Points to consider from My Experience 
Windows - Should be Double Glazed i.e. Sound Proof
In today's world any location is full of noise -be it Neighbours, Street, Festivals etc
Around 40% Expensive - But worth the Cost
The Best is the imported ones which are made of special Polymer & Vacuum Sealed
If you cant afford then go for Regular Powder Coated frame with double glass and vacuumed - Vacuum is MUST - It is done at the company level
Normal carpenters just put Two glasses, which is a waste of money
Don't take Indian lavatory or Toilet hole in the Floor - All new Commodes are Wall Mounted - You get better Designs, Better Rates and Waterproofing the entire Floor hassle is saved
Electrical Wiring - You will be shocked to know that many builders are using MS Wire for Electrical Wiring {thickness was equivalent to music listening head wire
} - Pl go for copper wiring only - I got my apt 1Bed on the 12th floor rewired - Costed me 35 grand BUT worth the costExhaust Fans - Must for All Toilet and Bathroom (Take 6" minimum) Now a days you get ones with automatic Shutter Open/Close
Inverter Wiring - Get it done now - The Energy Crises ensures that Unlimited Power Days are over - You can keep the inverter in the Loft - Special Inverter Batteries i.e. ones with Thicker Plates are available
Double Curtain Rods - Always use Double Curtain Rods - One for Curtain & One for Blind - The cost differential between single & double isnt much - Around 15% - A Double Set costs Rs.700/- to 1500/- (Excluding the ROD which is sold length wise)
Wood Work - Don't bother about using Pure Wood i.e. Teak/ Sandal Wood etc - use Ply and on top of it you get so many designs of Veneer/Laminate that lasts and are much much cheaper - For eg. A Teak Finish Laminate Sheet 8 by 4 feet (standar size) cost just around Rs.1500 for good brands - (Imported German ones costs (Rs.8000) - Now compare that with the cost of just Machine Polishing the wood which costs Rs.3000/- Also a Wood Door costs around 38,000 vs Doors of Ply Rs.22,000
Storage For Each Room - Ideally make a sitout at every window & the lower part use it for storage of linen/furnishings of that particular room
Modular Kitchen - Expensive - Not at all - Don't go for Fancy Branded Ones - They use PDF which doesnt last - Get it made of Ply and Use Laminate Sheets - 2 sheets are sufficient for a 12 by 8 feet kitchen - All the choice of colors and designs are avilable Laminate Sheet 8 by 4 feet (standar size) cost just around Rs.1500 for good brand
For the Cabinets or SS Fittings - You have same designs and Quality - Also in Wholesale they sell Per Kg which works out far cheaper than buying piece wise
Stain/Colored/Crystal Finish Glass - This at the entrance or over French Windows make a huge difference in appereance. Actual Stain Glass which is in Europe/ old Churches is expensive around 1200 psf - Instead ise Crystal Finish Glass which is almost idential for as low as Rs.250 psf(if u know the direct maker) else Rs.350 to 500 psf from the showrooms - Personally i dont like plain colored glass - i find the finish cheap
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