Condo Fit Living and Furnishing

Tuesday, July 25th, 2017

Gleaning condominium design inspirations and ideas is mostly fun, especially now with lots of magazine sites on the Internet. As you take note of the designs that catch your attention, how do you think you could make them happen? Now this is the time when you start feeling overwhelmed.

The chief idea in designing your condo is to break down the project into steps that comprise a system. Here are some tips –

Measurements Matter  

Doing this will let you realize how much space you will be working with. Taking the measurements of the living space will help you in your preparation for the next step which is to order the supplies for your interior design project.

Measurements also guarantee that you won’t be ordering too much wallpaper or the wrong size of table for your dining area.

A Single Order Covers All

As soon as you have decided on the paint, fabrics, and furniture, it’s time to order the materials – and all at once as much as possible. Know that there are some materials that take time to arrive so you have to set a head start for these.

Schedule your ordering so that the materials arrive all when you need to begin the project.

Choose a Design Team

Consider all the professionals that you need (e.g. the electrician, painter, upholsterer, etc.). Ask your relatives and friends for some referrals. If you’re not rushing, it is best to interview each professional that you consider for the job.

Begin with the Floor, Up

Would you be sanding or staining your floor? Or would you install wall-to-wall carpeting? Always begin with the floor. This is the best way to avoid damaging or at least minimize the damages to the walls.

Paint

Before you bring in the cabinets and other furnishings, or even before you install all the lighting fixtures, be sure to finish the painting tasks. One of the biggest expenses that you will make will be the preparation and actual painting of the interiors.

Painting may appear to be difficult but with ample preparation (sanding and making sure that the surfaces to be painted are clean), all should be well. If you’re still daunted by the task, then just hire a professional.

Don’t go on default which are white walls and then adding stuff later. Use your favorite color, mix and match.

Hang the Light

After painting, you can now begin to hang the chandeliers, pendants, sconces, or other fixtures. Be sure to install these first before you even display the drapes or any other furnishing so that the fixtures won’t get in the way.

Bring in the Furniture

Ask the help of some of your friends. Bringing in the furniture into your home is one task that you could never do on your own, besides, it would be more fun if everyone had a contribution to the interior design project.

As much as you can, you should have prepared a floor plan as to where each piece of furniture will be placed. Do not be afraid to experiment if the initial plan does not work out.

Accessorize

Lastly, as soon as all the furniture has been placed, it’s time to add the figurines, artworks, lamps, and decorative stuff. Bring in your pillows, books and whatnots. Go ahead, splurge. This is your condo unit after all. These small items will surely add touches of who you are – and this is something that you would want everyone to know.

Add all the pretty details now, emphasize all the stunning views (e.g. the window opening towards the skyline during the evening), or shine the lights towards the crown molding.

Once you’re done with these steps, sit down and enjoy what you’ve accomplished.

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