Hi Emmie, My only tip would be to attach your custom-build structure to the wall, one way or the other, to avoid... tip-ping :) If I can picture what you intend to do correctly, you will need to anchor it to the wall. It doesn't involve structural changes necessarily, just a few screws into the wall studs. Other than that, make sure you use the right materials / thickness to support what you intend to display (ie, the shelf for the TV should be thicker than a shelf used for just 1 or 2 picture frames). Good luck! Building your own "furniture" is always fun and worth the effort! (at least that's what you have to convince yourself of :) ) Patrick

Hello Houzz Ireland, We are currently renovating a 1960's build - so as you know, there is a lot of decisions to be made!! So it would be nice to get some gems of advice from the experts to help us through this daunting task. Areas where we would really like some inspiration for - small bathroom downstairs. I would really like to do something fun with this room and although small, I think it could work really well with some funky wallpaper or possibly tiles?! I'm just not sure what to do with it. Also - pulling a whole house together?! Where do we start? We have the bigger pieces of furniture but how do I know what nest of tables goes best with a suite? Or what accessories will bring a room together? I'm due a second baby in 2 weeks time so any help at this stage would be so amazing - to guide me on the right interior design path for our new house. Thanks, Laurie

Building a home in India cant make up my mind on the design

Firstly, an old house is a daunting prospect that no doubt fills your heart with joy and trepidation in equal measures! You start with the physical structure (blockwork, roof, foundations) then the inside (timberwork, asbestos, dampness etc.) after that its down to improving the building energy rating, heating, electric, insulation, ventilation, air tighness etc. this investment will pay dividends and you benefit in the meduim to long term of low heating bills and a far healther living enviroment. conbine htis with the redesign of the internal space and you breathe new life into an old home. Do you agree? or Do you disagree?