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Thursday, January 18th, 2018
The Hooker Furniture Dining Room Urban Elevation 44in Metal Dining Table is compact enough for a small condominium setting.
The high-rise residence industry is a booming industry. These small homes are sprouting almost everywhere as more and more real estate developers employ various strategies to make their projects stand out from the rest. More often than not, these residences are marketed to come with the most luxurious amenities.
If you’re thinking of investing in these tiny spaces then you might have made this decision based on these benefits –
Safety
Condo living is most appealing to people who do not want to be bothered by maintenance issues every now and then. Bigger homes require high maintenance but the smaller units are much easier to protect. All you need to install are a few CCTV cameras and fire alarm and you should be good. Condo unit owners now even have their own access cards so that unauthorized access to the unit is minimized or totally eradicated.
High Value
Investment in high-rise properties, especially the greener ones, is surely a sound decision. Inhabitants of these said units will save more because of the amount of energy that they are able to conserve. Also, expatriates seem to now prefer smaller apartments to bigger homes.
These smaller units are now much preferred, hence, they tend to command more in terms of market value.
Lower Ownership Costs
One of the leading reasons why condominium unit ownership has been attracting buyers is that you don’t need to own a piece of land. This is owning just a piece of property – a fairly-priced one at that – at a shorter period of time. The amenities and facilities that are also available in the building are what the condo owners get to enjoy.
Amazing Location
If you are a busy person who likes to save time and energy, then you would probably want to live near your office. You can now rest straightaway after a long day at work since you no longer need to commute to and from work. Walk just a few blocks and – voila – you’re home. You also don’t need to wake up too early just to compete in the morning rush.
Hooker Furniture Home Office Viewpoint Room Divider: Use this piece of furniture to define different zones in your condominium home.
Condo Design Elements
Now that you’ve decided to become a condo or townhouse owner, it is important that you learn the smart use of design elements. The right choice of colors can dramatically transform a boring unit into a lively one. You can replicate the color of the skies by painting the walls powder blue or you can simply use the color that enamors you. For this year, Pantone’s chosen color is Ultra Violet.
If you’re one who does not immediately embrace the pastel color scheme, there are many options such as warm wood tones and creamy furnishings. Add a wooden secretary and what you have is a traditionally awesome home.
Another amazing benefit of living in a condominium is the great view. Sometimes, there are even more than one stunning view. When you’re faced with this, you can redesign by adding crown molding right on the ceiling line. Instead of using white, though, paint this trim with a gold and tan fusion.
Next, a small home does not necessarily have to be boring. You can also glamorize by adding the correct kinds of accessories. Use glass surfaces and mirrors to reflect light throughout the space. This should make your home appear more spacious.
Add a punch by putting colorful throw pillows. Be sure to contrast their colors with the more grounded colors all throughout the space.
As to the kitchen, having white cabinets is the way to go since these will open up narrow spaces. Upper cabinet doors should have glass front doors to create the feeling of openness. Use glass knobs to complete the look.
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Friday, October 13th, 2017
This Flexsteel Living Room Fabric Square Storage Ottoman 7408-092S also doubles as a storage unit.
There are – without a doubt – many benefits to living in a condominium. While many of us anticipate investing and living in a dream house, the condominium can have many surprising and logical benefits. Of course, this will always depend on the size of the family’s finance and where they intend to be situated. Overall, though, there are many ayes more than the nays.
Low-maintenance Is Good
If you are not a huge fan of mowing the lawn or trimming plants, trees, and bushes, then living in a condo might just be for you. One of the awesome perks of condo living is having someone else take care of the maintenance works. Just pay your monthly dues and you’re done.
These maintenance works include re-roofing, the removal of snow, and those unexpected repairs.
Yes to Extra Amenities
Residents of condominiums often share wonderful amenities like pools, workout facilities, and party rooms. You can enjoy all these without having to worry yourself about their maintenance. In fact, condo owners even enjoy added security which is provided to them by the association. This makes condo owners feel a lot safer than when they are living alone, somewhere.
Living in Prime Neighborhoods
You can also capitalize on the location of your condo property. Most of the condominium units are now located in prime neighborhoods that are close to shopping malls, restaurants, work districts, and transport terminals.
These are desirable locations which can help increase the actual value of your condo property, in essence, owning a unit means making a sound financial investment.
Condo living is not for everyone, though. But if you have decided to own one, then here are a few tips on how you can optimize your chosen lifestyle –
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Prepare to Live in a Populated District
Once you sign up to own a condominium unit, then you must also be prepared to live a different lifestyle. First, you will be in the middle of a social hub (because most condo buildings are built in the middle of work and shopping districts. While you can enjoy city lights, you are also bound to literally rub elbows with a lot of people.
The best thing about being in close proximity to one’s work is that you can still spend some time with your friends even after a long, tiresome day at the office.
Be Independent
Another upside to the condo lifestyle is that you’re able to live an independent lifestyle. No one can dictate or impose anything on you-you are your own boss. While you do this, you are also stepping out of your comfort zone. Now, you are an independent adult.
Live Within a Budget
Cutting back on costs is essential but this does not have to be your food budget. Do not exist on burgers all the time as this will eventually ruin your health. Also, eating out costs more than when you prepare your own meals.
Prepare sandwiches and salads for those moments when you really don’t have time to cook. If you have amazing cooking skills, then put them to the test.
Budgeting is an art. Create a basic checklist for your grocery shopping.
Live Life
Choosing a condominium as your new home does not necessarily equate to having dozing in sleeping quarters. This is not your huge bedroom – this is your home. And since this is your new home, you might as well live in it.
While you have to adapt to certain ways of living, you must never forget that this is also your habitat so you can dress it up according to your preferences and needs.
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Monday, April 10th, 2017
Hooker Furniture Living Room Small Quatrefoil Chest is made especially for smaller spaces such as a condo unit. It takes very little space while still providing ample storage for some of your stuff.
Many homeowners begin to envision the overall look of their homes the moment the lease or contract is signed. Deciding which interior design scheme to use needs a lot of planning – careful planning at that. This becomes doubly crucial if you’re designing a smaller home such as a condo.
When you’re a beginner and you are designing a condominium, then you can begin with these simple tips –
Condo Design Tip #1: Begin with a Layout
Okay, interior design can be overwhelming. Your home, after all, is your personal space so it has to be unique and, yes, personalized. If you’re not that keen on decorating a home or if you feel that you’re allergic to elements of design, then you need some guidelines.
The primary step in the creation of the perfect interior as well as furniture layout is to assess the size and shape of all the rooms in your home.
Many of the condominiums today are blessed with unique shapes and floor plans. These mean that you won’t have to worry about standing out anymore. Find features in the condo unit that you now own or are renting and use those beautiful features to your advantage.
Show off that angled glass wall by letting it serve as a frame to your chosen furniture. Create a conversation area right where the beautiful skyline can be seen. You can also have this area float right in the center of the room, leaving a hallway right against the windows. This should allow you to enjoy the views especially during the evening.
The separation of smaller areas can be done by contrasting light and dark colors. This technique brings about a sense of elegance and spaciousness. Use lights that highlight so you open up the smallest areas in your condominium unit.
Condo Design Tip #2: Bring the Outdoors In
This tip is just a continuation of the first step. If your condo looks more like a hallway where the living and dining areas are right next to each other, then you can make rooms using furnishings. Visual dividers such as a china cabinet or a shelving unit would effectively make that demarcation line.
Condo Design Tip #3: “Mirrorize”
Use mirrors in order to expand the rooms in your condo unit. The technique is to trick the eyes by making them think that there is a window on the mirrored wall. This is a good way to open up spaces that do not have windows.
Make sure that you are reflecting a lovely view outdoors or a fashionable part of your room when you are hanging a mirror. You wouldn’t want to reflect anything unsightly such as a toilet bowl – this will never be art, right?
Hickory White Living Room Loveseat 5009-04 is neutral and is aptly-sized for condo use.
Condo Design Tip #4: Hang a Graphic Image
You can make a statement as you get to personalize your condo when you decide to put up a poster with a graphic image on one of your doors.
Condo Design Tip #5: Pair a Table with Full-length Window
It can be intimidating to look at wall-to-wall glass windows. You can ground these threatening walls by placing a significant piece of furniture in front of them. A sofa would do the trick or a lovely coffee table. Be sure to hang floor-length drapes so that you get to frame the window in the process. You also up the intimacy level when you do this.
Condo Design Tip #6: Love Everythin’ That’s Neutral
Since a condo has limited floor area, the living, kitchen and dining areas will need to share the same space. Since this is so, it is best to use neutral hues to achieve a seemingly more spacious and airy look and feel.
Condo design needn’t terrify you. You just have to learn these basics and eventually progress from these fundamentals.
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