Have you ever entered a room and felt as if it had a cathedral-like appearance? The reason for this could be because of the room’s high ceiling, reminiscent of the elevated ceilings of old cathedrals. Such rooms typically receive an abundance of light, which make them appear more spacious and[...]

Mohenjodaro and Harappa are two cities located in the Indus Valley civilization, one of the earliest civilizations in human history. The two cities are believed to have been built around 2600 B.C. and are located in present-day Pakistan and parts of western India. The Indus Valley civilization was highly advanced[...]

If you’re looking for ways to give your staircase an update without breaking the bank, there are a variety of budget-friendly staircase makeover ideas that will give your stairs a fresh new look. From painting stair risers and staining stair treads, to adding wallpaper or carpet runners, there are plenty[...]

Decorating a kitchen doesn’t have to break the bank. There are many budget-friendly kitchen decoration ideas that you can use to make your kitchen look stylish and inviting. Whether you want to give the room a new coat of paint, add a backsplash, or change out the cabinet knobs, there[...]

Lighting plays an important role in the overall look of your living space. It affects the appearance of everything else in the space, including the wall color, décor, furniture, carpet/rug, etc. When considering your scheme, lighting ideas for your living room could make or break the room. They may set[...]

There is no doubt that the last century has been marked by some of the most incredible feats of architecture. From the soaring skyscrapers of New York to the scenic Chinese cityscape, technology and advanced construction techniques have redefined modern architecture. Graana.com, Pakistan’s smartest property portal, will take a look[...]

Indian architecture is heavily influenced by the Mughal Empire. Indo Islamic and Mughal architecture is a fusion of Islamic, Persian, Arabic, Central Asian, and indigenous Indian styles of architecture. The symmetry of the structures and courtyards is a distinctive feature of Mughal architecture. From the 10th Century and beyond, Islamic[...]

In the Jamshoro District of Sindh, close to Sann, sits the old Talpur fort known as Ranikot Fort. With a diameter of roughly 32 kilometers, Ranikot Fort is thought to be the largest fort in the world. It is also known as The Great Wall of Sindh. The Great Wall[...]

Renaissance architecture is an architectural style that first appeared in Florence, Italy, in the early 15th century. It replaced the prevailing Gothic medieval aesthetic with a rebirth of ancient Greek and Roman Classical architectural styles. It is the prominent style of building that arose in Florence and extended throughout Europe[...]

Palladian architecture is a European architectural style inspired by the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio's designs. As we know it today, Palladian architecture is a development of his original ideas. Palladio's work was heavily influenced by the symmetry, perspective, and principles of Greek and Roman formal classical architectural styles. Palladio's interpretation[...]