My Condo Decorating Tips Part 2

My Condo Decorating Tips Part 2

When decorating a small space we need to be creative. Using the limited space available requires planning and careful observation. Go through the space and see what corners can be used, if there is height or you can add some elevation through illusion.

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Each condo is different in design and the ways to use the space also varies. Here are some condo decorating tips:

1. For the living room use floating shelves and stagger the shelves. To show off a collection of decorative objects and mementos use shelves and rotate the displays. Basic shelves go with almost anything. 
2. When living in rented space you don’t have to be restricted to mini blinds that come with them. Get yourself easy DIY curtains that you can sew in about a week’s time. 
3. When acquiring furniture for your small space, use color. If you can’t paint the apartment or don’t want to, buy furniture that will add color. Even color on your bedspreads will do the trick. 
4. Include open storage – if there are less than required cabinets use industrial metal shelving units for your kitchen storage. Add baskets, and other coral kitchen staples to add that decorative touch. 
5. Floor finishes – In a lease you are stuck in a space with finishes that are given. There is very little scope for changes. If the carpet is not to your liking, use an extra large area rug that goes with other items in the room. For a small room, use a rug that goes with its size.    
6. If yours is a vintage apartment, there may be an old world charm about it. There may be elements in it that contrast with your modern style of dressing up a room. It might not be of help to cringe at it, rather work around it. If there is no way to change the bathroom tile, use a color that you like as the main theme for it. 
7. Adding a mirror to a small space is one trick that always works. It could be a bedroom, living room, or even the dining space. Place it across a window so it receives natural light and reflects it back into the room. 
8. Most of the TV’s are now fixed on the wall. Make that wall a focal point in the room. Keeping the TV to the wall saves space. Use the console beneath it to serve when entertaining. Place some paneled artwork behind the TV to frame it. 
9. The rental agreement makes it difficult to modify the home but it doesn’t mean that you have to live with it the way it is. Drape the sink if you don’t like it, if there are plumbings you want to hide, use adhesive-backed hook and loop tape.  

Adopt other ideas that will make your tiny space more livable and lovable. Make sure you check my other post for condo decorating tips.

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My Red Deer Condominium Deco Tips

Downsizing doesn’t always have to be compromising. It doesn’t always mean that one has to be low-key in style. Decorating a condo can be as interesting as doing up a 5-bedroom apartment. Those living in big cities often live in condos for lack of space and high rent.

When downsizing or simply choose a condo for some reason focus on what it lacks. Not every condo is built the same way. Hence it is best to take it on a case-by-case basis. One also needs to consider his/her lifestyle.

Planning is an important part of the designing. Go through each area of the home and look for what you need and think of how you can arrange things. We must remember that the space we occupy reflects our personality. It is therefore important to choose artifacts that serve the purpose while also not being just – functional. An entirely functional space isn’t very welcoming or appealing to the eye.

Here are some decorating tips I have used in my Red Deer condos.

1. To use limited space fully think of how you can convert the existing stuffs in and around the house. Overhead cabins, cupboards free space in the floor. A kitchen island can be converted into a dining table. Tools around the home can double up as sitting objects in the kitchen. One may change their lifestyle too like not inviting guests at home or entertaining them with takeouts. Opt for a small sink.

2. Add color to the interiors for an artistic effect. It will also make the space bright. Candles, throws, pillows in bright hues that match the season’s mood will add a punch.

3. To make small space seem large, use smaller furniture. Choose drapes that have small patterns.

4. Choose a focal point in the room. Make it the talking point. If there’s a fireplace, make it the focal point. Use a show-stopping glass mosaic that stretches right up to the ceiling. Use mirrors to make a small space seem large. A full length mirror that is also the door of the wardrobe can be an easy solution. Let it be of ceiling height. Place a mirror behind the bed to create an illusion of space.

5. When space is a constraint, use it wisely. Keep items not used daily behind louvred doors.

6. This might strike a little odd with some. Paint the ceiling black. This creates the impression of height.

7. If you have a small bathroom, make space in the bedroom for your jewelry, hair drying, etc.      

If the above condominium decorating tips aren’t sufficient, try looking for more ways on the internet. There is a huge collection of websites that focus specifically on home decorating tips. It is possible that your home’s description might fit what they are talking about.  

If you are high on style and are creative you will several ways to do up your home. Cut the clutter and focus on the bare essentials.