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What is the difference between studios, apartments and villas? How to choose among them?

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Have you come across terms like studio, duplex, penthouse & villa when you are planning to invest in real estate? If you have so many options to choose from, determining the right one becomes difficult. Don’t get confused, here’s an overview on this topic from luxurykeralaflats.com , the best real estate portal to buy, sell or rent flats in Kerala . Difference between studios, apartments and villas & how to choose among them?  Studio Apartment Also known as a studio flat, it is an apartment with a single room and an open floor plan. It typically consists of living space, bed space, a kitchenette and a bathroom at times having partial walls to create a demarcation. Variations of studio residential apartments include an alcove studio or a convertible studio.  Low cost, availability in prime locations, ease to clean and keep clutter-free are the main advantages. However, the small size, difficulty of having guests over, limited scope for redecorating & small closet sp...

7 Smart home designs for hot and humid Indian weather

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  No more coming home to a hot, humid house! Keep your home cool and comfortable with these 7 Smart home design ideas for hot and humid Indian weather. An insight by luxurykeralaflats.com, the best real estate portal to buy flats in Kerala Choose building materials wisely Choosing the right materials makes all the difference when designing a home in places with hot, humid climates.  By choosing wisely, your home gets protection from heat and moisture and also mould growth. They not just increase the comfort but also decrease the load on your cooling appliances. You can also go for roof material with high solar reflectance to minimise heat gain and help with the energy savings. Design according to the angles of sun If you consider at what angles the sun will hit your house while designing your home you’ll get a cool house!  Keep your kitchen on the east-facing side to get the advantage of the early sun & it also remains cooler in the afternoon.  The west-facing si...