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We are refreshing our designs .......HomePlansIndia.com

Our designs have worked well for most people in India over 4 yrs, but now with newer and more modern technologies at our disposal we are offering our clients much more options to make a selection and purchase of a house plans and design from us.  First - Make a bucket list of your wishes for your house plan Bucket List for House Plan Second - Write the house basic information A. Size of plot B. No floors C. Total area of the house Third - Search our site for the house plan which fits your requirement.  Option 1  - Either yourself Option 2 - By sending us your requirement by email. Fourth - Once shortlisted do have almost of atleast 3 to 4 house plans of your choice and then rate them as per your interest and choice and design.  Fifth - Once finalised purchase the same by placing an order online. The varied modes of payment make it a almost a child's play. Option 1 - Pay in Indian Rupees for making...

Advantages of Green Roof for new Bungalow Designs in 2015

A decade ago we will not be talking about Green Roofs Design and incorporation in Bungalows or House Designs in India, but today with wide spread awareness about usage of green building designs and material usage, Green roofs are becoming prominent. What exactly is a green roof? Why suddenly everybody is talking about it, its advantages and being thing of the time. Green roofs are the rooftop of any building which is partially or completely covered with healthy vegetation which thrives under good sunlight and water.  This is made possible by using a medium (like soil) for growing grass, flower plans and other varieties of vegetation which does need good amount of ambient sunlight. These are planted on top of a waterproofing membrane which is laid to slope on the terraces slab so that the slope directs the rain water or excess water towards the designated gutter locations on the terrace.   In order to enjoy the benefits of these roofing materials in their bungalows, h...

What are the different Stages of House Construction in India

Understanding the different stages of house construction from excavation to finishing is vital if you want to ensure you are en sync with the construction process. In this article we will look over the 12 stages of house building in India - from the start of house construction to the moment you receive the keys to your new home. 1. Site Preparation The start of house construction begins with the preparation and clearing of the site. If necessary you may also need to carry out some earth moment and levelling at this time. Once the site is clear, levelled and ready you and the builder will stake out the floor plan on site. This will be the first time you experience the floor plan in reality rather than on paper - a truly wonderful moment! 2. Floor Slab The next stage of house construction will be to install the main concrete floor slab. Foundations will be dug, caged and poured as per your structural engineers specifications and any “in slab” plumbing will be laid out. Once the fo...

How to Calculate the Cost of Constructing a Bungalow in India

In India it is more common than any other place, that client usually runs out of money before construction of his bungalow is complete. So we at  homeplansindia.com  consider that a well thought out cost estimation of your house plan is an essential element of house construction and cannot be avoided. If you have a well planned costing of your house design you will be able to distribute your funds evenly across the duration of the project, ensuring you can complete your bungalow as intended. Imagine if you built your dream home but ran out of money to install any windows and doors, or any toilets and sinks!? Understanding the costing of house design is probably the most important step in constructing your own bungalow. In this article we will cover the key elements to consider when creating your own cost estimation of your  house plan . 1. Land Cost Buying land is likely to be the first cost you will encounter on your journey. As this i...

Introducing Luxury House Plans and Designs by HomePlansIndia.com - August 2015

Our current set of 100 house plans and designs covers most of our clients requirement, as we have customised our h ouse plans to fit on common plot sizes, like 20 x 40 or 30 x 40 or 40 x 60 or 30 x 50 etc. Now we do see an uprising demand for large scale weekend houses or luxury bungalows for plot owners outside the city. With this thought we felt the need to share our much more elaborate designs and houses which are grand in scale and are much more spacious with a sense of belonging to the overall plot and nature. We feel these plans are luxurious as they are not just dwelling places which just includes basic requirement of any family with living room, dining, kitchen and bedrooms, etc and rather celebrate the vastness of the plot and tries to explore more interactive areas for the families multiple activities which can be entertained  in these large spaces. We are also trying to define luxurious house plans in our way through these few ready made plans. All these layouts hav...

18 Different Flooring material suitable for Bungalows in India

A variety of flooring material is available now in India which are best suited for bungalows in India. Among the vast variety of flooring material available there are quite a no of them which are cost effective, 1. Terrazo Flooring It is one of the oldest known flooring material used for doing flooring for houses. It is a mix of Aggregates of marble chips, granite chips or onyx chips mixed together with cement based bonding material mixed in proportion and laid directly on concrete unfinished floor to level. While it is still wet, it is levelled to slope as per the overall flooring design. 2. Ceramic Tiles Ceramic Tiles are one of the most economical types of flooring material and are certainly one of the best floor materials for bungalows due to their huge variety of colour, tone, pattern and finish.  3. Concrete Finished Flooring Bare concrete floors may not sound like the best floor material for bungalows , but with a little extra work they can beco...

The Need for Structurally Sound Housing in India 2015

Planning to build a house in any part of the world is a task that requires not only a good amount of money but also a generous amount of time & thought. This also applies to the Indian housing market. While most Indians prefer to come up with their own house plans or designs rather than professional architects, then they land up hiring a contractor to build their house with the best available knowledge which most often than not results in certain structural defects as they are not properly designed, analysed and constructed to last forever. A house is built more with a common practice followed by a contractor who is aware of building materials, like cement, sand, rubble, reinforcement, etc but not is not well versed with the science of building construction. Constructing a house involves multiple tasks but before the process begins at site they need to be vetted properly so that in even worst case scenarios, the house still survives and also doesn't cause damage to ...