More and more people are turning to condominiums as a wise home choice, what with the convenience, security, and hassle-free lifestyle it offers. When you have finally made the wise choice and are ready to move in to your new condo community, treat is as a fresh start in life.
New condo dwellers have the opportunity to choose the lifestyle they really want. This is the time you determine how you want to live, relax, entertain, and enjoy your new home.
One of the most satisfying things a condo unit owner can do before actually moving in is to design and decorate the new home. Those who find it a challenge will find the following tips helpful.
Downsize your possessions
It means reevaluating your worldly possessions if they fit in your new life.Do you really need to fit all your furniture and other possessions into your new condo dwelling?
You might need to rethink the quantity of your furniture in relation to your home space, keeping only those pieces that are truly useful and important to you, and will fit your new home design.
When choosing your furniture and other fixtures, determine if it is something you want or something you really need. See if the decorative items you choose really serve the purpose of giving your new home beauty and functionality, or if it will just become clutter.
If it is something you do not use that often, it may not be necessary to bring it out to display. That way you can save the space for items that really work for your home space and design. The bottom line when moving in furniture and decorative pieces is to always keep in mind the scale and size of your home.
Go for sleek modern furnishings that are scaled down, and pair with a few oversized accessories to achieve a dramatic look. A few larger pieces among your scaled down items give a better look than having everything in small scale.
Go multi-functional
Furniture that is multi-functional is very useful, and fun! Like a table with hidden storage or an ottoman with lift tops that gives you not only seating but extra storage as well. Or a wooden coffee table that expands into a dining table for the kitchen. Or a sofa that opens out to become a guest bed, or a bed in the room with ample storage underneath it. Space-saving furniture goes a long way in making your condo home comfortable and efficient.
Color it with your personality
Splash your real character into the colors of your home. Select hues you love and feel reflect your true personality. Going home to an abode painted in colors that you love makes it a pleasurable experience every day.
Condo units do particularly well painted with bright and bold hues, and this color scheme works for the adventurous homeowner. Painting the door jambs and the door in bold colors highlights them. If you wish to hide something like a closet or a drawer on the wall, painting it in the same shade as the wall will do the trick.
Greening your urban home
How about bringing nature into your urban dwelling? Decorate your home with fresh-cut flowers placed in stylish vases, or live houseplants that complement your interior. Place bright colored plants or flowers near sharp corners or edges to draw the eyes away from them.
The greenery benefits you with oxygen, but do not overdo, otherwise you run the risk of turning your home into an urban jungle. If you wish to put up an artwork or a poster on your wall, go for realistic subjects such as nature that can give you an illusion of a window with a beautiful view of the outdoors.
Bedroom tips
Place the bed central to the room and choose beddings with a solid neutral color. Pillows are fun and decorative but keep them to a minimum number. If you want tables beside the bed to hold your lamp, they must be small, otherwise you have the option of wall-mounted lamps with swing arms that you can adjust when reading in bed.
A sitting area using small chairs in the master bedroom must be located close to the window. To avoid putting extra table in the room, use the bedside table to place your coffee or newspaper while lounging at the sitting area.
If you have low windows, an alternative to chairs is a window seat or an upholstered bench that can have storage inside for your extra pillows or beddings. |
