountable interior design mistakes to avoid. So what are the things that you or a designer should keep in mind when setting yourselves up for the task? Here is a basic interior design guideline that might help you make the right choices. Lighting The key to a beautiful home is lighting. A little light here and a little light there make sure we can see how beautiful your home is. Experienced designers may incorporate different means of guiding eyes, but a basic method is using lighting.…
Reading Time: 4 minutes We take great pride in the furniture we sort around the house. The articles themselves along with the design in which we organize the layout is often a pure reflection of our personality. And we never want to give off the wrong vibe with our home design. You may have just gotten yourself a new luxurious apartment in Dhaka, but is there a rule that says the furniture has to be new as well? Many people are inclined towards second hand furniture! Though this may be a preposterous idea to a lot of people, let’s take a look at the bright side of going for second hand furniture. Save huge This one goes without saying, and is definitely the key selling point for many consumers. The price tag on furniture can be quite ridiculous at times. Second hand furniture can cut those prices to sometimes unbelievable figures. You may find…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Over the last 3 years, the number of petty crimes like theft and burglary has increased in Bangladesh. Increasing security measures for your property is never a bad idea. Then again, choosing the right kind of security system that is compatible with your home can be a difficult and frustrating process. While each and every kind of security system has their advantages and drawbacks, card access systems seem to be gaining popularity for their convenience. Below are a few reasons why you should think about opting for a card access system, too. Hard to duplicate If a regular key is stolen, it’s quite easy to duplicate it but that’s not the case in terms of a key card. Additionally, if stolen,you can report the incident in order to turn off its access and order a new one, ensuring that no unwanted visitors will be allowed in your home. Easy to…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Food. It’s always on our mind. Last time, we covered a few trending places to eat in Banani. We really hope you guys agreed with our picks on that article. The places mentioned were both wonderful for our taste buds and as hosts. Today we’ll cover a change in behavior we have seen recently. Banani used to be the place to go for food, but we have a new contender for best area for a pig-out. Today we look at the best restaurants in Dhanmondi to keep your eyes on. Tao Town to Chow Down Of the best restaurants in Dhanmondi, the doors to this wonderful place opened earlier this year in February. It was expected to be just another Japanese cuisine restaurant, but it has surely passed that presumption. The place has had a great impact on young-adult groups throughout the city. Tao Town’s interior is nice and open,…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Color plays such a vital role in turning a house into a home. The walls may have ears but there is no doubt that when you have the right color scheme, they scream personality. Your furniture and home décor ideas must play into your color schemes as well. Why, you may ask, is color so important to us? Because color breathes life into the place. It represents us, our demeanor and our personalities. When you do pick up a beautiful apartment in Dhaka, here are 5 trending colors you can use around the house to keep it lively. Red: Making the heart beat Red is all about feeling. Passion, rage, romance, unity; red fills the shoes for so many emotions and state of minds. In the home, depending on the shade, you can express so much about yourself using red. Crimson is a bold statement about who you are. A…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Browsing through the expenses, have you ever been stomped by the colossal numbers printed across the utility bill? If so, rest assured you aren’t the only one. Living in a mega city such as Dhaka can be quite expensive; particularly when it comes to expenses. Thousands of people, from small families to bachelors living in the city, have been perplexed by the growing numbers of their utility expenses incurred by living in the capital. Most often, we don’t realize as to why, particularly our electricity bills, are always increasing. Nevertheless, here are the ways in which you can efficiently utilize electricity usage to curtail expenses. Changing from Fluorescent to LED: Florescent lights have been lighting up urban homes in Bangladesh for the past few decades. However, using fluorescent lighting can be quite expensive, especially if you have the habit of always keeping the lights turned on. LEDs (Light Emitting Diode)…
