Apartments in Kerala

Many of us are spending a lot more time at home right now since many districts in India are under lockdown due to corona virus outbreak.The expectation to work is the same, but the environment is not. The key to work-from-home is to create an environment that allows you to focus on the tasks at hand. Whether you are working from home for the first time or it’s just a refresher, here are some tips on how to stay productive while working from home. Have a separate Work Space Just as you made your office workspace your own, you need to carve out workspace of your own at home. Establishing a distinct work environment is important. If you already have an at-home office or desk, carry out your day to day work from there. If you don’t, try to create an office space that is comfortable for you to work. Psychologically, this will help you to create a distinction of sorts between your work and family life and responsibilities, and it also will help others at home that while you are a...

God made every human different, with their own set of likes and dislikes that are unique to each one of them. And when it comes to choosing between dwelling in the cities or the suburbs, opinions are always divided on which one is better; the city-dwellers would never kowtow to living in the suburbs and vice versa as country-living is as different from living in the city as white is from black! Many would argue that living in the city is better as you have access to numerous facilities which would otherwise be hard to avail of if living in the suburbs or rural areas. For example, the best hospitals and medical facilities are only available in the cities, so to access these facilities, you will need to travel to the city if you aren’t living there. This can prove to be inconvenient as changing base when sick is tough aside from being expensive. But then there is the flip side of the coin too that people who live away from cities don’t usually get the numerous kind of diseases tha...

Real estate market in India has been witnessing steady growth as people are in a constant search either for housing purpose or as an investment opportunity. Owning residential property in a desirable location with all basic amenities and facilities is a dream come true for all homebuyers. But the question of whether to choose a luxury or affordable apartment lies ahead of the homebuyer before making a decision. Take a look at the below-mentioned features and benefits of owning a luxury and regular apartment: Luxury Apartments As the name suggests, luxury apartments are loaded with all the luxe and posh materials, facilities, and amenities. These are automated homes with the latest technology including artificial intelligence and machine learning for fast and easy living. Constructed focusing on the high-end consumers, these apartments are preferred by home buyers who seek a luxurious lifestyle with more comforts and would also be a highly secured living space with emergency ser...

Everyone loves being outdoors, communing with nature, the vibrant colours, open air, feel of soil under their feet as well as the satisfaction that comes with growing things. However, living in apartments might feel a little restricting for those with avid green fingers. But don’t let that get you down as a lot can be done even when living in a high-rise building. Provided you have the will and a little imagination, you can still get the satisfaction of growing your own herbs, vegetables, summer flowers and even trees and shrubs! Gardening on a small scale can be enjoyable and fulfil too, the trick lies in container gardening which can be used in different ways – growing upwards, hanging downwards and even as the new, exotic vertical garden walls… While balconies are great places to grow your plants, do check how much sun it gets as some plants require more sun than others. Then buy the plants accordingly. Eight hours of sun is considered as fully sunny while less than four ho...

Remodeling your house comes with a common dilemma – to choose an open floor plan or a closed floor plan. Open floor plan refers to a design that allows the functioning of multiple rooms as a connected living space flats in Trivandrum. Whereas, in a closed floor plan each designated area of the home becomes a separate room enclosed by walls. With both the floor plans having its own pros and cons, the final decision must be taken after due consideration. 1) Open Floor Plans Intrinsically designed to have one or more large rooms functioning as multiple rooms, it is commonly used to connect the kitchen, living room and dining room. This makes your home appear larger than its actual size as it removes walls between the three rooms. Open floor plans are ideal for homes constructed in less space. With less number of walls, this floor plan lets in ample amount of sunlight into the house, especially for homes constructed facing Northside which gets less sunshine during the winter seas...

A residential community or a project that is often characterized by features such as closed gated boundaries, big walls, fences etc. with round the clock security systems is termed as a gated community. If you are someone who loves enjoying a quiet life but with access to all modern facilities and amenities, living in the gated community is the ideal choice for you. Living in such communities encompasses several benefits making it a desirable choice for your dream abode. Generally, gated communities are situated at strategic locations promising you easy accessibility to all the important hubs of the city and to all social infrastructures. Here are a few perks of Advantages of Living in a Gated Community 1)Safety 2)Accessibility 3)Amenities 4)Community Living 5)Home Value 1)Safety A first and most important facet of gated community living is the elevated feeling of safety and security. With features like 24/7 CCTV surveillance monitored by active security staff and surroun...

News about a new and deadly Corona virus is everywhere and there is a need to know about this virus, its effects and also how to keep your home and family protected from the infection. WHO had tagged the virus as pandemic after the outbreak worsened with a total number of infected people around the world to be 330,000and causalities to be 14,923.People infected in India are growing alarmingly as well with the number of confirmed cases to be 415 as on 22nd March. As new cases keep showing up at an alarming rate from different places, it is always better to be prepared for a wider spread. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also advised people to be prepared and not to panic. By following some precautionary measures, you can keep your home and family safe during these emergency situations. Planning Ahead Start by talking to family members and neighbors about how to cope, with the situation. Discuss with your neighbors about the resources available nearby su...

Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions one takes in their life and it often involves investing your entire life savings to own your dream home. After extensive research, we choose the best one out of the lot that comes with the finest features and facilities. It is always a good idea to consider choosing projects that come with some basic facilities like gas pipeline, chimney, wooden flooring, built-in storage spaces, false ceiling, RO, lighting, etc. that makes your new home ready-to-occupy at the earliest. 1. Take a look at the reasons why you should opt for homes that come with built-in features: Buying a home that comes with built-in features make it easier for homebuyers to settle into their new homes, though it may come at an extra cost. And it enhances livability for its residents also. 2. Homebuyers are ready to bear the extra expenses incurred on getting these built-in features with their new home to avoid the painstaking task of converting the prop...

Life is all about maintaining the balance and perfect way to do so is by taking a break and enjoying the weekends with your loved ones. And when you have a perfect home, why look for other ways to spend your weekend? From having a blast of a get-together with your friends to watching movies, playing your preferred games or thrifting away reading your favourite book, the options are plenty in number when you have a home at Heather Ferns. An abode at Heather Ferns, luxury apartments in Kazhakkoottam, Trivandrum comes with a galore of world-class amenities and facilities that befits all the needs and desires of the residents. From a galore of rooftop amenities to health/wellness, entertainment, games, etc. the list goes on and includes the following: 1) Swimming Pool Enjoy your weekends with a refreshing dip in the stunning pool of Heather Ferns overlooking the lush greenery around. Also, it has a wading pool made for your kids to have a fun time. 2) Rooftop Party Area The ...

A healthy home is the first step and an essential prerequisite for happy and healthy living. If you’re someone who is already living in an apartment, utilizing the various amenities provided, keeping the apartment clean and dry, maintaining hygiene, promoting air circulation, controlling the humidity are few ways to a healthy living. And if you’re someone on the hunt for a new apartment, you would know what to look for to ensure you have a healthy life. Below given a few factors are all must-haves for a healthy home: 1) Natural Air and Light An apartment or a home that accommodates ample ventilation will let in natural light and ensure that the air inside your home is clean and fresh in turn keeping you healthy. 2) Stress-free Ambiance Living in a serene ambiance in midst of lush natural environments and settings ensure a pollution free life and keeps you healthy in both body and mind. With such settings, just sitting in the balcony soaking in the cool breeze would be mo...

Vastu Shastra is the science of architecture which describes the design, layout, space arrangement, ground preparation and spatial geometry, that works together to induce positive energy at home. Differentiated by a very fine line, superstition and Vastu stands out in its own ways. We desire to live in a home that is comfortable, calming and rejuvenating. Follow the below-mentioned Vastu tips to Bring in Positive Energy to your Home Placing rock salt in different corners of the house helps in absorbing negative energy and to allow a balanced flow of energy at home. Place it facing North-East and South-West directions in an open space and make sure it is changed periodically.  Do not place a mirror in front of your bed as it is claimed to bring in issues relating to family or health. Neither should two mirrors be placed opposite to each other nor should you keep a damaged or broken mirror at home. Blast away negative energy by placing a lemon in a glass of water. Keep...

Home is a haven for all and it must be a place for comfort, peace and where one can unwind themselves at the end of a day. Choosing the right place for your home is one of the biggest and challenging decisions in life and being an investment, it should be done only after thorough research and evaluation. Apartments and Flats in Thiruvananthapuram Earlier home buyers would visit under-construction flats and apartments or would rely on the construction or elevation images to get the look and feel of their prospective home. Addressing this concern of homebuyers, builders have started letting homebuyers come visit sample apartments, a dummy flat at the construction site or in their building office that is a replica of the actual apartment. This gives them the exact picture of that home and makes the home-buying process less complicated. Here are the reasons why you should visit a sample apartment before booking one: Visiting a sample apartment will give homebuyers an exact picture of...

A home should be a dream space that is comfortable for everyone that include your precious little ones as well. A space that fulfills their desires would be just the thing they would love. Designing a unique space for your kids would be an exciting journey for both them as well as you. It would be ideal to have an open-mind and patient approach paying attention to your Kid’s likes and comfort when designing their personal space. Here are few tips on how to choose an apartment that your kids would love – 1. Open Space An apartment complex or a premise with wide open space is something that would allow your kids to play around freely helping to increase their activity levels which is important. 2. Amenities Not to mention the amenities exclusively for them like the Kid’s play area, gaming zones etc which is very important when choosing your home. 3. Be creative Being a tad creative is something your kids would love. Think of shades for your kid’s rooms t...

Investing in a second home is one of the best things you can do when you already have a place of residence and leftover funds that you’d like to make a good return out of. It offers a number of benefits and is a great idea for those looking for a regular source of income in the form of the monthly rent. However, here are a few things you should consider before you proceed to buy a second property. Make sure you are Debt-free The first things you need to ensure is that you have no existing debts. Buying a second home can be quite expensive and the costs might grow for maintenance and other purposes. If you do end up taking a mortgage out, the last thing you’d want is to be caught up in growing debts that are difficult to pay off. Having an acceptable credit score can also prerequisite for a home loan eligibility in the first place. Save up Emergency funds Fluctuations in the Market and other unforeseen circumstances might hurt your chances of making good money on your inv...

What are the factors you normally consider when buying a property? Is it the size of the house, the space it provides or  the amenities that accompany it? These are all important factors that people usually consider when deciding on purchasing a property. However, one of the most important things that you need to keep in mind when buying a home is the location.  Here’s Why: It is always Constant: Location is one of the factors that never varies no matter what kind of apartment you choose. Knowing about the nature of the neighborhood in which you live and the opportunities it presents are one of the key ways you can ensure a comfortable stay for the long-term. Knowing the locality you’ll be residing allows you to plan ahead and find out where the nearest medical facilities, educational institutions and workplaces are. The Right Location will lead to Price Appreciation It is always a good idea to make sure the location offers the potential to grow in demand ove...

Whether you’re planning to make a few quick changes so that your Kitchen looks more visibly pleasing or a complete do-over, the following are some tips that could help guide you in deciding what would work best for upgrading your Kitchen. Swap Lighting Swap out your ordinary lighting fixtures for extra stylish pendant lights. These can easily become the focal point of your room. Go with a choice that’s beautiful enough to blend in with your kitchen’s decor and versatile enough to draw your guest’s attention. Repaint Your Cabinets If your cabinets look dated, give them a more personal touch with your own choice of color. Repaint them with a fresh coat of paint that make them stand out while looking even more pleasing. You could try something like pale sage green or duck egg blue to give it a really versatile finish. High-Contrast Cabinets You needn’t be afraid to paint half the cabinets a particular color to contrast your existing shades. For example: a blend of ...