When many people think of the decor of condos, the images of streamlined furniture and cutting-edge design usually comes to mind. But that is not the taste of everyone living under the roof of a condo building and many people need to find ways of fitting pieces that were purchased for other homes into their new residence in a modern condo. This article should help to make that transition into a most likely smaller space with less available storage, whether your new home is a condo for sale in Arlington, TX or one of the posh units available in Yaletown Vancouver.
The first rule of condo living is "clutter free is the key." When living in a one bedroom unit within a house or apartment building, there are usually some little add on spaces, like a garage or additional closets, where you can hide away all of those items that don't have permanent use within your home. While if you've purchased a new condominium, Toronto to Tampa, it probably comes with at least one closet and maybe a storage unit in the basement, there is definitely not the same level of space for those items that you don't want on display.
Do your best to evaluate everything that you are bringing into your new home for necessity. If it's something you haven't touched in years or you can't select an exact place for it within your new condo, get rid of it. If it's something with sentimental value that you don't want to sell or throw away, find a friend or family member that can incorporate it into their home. You'll most likely be much happier seeing it used in someone else's home decor than stuffed in the back of a closet taken up precious space at your Queen West real estate.
The second rule of maximizing your condo space is to find multipurpose pieces. If you're a single working individual, maybe instead of cramming a desk into your one bedroom, you could place a rolling storage unit under your kitchen table and double it as a workspace. Hiding storage space under the bed is also a popular option for those who don't find their bedroom storage space to be sufficient.
Take a cue from those who built your Toronto condo and build up instead of out. Use all of the space you can by installing a floor to ceiling unit that can hold your electronics, books, trinkets and photos. Using dramatic and bold wood finishes can really give that modern and chique feel to your condo without making it feel cold and sterile.
Once you have all of your belongings into your new home, you want to start thinking of the perfect decor that will make your new condo feel like home. Continuation of a common theme or colour scheme is a good way of hiding smaller rooms. While with Port Perry real estate you may have had the chance to have a green bedroom, red bathroom and brown kitchen, toning down your colour palette can really open up a condo unit. Choose lighter colours to keep your spaces full of light and give the illusion of more space and accent with darker furniture and home accessories.
Your new condo does not need to be straight out of an IKEA catalogue to be functional. It can still be unique and show a side of you. Just make sure that you decorate in a way where you can still be comfortable and are not overwhelmed by your own style!
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