Condo units come in almost identical layout and aesthetic—and nothing wrong with that! In fact, it’s fantastic if you want a clean canvas. Whether you’re buying a loft condominium or a two-bedroom unit, you have the opportunity to create your own personalized space and add character to an otherwise plain home.
It may seem challenging to make your place look airy or functional when your space is limited, but there is always a way to make things work. Get creative in maximizing your unit’s interior to tailor a breathable space that you can truly call your own.
Here’s how you can bring those Pinterest-inspired nooks to life and add a personal touch to your new place, all while keeping it functional.
1. Choose Your Palette
Planning your home’s color scheme and overall style is vital. It will be the basis for everything you accessorize your space with. You might want a chic minimalistic look, a modern rustic style, or a room with bold colors. This part may include wall paint or wallpaper, adding curtains or small details, and furnishing.
Pro tip: Choose the color that best represents your personality and the kind of feel that you want to see every time you get home from hustling daily.
2. Lighten Up Your Home
Nothing beats natural light but if you don’t have enough of it, you can always light up the place with on-point lighting. Picking the right color for your lighting fixtures is a major part of the decorating process. It can set the mood and elevate the ambiance of your condo. Some decorators suggest that warm lighting adds a cozy feel to the room; hence this kind of lighting is best for bedrooms and living rooms. Meanwhile, neutral light or whiter light is a perfect fit for areas that require energy and focus, such as the kitchens, bathrooms, and even utility closets.
Pro tip: Consider installing lights that can be dimmed so you can have adequate lighting while you are working or cooking, and later opt for a moodier setting once you’re ready to relax. Adding lamps work great for this purpose too.
3. Add Character To Your Kitchen
The kitchen is one of the places home dwellers and guests frequent. Therefore, it’s only clever to make it look charming—without losing its function, of course. One easy trick to transform your kitchen is to change the knobs of the kitchen cabinets. You may want to upgrade them into brass, wooden or stainless steel handles. Doing so can give your kitchen a modern look without spending much money. Also, as to your kitchen tools, buy what you often need and whatever makes your condo living convenient and practical.
Pro tip: Avoid the temptation of procuring items just because they are cute or would go well with the rest of your kitchen. Assess what you really need and stick to it.
4. Organize Your Storage
Storage, storage, and more storage. A condominium unit will definitely test your organizing skills. Thus, it is an unspoken rule in the world of condos to always have a smart storage system. Kitchen closets are not the only place you can keep stuff. Maximize every nook and cranny, and consider furniture that doubles as storage, such as an ottoman or a bed with an under-storage. More importantly, keep everything inside your storage spaces organized to accommodate more things.
Pro tip: Organizing is not enough. Learn to let go of things you don’t need anymore so you don’t end up worrying about where to keep them.
5. Spice Up Your Work Station
Working from home is no longer new to many young professionals, especially with the . If you are one of those who get to hustle from the comforts of home, you probably know it isn’t always that comfortable. So, make sure you design your workspace to be comfy enough to make you productive. While you’re at it, might as well spice things up a bit! Have enough space for documents, laptops, cameras, chargers, and others. But, likewise, add touches of stylish calendars, mood boards, plants, or anything that brings inspo!
Pro tip: Invest in a good chair. Long hours of work and sitting down call for good lumbar support. In your quest to beautify your space, make sure you also pay attention to your body’s needs.
6. Add Your Knick-Knacks Wisely
Knick-knacks, in the form of sentimental items such as photographs or mementos, are a great way to really express yourself and your interests. Downright decorative ones are also good especially if they tie up the whole look of the room. However, it’s best to tone down on pieces that do not add value to your overall aesthetic to save space and keep your place tidy.
Pro tip: Get creative in displaying what you like and don’t limit yourself to photos. Frame your personal artworks or hang your hobby, whether it’s a macrame piece, a skateboard. or a ukulele.
Final Thoughts
Styling your condo unit can be overwhelming. But time and patience are your friends. It does not matter if you are a minimalist or a maximalist. Just make work of what you have and tweak some things every now and then until it feels right!
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