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Buying a ready-made apartment or house? Convenient, sure. But owning a piece of land? That’s pure, unfiltered creative freedom.

No pre-set floor plans, no HOA rules, no “this is how everyone else did it.” Just you, your vision, and actual dirt that’s yours to shape however you want. In Sri Lanka right now, land ownership is the ultimate way to design a life that actually feels like yours.

Here’s why land is the blank canvas so many people are choosing:

Design Without Limits Want a minimalist villa with floor-to-ceiling glass facing the ocean? A cozy eco-cottage wrapped in tropical greenery? A modern multi-generational home with a rooftop garden and home office? When it’s your land, you decide. Every material, every angle, every quirky detail that screams “this is so me” - it’s all possible.

Build on Your Own Timeline No pressure to move in by next month. Buy now, hold it while you save, build when life aligns, or start small and expand later. Young professionals are locking in plots for their future selves. Families are planning phased builds. Retirees returning home are taking their time to get it perfect. Land gives you control over when, not just what.

Choose Your Entire Lifestyle, Not Just a Property Beachfront for daily sunset walks? Hill country with misty views? Quiet suburban pocket close to schools and expressways? Land lets you pick the environment first then build the home that belongs there. You’re not adapting to someone else’s development; you’re curating your perfect backdrop.

Value That Grows While You Dream Strategically located land in growth corridors (think expressway access, upcoming townships, tourism hotspots) appreciates faster and more reliably than most built properties. Your creative project isn’t just personal - it’s quietly becoming a smarter and smarter financial move every year.

Tailored Exactly to You Need extra parking? A massive garden? Space for solar panels, a home gym, or guest quarters? No compromises. No “sorry, that’s not in the master plan.” You customize every square foot to fit your real life.

Land isn’t just real estate. It’s permission to dream bigger, build slower, live truer.

If you’ve ever felt boxed in by cookie-cutter options, maybe the answer isn’t another apartment - maybe it’s your own plot of earth, waiting for your story.

Ready to claim your blank canvas? Explore ready-to-build, infrastructure-ready land options across Sri Lanka’s most promising areas and start designing the life you actually want.

At Polkas and Stripes, we believe everyday essentials should feel personal, comforting, and beautifully made. Our collection is designed for those who love meaningful details and long-lasting quality. From cozy evenings to thoughtful gifting, each product reflects care, creativity, and craftsmanship that stands out.

Our custom sherpa blankets are created to offer unmatched softness and warmth, making them perfect for relaxing moments, special occasions, or heartfelt gifts. Designed with premium fabrics and attention to detail, they blend luxury with emotional value, turning simple comfort into a lasting memory.

For homes and gifting needs in the capital, our Customized Bath Towel in Delhi brings personalization and practicality together. Absorbent, gentle on skin, and tailored with precision, it adds a refined touch to daily routines.

With Polkas and Stripes, you choose products that balance comfort, style, and individuality. Each piece is thoughtfully crafted to elevate everyday living while celebrating personal expression, making your home feel warmer, more welcoming, and truly your own.

Visit for more info: Polkas and stripes

Customized Name Plates for House/Flat - Cheeky Chimpu

Discover the perfect way to personalize your home with customized name plates for house/flat from Cheeky Chimpu. Our unique name plates are designed to reflect your personality and style, adding a distinctive touch to your entrance. Whether you prefer modern designs, classic elegance, or quirky patterns, we have something for everyone. Each name plate is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials to ensure durability and longevity.

At Cheeky Chimpu, we understand the importance of making a great first impression. That's why our customized name plates for house/flat are not only visually appealing but also functional. You can choose from a variety of fonts, colors, and sizes to create a name plate that perfectly matches your home's aesthetic. Our easy-to-install name plates come with all the necessary hardware, making the installation process hassle-free.

Personalize your living space today with a customized name plate for house/flat from Cheeky Chimpu. It's the perfect way to showcase your individuality and make your home stand out in the neighborhood. Order now and experience the difference a custom name plate can make.

Visit our website:  https://cheekychimpu.com/

It’s been a particularly busy week. Every week is a whirlwind in the design world but together with deadlines, site days and the simultaneous preparations for a ‘big deal’ photo shoot and another visit to our India penthouse project, this one was enough to take my breath away.

It didn’t. I managed to barrel through it all quite successfully. I got things done!

This week, I was really, very centred. It was an easy flow through the days’ tasks and I felt tremendously grateful to do what I love to do. At the end of the week, that’s happiness.

My previous weekend was spent at home. I actually never left the house. It was glorious! I decided to dedicate my time to me and my humble abode.

I love my home despite its imperfections as seen through designer eyes. It has large windows and shiny hickory floors when the puppy footprints are polished away. There’s colourful art on every wall and, no, they are not all expensive gallery pieces. Priceless, just the same, they fill my heart. There are always fresh flowers in large clear vases. Always! I love the life and clean scented air they bring into my spaces.  Most often, the flowers are lilies and tulips (my favourites) but they can also be field flowers in a mason jar. 

I believe that an organized and clean home, with a place for everything, provides a solid grounding for beauty and wellbeing. Yes, an envelope of beautiful architecture doesn’t hurt, but even without those classic bones, a home can simply feel right, if there’s clarity within it.

So this last weekend, I practiced what I preach in my own home.

I’ve been so busy within the last few months. I’ve made no time to settle or find places for the small treasures from my recent trips; an accumulating pile in the corner of my bedroom.

That’s a confession!

An eclectic and well-traveled pile, just the same, it consisted of small bags with tokens and collected memories, gifts slated for birthdays and Christmas, catalogues, pens and stationary from tradeshows, and a pretty amazing set of semiprecious coasters all still wrapped up carefully from my trip to India – in April!

So, I took the time to sort and organize and find a place for those things that are special and for all those things that had overstayed their welcome.  I cleaned house!

All the while, I was simply enjoying my home. For quite some time, I fussed with my treasures moving them from this shelf to that shelf until it felt just right. I hung two pieces of art on our collage wall in the sitting room. They were newly-framed last year and were tucked away in a closet. I couldn’t stop looking back at the eclectic display of memories and masterpieces. It was beautiful and it brought pure joy!

Large fuchsia irises took command this weekend; a departure from the usual white lilies. The sweet scent of lemongrass oil brought back colourful images of an Indian market. My large clean windows spread the afternoon sunshine around and the puppy footprints were back on my shiny floors. I love my home for its character and not for its perfection. It feels good now that some of the things that I call beautiful have found a place.

It was a settled feeling and with contented soul, I was ready to take on the world!

I often express to my clients, quite passionately, the importance of an environment that nurtures the spirit; a personalized and curated home that wraps around the people who live there and that simply feels right because it’s also been taken care of. Not about showcasing perfection, a home can be clean and clear with the thoughtful arrangements and spirited items that breathe life, clarity, and joy!