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This is one unit which can be provided within any functional are to provide storage space, for increasing materials and articles and also for various decorative items. It may have variation in shape, in width, in vertical height. It can even be a show price. They may be a close or open type depending upon the personal choice. Open type is not safe from dust, touch and dampness. Sometimes, these open storages help to keep the things into circulation and store which are not in use frequently. In the case of wall unit generally, it is partially open and partially closed. It can also be used to divide the space. We can save the floor space by the help of wall mounting storage cabinets and shelves. While we are planning built-in storage units, we have to consider the overall decoration of the space.

Wall unit may be an important element of decoration. If it is designed in relation with other structural and non-structural elements of space, so that it may become a focal point or point of attraction. It is the duty of an architect to provide proper economical place to provide space for built-in storage at the time of planning, which can be made during construction. The circulation and inter-circulation proves better and provides physical comfort. There may be different types of widths to store different types of materials that may provide a dynamic and attractive shortage of storage space.

Proper storage space can be achieved by proper analysis of objects and planning. There may be a large number of wall units of various sizes and designs for various functional spaces. This may be presented in any style like Oriental, Mughal, Roman or Modern. Modern means plain and simple! Today, we cannot afford large size of accommodation, therefore plain and simple ones are quite suitable for small size of accommodations.

Strictly speaking, windows along with walls, floors and ceilings from the shell of a room and may be treated to blend unobtrusively into the background. On the other hand, windows are one of the first things to catch the eye when you enter a room.  Windows are really a decorating opportunity for setting a room’s mood and style. Window treatments can cover faults, create illusions or become a focal point. The mood set by window can be quiet reserved or wild as a night club, luxuriously formal, contemporary, classically charming and nostalgic. Windows treatments offer large units of color, texture and styling of a room. Whether to provide a inconspicuous background or to make a decorating asset, it should be remembered that the basic purpose of a window is to provide light and air. At times it may desirable for sunshine to flood the room, at other times, it may be appropriate to block out strong sunlight. It may also frame a lovely view or exclude an unsightly one and it may be the means of ensruing privacy where privacy is needed.

The simplest window treatment is sheer curtains to soften the stark outline of window frames, filter the sunlight and cover and block harshness of glass reflection at night. More elaborate treatment will knowledgeable choice of fabric and style can add immeasurably to the beauty of the rooms and the house.